Orba Wall Shelves By Janet Schwietzer For Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum incorporating lighting and shelves. Schwietzer's patented design incorporates sophisticated engineering to achieve the appearance...
Aluminum
Chrome and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection RGB NEON
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
The Pace Collection Orba Wall Unit System, designed by Janet Schwietzer in the 1970s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. This wall unit is known for its innovative u...
Aluminum
$4,800
Pace Wall Mount Console
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Cambridge, US
A chic floating cabinet by Janet Schweitzer for The Pace Collection. Most likely from the “Obra” line, this versatile piece features dramatically grained Macassar ebony construction ...
Macassar, Lacquer
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H 18 in W 80 in D 72 in
1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning aluminum and glass Orba wall unit designed by Janet Schweitzer for the Pace Collection in 1974 with peak space age styling: innovative, sophisticated, and minimalist.
Aluminum
Pace Collection Floating Burl Wood Sideboad
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous burl wood cabinet designed by Janet Schweitzer for Pace collection, circa 1970s.
ORBA Three Bay Wall System for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Impossible to find three bay ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection, 1974. The ORBA consists of the wall-mounted shelves which are made of extruded polished aluminu...
Aluminum
Janet Schweitzer “ORBA” System for Pace
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s featuring an illuminated display shelf. This piece is in great vintage condition but has scuffs, scratches, etc. There are also some chips missing on the glass but they are ...
Aluminum
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H 72 in W 120 in D 18.5 in
Expertly Restored - Janet Schwietzer "Obra" Wall Unit for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Olive Burl Wood, Polished Aluminum, Original Glass ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...
Aluminum
Illuminated Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
A wall-mounted polished aluminum and glass shelving unit with built in illumination. The polished plate front conceals two narrow florescent tubes which shine up and down. They we...
Aluminum
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H 72 in W 121.5 in D 12.5 in
Orba Chrome and Glass Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Orba chrome and glass wall unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection.
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H 72 in W 42 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid Century "Orba" Illuminated Etagere's by Janet Schwietzer for Pace
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic design by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection, circa 1970s. A pair of illuminating etagere's wall units both with bottom lacquered storage cabinets. Identical in dimension, b...
Chrome
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H 72 in W 120 in D 12.5 in
Orba Chrome and Glass Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum and glass by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection, New York, 1974. Schwietzer's patented design incorporates sophisticated engine...
Aluminum
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H 72 in W 41.5 in D 18.5 in
Burl and Chrome Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Orba wall unit designed by Janet Schwietzer is a Mid-Century masterpiece. This configuration features two bays consisting of two polished aluminium rails that house three rare b...
Aluminum
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H 84.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid Century Burl Bar Cabinet by Janet Schweitzer for The Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Walnut toned sides and a satin black base together make this quite the statement piece and is a superb quality example of the work of designer Janet Schweitzer for the Pace Collectio...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Orba Wall Shelves Pace
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice aluminum Orba shelf unit by Janet Schweitzer for the Pace collection. Two of the glass pieces are new and slightly thinner.
Aluminum
Pair of Janet Schweitzer for Pace Space Age Orba Shelf Systems
By Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Janet Schweitzer for Pace. Measures: 42 wide x 12.5 deep x 72 tall uprights.
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H 72 in W 120 in D 12 in
Janet Schweitzer Polished Aluminum and Glass Obra Wall Unit design for Pace
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Ferndale, MI
1970s " Obra " system designed by Janet Schweitzer for Pace . Three inch diameter arms mount horizontally to 72" tall half round polished aluminum uprights .
Aluminum
Pace Burl Wood Wall Hanging Nightstand Cabinets
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous burl wood cabinets designed by Janet Schweitzer for Pace collection, circa 1970s.
Burl
Pace Collection Wall Mounted Credenza
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original, black lacquer, wall mounted credenza by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection. The credenza features its lovely, original high-gloss black...
Wood
Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Rarer than hens' teeth I've been stalking this ORBA wall system for years. Sublimely fine design and metal skills. Cast tubes of polished aluminum fit together horizontally and vert...
Aluminum
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H 29 in W 60 in D 15 in
Floating Burlwood Buffet or Credenza by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Floating Burlwood Buffet or Credenza by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection, ca. 1970.
Burl
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H 18 in W 72.25 in D 18 in
Floating Cabinet in Expressive Burl by Janet Schweitzer for Pace, Circa 1970
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large 1970s wall-mounted cabinet with gorgeous high-gloss burl-wood veneer, with a single door on the left side and a pair of doors on the right side. Doors open with push latches,...
Burl, Wood
Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection 1970's
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Quogue, NY
Orba Wall System designed by Janet Schwietzer for the Pace Collection, NY. This system consists of 3 bays with 14 glass shelves held in place by four vertical wall mounted uprights a...
Aluminum
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H 72 in W 120.5 in D 12.25 in
Mid-Century Burl Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Mid-Century three bay Orba wall unit by The Pace Collection Inc., designed by Janet Schwietzer. This striking wall system of extruded polished aluminium tube frames support ...
Aluminum
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$23,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarp...
Chrome
Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mirror chrome polished stainless steel frame, burl wood cabinets, thick glass shelves Mid-Century Modern wall unit. Secretary drop desk compartment. Outstanding modern decor setting ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$8,554 / 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
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current i...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$3,000 / item
H 91.5 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama
By B&B Italia, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tall, lacquered wood Olinto cabinet with glass doors, designed in the 1970s by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia. Takahama's collection featured a ser...
Steel, Aluminum
$5,400
H 64.97 in W 63 in D 16.54 in
Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Beehive' bookcase from the 'Topline' series, lacquered laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976 Back in the seventies, Topline was a newly introduced collection by ...
Metal
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror. Post Moden space age v...
Stainless Steel
Brass and Mirrored Ello Queen Headboard, 1980's
By Ello Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
1980s Ello Queen Headboard – Miami Vice, But Make It Chic This 1980s postmodern Ello queen headboard is here to make your bedroom feel like a glitzy penthouse in a high-rise overloo...
Brass
$4,830Sale Price|30% Off
H 83 in W 116 in D 13 in
O. B. Solie for Ello Three Column Glass & Mirror Shelving Unit
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE Designed by O.B. Solie and officially known as the Pillars Wall Unit #P/145 by Ello Furniture Manufacturing Co. this setup is in immaculate condition. High gloss blac...
Aluminum, Brass
Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Tuttoletto' Queen Bed in Oak
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, 'Tuttoletto' queen bed, oak veneer, Italy, 1978 Exceptional piece of furniture designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1978. This monumental bedroom unit present...
Oak
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.