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Large Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Bookshelf Wall Unit System
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful vintage mid century Danish modern six-piece teak wood bookcase wall unit system was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Design Danish Metal Wall Unit, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Metal holders with plastic shelves.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Cado Wall Hanging System Shelving Unit Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of the Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Cado Wall Hanging System, a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit. Featuring a straight line design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
$3,500
H 80.25 in W 109 in D 17 in
Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
1960s. in Denmark white. red, green inside, black outside length about 29.5cm x 29.5cm width about
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950
Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950
$2,627 / set
H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic mid-century wall unit with four wall mounted upright rails where four short and two long
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
Located in Kensington, MD
to hang the unit, but to not use it would be to miss out on the true beauty of the rosewood. Two deep
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Oak Wall Unit by Poul Volther
By Poul Volther
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and functional Danish Modern wall unit designed by Poul Volther. Crafted in solid and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern Floating Rosewood Wall Cabinet 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Detroit, MI
This truly stunning vintage mid century Danish modern rosewood wall-mounted cabinet shelving unit
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado System wall unit in Brazilian rosewood by Danish designer Poul
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit
Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit
Price Upon Request
H 78 in W 126 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Style Hanging Wall System Shelving Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of this teak Danish Style Hanging Wall System. A stunning hanging wall system
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Poul Cadovius Single Wall Unit or Bookcase. Cabinets and Shelves can be re-arranged. 33wide
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Hansen & Guldborg
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood two bay wall unit by Hansen & Guldborg, similar to Poul
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case Additional
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark. FM
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rosewood, Wood

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
$6,800
H 91 in W 35 in D 16.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood secretary desk and bookcase was made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s mid-century modern modular teak wall unit by Sejling Skabe, Denmark
By Sejling Skabe
Located in London, GB
A Mid-century modern Danish teak wall unit designed and manufactured by Sejling Skabe in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive wall unit in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Glass

Rare Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets, by Sven Ellekaer, 1960
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Sven Ellekaer , Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
$1,600
H 15.5 in W 70.5 in D 12 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern 2-Bay Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer. 80.5w 16.5d 72h. Cabinets and shelves can be re
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer
Danish Modern Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer
$3,795
H 72 in W 80.5 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Rosewood wall unit/bookcase from Oman Jr
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Rosewood wall unit/bookcase from Oman Jr
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Arne Vodder, Lovig Dansk
Located in Madison, WI
Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 68 in W 54 in D 18 in
Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Danish Tambour wall units These unique floating wall cabinets offer space saving storage
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units
Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units
$1,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 26.12 in W 18 in D 7.75 in
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit   1960
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit   1960
$4,559
H 82.68 in W 102.37 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Style Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Three Section Shelving Unit
By Børge Mogensen, Hjørnebo System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome and highly functional Danish Mid-Century modular wall unit, inspired by the refined yet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Poul Cadovius Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Poul Cadovius Teak 3-bay Wall Unit. Drop Down cabinet and shelves.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
Poul Cadovius Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
$5,995
H 80 in W 96 in D 15 in
Mid century danish modern tall wide credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern tall wide rosewood credenza with bookcase has Key. Lower (3) door
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid century danish modern tall wide credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Mid century danish modern tall wide credenza with bookcase shelf unit
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 84 in W 72 in D 20 in
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
By Montana
Located in Lake Worth, FL
paint. This would be a great addition to your mid century modern or Danish modern home Measurements
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27.5 in W 82.5 in D 15 in
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
Price Upon Request
H 80 in W 37 in D 16.75 in
Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kensington, MD
space. - Open design and great proportions make this wall unit unimposing despite its significant size
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Teak

Georg Satink WK Mobel German Teak Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet Danish Modern
By WK Möbel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georg Satink WK Mobel German Teak Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet Mid Century Danish Modern
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner Use alone or add to your wall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
Price Upon Request
H 81.25 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in
1960’s Mid-Century Modern room divider / wall unit by Schrieber
Located in London, GB
other famous names. This room divider shelf unit is typical of the Schreiber look, Danish style
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Formica, Beech

Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Oak Shelf System by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s
By HG Furniture
Located in Handewitt, DE
Oak shelf system by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s. The wall unit consists of: - 4 shelves - 4 wall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak Shelf System by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s
Oak Shelf System by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s
$1,319
H 18.9 in W 106.3 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System , 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Large Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System , 1950s Poul Cadovius (1911
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ECHT, NL
Large modular wall unit. Designed by legendary designer Hans Wegner and made by Ry møbler. The unit
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s
Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s
$11,249 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 71.26 in W 98.43 in D 19.3 in
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Kai Kristiansen wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s. As
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
$4,139
H 78.75 in W 68.51 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern Modular 4 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, c. 1960
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular 2 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, C. 1960s
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in KUTNO, PL
iconic examples of Danish modernist design of the 1950s and 1960s. Designed for maximum flexibility
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular bookcase unit executed in teak, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen. This impressive
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
$20,000 Sale Price / set
37% Off
H 92 in W 90 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Bureau Bookcase Storage Unit, 1970s
Located in South Shields, GB
A late mid century Danish teak wall unit, circa 1970s Featuring two removable or adjustable
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Bureau Bookcase Storage Unit, 1970s
Mid-Century Bureau Bookcase Storage Unit, 1970s
$690
H 70.08 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE! Danish modern
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Munster, NRW
small desk... The wall unit comes from first ownership. Dimensions: w 94.49 inch, h 78.74 inch, d
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
$3,791 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units & Desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in KUTNO, PL
iconic examples of Danish modernist design of the 1950s and 1960s. Designed for maximum flexibility
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase, 1960s. Stunning large Scandinavian Mid.Century modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase, 1960s.
$4,319
H 72.64 in W 78.75 in D 17.33 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 3
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Danish Wall Unit Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish wall unit mid century you’re looking for. Each Danish wall unit mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the Danish wall unit mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish wall unit mid century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made Danish wall unit mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Danish Wall Unit Mid Century?

The average selling price for a Danish wall unit mid century at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $44,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.