Large Mid Century Modern Multi Tear Level Shelf Wall Unit Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern shelf wall unit.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Large Mid Century Modern Multi Tear Level Shelf Wall Unit Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern shelf wall unit.
Chrome
$2,700 / item
H 49.25 in W 59.25 in D 10.75 in
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
Metal
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. 4 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Metal
$2,250
H 59.5 in W 59.13 in D 18 in
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
Metal
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. 5 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble.
Metal
$2,750
H 74.75 in W 113.5 in D 14.825 in
Mid-Century "Combex" Three Section Dark Stained Pine Shelving Unit by Pastoe
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century "Combex" series, three section, wenge color stained, pine shelving unit by the highly
Smoked Glass, Pine
$17,048
H 95.28 in W 64.97 in D 21.66 in
Storage Unit with Light and Mirror by Studio Mundici for Area Casa, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Storage Unit with Light and Mirror by Studio Mundici for Area Casa, 1980s
Glass, Wood
$3,230
H 73.23 in W 53.15 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s.
Wood
Mid-Century Teak Wall Unit by Ico Parisi, Italy 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century teak wall unit by Ico Parisi - Italy 1960s.
Teak
$2,392
H 78.75 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Varese, Lombardia
condition: the wall unit has been restored but shows slight signs of wear due to age and use as displayed in
Metal, Brass
$2,100
H 39.75 in W 78.25 in D 20.125 in
Pilastro Mid-Century Dutch Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk & Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted shelving system by Pilastro represents functional Dutch Mid-Century design with its
Metal
$3,000
H 80 in W 42 in D 13.5 in
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Tall Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood large Tall wall floor bookcase on tapered legs
Rosewood
$385
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving Unit, Black Wire Frame, Orange Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exemplifies the optimistic Mid-Century aesthetic that made Tomado a household name across Europe. The modular
Metal
$1,750
H 39.75 in W 78.125 in D 8.125 in
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Multi-Colored Enameled Metal Wall Unit w/ Light
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
industrial design. This enameled metal unit features five adjustable shelves, a white perforated basket, and
Metal
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 82.5 in D 15 in
Danish Modern Peter J. Lassen Montana Modular Suspension Unit Mid-Century Modern
By Montana
Located in Lake Worth, FL
paint. This would be a great addition to your mid century modern or Danish modern home Measurements
Wood
$2,153
H 57.09 in W 30.32 in D 24.61 in
Usm Haller Storage Unit White, Grey and Stainless Steel Designed by Fritz Haller
By Usm Haller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
. The units can be refigured (and extended) at any point. This storage unit has four open compartments
Stainless Steel
$10,647
H 91.74 in W 120.08 in D 15.75 in
Rare Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets, by Sven Ellekaer, 1960
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Sven Ellekaer , Denmark, 1960s
Teak
$78,600
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 7.88 in
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of the mid-20th century modern Brazilian furniture design. Tenreiro is often celebrated as a pioneer
Hardwood, Imbuia
$1,950
H 75.6 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Mid century Ash wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Omnia, Hilker
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Ash shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from
Ash
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 66.25 in W 106 in D 18 in
Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern
By Stanley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 3-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form
Aluminum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 78 in W 32 in D 18 in
Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and functional design of the mid-century era with this exquisite
Oak
$2,631
H 78.75 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Hilker, Omnia
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Teak shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from
Metal
5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass tall narrow shelving unit étagère.
Aluminum
$2,631Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 63.59 in W 42.33 in D 19.69 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit. Striking Belgium design from
Iron
$5,760 / set
H 84.25 in W 36.125 in D 12 in
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcases, Set of Three, Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Set of Three Danish bookcases, crafted from teak veneer in a Mid-Century Modern style
Teak
$2,699 / set
H 67 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lutz, FL
Listing is for two units only, the 3rd in photos with the drawers is no longer available. Mid
Metal, Chrome
$5,024
H 59.06 in W 68.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bamboo Desk Wall Unit Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bamboo Desk Wall Unit Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Bamboo, Teak
$60,000
H 81 in W 78 in D 18 in
Mid Century Gio Ponti Model 2140 Display Cabinet / Wall Unit for Singer & Sons
By Gio Ponti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
objects, books, ceramics, or barware—while the lower cabinet provides concealed storage with a mix of
Walnut
$5,500
H 72 in W 65 in D 16 in
Unusual Two Bay Solid Teak Stereo Wall Unit Woodcraft Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
height you desire. We have several wall units from various Mid-Century makers and this one is our
Teak
Large Tambour Unit
Located in London, GB
This impressive teak tambour cabinet is a striking example of mid-century Danish design
Teak
$5,862
H 79.14 in W 102.37 in D 18.31 in
Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in KUTNO, PL
The modular shelving and bookcase system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler is one of the iconic examples of Danish modernist design of the 1950s and 1960s. Designed for maxim...
Teak
$5,383 / set
H 53.35 in W 86.62 in D 13.98 in
Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored 5600 Modular Wall Unit by Cordemeyer for Gispen
By Gispen Culemborg, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern 5600 modular wall unit. Design by Andre R. Cordemeyer for
Metal
$8,135
H 121.26 in W 146.86 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Wall Unit by Ico Parisi, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Wall Unit by Ico Parisi, 1960s
Teak
$325
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 8.25 in
Mid-Century Tomado Shelving Unit by Jan van der Togt, Blue & Yellow Metal
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shelving unit designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado features blue and yellow enameled metal
Metal
$3,295 / set
H 72 in W 32 in D 13 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Etageres Shelving Units Flat Chrome & Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern flat bar chrome Etageres with 1/2 inch thick glass shelving. In
Steel, Chrome
$3,900
H 80 in W 33.25 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak & Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 1970's retro classic etagere. It consists of oak bentwood framing with clear glass shelves. Overall in very good condition.
Glass, Oak
$3,400
H 82 in W 36 in D 15 in
Lucite and Aluminum Mid-Century Modern 5-Tier Etagere Vitrine Shelving Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 5-tier Lucite and glass etagere. Possibly designed by Charles Hollis Johnes.
Chrome
$9,450
H 76 in W 55.25 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Wall Unit Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Wall Unit Etagere, a stunning piece of
Brass
$29,669
H 17.72 in W 112.21 in D 14.97 in
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
Teak
$3,749Sale Price|53% Off
H 70 in W 64.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
striking Mid Century piece with equal amounts of charm and storage space!
Brass
$3,780Sale 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
$6,460
H 102.37 in W 78.75 in D 12.6 in
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
Metal
$3,349
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
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
$4,800
H 79 in W 35 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Tricom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large symmetrical chrome and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a heavy chrome frame with clear rectangular sized glass shelves.
Chrome
$821
H 23 in W 41 in D 5 in
Mid Century Wall Hanging Shelves This charming little shelf unit is made in elm
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Wall Hanging Shelves This charming little shelf unit is made in elm it has 2 shelves
Elm
$2,700
H 50.125 in W 56.125 in D 10.625 in
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wall unit, a unique Dutch Mid-Century piece, was manufactured by Pilastro and features a wood
Metal
$2,497Sale Price|57% Off
H 76.78 in W 96.66 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Made to Measure" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Wall-filling 'Made to Measure' storage unit designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The 'Made to
Wood
$1,900
H 71.5 in W 36 in D 14 in
1970's Mid Century Milo Baughman Chrome Flatbar & Glass Etagere Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic asymmetrical design by Milo Baughman. This etagere features chrome framing with clear glass shelves. Very good well cared condition.
Chrome
$3,597Sale Price|40% Off
H 70 in W 47.25 in D 18 in
Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with shelf unit designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for
Brass
$2,667Sale Price|44% Off
H 82 in W 60 in D 16 in
Restored Mid-century Rattan Ten-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored Ten-level rattan shelf room divider wall with woven wicker shelving. The unit
Rattan
$5,862
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 18.31 in
Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units & Desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in KUTNO, PL
The modular shelving and racking system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler is one of the iconic examples of Danish modernist design of the 1950s and 1960s. Designed for maximu...
Teak
Kipp Stewart Wall Unit
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by Kipp Stewart. One piece unit with cabinet
Walnut
$5,600 / set
H 72 in W 30 in D 18 in
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
Wood, Burl
$1,734
H 7.49 in W 78.75 in D 10.24 in
German Mid-Century Wall Unit by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz in Walnut, 1960
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, Bavaria
architectural clarity of German mid-century modern design. Thanks to its rear-mounted spacers, the shelf appears
Walnut
$2,630
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
design enthusiast seeking a stylish storage solution, this Tomado rack will exceed your expectations. Its
Metal
Large Container Unit
Located in Milano, IT
Large container unit with five doors in blond wood with steel base and internal shelves and drawers
Wood
$3,870
H 80 in W 104 in D 18 in
Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning mid century Danish rosewood three bay wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler. Consists
Rosewood
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.