Original Oak Wood, 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf’ Design: Nils’s und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947...
Wood, Oak
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947 h...
Metal
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Walnut by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947 h...
Metal
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit. Made in Sweden. Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’. Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949. The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to...
Wood, Ash
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to 194...
Metal
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947 h...
Metal
Kurt Østervig Modular Teak Room Divider, Free Standing Wall Unit, 1960's Denmark
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in The Hague, NL
cabinets- all with sliding doors and 4 shelves. It is a modular wall unit, which u can design for your own
Brass
Mid-Century Royal Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, italy, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Royal modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, italy, 1950s. Poul Cadovius (1911
Wood
Modular Shelve Unit by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Antwerp, BE
piece has some great assets which sets it apart from other similar system, the modularity of the
Seagrass, Ash
Free Standing Mid-Century Modern Walnut 3 Bay Modular Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Modern 3 bay wall / divider unit Modular unit shelving system. Free-standing and finished
Walnut
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Walnut by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947 h...
Metal
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'the Ladder Shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947 h...
Metal
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The ladder shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to 194...
Metal
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden BOKHYLLAN ’THE LADDER SHELF’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to 194...
Metal
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit Made In Sweden Bokhyllan ’THE LADDER SHELF’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to 194...
Metal
60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 2-Bay Danish Royal System Shelving Record Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
. This modular arrangement comprises of 11 pieces (including the uprights). The setup is in nice period
Metal
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century set of modular wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Wood
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s Dimensions : Cube
Wood
Mid-Century Set of Modular Green Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century set of modular green wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy , 1960s Measures
Wood
Mid-Century Set of Modular Green Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century set of modular green wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands, 1960s
Wood
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
four uprights. This modular arrangement comprises of 15 pieces (including the uprights) and will need
Metal
P&P 900 Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Line Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in San Diego, CA
P&P 900 modular wall mounted storage system by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, circa 2000s. This
Aluminum
Vintage 'Royal System' Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Bristol, GB
DANISH MID-CENTURY WALL-MOUNTED MODULAR SHELVING UNIT The iconic and trailblazing shelving system
Metal
Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern Free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis van Teeffelen
Brass
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
holes that run the full length of the four uprights. This modular arrangement comprises of 15 pieces
Brass
Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern hanging modular wall unit. Design by Louis van Teeffelen for
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis van
Brass
Mid century modular wall unit by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood 1970
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
which sets it apart from any wall system: the modularity of the shelving, which is great if you want a
Seagrass, Ash
Vintage Royal System Modular free standing Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Original freestanding wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, model Royal, in the 1950s for Cado, Denmark. This listed unit was produced by Cado in Denmark in the 1960s. The elements fe...
Metal
original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in teak Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to 194...
Wood
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Teak Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to 194...
Metal
Teak Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis van
Brass
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Teak Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947 h...
Metal
Set of six "Gronda" modular mirrors/coat hangers by Luciano Bertoncini for Elco
By Elco, Luciano Bertoncini
Located in Padova, IT
Wall mirror mod. Gronda composed of 6 rectangular modules. The frame structure is made of black plastic. The peculiarity of this mirror is that it has a retractable hook, which can b...
Metal
60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
uprights. This modular arrangement comprises of 13 pieces (including the uprights) and will need an 8ft
Metal
1960s Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System by Paul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
13 pieces, including the uprights. These designer shelves are fully modular, allowing an infinite
Glass, Teak
Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
designer shelves are fully modular, allowing an infinite number of combinations and is easily assembled to
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Modular Queen Size Bed and Nightstands
Located in Toledo, OH
An unusual modular Danish floating platform queen bed with pair of nightstands. This was designed
Sold|$8,500
Modular Shelving Unit
Located in Stratford, CT
This stylish shelving unit utilizes a simple yet clever adjustable system for hanging the various shelves and cabinets that is highly adjustable, visually appealing, and also very st...
Chrome
Sold|$5,417
Industrial Modular Shelving Display
Located in London, GB
A set of 18 metal cubes, which are modular, so can be combined to create shelving or used
Metal
Sold|$1,500
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Doral, FL
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh for Cassina 2022 Frame in recycled wood, padded in
Plastic, Wood
Sold|$2,100
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Doral, FL
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh for Cassina 2022 Frame in recycled wood, padded in
Plastic, Wood
Sold|$1,500
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Doral, FL
Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh for Cassina 2022 Frame in recycled wood, padded in
Plastic, Wood
Sold|$11,400
Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Michael Ducaroy designed this free-standing wall unit in the 1970s. In three columns are three close...
Steel
Sold|$7,600
Modular Shelving Unit by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Stratford, CT
An impressive wall unit with all Lucite components recently restored. Every part is modular
Aluminum
Sold|$4,500
Orange Red Modular Plastic Umbo Bookshelf
By Directional
Located in Hopewell, NJ
1972 Kay Leroy Ruggles patented this easy "Umbo" system to make shelving, coffee tables and many more furniture ideas. This system can be configured in many ways. The bold ...
Kay Leroy Ruggles UMBO Modular Vertical Shelf
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Kay Leroy Ruggles UMBO modular vertical shelve / room divider manufactured by Directional
Plastic
Danish Modern Modular Display Nesting Teak Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern modular display nesting teak bookshelf.
Teak
Freeform Modular Glass Shelving Unit, French, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Organic modular system with ten shelves in various sizes and heights. This modular shelving is
Glass
Sold|$4,894
Freeform 1950's Modular French Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
This modular shelving is built in two or more separate units but can also be build as one
Nora Olson for Kopenhavn Modular Shelving Unit
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Kopenhavn 2 bay modular shelving unit. Solid walnut frame and cases, condition is typical of used
Walnut
Modular Wall Shelves by Architect Donald Singer
By Donald Singer
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four architect designed modular wall mounted display shelves by noted Broward County
Stainless Steel
Teak Modular Wall Unit, BRUKSBO, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This smartly designed teak modular wall was unit produced in Norway around 1960s by Bruksbo and
Teak
Modular Bookcase Royal System Wall Unit, Screen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular free standing teak wall unit consisting of three sections. Mounted on oblique, four
Metal
20th Century Italian Modular Wall Unit, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning mid 20th Century Italian modular wall unit consisting of four cupboards and shelves
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Modular Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and versatile walnut and aluminum wall unit with cane front storage cabinets and adjustable shelves. The freestanding aluminum uprights allow for maximum flexibility as a r...
Walnut
Pace Collection Attributed Lucite Modular Bar Wall System
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Pace Collection Attributed Lucite Modular Bar Wall System A large 1980s modular Lucite and
Laminate, Lucite
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.
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