Wim Rietveld #663-2 Modular Metal Storage Cabinet for Gispen, 1954
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rietveld designed the #663-2 storage system during his prolific period at Gispen, where he developed a range of standardized, industrially produced furniture.
Metal
Wim Rietveld Model 663-2 Modular Metal Storage Cabinet for Gispen, 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and highly functional Model 663-2 modular storage cabinet, designed by Wim Rietveld for Gispen in 1954.
Steel
Wim Rietveld 663 bookcase Gispen Culemborg 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning and original 663 bookcase designed by Wim Rietveld and manufactured by Gispen Culemborg in The Netherlands in 1954.
Metal
Wim Rietveld 663 bookcase by Gispen Culemborg 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The stunning and original industrial designed 663 bookcase, designed by Wim Rietveld and manufactured by Gispen Culemborg in The Netherlands in 1954, is a prime example of mid-centur...
Metal
Wim Rietveld 663 Bookcase Cabinet for Gispen
By Gispen Kembo, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Wm. Rietveld (1924-1985) son of Gerrit Rietveld, made of of Multi-Colored Enameled Metal. This Rare Industrial Bookcase Wall Unit.
Wim Rietveld 663 Gispen Bookcase or Room Divider, 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Impressive industrial bookcase model 663, wall unit or room divider designed by Wim Rietveld (1924-1985) son of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, for Gispen Culemborg in 1954.
Metal
Wim Rietveld Industrial Metal Cabinet #663-2 for Gispen
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful Industrial Two-Section Metal Storage Cabinet by Wim Rietveld for Gispen,1954. This design received the "Diploma d'Onore" at the 10th "Triennale" in Milan. Three Cabinets in ...
Steel
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H 53.94 in W 25.2 in D 13 in
Industrial Metal Cabinet or Divider Model No. 663 by Wim Rietveld for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Only 3000 pieces have been made of these no. 663 cabinets. In 1959 cabinet no. 663 was replaced by the more extensive storage unit no. 5600, a design by Cordemeyer for Gispen.
Metal
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H 53.94 in W 50.4 in D 13 in
Set of Two Metal Shelving Cabinet by Wim Rietveld Model 663 for Gispen, 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This can also be arranged differently according to your own taste. Of these no. 663 cabinets only 3000 pieces have been made. In 1959 wall rack no. 663 was replaced by the more exten...
Sheet Metal
Wim Rietveld 663 Gispen bookcase unit
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare industrial bookcase wall unit designed by Wim Rietveld (1924-1985) son of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, for Gispen Culemborg in 1954. A very nice modular wall unit that can be built b...
Metal
Wim Rietveld 663 Bookcase Cabinet for Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Wm. Rietveld (1924-1985) son of Gerrit Rietveld, made of of Multi-Colored Enameled Metal. This Rare Industrial Bookcase Wall Unit with Built-in Drop Down Desk is a Modula...
Wim Rietveld Modular Shelving Unit 663, Gispen 1953
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 2 cabinets by Wim Rietveld designed in 1953. These modular systems playfully combine the geometric paintings of Piet Mondriaan and the funcionalism of the early Dutch ind...
Metal
Wim Rietveld 663 Gispen bookcase room divider 1954
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Impressive industrial bookcase wall unit room divider designed by Wim Rietveld (1924-1985) son of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, for Gispen Culemborg in 1954. A very nice modular wall unit ...
Metal
Wim Rietveld Gispen 663 Modular Bookcase Cabinet 1954
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful modernist bookcase room divider model 663 which was designed by Wim Rietveld (1924-1985) son of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, and manufactured by Gispen Culemborg in 1954.
Metal
Mid-Century Wim Rietveld 663 Bookcase Cabinet for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, standing cabinet designed in the 1950's by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld (1924-1985) son of "De Stijl" founder Gerrit Rietveld. Manufactured by quintessential post war fur...
Metal
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H 53.94 in W 50.01 in D 13 in
Wim Rietveld Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663 for Gispen, Dutch Modernism
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch Modernism Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663 designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) in 1954 for Gispen.
Metal, Steel
Wim Rietveld 663 Cabinet for Gispen 1954
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Tilburg, NL
Graphical and stylish cabinet by Wim Rietveld for Gispen, Holland, 1954. Wim Rietveld, the son of Gerrit Rietveld, designed a series of modular cabinets for Gispen in 1954. They c...
Metal
Wim Rietveld 663 Wall Unit for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Industrial modulair wall system by Wim Rietveld for Gispen. This exemplar comes in a perfect combination of six cabinets with different colored front doors (grey, red, white, black, ...
Wim Rietveld 663 Modular Cabinet for Gispen, 1954
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Impressive industrial bookcase model 663, wall unit or room divider designed by Wim Rietveld (1924-1985) son of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, for Gispen Culemborg in 1954.
Metal
Wim Rietveld 663 wall system for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Industrial modular wall system by Wim Rietveld for Gispen. The system comes in a combination of six cabinets with different colored fronts (red, black, yellow & blue) alternated with...
Sheet Metal
Wim Rietveld ‘Model 663’ Wall Unit for Gispen Set of Three
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Wim Rietveld ‘model 663’ wall unit for Gispen set of three. Good vintage condition wear consistent with age and use.
Metal
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H 53.55 in W 74.81 in D 13 in
Dutch Modernism Industrial Cabinet by Wim Rietveld for Gispen Model No. 663
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
You can construct this modular cabinet differently according to your taste or needs. Of these model no. 663 cabinets are only 3,000 pieces made. In 1959 rack no. 663 was replaced b...
Metal, Steel
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 82.5 in D 15 in
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
By Montana
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Danish modern 3 piece modular suspension credenza unit by Peter J. Lassen for Montana Mobler. This piece can by hung on the wall or stacked or placed on the floor. Set includes 2 opp...
Wood
$4,586Sale Price|50% Off
H 88.59 in W 102.76 in D 16.93 in
Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Rochester, England
The Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset is a versatile and modern storage solution. Designed by the renowned Michel Ducaroy, this system offers flex...
Metal
$3,178
H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 13 in
Poul Cadovius Freestanding Modular Wall Unit System for Royal System, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Original freestanding wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, model Royal, in the 1960s for Royal System, Denmark. Freestanding wall unit consists 3 black metal uprights, one cabinet an...
Metal
$18,500
H 95.5 in W 129.25 in D 18.5 in
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production 'CSS" - Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in excellent condition with the early Herman Miller lable cons...
Aluminum
$2,250
H 59.5 in W 59.13 in D 18.25 in
Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with a desk, a cabinet, and 4 shelves. The desk, cabinet and 2 shelves are enameled in a a khaki color with white and ochre as acc...
Metal
$1,750
H 39.75 in W 78.25 in D 18.25 in
Pilastro Dutch Mid-Century Modular Enameled Metal Wall Shelving with Desk
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted modular shelving unit by Dutch manufacturer Pilastro, produced in the Mid-Century period. The system spans three vertical perforated metal risers in cream enamel and inc...
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit for FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 68.75” L x 11” D x 79.5” H Description: A vintage oak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Freshly imported from Denmark. Comp...
Metal
$2,250
H 86.75 in W 29.25 in D 19.75 in
Aldo Van Den Nieuwelaar for Pastoe "A'dammer" Standing Storage Cabinet, 1978
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Van Den Nieuwelaar for Pastoe "A'dammer" standing cabinet with hidden desk and vertically rolling tambour door. Constructed with gray MDF & plastic tambour. Award winning an...
Plastic, Formica, Wood
$16,067
H 86.62 in W 103.94 in D 17.72 in
Wall Unit Bookcase by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s
By Knoll, Fred Ruf
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s A rare wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Fred Ruf and produced by Knoll International, Stuttgart, in the 1950s. Cab...
Formica, Walnut
1950s wall unit, Poul Cadovius, vintage
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1950s. The high-quality shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of seven shelves, a hinged table element, and three wooden ladders. Detai...
Teak
Danish Modern Modular 2 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, C. 1960s
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled with steel poles, accented with teak caps. The unit can be adjusted to several con...
Teak
$63,574
H 30.71 in W 85.04 in D 18.12 in
4 Doors "Bloc" Cabinet by Charlotte Perriand, Cansado, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Sideboard "Bloc," an exceptionally rare piece in this four-doors ash version, designed by Charlotte Perriand for the mining town of Cansado, Mauritania. Conceived for the residences ...
Metal
1960s shelving system, Olof Pira, vintage
By Olof Pira
Located in Neuss, NW
Very rare freestanding shelving system in walnut veneer by Olof Pira for Planmöbel from the 1960s. The system consists of four black metal ladders, five shelves, a container with sli...
Metal
Modular Cabinet By Didier Rozaffy For Meuble Oscar, 1950s
Located in London, Lambeth
Vintage oak cabinet designed by Didier Rozaffy for the Oscar brand in the 1950s. This piece of furniture is modular and can be completely disassembled. It has 3 three levels. with a...
Oak
Bicoloured Cabinet By Willy Van Der Meeren For Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in London, London
Cabinet or wardrobe By Willy Van der Meeren For Tubax Two sliding metal doors - yellow and grey Wooden sides Black metal frame Tapering wooden handles Hanging rail and shelve...
Aluminum, Steel
$7,039
H 78.35 in W 127.96 in D 14.77 in
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in LYON, FR
Poul Cadovius Royal System 60's Bookcase Modular Danish bookcase from the 1960s in teak by Poul Cadovius Royal System. A classic example of a Danish wall unit. Version with teak upr...
Teak
$6,750
H 55 in W 55.75 in D 96.25 in
Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully conceived room divider with integrated desk from the 1970s, designed by Stewart MacDougall. Crafted in a harmonious blend of birch, warm walnut, vibrant Formica, and sl...
Metal
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.