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Milo Baughman Wall Unit

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood Metal Glass and Formica Wall Unit Baugnman Attributed for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning wall unit having rosewood cabinets with white Formica surfaces, brushed metal trim, and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Aluminum & Glass Shelves Step Table Style Etagere Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Craved Silver Gilt Scallop Crown Rectangle Antique Wall Mirror MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Burl

Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Three Cabinet TV Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning three-piece set of Henredon scene two wall units. Set includes three olive wood burl wood
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Burl

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern wall unit. Secretary drop desk compartment. Outstanding modern decor setting piece of furniture
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Monumental Mid-Century Crescendo Bookmatched Rosewood Bar Cabinet Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Monumental Mid-Century Modern wall unit with built-in bar, sideboard and myriad cabinetry
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

3 Bay Burl Walnut Smoked Glass Doors Cabinets Adjustable Shelves Wall Unit Mint
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl walnut smoked glass doors cabinets adjustable shelves 3 bay wall unit credenza mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Smoked Glass, Burl

Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT
By Mastercraft, Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Design Institute America, Brueton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Chrome Wall Units, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style midcentury laminate burlwood and chrome wall units - Pair Each unit measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Stainless Box Wall Shelving Unit in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted wall mounted shelving unit with seven removable box shelves and wall backing
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Milo Baughman Chrome Etagere Shelf Mid-century Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A BRILLIANT CHROME ETAGERE WALL UNIT BY MILO BAUGHMAN..THIS ETAGERE CAN BE USED TO DISPLAY
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating
Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Smoke Glass and Chrome Etagere, Bookcase, Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern smoke glass and chrome etagere, bookcase, wall unit. A untiquely shaped
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cocktail Bar Wall Unit by Milo Baughman for Pace Collection, 1970s
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid-Century Modern. Designed by Milo Baughman for Pace Collection. Mirror polished stainless steel
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Arch Gordon Walnut Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase
By Arch Gordon, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a delightful wall unit, made from walnut and metal shelving, by Milo
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Chrome Wall Unit by Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Retractable from 57" up to a maximum length of 95".
8 glass shelves.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman 3 Cabinet Wall Unit Display Cases
Located in Hanover, MA
removable shelf. The middle lower cabinet has three drawers, the top drawer of which has the Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1970s American Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Room Divider for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Milo Baughman room divider or wall unit for Glenn of California.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Cabinets Wall Unit by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, tall, three piece burl wood bookcase wall unit, with several
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman Walnut and Aluminium Wall Unit by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning modern wall unit by Founders, a Division of Knoll International, by Milo
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Attributed Walnut and Aluminium Wall Unit by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning modern wall unit by Founders, a Division of Knoll International, attributed to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Modular Wall Unit in the style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Mod style modular wall unit designed in the style of Milo Baughman. The wall unit consists of a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Wall Unit or Shelving Unit after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic asymmetrical design wall unit in the manner of Milo Baughman. It features brass framing
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

MId-century Modern Chrome Bookshelf Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century designer Milo Baughman. Bent chrome wall shelf secures to support glass shelves, perfect
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Four-Piece Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Burled Walnut Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous four-piece Milo Baughman style burled walnut wall unit by Founders. Beautiful shiny brass
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Étagère or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary brass étagère from the 1970s in the style of Milo Baughman. It features an
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Styled Burled Walnut Wall Units by Founders of Thomasville
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman styled burled walnut shelf units by Founders (a division
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Walnut Wall Units
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two part wall unit or a pair of separate units with drop front desk in style of Milo Baughman.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Pair of Walnut Wall Units
Pair of Walnut Wall Units
H 77 in W 30 in D 18 in
Modern Lucite Brass Etagere Shelving Shelf Vitrine Wall Unit Bookcase
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage modern design "floating" etagere.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Three Bay Wall Unit Founders Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style three bay walnut and caned wall unit. The upright poles are solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Double Doors Tall Narrow Glass Shelves Burl Wood Black Lacquer Vitrine Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Doors Tall Narrow Glass Shelves Burl Wood Black Lacquer Vitrine Wall Unit Cabinet Mint
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Bar Display Cabinet Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
unit features shapely Art Deco form, mirrored back, slide out bar surface, patch work burl wood
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Burl, Glass

Founders Furniture Burled Wood and Smoke Glass Wall Unit Display Cabinet Lighted
By Thomasville, Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome wall unit lighted display cabinet in a light burled wood veneer and smoked glass doors
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Wall Unit
Located in Stamford, CT
structure and removable center section, this fashion-forward wall unit is applicable to any room in the
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20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Wall Unit
Milo Baughman Wall Unit
H 74 in W 125 in D 16 in
Milo Baughman Etagere Wall Unit for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southfield, MI
Well known, iconic Milo Baughman wall unit or etagere made for Thayer Coggin, and dating to the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

3 Section Flat Bar Chrome and Glass Wall Unit by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Long Beach, CA
3 Section Flat Bar Chrome and Glass Wall Unit by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Very nice
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Bronze Finish, Three Section Wall Unit by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Long Beach, CA
Bronze Finish three Section Wall Unit by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Finish on cabinets is
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Burl Wall Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
MILO Baughman burl wall unit with glass shelves.
Category

American Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Burl Wall Unit
Milo Baughman Burl Wall Unit
H 83.5 in W 75 in D 17.75 in
A Large Wall Unit attrib. to Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
PERFECT for your Plasma TV, books and accessories. This is a wall affixed unit in heavy chrome and
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror

A Large Wall Unit attrib. to Milo Baughman
A Large Wall Unit attrib. to Milo Baughman
H 95.5 in W 122.5 in D 12 in
Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern 6-piece wall unit features patch work burl wood
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Walnut, Cane and Aluminum Wall Unit or Room Divider by Founders, circa 1970
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut, cane and aluminum wall unit or room divider by Founders, circa 1970. A division of Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Stunning Mirrored Brass and Glass Wall Unit by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid brass not plating, thick glass. Never seen another one like it! By Milo Baughman.
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Mid-20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Chrome Etagere or Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southfield, MI
Excellent original finish and condition wall unit by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, dating to the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chromed Steel Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southfield, MI
Exceedingly rare Milo Baughman designed wall unit for Thayer Coggin, dating to 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Shop Display of Chrome and Brass Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Retro chrome and brass wall unit comprising five components. The system makes a wonderful shop
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome, Brass

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Milo Baughman Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the milo baughman wall unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A milo baughman wall unit — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer milo baughman wall unit, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A milo baughman wall unit made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made milo baughman wall unit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman and Henredon are consistently popular.

How Much is a Milo Baughman Wall Unit?

A milo baughman wall unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.

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