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Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large desk unit and chair are made with a bamboo style wood. Great detailing and ample storage
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
H 95 in W 64.75 in D 24.25 in
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

Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable 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

Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable 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

Danish Mid Century Teak Modern Modular Wall Unit Bookcase c. 1950/60's
By Poul Hundevad, Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional freestanding wall unit, bookcase, fall front desk, constructed of teak, teak veneer
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Rosewood wood wide and bookcase with 6 adjustable shelves and a lower right locking bar
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
32” x 18.5” x 77”H ea Three-bay lighted wall unit in oak •smoked glass doors with brass hinges
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Matt Lacquered Brick Red
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspended home-office cabinet. The opening of the unit, characterized by the Dual-Flap® system
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Matt Lacquered Dark Green
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspended home-office cabinet. The opening of the unit, characterized by the Dual-Flap® system
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Glossy Lacquered Dark Green
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspended home-office cabinet. The opening of the unit, characterized by the Dual-Flap® system
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Acerbis Ghostwriter Wall-Mounted Desk/Bookcase in Glossy Lacquered Brick Red
By Acerbis, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspended home-office cabinet. The opening of the unit, characterized by the Dual-Flap® system
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

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

Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
shelves, drawers and cabinet space open design and great proportions make this wall unit unimposing
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern wall unit executed in an exotic burled veneer. A multi-use piece containing a
Category

Vintage 1960s Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit
Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit
H 83 in W 92.25 in D 17.5 in
Gio Ponti Style Bookcase
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning bookcase or wall unit in the style of Gio Ponti. Constructed of lacquered fruitwood and an
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Gio Ponti Style Bookcase
Gio Ponti Style Bookcase
H 77 in W 78 in D 17.5 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Freestanding Teak Wall Unit
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian wall cabinet circa 1960's. Smart storage solution, combining a drawered desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The desk's presence adds versatility to the unit, offering a dedicated workspace amidst its storage
Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
Monumental Wall Unit or Room Divider In Pine
H 101.19 in W 95.67 in D 25.6 in
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
H 114.18 in W 169.3 in D 15.75 in
Restored Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit from Jitona, 1973
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
This mahogany modular wall unit was manufactured by Jitona in the Czech Republic in 1973. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bookcase with drawer storage and fold down desk/cabinet. Part of a 3 piece unit
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
H 76.5 in W 30 in D 15 in
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-mounted unit includes two floating cabinets at the bottom, with an 18-inch deep wooden shelf that serves
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of a wall panel with 2 adjustable
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao Group' Modular Bookcase System
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to a hidden desk with fitted drawers and cubbies. Works beautifully as a large storage wall, but
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Poul Nørreklit Wall Unit in Plexiglass / Lucite and Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
By George Peterson, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Buffalo, NY
functional storage system consisting of drop down desk, five shelves, cube with 3 drawers, single drawer unit
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

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

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
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1960, A. Dekker for Tomado Holland, Original Multicolored Modular Wall Unit
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
wall unit. Adjustable into many varieties. Some rusty spots and loss of paint. Weight of this set total
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Magnificent George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit Mid Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic George Nelson “Omni” modular wall unit is a mid-century American classic, manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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

Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall Unit; Bookcase; E22; Osvaldo Borsani; Tecno; 1960s; Italian Design; Shelves; Writing Desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in High Wycombe, GB
their high-end bookcases, Desks, and other office furniture. Globe Wernicke established factories in the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Made to Measure" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Wall-filling 'Made to Measure' storage unit designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The 'Made to
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

"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

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

Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and exceptional wall unit designed with strong influences taken from George Nelson's Omni
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH NYNY Bookcase with Lacquered Wood and Brass Frame
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
doors. The lower one can also be used as a desk. NYNY is a family of storage units, all characterized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Desk by SEM
Pivot Desk by SEM
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 59.06 in
Restored Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf with Desk Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
customizable storage options to suit your needs. A unique element of this bookshelf is the slant front desk on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
. Open back with bookcase and cabinet/bar unit. Cabinet has drop down door with lock. Rounded tapered
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll, Model 2480 Oval Table Desk, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This particular Florence Knoll oval table desk is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1961
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Maison du Brésil and Cabanon
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
elements for an area that prioritises conviviality, rest, and entertainment. This piece combines bookcases
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

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

Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 4 with Tv Cabinet Made with Ebony and Iron
Located in Seroa, PT
- 100 x 40 x H30 cm Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16) Occasional desk
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970
By George Nelson
Located in Catonvielle, FR
with 5 floor-to-wall columns, this large bookcase has on the first level a unit with three drawers, a
Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970
Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970
H 98.43 in W 132.29 in D 19.3 in
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

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

Pivot Bookshelf Blue by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Bookshelf Blue by SEM
Pivot Bookshelf Blue by SEM
H 79.93 in W 14.97 in D 61.42 in
Pivot Bookshelf Green by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot Bookshelf Green by SEM
Pivot Bookshelf Green by SEM
H 79.93 in W 14.97 in D 85.04 in
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wooden shelf, which doubles as a writing or tabletop desk, complete with a single drawer below for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Desk Bookcase Units For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of desk bookcase units for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique desk bookcase units was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. We have 327 antique and vintage desk bookcase units in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Desk bookcase units have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Desk bookcase units are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made desk bookcase units over the years, but those made by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Desk Bookcase Units?

Prices for desk bookcase units can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, desk bookcase units begin at $20 and can go as high as $62,963, while the average can fetch as much as $3,809.

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.

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