Italian Midcentury Modular Wall Unit or Sideboard designed by Dassi, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
It is a modular wall unit characterized by an architectural presence and a multifunctional design.
Maple, Teak
Mid-Century Walnut Modular Wall Unit
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-century modular walnut wall unit, circa 1970's featuring 4 self-supporting box units, 4 shelves, and a locking drop down desk.
Walnut
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Teak
Elio Monesi Modular Wall Unit and Credenza, Italy, 1950s
By Elio Monesi
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique wall unit with matching credenza designed by Elio Monesi (1927–1994), created for his private home in Milan. The system is composed of two rosewood wall panels and three wenge...
Rosewood, Wenge
Friso Kramer Modular wall unit Asmeta 1953 for Bijenkorf
By Friso Kramer
Located in Delft, NL
Friso Kramer Modular wall unit Asmeta 1953 for Bijenkorf Metal bookcase designed by Friso Kramer for the Dutch "De Bijenkorf" produced by Asmeta, 1953. De Bijenkorf is an exclusive ...
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Danish mid-century wall unit designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in the 1960s.
Metal
Modular Wall Unit "Aggregabili" by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1969
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Exceptional and highly important modular wall unit from the celebrated "Aggregabili" series, designed by the Turin-based collective Anonima Design and produced by Bonetto, Italy, in ...
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections with the five original, re...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular shelving wall unit, walnut, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s Designed and made in Italy, a streamlined bookcase that is meant to be affixed to the wall. The const...
Stainless Steel
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
Thomasville Mid Century Modern Modular 4pc Wall Unit c.1967
By Thomasville
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern 4 piece modular freestanding wall unit, storage cabinets and display case with lighted dry bar.
Metal, Chrome
Sculptural Modular Library Wall Unit Desk Gerald McCabe Mid Century Modern
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, stunning sculptural modular library wall unit and desk system is attributed to the celebrated Los Angeles craftsman and designer, Gerald McCabe.
Wood
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...
Brass
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored 5600 Modular Wall Unit by Cordemeyer for Gispen
By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern 5600 modular wall unit. Design by Andre R.
Metal
Vintage Italian Chrome and Brass “Cityscape” Wall-Mounted Unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover this stunning vintage “Cityscape” wall-mounted unit, crafted in Italy and attributed to the talented designer Renato Zevi, dating back to the stylish 1970s. This piece embod...
Brass, Chrome
Modular Composition of Copper Wall Lights from 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Modular composition of copper wall lights from 1960's, Spain. Composed of 28 units of wall lights in various sets, a double height wall light with six units (33 W. x 9 D. x 61 H.), a...
Copper
Jan van der Togt Tomado 1950s Wall Shelving Unit, Enameled Metal
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imported directly from the Netherlands, the unit brings authentic Mid-Century character from its country of origin.
Metal
Elegant wall-mounted shelving unit attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique wall unit with matching credenza designed by Elio Monesi (1927–1994), created for his private home in Milan. The system is composed of two rosewood wall panels and three wenge...
Brass
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...
Metal
1970s Italian Space Age Wall Sconces, Folded Steel, Modular Design
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Elevate your interior with this exceptional pair of wall sconces from the 1970s. These luminaires perfectly embody the Space Age aesthetic, an era where pure geometry and the interpl...
Sheet Metal
Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Finn Juhl adjustable modular wall unit, circa 1950s. Can be positioned vertically or horizontal. Each unit measures 32" wide x 11" deep x 14" tall. Shelf measures 10" x 54". Me...
Wood
$2,150 / item
Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modular wall unit by Stanley featuring walnut veneer cabinets and drawer fronts supported by silver metal frames with adjustable shelves and cabinets.
Aluminum
William Watting for Fristho Attributed Teak Modular Wall Unit
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-bay modular wall unit attributed to William Watting for Fristho, constructed in teak with brass hardware throughout.
Brass
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, France, 1970s.
Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, solid elm, glass, France, 1970s.
Glass, Elm
$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
Danish modern 3 piece modular suspension credenza unit by Peter J. Lassen for Montana Mobler.
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit / Desk / Display Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful vintage rosewood wall unit made in Norway, featuring a clean Scandinavian modern design with excellent storage and display options. This versatile piece includes a built-in...
Rosewood
William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit
By William Watting, Fristho
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
Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kensington, MD
- The statement piece that will define your space yet also help to contain, organize and curate your stuff. - Finished on the back for placement in the middle of a room. - Use the dr...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s
By Amma
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s Modular.
Metal
Teak Modular Wall Unit, Rival, Brodrene Jatogs Mobelfabrik, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This smartly designed teak modular wall was unit produced in Norway around 1960s by Brodrene Jatogs Mobelfabrik, most probably designed by Kjell Riise (still has original label in on...
Teak
Omnia Wall Unit, Vintage Modular Shelf, Black Wood & Metal, 1970s
By Omnia
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Room divider shelf - Wall Unit 1970' Measures : 148x41cm H:209cm An iconic modular storage system from the Space Age style of the 1970s.
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Units by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic pair of modular wall units by Stanley featuring walnut veneer cabinets and drawer fronts supported by silver metal frames with adjustable shelves and cabinets.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impressive piece showcases the refinement and architectural balance typical of mid-century Italian design. The composition features a statel...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
"Italian modular wall unit attributed to Vittorio Dassi, produced in the 1960s.
Ash, Teak
Modular Mirror Top Wall Unit with Integrated Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s
Located in Izegem, VWV
This 1970s Italian wall cabinet with curved edges exists of four units: - A double door cabinet with two adjustable glass shelves (107cm wide) - A glass door display cabinet with two...
Mirror, Smoked Glass, Walnut, Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
Rosewood HG Systemi Three-Bay Modular Wall Unit, Denmark 1960s by Rud Thygesen
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Trenton, NJ
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen’s HG Systemi for Hansen & Guldborg places itself confidently in the distinguished tradition of Danish modular wall systems — alongside the work o...
Wood
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit SECTIONS 1 and 2 Overall height: 183cm Overall width: 167cm Depth of the shelves 31cm Size of the three...
Steel
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. Black lacquered wooden uprights with ant legs. Multiple teak wooden shelves with brass hang system...
Teak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Rosewood
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Modular Wall Unit Room Divide
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable teak, freestanding, modular, room divider, bookcase, storage cabinet, made in Denmark attributed to Hans Wegner for RY Mobler. This amazing vintage wall unit/ storage ca...
Teak
Galerie L'Orme Modular Room Divider or Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s Grand modular wall unit or room divider manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris.
Elm
Laminate and Lucite Modular Wall Unit/Etagere/Dry Bar, Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a great looking wall unit in the style of Milo Baughman. The sides are thick Lucite and the shelves and case pieces are modular so they can be hung as desired. We have rewir...
Laminate, Lucite
Mid-Century Italian Grand Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impressive piece showcases the refinement and architectural balance typical of mid-century Italian design. The composition features a statel...
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imported directly from the Netherlands, this modular unit features gray enameled surfaces accented by bold red and black drawer fronts, creating a playful Mid-Century aesthetic.
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.
Wood
1960s String Style Modular Bookshelf, Black Enameled Wire, Plywood Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The natural wood tone of the plywood shelves creates striking contrast against the matte black metal frame. String-style modular systems revolutionized Mid-Century storage solutions...
Enamel, Wire
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.
Wood
Large Italian Modular Wall Unit in Walnut, Brass, Steel 1960s Width 311cm/122in
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular wall unit/bookcase , steel, walnut wood, brass, Italy, circa 1960 A beautiful example of Italian mid-century design, this large modular wall unit combines the warmth of waln...
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Staples Ladderax Three-Bay Teak Wall Unit with Display Cabinet
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking Staples Ladderax modular wall system, celebrated for its timeless mid-century design and exceptional versatility. This beautifully crafted teak configuration combines open...
Wood
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.
Wood
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
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
Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
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...
Metal
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s. This modular storing unit consists of five volumes and includes shelves and drawers...
Ash
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in
Tomado Midcentury Modular Wall Unit, Shelving System with Rare Bookstands
By Tomado
Located in Schagen, NL
This modular industrial piece, features 3 shelves, two gliding stands for books and one stand to place upon the shelves. These stands are not often to be found anymore. Every shelf ...
Metal
Modular Wall Unit by Simpla-Lux, 1960s
By Simpla Lux 1
Located in Schagen, NL
This wall unit was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands, circa1960s. It consists of two separate units in teak, next to each other. The pieces were designed to be adjustable ...
Teak
1960s Hundevad Rosewood Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Media, PA
A gorgeous 1960s Hundevad modular wall unit in rosewood complete with shelves, brackets, case pieces, and even the original paper catalog. Set this unit up however best fits your hom...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 62.21 in D 12.8 in
Rare 1960s Floating Modular Shelving System Wall Unit By Brianco
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak and Metal Floating Shelving Wall Unit by Brianco, United Kingdom, 1960s Elevate your interior with this exquisite mid-century modern floating shelvin...
Metal
Unavailable
H 66.93 in W 82.68 in D 11.82 in
1970s Wall Unit Modular System in Oakwood with Drawers and Mirrors
Located in Parma, IT
Wall unit on design of Italian 1970s production. Oakwood with mirrors and drawers. Modular system can be arranged at will.
Mirror, Oak
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
Total size: 370cm Wide * 214cm High This modular wall system can be easily rearranged, or divided into small parts to put into multi rooms. All the shelves and cabinets are adjust...
Wood
Unavailable
H 94.49 in W 114.18 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
Teak
Unavailable
H 66.93 in W 109.85 in D 23.63 in
Vitsoe 606 Dieter Rams Shelving system minimalist wall unit
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Alsdorf, NW
We are pleased to offer an original Vitsœ 606 Universal Shelving System designed by Dieter Rams – a timeless and highly functional modular shelving system known for its versatility a...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 127.56 in D 16.15 in
Danish Wall Unit, Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for HG Furniture (Hansen and Guldborg) Denmark, 1960s.
Brass
Midcentury Teak Modular Wall Unit by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
Fantastic teak wall unit made by G Plan. Made in England. It includes 2 base unit, 2 top units, 1 corner piece with top and bottom. Features 1 drop down unit that can be used as a ba...
Teak
Unavailable
H 12 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Modern Greenwall Sculpture, Plant Wall Art, Biophilic Wall Decor, Price / Sq Ft
By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio
Located in Bridgeport, PA
Add a manageable living wall or moss wall above you favorite piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, in your minimalist kitchen, or above a reception desk in your modern office or res...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 12 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Modern Wall Sculpture, Wall Art Installation, Living Wall Decor, Price per Sq Ft
By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio
Located in Bridgeport, PA
Add a manageable living wall or moss wall above you favorite piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, in your minimalist kitchen, or above a reception desk in your modern office or res...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 12 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
Modern Wall Sculpture, Biophilic Wall Art, Living Wall Decor, Price per Sq Ft
By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio
Located in Bridgeport, PA
Add a manageable living wall or moss wall above you favorite piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, in your minimalist kitchen, or above a reception desk in your modern office or res...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 12 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Modern Wall Sculpture, Custom Wall Art, Living Wall Decor, Price per Sq Ft
By David Rozek, Pandemic Design Studio
Located in Bridgeport, PA
Add a manageable living wall or moss wall above you favorite piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, in your minimalist kitchen, or above a reception desk in your modern office.
Ceramic
Midcentury Teak Modular 3 Part Wall Unit by Nathan Furniture
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
Fantastic teak wall unit made by Nathan Furniture. Made in England. Features 2 smaller corner units and a main unit. The corner shelves are adjustable. Remove two small pins and s...
Teak
George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA
By George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
Desk element designed by George Nelson. Originally offered as an option to the OMNI wall unit (circa 1960s), the desk is constructed of walnut and chrome steel with a stunning "flat ...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 83.08 in W 126.78 in D 18.12 in
Exclusive Mahogany Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Beautiful modular wall unit from Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1950s in Mahogany This four unit modular wall systems can be built in any way you want it, to make it your own. The...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Corner Modular Teak Wall Unit in Teak by Nils Strinning, String, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Vintage string modular wall unit, 1960s. Corner modular system, with additional deeper desk shelf. Larger unit with label present. White brackets in good condition, teak shelves are ...
Teak
Vintage Modular Wall, 1970s
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Vintage design, wall unit made in former Czechoslovakia. Original condition.
Sycamore
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Noiseau, FR
Here is a modular Scandinavian rosewood shelf by Poul Cadovius from the 1970s. She is composed 4 racks 112 cm high, 4 shelves (3 with a depth of 22 cm and 1 with a depth of 30 c...
Mahogany, Palisander
1950s Dutch Hanging Wall Shelf Unit by Tomado
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in London, GB
A unit from the Classic modular shelving system designed by A. Dekker for Tomado in the 1950s. Consists of a powder coated frame, and adjustable steel shelves in red, grey and green.
Steel
Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the epitome of mid-century elegance with our vintage Dutch 2-bay modular wall system, a design masterpiece from 1955 by the visionary Dutch designer, Tjerk Reijenga. This re...
Metal
Unavailable
H 68.9 in W 96.46 in D 17.72 in
Wall System or Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch Design 1955
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Pilastro Furniture was started by Reijenga in 1955 to make a new modular wall unit in the same way other wall system maker String did.
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 96.46 in D 17.72 in
Wall System or Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch Design, 1955
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Pilastro Furniture was started by Reijenga in 1955 to make a new modular wall unit in the same way other wall system maker String did.
Steel
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 96.46 in D 17.72 in
Wall System or Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch Design, 1955
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful Industrial Dutch wall system from the 1950s by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. Pilastro Furniture was started by Reijenga in 1955 to make a new modular wall unit in the sam...
Steel
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 182.68 in D 17.33 in
Large Wall Unit / Bookcase by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke, Denmark, Teak Brass
By Finn Juhl
Located in Munster, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 made of beautiful teak, designed by Finn Juhl. Placement of shelves and sideboard can be freely chosen. The shelf was manufactured by Bovirke in the 196...
Brass
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 157.49 in D 17.33 in
Bookcase / Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke, 1960s Rosewood Pine Brass
By Finn Juhl
Located in Munster, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 from the 1960s with a beautiful rosewood veneer and shelves made of pine and brass, designed by Finn Juhl in 1953. The placement of the shelves and side...
Brass
Unavailable
H 14 in W 57.5 in D 54 in
Modular 5600 Series Desk / Bookcase by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen
By A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in New York, NY
Modular bookcase / desk wall unit in painted steel from the 5600 series designed Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen in 1962, as an update on the earlier 663 system by Wim Rietveld. This un...
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.