$5,900
H 95.5 in W 65.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa 1960.
Metal, Aluminum
$16,000
H 105.38 in W 171 in D 16 in
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass accents by Jitona (1968, Lomnice nad Lužnicí, Czechoslovakia). Five bays can be a...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$25,854
H 250 in W 344 in D 40 in
Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International collection "Vitra", 1960s brushed steel Chrome, White lacquered wood. It has...
Wood
$2,115
H 108.27 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in
Italian Midcentury Modular freestanding Floor to Ceiling Book Case
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rare and substantial Italian midcentury Floor to Ceiling veneered wood bookcase or modular wall unit. It features two black lacquered metal posts with brass fittings, fou...
Metal, Brass
$4,982Sale Price|20% Off
H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...
Metal
William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to William Watting for Fristho, this two-bay modular wall unit is built around three cylindrical teak upright posts that run floor to ceiling, supporting four adjustable s...
Metal, Brass
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 95 in W 95.5 in D 13.25 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Authentic provenance: Designed by George Nelson, produced by Omnibus for Omni Systems, this is an iconic example of American mid-century shelving. Appropriate for high-ceilinged liv...
Aluminum, Metal
$19,390
H 118.12 in W 102.37 in D 16.54 in
Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
The structure doesn't need to be fixed to the wall, verticals are floor-to-ceiling and height-adjustable while the shelves and storage units can also be set at various heights.
Metal
$4,491
H 96.86 in W 65.36 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...
Metal, Aluminum
$48,982 / item
H 89.38 in W 94.49 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Infinito is an elegant versatile double-sided...
Wood
$20,166 / item
H 89.38 in W 51.97 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Infinito is an elegant versatile double-sided b...
Wood
$10,576
H 118.12 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
Wood
$17,980 / item
H 89.38 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material. Modular Bookcase designed by Franco Albini, relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An extremely flexible bookc...
Wood
$20,166 / item
H 89.38 in W 51.97 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Infinito is an elegant versatile double-sided b...
Wood
$14,078 / item
H 89.38 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Infinito is an elegant versatile double-sided b...
Wood
$41,131 / item
H 89.38 in W 94.49 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Infinito is an elegant versatile double-side...
Wood
Unavailable
H 121.66 in W 85.24 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s adjustable height...
Metal
Unavailable
H 90 in W 98 in D 17 in
Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Portland, ME
Wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius in 3 bays, 8 shelves, 2 cabinets. This system is both rare and stunning, made from Brazilian rosewood. A seldom-seen tension pole system creates p...
Rosewood
19th Century American Gilt & Patinated Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1880
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures,...
Bronze, Copper, Ormolu
Italian Modern Teak Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A modern bookcase, manufactured in Italy in 1950s. The mounting of this bookshelf is with pressure between the floor and the ceiling . This modular shelving’s system allows you to ...
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Modern Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
This rare Italian bookshelf came from 1950s, its modern design is full of technical details and workmanship typical of high-level Italian manufacturing of the midcentury. The special...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
A modern bookshelf , manufactured in Italy in 1950's The mounting of this shelving system is with pressure between floor to ceiling but can also be mounted stand alone without the i...
Brass, Iron
Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Bookshelf / modular wall unit Italian design, 1950s Teak, iron, brass Completely restored The height is adjustable, just specify your ceiling height for a confirmation T...
Brass, Iron
Italian Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit or Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian modern wall unit from 1950s Made of rosewood with lacquered iron and brass parts Adjustable height Completely restored.
Brass, Iron
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H 119.3 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th century. Designer unknown. The set is made of wooden block-board, finished in waln...
Steel
Sold
H 118.12 in W 64.57 in D 15.95 in
Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, Exotic Wood, 1950s Italian Modern Design
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
1950s Italian floor to ceiling wall unit This modern design bookshelf is full of technical details and workmanship typical of high-level Italian manufacturing of the midcentury. ...
Brass
Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A modern bookcase, manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. The mounting of this bookshelf is with pressure between the floor and the ceiling. This wall unit is made up of a cabinet w...
Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 100.01 in D 14.18 in
Italian Modern Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Modular bookshelf , manufactured in Italy during the 1950s Made of teak, black enameled iron and brass Full of details, All the hardware and brass parts have been specially made for...
Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 100.01 in D 14.18 in
Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf Library, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Bookshelf/wall unit Italian design 1950s Teak, iron, brass Completely restored The height is adjustable, just specify your ceiling height for a confirmation The wooden su...
Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 66.93 in D 14.18 in
1950s Italian Modern Teak Iron and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit
Located in Rome, IT
Modular bookshelf , manufactured in Italy during the 1950s Made of teak, black enameled iron and brass Full of details, All the hardware and brass parts have been specially made...
Brass, Iron
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H 122.05 in W 102.37 in D 16.54 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit in Beach Wood and Burnished Bronze , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A midcentury wall unit of Italian design from the 1950s This bookcase has a pressure mounting system between floor and ceiling, it can be mounted close to a wall or even as a room d...
Bronze
1950s Italian Single Pole Floor to Ceiling Bookshelf
Located in Rome, IT
A modern wall unit, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The mounting of this bookshelf is with pressure between the floor and the ceiling. This rare piece is composed of a sing...
Iron
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H 17.25 in W 142 in L 17.25 in
Mid Century Large Danish 4 Bay Wall Shelves Unit Drop Down Desk Light
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This stunning wall unit is an organizers dream come true. 4 separate bays have adjustable, modular pieces including 8+ shelves, large and small closed storage and a drop down desk wi...
Wood
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H 125.99 in W 40.95 in D 16.93 in
1950s Italian Floor to Ceiling Bookshelf in Teak Iron and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
A modern bookshelf system in teak, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The mounting of this wall unit is with pressure between the floor and the ceiling. It is made up of a...
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Design Room Divider Wall System, Germany, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Great shelving unit is produced in the 1960s. German manufacturing. Made of black metal and walnut wood veneer. This system is perfect to use as a room divider or shelving storage...
Metal
Serge Mouille "Cachan" Wall Sconce, France 1957
By Serge Mouille
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lamp is an original from the 1950s and not one of the many later reproductions. The Cachan wall sconce comprises both an upper sphere, which casts an ambient glow, and a cone-sh...
Metal
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H 113.5 in W 85 in D 65 in
Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally compelling Italian corner room divider shelving unit attributed to the Gio Ponti design aesthetic. The piece features a floor-to-ceiling adjustable support rod wit...
Metal
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H 118.12 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Italian Teak Modular Wall Unit with Adjustable Height and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
Crafted from the finest teak wood, this modular Wall Unit features a sophisticated system of pressure mounting between the floor and ceiling, ensuring stability and adaptability to a...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 98.04 in W 95.52 in D 13.27 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Rose Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Under soft interior or gallery lighting, the pink-toned metal gleams with understated sophistication, lending new life to Nelson’s mid-century vision. This three-bay configuration i...
Metal, Aluminum
Poul Cadovius Cado Rosewood Danish Modern 2-Bay Room Divider / Wall unit
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This freestanding unit is tension-mounted between the floor and ceiling, making it both functional and visually striking.
Rosewood
Italian Bookshelf with Ceiling Fixing in Exotic Wood
Located in Rome, IT
This rare Italian wall unit came from 1950s, its modern design is full of technical details and workmanship typical of high-level Italian manufacturing of the mid-century.
Metal, Brass
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H 81.89 in W 61.82 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Italian Giraffa Bookcase / Room Divider By Paolo Tilche For Arform
By Arform, Paolo Tilche
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid-20th Century bookcase or room divider produced in the 1960s by Arform, designed by Paolo Tilche.
Wood
Italian Midcentury Bookcase by Franco Albini
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room parti...
Wood, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Bookcase by Franco Albini, Italy, 1956
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room partit...
Wood
Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1957 for Poggi Pavia. Foot signed. An extremely flexible bookcase, with myriad modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a ...
Wood, Hardwood
Italian Midcentury bookcase LB7 by Franco Albini, Italy, 1956
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room partit...
Wood
Italian Midcentury Bookcase Lb7 by Franco Albini, Italy, 1956
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room parti...
Wood
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H 114.57 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Superb adjustable bookshelf, attributed as unique work by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Supremely elegant adjustable height rosewood and enamelled steel bookshelf with rotatable lower shelf attributed as a unique commission piece from Franco Albini's 1956 LB7 storage...
Brass
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H 118.12 in W 14.18 in D 69.3 in
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room partition...
Wood
Italian Bookcase in Wood and Brass with Bar Cabinet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant wall mounted bookcase of Italian manufacture from the 1950s. The bookcase is made with two brackets is a single row of wall units. The wooden brackets are anchored to the w...
Brass
Italian Floor to Ceiling Modular Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A bookcase with floor to ceiling fixing, teak and brass, Italian design from the 50s. We have carried out a complete and deep restoration together with a new design of the drawers...
Brass
Midcentury Italian Floor to Ceiling Teak Modular Wall Unit
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a stunning Midcentury Italian Teak Modular Wall Unit that seamlessly blends style and functionality. This exquisite piece, now available for online purchase, features exc...
Brass, Iron
Italian Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit in Teak for Danielle
Located in Rome, IT
This listing is dedicated to the customer Danielle, The photos, which are for reference only, indicate the exact model of bookcase for sale. This has not yet been photographed be...
Brass, Iron
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H 122.05 in W 100.01 in D 14.18 in
Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit -Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Bookshelf/wall unit Italian design 1950s Teak, iron, brass Completely restored The height is adjustable, just specify your ceiling height for a confirmation The wooden su...
Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 34.45 in D 12.21 in
Italian Vintage Wall Unit With Floor to Ceiling Fixing, Completely Restored
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian bookcase dates back to the 1950s, its modern design is full of technical details and workmanship typical of high-end Italian mid-century manufacturing. It has 3 large ...
Brass
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H 119.3 in W 103.55 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Floor-to-Ceiling Shelving Unit by Stildomus, Italy 'Labelled'
By Stildomus
Located in London, GB
Midcentury floor-to-ceiling shelving unit by Stildomus, Italy. Labelled. The shelving unit is made up of separate components - uprights, cupboards and shelves, which can be config...
Aluminum, Bronze
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H 125.99 in W 68.12 in D 13.78 in
Floor to Ceiling Rosewood Bookshelf or Wall Unit by Stildomus, Italy, 1960s
By Stildomus
Located in Rome, IT
A ' floor to ceiling ' modular wall unit produced by Stildomus in Italy in the 1960s. Made from rosewood and alluminium with solid brass (black lacquered) handles. The piece is rest...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 100.01 in D 14.18 in
Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf for Steve
Located in Rome, IT
Bookshelf/wall unit Italian design 1950s Teak, iron, brass The item is Completely restored The composition for Steve includes: 4 iron , brass and wood poles 2 cabinets with two dr...
Brass, Iron
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H 119.3 in W 73.63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Two Bays, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th century. Designer unknown. The set is made of wood, finished in walnut, with black...
Steel
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H 119.3 in W 109.06 in D 17.72 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Three Bays, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th century. Designer unknown. The shelving unit is made up of separate components - u...
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit (One Single Bay Available)
Located in London, GB
Although it is floor-standing and supported by the ceiling caps it is designed to be used in front of a wall rather than as a room divider.
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut from Germany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool design that works with a suspension system the stretches from floor to ceiling. The unit features various components as shown. Plenty of storage and shelving space. This ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, lacquered metal, brass, Europe, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this wall unit; elegant in line and practical to use for any environment...
Metal, Brass
CSS Herman Miller Mid-Century Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller provides a comprehensive storage system CSS that provides a completely flexible workspace.
Walnut
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H 118.31 in W 97.64 in D 17.13 in
Floor to Ceiling Shelving System Attributed to Dassi, Italy 1950s
By Dassi
Located in London, GB
Modular floor to ceiling shelving system attributed to Dassi of Milan, Italy 1950s. An impressive design with lots of interesting detail. The wood of this set looks to be rosewood...
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Omni" System by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous wall unit by George Nelson which consists of 3 large storage cabinets, 2 smaller cabinets one with drawers, one with doors and shelves 3. Larger cabinets are 30.75 W x 18.25...
Walnut
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H 83 in W 176 in D 17.5 in
Outstanding 5 Bay American Walnut Wall Unit, Mid-Century Danish Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding 5 bay American mid-century modern walnut wall unit. I absolutely love the way this set is engineered-brilliant really!
Aluminum
Italian 1960's modular wall unit
Located in Diest, BE
This refined modular Italian wall unit combines timeless mid-century aesthetics with exceptional craftsmanship.
Wood
Vintage 3 bay Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful 3 bay Omni wall unit by goerge nelson. walnut with floor to ceiling aluminum uprights.
Aluminum
Vintage George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit
By Structural Products Inc., George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut and aluminum ceiling to floor Omni wall unit by George Nelson. features walnut faced aluminum uprights with one light, tambour cabinet, sliding door cabinet, desk ...
Aluminum
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H 118.12 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Italian Teak Modular Wall Unit with Adjustable Height , Brass Accent
Located in Rome, IT
Crafted from the finest teak wood, this modular Wall Unit features a sophisticated system of pressure mounting between the floor and ceiling, ensuring stability and adaptability to a...
Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Italian Teak Wood Wall Unit with Adjustable Height Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Immerse yourself in its allure as you explore the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate details. This wall unit features a unique shelving system and a pressure-mounted mechanism, en...
Brass, Iron
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H 100 in W 64 in D 14.5 in
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it until 1973. Available in various wood finishes, the CSS could also be customized t...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,880 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$6,933 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,291 / set
H 74.61 in W 29.53 in D 11.42 in
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall good condition: this bookshelf has never been restored with the exception of some mino...
Brass
$86,387 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$10,547 / set
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of Three
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
Fabric
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
IMid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Wood
Chunky Midcentury Post Modern Media Table or Console Table in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile & stylish table that can be used anywhere in the home. Early 80's & most likely Scandinavian. It features all oak finishes with large single drawer. Very well cared for, ...
Oak
$16,687 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$8,578 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco vanity or dressing table. Design in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Striking French design from the 1930s. Black lacquered walnut and burl base wit...
Granite, Marble, Brass
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.