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1950s Italian Teak Modular Shelving / Desk Unit in the Manner of Campo&Graffi
1950s Italian Teak Modular Shelving / Desk Unit in the Manner of Campo&Graffi

1950s Italian Teak Modular Shelving / Desk Unit in the Manner of Campo&Graffi

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

1950s Teak wood Italian modular shelving unit with shelves and a secretaire / writing desk unit

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk
60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk

60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk

By Robert Heal, Staples & Co. Ltd, Ladderax

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Double bay freestanding 1960s Ladderax shelving system in exceptional condition, having been well

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

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A stunning 1970s four-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius. These

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modular Teak Wall System Poul Cadovius Cado Bookshelves Desk
Mid Century Danish Modular Teak Wall System Poul Cadovius Cado Bookshelves Desk

Mid Century Danish Modular Teak Wall System Poul Cadovius Cado Bookshelves Desk

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Norwich, GB

Vintage Danish teak modular wall shelving bookcase/desk designed by Poul Cadovius. Earlier example

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Space Age Modular Nightstands / End Tables 1970s
Pair of Italian Space Age Modular Nightstands / End Tables 1970s

Pair of Italian Space Age Modular Nightstands / End Tables 1970s

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

modular desk/ shelving unit system, these Italian space age pieces are the perfect shape and size to make

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age End Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

. This modular shelving’s system allows you to choose where to mount the shelves and the small cabinets

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Office Desk Shelving by Cadovius
Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Office Desk Shelving by Cadovius

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Office Desk Shelving by Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

. Offering the complete home office, and being modular, a variety of display options. The metal supports

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit and Desk in Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit and Desk in Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit and Desk in Teak

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large three bay modular wall unit in teak from the 1960s. This unit consists of various storage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar
1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar

1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

, offering a wide variety of storage and display options. This particular modular arrangement comprises of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk
60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

1948. This useful three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Cado Storage System
Rosewood Cado Storage System

Rosewood Cado Storage System

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H 83 in W 107.5 in D 16 in

Rosewood Cado Storage System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in New York, NY

Very handsome modular storage shelving desk system in rosewood by Paul Cadovius. Maple interior

Category

20th Century Danish Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Maple

Walnut Modular Wall Shelving System with Desk by Paul McCobb for H. Sacks
Walnut Modular Wall Shelving System with Desk by Paul McCobb for H. Sacks

Walnut Modular Wall Shelving System with Desk by Paul McCobb for H. Sacks

By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons

Located in Dorchester, MA

supports, six shelves and three open cases, one with a small drawer. The desk, which attaches to the wall

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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Modular Shelving Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modular shelving desk for your home. Each modular shelving desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Find 109 options for an antique or vintage modular shelving desk now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the modular shelving desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modular shelving desk, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made modular shelving desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modular Shelving Desk?

Prices for a modular shelving desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $62,963, while the average can fetch as much as $4,050.

Finding the Right Shelves for You

From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?

For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.

Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.

Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.

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