Willy Guhl Modular Fiber Concrete Cube Set
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modular set of reinforced fiber concrete shelving cubes in three sizes retaining remnants of the original black finish by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, circa 1...
Concrete
Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Vienna, AT
String regal wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the 1960s in Sweden. A very good vintage condition, slight traces of use due to the age, ni...
Steel
$25,878
H 250 in W 344 in D 40 in
Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International collection "Vitra", 1960s brushed steel Chrome, White lacquered wood.
Wood
BALI pink gloss modular totem shelf by MOĆI Collective
Located in Como, Italy
Bali shelf interprets the form of a tropical plant with a central trunk from which curved shelves extend like leaves. These shelves rotate for flexible, customizable arrangements.
Aluminum, Steel
Modular wall unit by Galerie l'Orme, France, 1970s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A French modular wall unit produced by Galerie l’Orme, executed in solid elm.
Wood
$2,881
H 61.03 in W 63.78 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Teak
BALI verde matte modular totem shelf by MOĆI Collective
By MOĆI Collective
Located in Como, Italy
The modular design allows height adjustment, making it versatile for different spaces.
Aluminum, Steel
$10,640 / item
H 71.66 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Riva 1920 PARENTESI – Modular Bookcase with Glass Uprights by CarlesiTonelli
By Carlesi Tonelli Studio, Riva 1920
Located in Alcamo, IT
Design and Materials Structure: solid wood and veneered blockboard Uprights: vertical tempered glass panels Shelves: modular wooden shelving system Finish: knot-free natural walnut ...
Glass, Walnut
Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 120 cm by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Designed with a modular structure, the system comes in two different length options, allowing shelves to be multiplied and arranged on top of one another or side by side to create fu...
Wood
Pin Modular Shelf System Red 90 cm by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Pin Modular Shelf System Red 90 cm by Hermhaus combines style, functionality, and flexibility in a contemporary shelving solution.
Wood
Pin Modular Shelf System Red 120 cm by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Produced in lacquered MDF, the shelves combine durability with refined surface quality.
Wood
Cantoni Black Lacquered 3 piece Modular Bow Front Display Case
By Cantoni
Located in Pasadena, TX
This modular display case is manufactured by Cantoni. It's has a curved front and has 3 adjustable shelves.
Wood, Lacquer
Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 90 cm by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 90 cm by Hermhaus offers a refined and flexible storage solution defined by its vertical supports and horizontal surfaces.
Wood
William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit
By William Watting, Fristho
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to William Watting for Fristho, this two-bay modular wall unit is built around three cylindrical teak upright posts that run floor to ceiling, supporting four adjustable s...
Metal, Brass
Modular Wall Unit Shelf by Galerie l’Orme, France, 1970s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A French modular wall unit produced by Galerie l’Orme, executed in solid elm.
Wood
$4,935 / 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
The other shelves are 25cm each. The shelving system is fully modular and easily assembled or disassembled, allowing the shelves to be positioned according to need.
Metal
Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very dark black coloring makes it usable in a great variety of spaces and styles. It co...
Wood
$1,200
H 41.34 in W 33.27 in D 8.86 in
modular wall shelving Scandinavian mid-century modern design C. 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Floating modular shelving in Mid-Century Modern style made from petiribí wood, with two wooden uprights that incorporate hidden metal rails that allow the shelf height to be changed ...
Wood
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, solid elm, glass, France, 1970s. French modular wall unit manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, this cabinet exhibit a ...
Glass, Elm
$2,750 / set
H 75 in W 48 in D 12.5 in
Pair of brushed steel Ultra Minimalist Custom Modular Shelving Units
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These architecturally inspired shelves feature a raw, industrial aesthetic, with clean lines and modular adaptability.
Steel
$10,640 / item
H 71.66 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Riva 1920 PARENTESI – Modular Bookcase with Glass Uprights by CarlesiTonelli Oak
By Riva 1920, Carlesi Tonelli Studio
Located in Alcamo, IT
Design and Materials Structure: solid wood and veneered blockboard Uprights: vertical tempered glass panels Shelves: modular wooden shelving system Finish: knot-free natural oak Gla...
Glass, Walnut
$12,865 / item
H 71.66 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Riva 1920 PARENTESI Modular Bookcase with Glass Uprights by CarlesiTonelli Black
By Riva 1920, Carlesi Tonelli Studio
Located in Alcamo, IT
Design and Materials Structure: solid wood and veneered blockboard Uprights: vertical tempered glass panels Shelves: modular wooden shelving system Finish: Total Black pigmented oak...
Glass, Walnut
Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage space-age red plastic cube modular shelving system, dating from the 1970s-80s, is a stylish and functional piece of furniture. Made of hard plastic this original set inc...
Plastic
$3,281
H 82.29 in W 58.27 in D 16.15 in
Omnia Wall Unit, Vintage Modular Shelf, Black Wood & Metal, 1970s
By Omnia
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Room divider shelf - Wall Unit 1970' Measures : 148x41cm H:209cm An iconic modular storage system from the Space Age style of the 1970s. Style: The contrast between black wood and sh...
Metal
Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Roma, IT
Modular bookshelf system realized by Carlo dé Carli in 1970s. Curved plywood and ash veneer. Manufacturer's label: FIARM Scorzè (Venezia), Made in Italy. An elegant expression of ...
Wood
$1,750
H 39.75 in W 78.25 in D 18.25 in
Pilastro Dutch Mid-Century Modular Enameled Metal Wall Shelving with Desk
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted modular shelving unit by Dutch manufacturer Pilastro, produced in the Mid-Century period.
Metal
$4,700 / item
H 90 in W 101.5 in D 8 in
Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
Custom modular shelving storage bookcase system by Get Back Inc.
Metal, Steel
Pair of Walnut Tall Modular Storage Pieces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of walnut storage pieces with shelves and two fall doors. The pieces can be combined in different positions.
Wood
$10,303 / item
H 91.34 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Riva 1920 AQUA Bookshelf – Modular Bookcase by LCM Marin Design Studio
By Riva 1920
Located in Alcamo, IT
The AQUA bookshelf by Riva 1920, designed by LCM Marin Design Studio, is a modular bookcase crafted from solid wood and veneered plywood. It combines structural elegance with functio...
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf System, Italy, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At the core of the design of this shelving system is Modernism that brought waves of innovative solutions, materials, and creativity to Italy. At first, most Italian designers found ...
Metal
$4,600
H 72.75 in W 11.75 in D 17.5 in
Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional
By Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Modular shelving unit with gorgeous sun fading.
Plastic
$640
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Vintage 1970's Ornapress Modular Wine Rack (4 Elements), Swiss made
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage 1970's Ornapress Modular Wine Rack consisting of four elements. Modules can be assembled vertically or horizontally and added to as required, Swiss made. Contemporary design ...
Acrylic
$435
H 13 in W 6.3 in D 13 in
Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design Brown olor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Their curved profiles and timeless appeal make them ideal for anyone looking to enhance their home with vintage elegance and practicality. 1970s plastic shelves, French vintage wall...
Plastic
$13,734 / item
H 72.84 in W 13.78 in D 70.87 in
LINE Bookcase by Hermhaus – Minimalist Modular Bookcase with Large Storage
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The LINE Bookcase by Hermhaus combines minimalist design with generous storage capacity, offering an elegant and contemporary solution for organizing books and decorative objects. De...
Wood
$4,490
H 96.86 in W 65.36 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America.
Metal, Aluminum
$27,000 / set
H 91.74 in W 25.99 in D 15.95 in
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
By Vittorio Introini, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookcase, both visually and st...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
$2,823
H 86.62 in W 70.48 in D 11.82 in
Modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s Danish design by H.G Møbler Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 30--- 22 D x 179 W x 220 H c...
Oak
$9,175
H 86.62 in W 106.3 in D 16.15 in
Modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By H.G. Møbler 1
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s Danish design by H.G Møbler Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 41 D x 270 W x 220 H cm It i...
Oak
$18,999 / item
H 91.74 in W 12.6 in D 72.84 in
DeCastelli Talea 185 Bookshelf in Copper with 4 Wooden Shelves by LucidiPevere
By DeCastelli, Lucidi Pevere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each branch becomes a support for one or more shelves in a modular composition with clear botanical inspiration.
Copper
$7,838 / item
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in
Tetra, Solid Oak Modular Contemporary Shelving Units, Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Tetra shelving system is made from solid European white oak or solid European walnut. The modular trapezoid cell can be used as a single unit or can be built up to c...
Oak, Walnut
$9,566 / item
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in
Tetra, Solid Walnut Contemporary Modular Shelving Units, Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Tetra shelving system is made from solid European white oak or solid European walnut. The modular trapezoid cell can be used as a single unit or can be built up to c...
Oak, Walnut
$2,578
H 63.19 in W 106.5 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Wall Unit Cabinet, Teak and Oak, Modular Design, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage wall unit wall cabinet 1960s Sweden Period 1960s Design Unknown Sweden Condition Good Minor signs of wear Size 160.5 x 270.5 x 40 cm (H x W x D) Details Teak; Oak...
Oak, Teak
Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterpiece of adaptability and design, this Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in solid elm represents an esteemed end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French d...
Elm
Mid-Century Style Modular Floating Wall Shelf in Aluminum & Wood.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-mounted, floating shelf in the style of French modern designers combines the warmth of oak with the sleek precision of aluminum, creating a striking balance of materials. M...
Aluminum
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960.
Teak
$3,176
H 81.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 in
Teak Modular Wall Unit, Rival, Brodrene Jatogs Mobelfabrik, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This smartly designed teak modular wall was unit produced in Norway around 1960s by Brodrene Jatogs Mobelfabrik, most probably designed by Kjell Riise (still has original label in on...
Teak
$10,303 / item
H 91.34 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Riva 1920 AQUA Bookshelf – Modular Bookcase by LCM Marin Design Studio - Oak
By Riva 1920
Located in Alcamo, IT
The AQUA bookshelf by Riva 1920, designed by LCM Marin Design Studio, is a modular bookcase crafted from solid wood and veneered plywood. It combines structural elegance with functio...
Wood
$47,828 / item
H 106.3 in Dm 114.18 in
Neria Modular Shelving in Lacquered Wood, Horn & Burnished Metal by Arcahorn
Located in Geneve, CH
Neria Modular Shelving in Lacquered Wood, Horn & Burnished Metal by Arcahorn Dimensions: L 290 x H 270 cm. Materials: Horn, lacquered wood, and burnished metal. Colours and shades o...
Other, Metal
$12,762
H 98.43 in W 162.21 in D 13 in
postmodern Abracadabra Modular Shelf Design De Pas Lomazzi & D‘ Urbino
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zerodisegno
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Their transparency makes the entire shelf appear rather light compared to its dimensions. The modular design allows to expand the shelf with further parts of the Abracadabra series.
Aluminum, Steel
$4,150 / 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 Overall height: 183cm Overall width: 167cm Depth of the shelves 31cm Size of the three...
Steel
$6,200
H 72 in W 95 in D 20 in
Poul Cadovius "CADO" 3-bay Rosewood Modular Shelf System Wall Unit Denmark 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning "CADO" 3-bay Rosewood Modular Shelf System Wall Unit designed by Poul Cadovius ,made in Denmark consisting of 4 modular cabinets and 10 adjustable shelves which can be arran...
Rosewood
$9,880
H 94.49 in W 118.12 in D 13.78 in
Radar classic modular shelf unit designed by Heinrich Gerhard for Adeco
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Very large Radar Classic modular shelving unit designed by Swiss designer Heinrich Gerhard in 1996 for Adeco, Switzerland.
Aluminum
$10,163
H 62.6 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in
Nordic Modern Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very simple, practical and elegant design. The shelves can be assembled any way you like and the modular pieces in between can be switched.
Birch, Teak
$67,000 / set
H 91.74 in W 25.99 in D 15.95 in
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Set of Five Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookcase, both visually and st...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
$11,057
H 80.71 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs White Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1960s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Helsinki, FI
The beauty of the Välipala lies in its modularity. The horizontal levels can be added or removed, meaning the overall height can vary significantly depending on configuration.
Birch, Teak
$1,693
H 26.78 in W 25.99 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern French Modular System Shelve, Wood and Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French shelve. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
Metal
$2,591 / item
H 64.97 in W 39.38 in D 14.57 in
Kartell Sundial Modular Bookcase in Crystal and White by Nendo
By Kartell, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sundial is the bookcase whose dividing elements, placed in different directions, create a game of unexpected and original proportions.
Resin
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.
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