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Pilastro Dutch Mid-Century Modular Enameled Metal Wall Shelving with Desk
Pilastro Dutch Mid-Century Modular Enameled Metal Wall Shelving with Desk

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.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960
Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A lovely 1960s three-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 11 shelves, four uprights, plus 22 brackets.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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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 cared for over the years.

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Modular Corner Cabinet Desk Shelving Unit, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Modular Corner Cabinet Desk Shelving Unit, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Modular Corner Cabinet Desk Shelving Unit, 1960s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent, wall mounted, modular corner cabinet with shelves, drawers and a desk, circa 1960s. In very good condition. The dimensions are 66" W x 16.5" ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

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 Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A stunning 1970s four-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius. These designer shelves are fully modular, allowing an infinite number of combinations and is eas...

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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.

Category

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

Originally made to be part of a modular desk/ shelving unit system, these Italian space age pieces are the perfect shape and size to make a killer pair of nightstands or end tables.

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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 wall unit is made up of a cabinet with sliding doors, a chest of drawers with three drawers and a flap cabinet that can be used also as a small writing desk. This modular shelv...

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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 Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was first designed in 1948 by Poul Cadovius. Offering the complete home office, and being modular, a variety of display options. T...

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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 cabinets, shelves, and slide out desk. Tons of storage. All in excellent vintage con...

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 Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This particular piece is quintessentially Mid-century Modern being the first generation wit...

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

This useful three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options, which can be configured to your choice - as shown in the photos.

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.

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 H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb

Located in Dorchester, MA

This walnut wall unit was custom-made for Sydney Sacks, co-owner of H. Sacks & Sons, manufacturer of Paul McCobb furniture in Brookline, Massachusetts. It features four freestanding ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Large and impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 6 bay L-shaped shelving system model Royal. This is...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. This is an early version of the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful stained walnut veneered shelves...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

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. The shelvi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rare Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets, by Sven Ellekaer, 1960
Rare Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets, by Sven Ellekaer, 1960

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 Danish design by Sven Ellekaer Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 24 ---- 40 D x 305 ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1960s Pilastro Multi-Color Two Section Wall Mount Desk with Drawers and Shelves
1960s Pilastro Multi-Color Two Section Wall Mount Desk with Drawers and Shelves

1960s Pilastro Multi-Color Two Section Wall Mount Desk with Drawers and Shelves

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Pilastro multi-color wall mount desk with double drawers and adjustable shelves. An energetic industrial style desk with white and orange enameled shelves, textured white ename...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers
Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers

Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with a desk, a cabinet, and 4 shelves. The desk, cabinet and 2 shelves are enameled in a a khaki color with white and ochre as acc...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

By Coen de Vries, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down desk cabinet with olive green door, grey light fixture, red shelf and three mini en...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga
1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga

1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga

$2,694Sale Price|44% Off

H 61.03 in W 97.64 in D 25.99 in

1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

A classic 1960s modular wall unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, produced under the well-known Pilastro system in the Netherlands. This three-section wall unit is both highl...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s Danish design by Poul Cadovius Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 22 ---- 38 D x ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf

$354Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf

By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

A stylish 1960s Pilastro Tomado shelving desk unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado in Holland. This compact retro desk unit features a grey metal construction with an integrat...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet

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 unit features a gray enameled desk and cabinet with black and white sliding doors, thr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk, Light & Two Shelves
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk, Light & Two Shelves

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk, Light & Two Shelves

$1,741Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.8 in W 68.51 in D 18.12 in

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk, Light & Two Shelves

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

A classic 1960s Pilastro Tomado modular wall unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado in Holland. This attractive two-section wall unit combines storage, display, and workspace in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Two Section Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Five Shelves
Pilastro Two Section Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Five Shelves

Pilastro Two Section Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Five Shelves

By Pilastro, Coen de Vries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal shelving unit with cabinet. This unit features a gray metal cabinet with black and white enameled sliding doors and 5 assorted color metal ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Desk with Drawer, Green Light
Original Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Desk with Drawer, Green Light

Original Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Desk with Drawer, Green Light

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall unit in very original condition with desk, cabinet, perforated basket, shelves and magazine rack. This unit features a gray enameled d...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light
Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light

Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

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Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk

Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk

$2,100 / item

H 39.75 in W 78.25 in D 20.125 in

Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray enameled desk with perforated drawers, white perforated magazine rack, red double bul...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

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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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