Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Modern Room Divider Wall Unit
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Dual Side Room Divider by Hooker Furniture. This piece is a great functional
Glass, Walnut
1960's Tall Glass Mid Century Shelving Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Tall Glass Mid Century Shelving Unit. Produced by Tatra Pravenec in the Czech Republic
Birch
$1,900 / set
H 61.5 in W 26 in D 12 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Glass & Chrome Shelving Units Etagere
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this pair of vintage chrome and glass etagere shelving units. Dimensions
Chrome
$2,900
H 48 in W 36 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut with Milk Glass Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool asymetrical design book shelf or wall unit circa early 1960's.. The unit features
Brass
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
Metal
$2,800
H 71.5 in W 36 in D 14 in
Mid Century Brass Hollywood Regency Large Etagere, Wall Unit, or Shelving Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large statement piece in very good condition. This wall unit features anodized brass aluminum
Aluminum
$2,900
H 76 in W 40 in D 18 in
Modern Chrome & Glass Arched Etagere Display Shelving Unit, Mid-20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
inches. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Gold Period: Early 20th century Styles
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Etagere Wall Shelf Unit Free Standing
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Add functional style to your home with this vintage mid-century modern etagere wall shelf unit
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Units by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
characteristic of mid-century American modern design. Stanley Furniture Company of Stanleytown, Virginia
Aluminum
$4,400
H 82 in W 44 in D 15 in
Tall Narrow Brass Finish Adjustable Glass Shelves Unit Bookcase Storage Etagere
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lighted brass finish display cabinet vitrine shelving unit.
Metal
$1,184
H 15.75 in W 38.19 in D 11.42 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Shelve Unit, Spanish Design, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid 20th century Spanish wall shelve unit. Made by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960
Wood
Mid-Century Modern German Wall Unit, Wood, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern German wall unit, wood, 1970s.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian wall unit, wood, 1960s.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit, walnut, Italy, 1950s.
Wood
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
By Mobilier International
Located in Bridgeport, CT
units- a storage unit with tambour doors and shelves on the left, a drop front desk in the center with
Aluminum, Steel
$9,331
H 88.98 in W 143.31 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s
By Raffaella Crespi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s
Metal
Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French Bohemian Wicker shelf unit from the late mid-century. It consists of a metal frame and
Metal
$1,750
H 39.75 in W 78.25 in D 18.25 in
Pilastro Mid-Century Industrial Metal Shelving Unit w/ Desk & Light
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
architectural balance typical of mid-century Italian design. The composition features a stately vertical rhythm
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a
Brass
$4,213 / set
H 72.05 in W 65.75 in D 17.13 in
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
Steel
$3,108
H 50 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
19thC Antique Mahogany Shelving Unit Book Case Sideboard with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
baluster legs with its original brown pot castors. Ideally suited as a decorative shelving unit or bookcase
Mahogany
Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Poul Cadovius Single Wall Unit or Bookcase. Cabinets and Shelves can be re-arranged. 33wide
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit in Maple and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
definitely adds to the charm of this Italian wall unit. For example, the slender base, the brass detailing
Brass
$15,000
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
1st Generation Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU Storage unit 270-C (Survivor)
By Charles Eames
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
All original ESU 270-C storage cabinet a first generation designed and produced in 1951-1952. The
Steel, Zinc
$5,022 / item
H 84.65 in W 65.36 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit, Olli Mannermaa, Finland 1950s
By Olli Mannermaa
Located in Helsinki, FI
, Finland, in the 1950s. The unit combines three slender black lacquered metal uprights with 10 warm wooden
Metal
$5,742
H 104.34 in W 37.01 in D 17.72 in
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
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
$1,495 / item
H 38 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Shelf Unit with Brass Edges
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s small standing shelf unit is made of mahogany and features two
Brass
Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming set of two vintage rattan shelving units or étagères, exuding a tropical
Bamboo
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet. It is very easy to disassemble with 8...
Metal, Brass
$2,500
H 40 in W 53 in D 12 in
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Bookcase Stereo media Record shelf unit
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood wide Media audio record bookcase shlef unit
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s.
Wood
$2,100 / item
H 39.75 in W 78.25 in D 20.125 in
Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray
Metal
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 46 in W 80 in D 12 in
Mid Century Danish Modern long Slim Teak Bookcase Lower drawer Unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Teak wood wide narrow bookcase with adjustable shelves and a lower left storage area
Teak
$1,750
H 39.75 in W 78.25 in D 18.125 in
Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gray enameled surfaces accented by bold red and black drawer fronts, creating a playful Mid-Century
Metal
$17,338 / item
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
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
Aluminum
$6,900
H 60 in W 107.5 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving
Metal
$3,529
H 75.6 in W 43.31 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe Wall Unit, Wood & Rosewood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern wardrobe or wall unit, crafted in the 1960s. This striking piece features a bold
Wood
$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
$10,169 / set
H 30.71 in W 149.61 in D 17.72 in
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
Ash
$3,349
H 30.32 in W 50.4 in D 19.3 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Solid Oak storage unit, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, solid oak storage unit, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Oak
1960’s Mid-Century Modern room divider / wall unit by Schrieber
Located in London, GB
176cm Condition: Very good Mid-Century condition, only minor signs of wear reflecting age and use. Any
Formica, Beech
Large Mid Century Modern Bamboo Shelf Etagere Bookcase Wall Unit MINT
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid Century Modern Bamboo Shelf Etagere Bookcase Wall Unit MINT
Cane, Rattan
$2,392 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
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 in ash wood with a black finish. Designed by Dutch designer
Ash
$33,000
H 134.85 in W 128.35 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Italian Grand Wall Unit in Walnut with Blue Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
showcases the refinement and architectural balance typical of mid-century Italian design. The composition
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
$5,383 / set
H 44.89 in W 61.03 in D 14.97 in
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 in cream white painted wood by Dutch designer Derk Jan de
Ash
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. One cabinet with "drop down" door included wo...
Metal
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 68 in W 60 in D 18 in
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. Lower (2) door credenza
Rosewood
$2,313
H 27.56 in W 67.72 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century 1970s teak G Plan long sideboard / TV stand / Media unit
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
other carefully curated Mid-Century, vintage and antique pieces.
Teak
$6,819
H 68.12 in W 94.49 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Danemark , 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Danemark 1960
Wood
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 60.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection credenza unit In Black Lacquer
Brass
$1,864
H 63.98 in W 72.64 in D 13.98 in
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like Danish 50s String Shelves
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in London, GB
Kajsa Strinning. It would make a fantastic addition to a European mid-century themed modern interior. It
Metal
$3,800
H 86 in W 60 in D 14 in
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
Glass, Oak
$3,499
H 75.25 in W 47.5 in D 15.75 in
Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive wall unit in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble. We work wit...
Metal
$3,900
H 76.5 in W 50 in D 19 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Rattan Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 1970's retro classic etagere. Extra wide & chunky design. It consists of rattan wrapped wood framing with one glass shelves. Overall in very good condition.
Rattan, Glass, Wood
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.