Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Cabinet, Circa 1950, Floating
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Detroit, MI
This truly stunning vintage mid century Danish modern rosewood wall-mounted cabinet shelving unit
Brass
Mid Century Brutalist Floating Wall Shelf Rare
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Very RARE brutalist floating wall shelf by famed architect Peter Asher out of the East Village
Iron
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Floating Lucite Shelves, France 1980’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive set of 5 mid-century modern thick solid wall shelves that disappear on the wall. The
Acrylic, Lucite
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Dressers Console Cabinets
By Harvey Probber, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Dressers Floating Console Cabinets MINT! Featuring
Walnut
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Pace Collection Floating Wall-Mounted Console Shelf, Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Pace Collection floating architectural wall-mounted console table. The simple design
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Shelf by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century teak wall mounted shelf. We have one available. Designed and manufactured by Dyrlund
Wood, Teak
Paul McCobb Wall-Mounted Floating Console
By Paul McCobb
Located in Culver City, CA
Introducing an extraordinary mid-century wall-mounted floating three-tier console, a sought-after
Steel, Cut Steel
American Mid Century Walnut & Glass Lighted Floating Wall Cabinet/Bookcase
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant wall floating cabinet by Lane Furniture with double glass shelves with groove to
Glass, Walnut
Curved Rattan Floating Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Mid-Century Modern, 2010+
Located in Oxford, GB
Indulge your space with the unique aesthetic of this Pencil Reed Rattan Curved Floating Shelf
Rattan
$12,000
Vintage Wall Cabinet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Houston, TX
Floating bookcase in the style of Charlotte Perriand with oak shelves and aluminum doors. The doors
Metal
Amma Floating Wall Console, Maple Wood, Italian, Circa 1950s
By Amma
Located in London, GB
This elegant Floating Wall Console by Amma, Italy, circa 1950s, is a refined example of Italian mid
Maple
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features
Chrome
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features
Brass, Chrome
$470Sale Price|57% Off
Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Pedersen & Hansen teak floating modernist wall shelf is from the Mid-20th Century
Teak
Wall Mounted Floating Furniture by Kai Kristiansen For Aksel Kjersgaard 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare floating wall mounted furniture with two drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen 1960's. Hand
Teak
Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare and beautiful ‘Model 128’ floating shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen around 1960. Very high
Metal
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, Teak, Integrated Desk
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, positioned beneath a floating desk surface that extends the work area. The cabinet measures 31.5 inches wide
Metal, Enamel
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good
Teak
Mid-Century Bamboo & Glass Wall Shelf in the Manner of Vittorio Bonacina
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, exemplifying the Mid-Century embrace of natural materials and handcrafted construction. The design captures the
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-Century Floating Wenge and White Laminate Banz Bord Single Cabinet
By Banz bord
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century floating cabinet by Banz Bord. Wenge with white laminate door and interior in original
Laminate, Wenge
Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of four Milo Baughman style chrome mirror clad floating cabinets by Founders. Two
Chrome
Mid-Century Style Modular Floating Wall Shelf in Aluminum & Wood.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-mounted, floating shelf in the style of French modern designers combines the warmth of
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Walnut Chrome Tobocman Wall Hanging Floating Credenza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A gorgeous 3 piece walnut and chrome Tobocman hanging/floating credenza set. This stunning wall
Walnut
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that embody tranquility
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that embody tranquility
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$5,059Sale Price / item|20% Off
Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that embody tranquility
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$7,882Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
. The Sereno Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that embody tranquility
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Two Floating Shelves with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that embody tranquility
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$7,317Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that embody tranquility
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
$5,905Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that embody tranquility
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) Wood Burning Technique Floating Shelf with Inlaid Brass
By Huy Lam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stained with polished brass inlay. This piece measures 8"h x 20"w x 3.5"d and mounts to the wall with
Brass
2 Large Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
. The Sereno Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2 Large Floating Shelves with 2 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
. The Sereno Collection features a variety of floating wall shelves, bookcases, and sideboards that
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1970s Floating Wall Display Cabinet Unit Wood Glass Bookshelf Bar Midcentury
Located in London, GB
This amazing wood display cabinet from the 1970s, made to order in Italy for their owners. It has
Metal
Custom Martin Visser Floating Wenge Wall Mount Credenza w/ Record Player Cabinet
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century floating wall mount credenza by the iconic and innovative designer Martin Visser
Glass, Wood, Wenge
Mid-Century Brutalist Wall Mounted Patchwork Cabinet Signed Paul Evans 68
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
An iconic design by legendary American studio craftsman Paul Evans, this mid-century Brutalist wall
Slate, Metal
Floating Display Wall Cabinets in the style of George Nelson/ sold as a pair
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of small floating walnut display cabinets. Each cabinet has one white Formica covered shelf
Aluminum
Large mid-century teak floating sideboard, 1960s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large teak floating sideboard, 1960s Germany. This sideboard is a beautiful example of mid-century
Teak
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Wall Floating Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
Paul Evans Cityscape patchwork burlwood floating credenza. This stunning long mid-century Paul
Wood
Burl Wood Floating Cabinet by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
1970s wall-mounted floating burl cabinet by Milo Baughman. Right two bi-fold doors reveal
Burl
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Danish mid-century wall unit designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in the 1960s. The unit is crafted
Metal
Mid-Century Oak and Glass Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century oak and glass wall mounted cabinet. Perfect for those who have a collection of items to
Glass, Wood, Oak
Price Upon Request
90 Piece Pega Wall System by Juul Christensen, Customizable
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floor credenza, 1 doublewide floating credenza, and 20 wall rails. The cabinets and shelves are easily
Teak
Mid Century Gio Ponti Model 2140 Display Cabinet / Wall Unit for Singer & Sons
By Gio Ponti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
composition: a bold “picture frame” upper case with asymmetrical floating shelves and a sliding cabinet
Walnut
Pace Carpathian Elm-Burl Floating Wall Mounted Sideboard
By Pace Collection
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pace Carpathian Elm-Burl Floating Wall Mounted Sideboard
Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Custom Polished Steel and Frosted Lucite Illuminated Floating Shelf
By Brueton, Paul Evans, Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Custom polished steel floating wall console or shelf with frosted lucite top circa 1970s. A welded
Steel
Mid-Century Modern KW26 Floating Sideboard by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern KW26 floating sideboard. Design by Martin Visser for 't
Metal
Poul Cadovius modular floating Teak and White Wall system 1960s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
. 4 Cabinets and 7 shelves . Teak color and Off White fronts . all original . Modular wall hanging
Teak
Lovely Pair of Floating Aluminum and Glass Shelves Etagere Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of chunky aluminum and glass floating shelves-etageres. These are hung directly on the
Aluminum
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features
Brass
Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by
Walnut
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Chicago, IL
upper and lower surfaces. Cabinet can mount to wall, or stand independently on gold metal legs. Three
Brass
Vintage Boho Cork and Chrome Floating Wall Credenza After Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this striking Vintage Boho Cork and Chrome Floating Wall Credenza, inspired
Chrome
Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by
Oak
Paul Evans Floating Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This cityscape floating wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's features a brass patchwork
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
Located in Manhasset, NY
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967 This elegant wall-mounted
Glass, Teak
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.