Mid century Pilastro wall unit / rack , 1960’s
By Pilastro
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 63,5 W, 47cmH,21,5cmD Condition: Good Color: Black , Yellow Material: Metal
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
$3,499Sale Price|56% Off
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardware and unique, center fold-dow...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit Bookcase RY100 Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This impressive vintage Danish mid-century modern Model RY100 three-bay wall unit or bookcase was designed by Hans J.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Pair of White Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and beauty Pair of Italian white amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These Wall Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Company...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Herman Miller CSS George Nelson Unit 48" Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This 48" wide desk showcases the iconic mid-century modern style and craftsmanship that Herman Miller is known for.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the pair.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, bar, media cabinet, vitrine, or wall cabinet. It consists...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Vintage Decorative Signed Wood Carved Wall Art Gallery Piece.
Located in Seattle, WA
Carved wood decorative piece can be used as a floating shelf unit or organic decor. Beautiful Wood Grain with sleek design. Signed by the marker as shown. Vintage Condition Consisten...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pierre Chapo B 30 Elm Shelving Unit
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pierre Chapo B 30 elm shelving unit c. 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, glass, mahogany, Italy, 1950s Exceptional Italian wall unit from the 1950s, crafted from richly grained mahogany wood with elegant glass details. Its architectural compos...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure Are you in search of a truly remarkable vintage piece to enhance your interior space? Look no...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Oak Asymmetrical Shelving Unit or Bookcase, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A Dutch brutalist shelving unit produced in the 1970s, crafted from solid oak. The piece is defined by its open, architectural construction, with vertical supports and horizontal she...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or library, walnut, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s A striking wall unit crafted in Italy during the 1950s. Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impressive piece showcases...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Lovig Dansk, Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size for a Dining room, living room for a TV, or a bedroom. This piece works everywhere...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
Rare Oversize Signed Curtis Jere Welded Sunburst Wall Sculpture 42"
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made int he late 1970s, Jere pioneered this style of sculpture with his welded metal rods technique. This is one of the largest at a diameter of 42 inches, and features ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Vintage Boho Coastal Burnt Bamboo Two Tiered Sculptural Wall Shelves
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage coastal rattan Bamboo wall shelves featuring sculptural oval frames, vertical bamboo slats, and charming fan-style detailing at the crown. These shelves br...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
By Montana
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This would be a great addition to your mid century modern or Danish modern home Measurements of each section Width: 27.5" Height: 27.5" Depth: 15"
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Ergo Unit by J. Texmon & E. Blindheim c. 1960's
By Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Ergo free standing wall unit, bookshelf, storage designed by Einar Blindheim and John Texmon, made in Norway by Blindheim Mobelfabrikk circa 1960's. The unit consists of one o...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Painting by Jules Granowitz c. 1950's
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Original abstract expressionist painting executed in acrylic on canvas, by Jules Granowitz, circa 1950's. Mr Granowitz was a Cooper Union trained NYC based artist who had a career i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish wall unit bookcase in a pleasant walnut wood with warm tones, great executive quality and attention to detail, the refined line of the lateral black metal supports made up of...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit, Olli Mannermaa, Finland 1950s
By Olli Mannermaa
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant and highly functional modular "Tehora" wall shelving system designed by Olli Mannermaa, Finland, in the 1950s. The unit combines three slender black lacquered metal uprig...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Grand Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall unit or library, walnut, fabric, glass, Italy, 1950s A striking and monumental wall unit crafted in Italy during the 1950s. Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impr...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
$1,760Sale Price|37% Off
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Aged Wall Mirror, 100x120cm, Studio Sample Ready to Ship
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Part of the Wellington collection — a current production model — this mirror features a 100x120cm frame *(material to confirm), embodying the studio's commitment to noble materials, ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Hendcrafted Venini Glass Sconce by Toni Zuccheri, Italy, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Handmade transparent Venini glass wall lamp with lacquered metal structure. The lamp consists of 10 individual pentagonal prisms glass units and metal details. Toni Zuccheri (1936–2...
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Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Modern Three-Piece Wall Unit Cabinet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Perkasie, PA
Vladimir Kagan Modern Three-Piece Wall Unit Cabinet A striking and highly architectural three-piece wall unit cabinet by Vladimir Kagan, circa 2005, distinguished by its sculptural ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit Model ''Urio'' by Ico Parisi for MIM, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit Model ''Urio'' by Ico Parisi for MIM, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Yellow SoftLine Wall Unit by Otto Zapf 1960s
By Otto Zapf
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age SoftLine Series Wall Unit Shelf System by Otto Zapf for In Design Zapf, 1960s Very rare wall unit system from the SoftLine series by In Design/Zap...
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Shelves
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit with Massimo Campigli Screen-Printed Panel, 1950s
By Massimo Campigli, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti
Located in Buccinasco, MI
A distinctive Italian floor-to-ceiling wall unit dating to the 1950s, defined by an elegant balance of sculptural form, visual lightness and carefully considered decorative detail. I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid century danish modern rosewood credenza with bookcase shelf unit
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century danish modern rosewood credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern tall rosewood credenza with bookcase has Key.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Rattan and Cane Wall Mirrors from 1970's, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rectangular wall mirrors from 1970's, Spain. Woven rattan and cane frame. Very decorative per unit or placed together.
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
3 Bay Mid-Century Modern walnut glass doors bookcase wall shelves unit Curio cabinet MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Pilastro Two-Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light Attributed to Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro Netherlands, 1950s–1960s An outstanding example of Dutch mid-ce...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with desk and upper cabinet. This unit features a gray enameled desk and cabinet with black and white sliding doors, thr...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Staples Ladderax Three-Bay Teak Wall Unit with Display Cabinet
Located in Nottingham, GB
A superb example of British mid-century modern design, this original Staples Ladderax modular wall system offers exceptional versatility, timeless style, and generous storage.
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Staples Ladderax Three-Bay Teak Wall Unit with Display Cabinet
Located in Nottingham, GB
An iconic example of British mid-century modern design, this vintage Staples Ladderax modular wall unit combines elegant proportions with exceptional versatility.
Category
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Georg Satink WK Mobel German Teak Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet Danish Modern
By WK Möbel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georg Satink WK Mobel German Teak Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet Mid Century Danish Modern.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Staples Ladderax Three-Bay Teak Wall Unit with Display Cabinet
Located in Nottingham, GB
A superb and highly versatile Staples Ladderax modular wall system, an enduring icon of British mid-century modern design.
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving Unit, Black Wire Frame, Orange Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section wall-mounted shelving unit by Dutch manufacturer Tomado features vibrant orange and yellow metal shelves suspended on black wire risers. The clever wire frame construc...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Enamel and Iron Israeli 'Oded' Street Name Sign
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century handmade Israeli street name sign. Made of enamel and iron, this street sign was created shortly after the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. The sign is ...
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Vintage 1940s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Mid-Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Red Lacquer 1960s Modular Wall Unit
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
The modular wall unit, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Italian modern design, combining architectural scale, sophisticated material contras...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lamps in Glass, Lacquer and Metal, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Additional information: Color: Gold, White Decade: 1950s Country: Sweden Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Material: Glass, Lacquer, Metal Designed in: 1950s Dimensions: W: 38 ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Mid Century Danish Modern Freestanding Shelf Unit in Teak c. 1950's
By Poul Cadovius, William Watting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern freestanding shelf unit attributed to William Watting for Fristo, made in Denmark circa 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans Bergström, 1940s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Additional information: Producer: Ateljé Lyktan Color: Green Decade: 1940s Country: Sweden Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Material: Copper Designed in: 1940s Dimensions: W: ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking Danish Modern teak entertainment unit from the 1970s, designed in five modular sections that connect together for a seamless built-in look. Warm teak wood, clean lines, an...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Leather Saddle Wine Rack Wall Display by Amuneal
$12,826 / item
Leather Saddle Wine Rack Wall Display by Amuneal
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This Leather Saddle Wine Rack Wall Display by Amuneal is the perfect solution for displaying a wine collection in a Modern style with a small footprint. A series of custom bronze mac...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb, Julian Chichester
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit. Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Shelving System by P. Cadovius - Danish Wall Unit, Royal System
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, BY
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid Century Danish Oak Wood Shelving & Display Cabinets by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of three vintage mid century Danish modern oak wood bookcase display cabinets by Poul Hundevad was made in Denmark circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Italian Wall Unit, 1950s
$4,449
Italian Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, 2 boxes with 2 doors containing one shelf and one box with 2 drawers and one box with a folding door that contains a drawer and a shelf. Wear due to...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian wall unit, 1970s
$7,961
Italian wall unit, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Italian wall unit made of wood and brass, composed of 9 shelves and 2 boxes. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ladderax Free Standing Teak Wall Unit by Robert Heal, C. 1960s
By Robert Heal
Located in Peabody, MA
A freestanding "Ladderax" wall unit in teak and enameled steel, designed by Robert Heal for the British maker Avalon in the early 1960s. Features two cabinets with glass doors and g...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Bar Unit Teak 1954 Knoll International Mid Century
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall mounted sideboard unit by Florence Knoll, made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1954. Rare opportunity to acquire an original Knoll International custom-made Florence Kno...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
$5,268
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, 1 box with two sliding doors and 3 drawers, and 1 box with two sliding doors and another door. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FO...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Wall Unit Bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Pair, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Detroit, MI
This matching pair of Danish modern teak bookcase cabinets was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig Dansk Designs in Denmark circa 1960. These expertly-crafted two-p...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Gio Ponti Model 2140 Display Cabinet / Wall Unit for Singer & Sons
By Gio Ponti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A very rare Gio Ponti Display Cabinet, Model 2140, produced by Singer & Sons and executed in beautifully grained Italian walnut. This masterwork is defined by Ponti’s unmistaka...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Suspended Wall Unit Boockase in Walnut and Gilded Metal 1960
Located in Traversetolo, IT
An eye-catching mid-century Italian wall unit or bookcase made from gilded metal and walnut shelves that can be adapted to any setting due to its lightness and refinement. The bookca...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Metal
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Mid Century Modern Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern wall unit for your home. Each mid century modern wall unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern wall unit, we have 988 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern wall unit — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern wall unit bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern wall unit over the years, but those crafted by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Poul Cadovius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wall Unit?
Prices for a mid century modern wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $49,237, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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