MCM Display Shelf, Floating Shelves Record Storage by Le Tenon et la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
The Clara Floating Shelf is a customizable solid wood display shelf designed to showcase everyday objects with quiet architectural presence. Perfect for kitchens, dining spaces or li...
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Rare MCM Paul Evans Cityscape large etagere freestanding shelves USA 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding etagere, USA 1970s. Chrome & brass clad patchwork design- even on the underside- with thick smoked glass slot-in shelve...
Brass, Chrome
MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.
By George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
An exceptional, highly versatile four-bay mid-century modern modular wall unit and shelving system. Attributed to George Nelson’s revolutionary Comprehensive Storage System. Origin...
Metal, Chrome
MCM Bow Shape Chrome Étagère 5 Smoked Glass Shelves Style of James David or DIA
By James David Furniture, Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern étagère comprised of a bow shape chrome frame and 5 bowed smoked glass shelves. Done in the style of James David or Design Institute of America aka DIA. B...
Chrome
Vintage MCM Diamond Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking Vintage Mid-Century Modern Diamond Etagere, a true statement piece that embodies the geometric sophistication of its era. Crafted with a clea...
Glass, Plexiglass, Wood
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s.
Teak
Kai Kristiansen MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Unit Scandinavian Shelving System
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern wall shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen, featuring richly grained rosewood shelves with sleek minimalist Scandinavian lines. This elegant Da...
Rosewood
Monumental Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Floating Wall Shelf Acrylic MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
This impressive 12-foot-long minimalist floating wall shelf is constructed entirely from three transparent, heavy-duty acrylic panels supported by polished aluminum chrome brackets. ...
Chrome
MCM Dutch Design Stick Shelving Unit by W. Lutjens, Netherlands 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Stick Shelving Unit by Willem Lutjens. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's period. 4 Black lacquered steel rods with 5 solid birch wooden planks me...
Steel
Pair of Patinated Iron and Pine Bakers Rack or Bookshelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The ball finials on top are reminiscent of Mario Papperzini's MCM iconic chair designs. The shelves are strong and stable with a lovely aged finish.
Iron
MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves, brass plated sculpted handles and hinges, lights, vertical carved door handles with...
Metal
MCM Floating Desk with shelves - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
The Ketch Wall Desk is a customizable floating desk handcrafted from solid North American wood. Inspired by the honest simplicity of Scandinavian modern design, its clean lines, roun...
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry
MCM Floating Desk with shelves - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
The Ketch Wall Desk is a customizable floating desk handcrafted from solid North American wood. Inspired by the honest simplicity of Scandinavian modern design, its clean lines, roun...
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry
MCM Floating Desk with shelves - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
The Ketch Wall Desk is a customizable floating desk handcrafted from solid North American wood. Inspired by the honest simplicity of Scandinavian modern design, its clean lines, roun...
Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
MCM German stereo console bar Telefunken eames like and more
Located in Madison, WI
“If art decorates space… and music is the art that decorates time, then our vintage stereo consoles decorate lives by accentuating both.” This console: This is a console refurbishe...
Wood
MCM Danish Teak 2 Piece Cabinet with Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful MCM Danish teak 2 piece cabinet with shelves. Unattached for option to remove.
Teak
MCM Danish teak cado wall unit
By Paul Cadobius
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado Gorgeous teak Modular wall unit. Includes three floating glass door shelves with brackets and three bottom cabinets ( one open hutch with shelf a...
Art Glass, Teak
Danish MCM free standing wall unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Free-standing and fully finished on the backside, allowing for use as a room divider. This unit is perfect for maximizing smaller spaces, offering a multitude of storage solutions an...
Walnut
Teak Wall Unit Wooden Large Shelving System Denmark MCM 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large modular shelving system features an expansive floating form with rich grain patterns. It offers generous storage via cabinets and adjustable open shelving. It perfectly em...
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 14.5 in W 19 in D 6 in
Mid-Century Modern Mcm 3 Tiered Lucite Wall Mounted Shelve (2 Available)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern MCM 3 Tiered Lucite Wall Mounted Shelve (2 Available).
Lucite
Sold
H 78 in W 22 in D 18.25 in
Pair rare MCM American of Martinsville Walnut Display Cabinets / Shelves
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style case pieces/display shelving. Walnut frame with rattan details. Each has a single drawer and doors that open to an area with a shelf...
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Sold
H 78.25 in W 102.75 in D 18 in
1970s MCM Circular Brass or Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1970s two section round brass & glass étagère, often attributed to Milo Baughman of the Hollywood Regency style. Two-piece design allows to adjust overall width by moving the p...
Metal
Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Key Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / key organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s.
Teak
Sold
H 78.25 in W 42 in D 16.5 in
MCM - Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Mirrored Back Style Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern to modern chrome and glass etagere with optional full-length mirror for the back in the style of DIA or Design Institute of America. Beautiful con...
Metal, Chrome
$3,400
H 67 in W 18 in D 18 in L 67 in
Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, 1960
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a room for decorative objects. Glass shelves are clear not smokey. Good condition.
Chrome
Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four glass shelves. Stunning display shelf for home, office, or business use. Please confir...
Brass
$3,050 / item
H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 13 in
Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Haiku shelf in Scandinavian contemporary style is made in solid wood with modern cns-technique and traditional craftsmanship to manifest a product with estetic simplicity and outstan...
Ash
$4,370
H 78.75 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating ...
Teak
Danish Modern Modular 4 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, c. 1960
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
$4,482
H 96.86 in W 65.36 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
By Mobilier International
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Probably by George Nelson 1960's. An exceptional large scale wall unit with three compartments. Tall heavy black powder coated adjustable height metal frames with other metal legs. ...
Aluminum, Steel
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm Model shown : - Color black oak ---- Graceful and poet...
Oak
$2,180
H 60 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Metal Bookcase in the Adrian Dekker for Tomado Style. C 1970s
By Tomado
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Metal Bookcase / Shelves in the Adrian Dekker for Tomado Style. C 1970s Features a black metal frame, with three adjustable wood shelves painted in the Mon...
Iron
Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s
By Amma
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fully modular wall unit comprising 4 black uprights, 7 planks, 1 small pedestal with 2 sliding doors, 1 large pedestal with 4 drawers and two sliding doors and 1 large pedestal with ...
Brass
$2,300
H 76 in W 42 in D 16 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass A-Symmetrical Étagère
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic 1970s design in the style of Milo Baughman. This étagère features a chrome-plated steel construction with inlayed glass shelving. In beautiful well cared for condition.
Steel, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Wall Shelf, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall shelf or cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Currently missing wall mounting brackets. Will require professional installation.
Pine
Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb, Julian Chichester
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two piece wall unit designed by Julian Chichester in natural vellum and metal framing. Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit. Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shel...
Metal
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 74 x D. 37.5 cm Model shown : - Natural oak ---- Graceful and poetic, ...
Oak
$18,500
H 95.5 in W 129.25 in D 18.5 in
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Mid Century Chrome and Glass Etagere or Bookcase Shelving, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century etagere bookcase shelf rendered in chrome plated steel frame with glass shelves, Finished on all sides, can float in middle of room. c 1970s.
Steel, Chrome
Tall Chrome and Glass Vitrine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bookcase with three glass sides and chrome paneling. Top cabinets lights and mirrored bottom. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Chrome
$2,424Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury French Hollywood Regency Chrome Brass Étagère Display Glass Shelf
By Maison Charles
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Mid-Century Hollywood Regency display glass shelf was made in France in the 1970s. It is made in high quality. The étagère with the chrome tubes and brass corners are...
Brass, Chrome
Unique Milo Baughman Style Brass Finish Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique brass finish etagere offers plenty of stylish storage or display space, complete with staggered size shelves for added variety. Unique smoked mirror background and bottom...
Brass
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.