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Davis Allen For GF Oak Credenza with Stainless legs and Trim
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
matching credenzas, desks and shelving units.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
with desk, adjustable display shelving, drawers and lateral files. All of the wood on this unit is
Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

LC16 Table de Travail unite d'habitation Le Corbusier Desk for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, DE
. The LC16 Table de travail consists of a shelving unit and a work-surface, both of them in matte
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood

Large Group incl. Walnut Desk and Sideboards Made by Ove Lander in 1947
By Ove Larsen
Located in London, GB
one desk and sideboards with two shelving above. Three pieces in total. Freestanding walnut desk
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
The loft work suite is a modular office system from Amuneal’s Loft shelving system. Posts in
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
H 106 in W 115.2 in D 73.5 in
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, mid century, amazing Pilastro wall unit set up by Coen de Vries. A separate work desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The set
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius Cado Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s 1970s in Teak
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Markington, GB
any number of configurations. This is a very useful item, with a built-in desk, lots of shelving and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Superb Wall Unit with Rolltop Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit in handcrafted solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Tullio Brass-Finished Bookend
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
materials, adding an eye-catching accent to a contemporary shelving unit or bookcase. The brass-finished
Category

2010s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Tullio Brass-Finished Bookend
H 5.91 in W 6.89 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this stunning modular wall system, adorned with colorful metal shelving that not only captures the
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit with integrated desk, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Modular Italian shelving String style, with integrated desk. It is composed of a black lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes interior shelving
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
desk, shelving space and a sought after cocktail cabinet, it is freestanding on a aluminium frame (to
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in white lacquer and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid Century G Plan Oak Brandon Corner Storage Unit And Shelves, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
writing desk with internal shelves. Throupled with the pair of pyramid shelving units, the set provides
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves & cabinet in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in Hague blue lacquer and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
rules, 1 unit with 6 drawers, a writing desk, 13 Oregon pine shelves, and 22 brass bookends. Brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare 3 bay wall unit Georges Nelson CSS Shelf Palisander
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
Georges Nelson Css shelving unit in Palissander Inc 6 shelfs ( 3 wide 3 narrow) 1 desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Vintage 4-Bay Mid-Century Wall Unit by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
detail, this modular wall system showcases a vibrant array of colorful metal shelving, adding a burst of
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in white lacquer
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Bronze

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in solid walnut
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular free-standing unit was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is made of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in Hague blue lacquer
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
desk unit with wide drawer. This system consists of: 3 Black uprights 175 cm. 1 Desk shelf, depth 40
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Kai Kristiansen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Rampa by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Karakter
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
around or fixed. Product type: Desk/shelving/storage unit Material: Oak, oak veneer Finish
Category

2010s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
By Janus Collection, John Stuart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern secretary/ wall unit cabinet in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
shelving unit The beauty of this design is that each of the three units is fully functional and complete
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
and the combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
semi-stack position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
combination of open shelving and enclosed cabinetry give this unit full versatility. Independent positions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Office or Dining Table in Teak and Steel Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
building shelving and storage units as part of a room, rather than purchasing and placing them in the space
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging bleached oak console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving
Category

2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
House), which introduced the idea of building shelving and storage units as part of a room, rather than
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Coppertone Desk / Secretaire in brushed copper, olive wood and tempered glass
By Cristina Jorge de Carvalho
Located in Lisboa, PT
. The functionality of the piece is enhanced by the shelving unit in brushed copper which is emphasized
Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Bornholm Mobler Denmark Teak Bureau Desk
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
functional ways. This stunning Bureau shelving unit in beautiful rich teak is a fantastic multi functional
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Bornholm Mobler Denmark Teak Bureau Desk
Bornholm Mobler Denmark Teak Bureau Desk
H 71.26 in W 39.38 in D 24.02 in
Rosewood Secretary Unit or Vanity Scandinavian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
portion, open shelving on the upper unit, a pull-out desk top and a flip up mirror. This item would work
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning modular and multi functional free standing lacquered metal with copper feet shelving unit
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Flexible Shelf "Martin", Large Size, France
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Easy to modulate, it is possible to customise by adding shelving units of different depths, or wall
Category

2010s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Flexible Shelf "Martin", Large Size, France
Flexible Shelf "Martin", Large Size, France
H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Credenza / Bookcase
Located in Akron, OH
Vintage Danish modern rosewood credenza with removable shelving unit. Absolutely stunning rosewood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

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Desk And Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk and shelving unit for your home. Each desk and shelving unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 292 variations of the antique or vintage desk and shelving unit you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk and shelving unit, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk and shelving unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kai Kristiansen each produced at least one beautiful desk and shelving unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk And Shelving Unit?

The average selling price for a desk and shelving unit at 1stDibs is $3,501, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $62,963 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Desk And Shelving Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.

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