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
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
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
Brass
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
Wood
$3,324
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Teak Shelving System by P. Cadovius - Danish Wall Unit, Royal System
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Glass, Teak
$1,898
H 77.96 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid
Walnut
$8,072
H 77.96 in W 190.56 in D 15.95 in
Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Large and impressive
Teak
$16,062 / item
H 78.75 in W 97.64 in D 18.12 in
Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 1 with Tv Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
, display cases, modular systems, and TV cabinets. This proposal presents an opportunity for placement
Ceramic, Oak, Lacquer
$16,140 / item
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 18.12 in
Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 2 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
, display cases, modular systems, and TV cabinets. This composition is inspired by a refined selection of
Ceramic, Oak, Lacquer
$3,750Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting
Beech, Teak
$4,986
H 110.24 in W 65.36 in D 13.39 in
High modular Wall Unit with Dry Bar in Wood, Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Rare 1950s–60s Italian modular wall system in wood with black lacquered steel uprights and refined
Metal, Brass
Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular bookcase unit executed in teak, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen. This impressive
Teak
$5,981Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.32 in W 123.23 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wood Bookcase from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this wall unit made from wood and metal with
Brass
Italian wall unit in teak - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Superb Italian wall unit designed in the 1960s. It is made entirely of teak. It consists of six
Wood, Teak
$741Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.23 in W 58.67 in D 6.7 in
Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
By Multistrux
Located in Markington, GB
example of European mid-century modular design, ideal for modern, vintage, or eclectic interiors.
Metal
$385
H 30.5 in W 8 in D 27.25 in
Jan van der Togt Tomado Wall Shelf, 1950s, Metal Wire, Yellow Red Black
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
postwar European design. Imported directly from the Netherlands, the unit brings authentic Mid-Century
Metal, Wire
$105,655 / set
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Hermès by Guido Faleschini - Extremely Rare 6-Unit Modular Sideboard 1971
By Guido Faleschini, Hermès
Located in Palermo, IT
Masterpiece Overview In the realm of Mid-Century Modern and collectible design, very few pieces
Metal, Steel
Price Upon Request
H 82 in W 400 in D 16 in
90 Piece Pega Wall System by Juul Christensen, Customizable
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pega Wall System by Juul Christensen is a one-of-a-kind modular wall system that allows you to
Teak
Wall Unit “Extenso” by Amma Torino, Italy 1960s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Rare free-standing modular wall unit from the iconic “Extenso” series produced by Amma Torino in
Wood
Vintage 20th Century Italian Modular Teak Wall Cabinet c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Introducing a wonderful piece of Italian design history, this is an exquisite mid-century modern
Teak
$7,400
H 101.19 in W 97.25 in D 10.24 in
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s This mid-century modern
Ash
Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s
By Amma
Located in bruxelles, BE
Large fully modular wall unit comprising 4 black uprights, 7 planks, 1 small pedestal with 2
Brass
Wall light CP-1 by Charlotte Perriand, 1980s, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
suit your space. Originally designed for modular, practical living, it remains an icon of mid-century
Metal
$17,209 / item
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
Aluminum
Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Puslinch, ON
oak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Freshly imported from Denmark. Completely modular
Metal
$5,033Sale Price|20% Off
H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium
Metal
Wall Unit by Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo, 1960s
By Leonardo Fiori, ISA Bergamo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 7 shelves and 2 boxes containing one shelf. Adjustable height: height
Metal
Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit made of wood and metal with 8 shelves and 1 cabinet with 2 sliding doors
Metal
$37,988
H 874.02 in W 1,653.55 in D 248.04 in
Illuminated Wall Unit Designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Modular "Life" wall unit designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, circa 1970. Featuring six upright
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
Teak
$6,529
H 82.68 in W 72.84 in D 20.48 in
Exclusive Freestanding Wall Unit by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1962
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
High-end freestanding wall unit designed by Alfred Hendrickx around 1960. A very rare and exclusive
Metal
$7,716
H 70.87 in W 114.18 in D 19.69 in
Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A true exemplar of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookcase system was
Rattan, Wood
$3,324
H 35.44 in W 88.59 in D 8.27 in
Impressive Metal Wall Unit Attributed to Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Echt, NL
High quality metal wall unit attributed to Mathieu Mategot in very good condition. This wall unit
Metal
$11,000
H 78.94 in W 95.48 in D 11.62 in
Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum
Aluminum
Vintage 20Thc Italian Modular Teak Wall Cabinet c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Introducing a wonderful piece of Italian design history, this is an exquisite mid-century modern
Teak
$4,950
H 81 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider
Located in Baltimore, MD
attributed to Hans Wegner for RY Mobler. This amazing vintage wall unit/ chest of drawers features gorgeous
Teak
$9,643Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 71.26 in W 98.43 in D 19.3 in
Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ECHT, NL
Large modular wall unit. Designed by legendary designer Hans Wegner and made by Ry møbler. The unit
Oak
$18,500
H 88 in W 117.13 in D 21.75 in
Ico Parisi Attributed, Teak Wall Display Unit with Multi-Colored Drawers
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Mid-Century Italian Teak and Maple Wall Display Unit Attributed to Ico Parisi In the style
Brass
$2,717Sale Price|44% Off
H 61.03 in W 97.64 in D 25.99 in
1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
A classic 1960s modular wall unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, produced under the well
Metal
$2,744Sale Price|50% Off
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois
Aluminum
$5,579
H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Wall Unit, Book Shelve designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful wall unit, shelves designed by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium Architect in a perfect condition
Metal, Chrome
$1,756Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 68.51 in D 18.12 in
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk, Light & Two Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
A classic 1960s Pilastro Tomado modular wall unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado in Holland
Metal
$1,441Sale Price|40% Off
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 11.03 in
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Wall Unit a Large Cupboard and 3 Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
increasingly collectible example of mid-century Dutch modular design.
Metal
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 95 in W 95.5 in D 13.25 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded tension poles
Aluminum, Metal
$10,000
H 96 in W 94.75 in D 20 in
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado
Glass, Rosewood
$926
H 15.75 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century wall-mounted illuminated drop-front desk cabinet by Beaver & Tapley
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in London, GB
well known for their modular wall-mounted systems, notably the Tapley range. This is a Tapley wall
Teak
$22,000
H 82 in Dm 72.38 in
Italian Modern Rosewood Wall Unit/Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 540 modular bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini (ca. 1960s, Italy). Uncommon
Metal, Aluminum
1960s RY Wall Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
This RY wall unit was designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Mobler in Denmark during the
Teak
$543Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in
1950's Extra Large String Wall Desk System – Classic Scandinavian Modular Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
An extra large wall-mounted desk from the iconic String Furniture system, originally designed in
Metal
$9,875Sale Price|20% Off
H 115.36 in W 96.07 in D 17.72 in
20thC Italian Modular Hardwood Wall Cabinet Attributable To Franco Albini c.1950
By Franco Albini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An Italian modular wall unit in warm-toned hardwood, attributed to Franco Albini and dating to the
Metal
$1,602
H 78.75 in W 33.86 in D 13.78 in L 59.06 in
Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
mid-century design, without trying too hard. Crafted with the precision and restraint that define
Rosewood
$13,800
H 109.45 in W 83.86 in D 19.3 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Wood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum
Aluminum
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelves in Burnt Orange and Gold Enameled Metal
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single-section wall-mounted shelving unit features two vivid shelves in burnt orange and warm gold
Metal, Wire
$6,527 / set
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 16.15 in
Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak and Brass by WeBe, Netherlands, circa 1950
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
:: Netherlands Model: Modular wall unit Design Design period: 1950’s Date of manufacturing: circa 1950-60 Size
Brass
$3,600Sale Price|40% Off
H 80 in W 134 in D 12 in
Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall shelf unit Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall unit circa 1970 Sweden
Metal
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6
Teak
$3,450
H 102.5 in W 102.5 in D 14.25 in
1960s RY Wall Unit (3 Modules) by Hans J Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
This RY wall unit was designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Mobler in Denmark during the
Teak
$325
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 8.25 in
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving by Jan van der Togt, Yellow and Blue
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modular wall shelving designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado features yellow and blue metal
Metal
1960s Mid-Century shelving system by Brianco
Located in London, GB
This is a Mid-Century modular wall shelving system by English manufacturer Brianco very similar to
Metal
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.