El Marangon "Scanz" Modular Library Unit
Sold|$4,395
El Marangon "Scanz" Modular Library Unit
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Modular shelving unit with glass doors. Custom sizes and finishes are available to order.
Sold|$4,395
El Marangon "Scanz" Modular Library Unit
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Modular shelving unit with glass doors. Custom sizes and finishes are available to order.
Ladderax Modular Unit from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in Chesham, GB
This marked Vanson modular unit features a black powder coated steel frame and afrormosia shelves. The cabinets include two glass double sliding doors each.
Metal
Exceptional JACQUES ADNET modular bookshelf unit
Located in Summerland, CA
A fine and rare bookcase composed of 12 elements clad in leather and trimmer in bamboo. One writing surface, 7 shelves, 2 shelves with letter holders, 2 plant holders
...
Steel
Sold|$5,400
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit
Located in New York, NY
Poul Cadovius Danish teak modular wall unit Ca. 1970 in original condition.5 Bay long, which can be used in a variety of ways and split into 2 or 3 separate units.2 cabinets, 1 open ...
Metal
Modular Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
This vintage wall unit was made in Italy in the 1960s. It is made from wood with metal joints and adjustable brass feet. The unit features a storage compartment, two drawers, and ano...
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,145 / set
Modular Metal and Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
shelving unit produced in the 1960s. Uprights in black plasticized metal. Shelves in veneered wood. Structure in good condition, signs due to normal use over time. Shelves with d...
Metal
Modular Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning modular rosewood wall unit / bookcase by Poul Cadovius. Recently re-finished to bring out color and grain in wood. Four modular cubes with two glass shelves each. Wall mounted.
Rosewood
1980s French Pine Modular Bookcase Highboard Shelving Unit
Located in Dorchester, GB
French pine shelving unit made from solid pine. Dating from around the 1980s. It has been stripped in the past taking it back to bare wood. The three tiers of the unit can be lifte...
Pine
metal modular shelving unit by the manufacture Tomado
Located in Pasadena, CA
metal shelving unit.black metal wire support and folded metal shelves with basket shelving, desk and lamp.
Metal
Sold|$1,180 / set
Vintage Modular Wall Unit from Interier Praha, 1970s
By Interiér Praha
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Vintage design, wall unit made in former Czechoslovakia, Made by Interier in 1970. Original condition. Table dimensions: 50cm x 150cm x 50cm.
Wood
Sold|$2,360 / set
Large Vintage Modular Wall Unit from Jitona, 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie
Vintage design, wall unit made in former Czechoslovakia, Made by Jitona in 1968, needs to be attached to the ceiling and floor. The height is adjustable by 5 cm. Original condition.
Mahogany
Modular Wall Unit 'Estenso' by Amma-Torino, Italy
By Amma
Located in London, GB
Fantastic wall unit from Italy in the 1960s. Unusual version with black lacquered vertical support. It can be extended from 2.20 mt to about 4 mt. width. Four shelves and two cabi...
Wood
1950s Upholstered Chair by Pierre Guariche for Airborne
Located in Pasadena, CA
Using metal tubes and wood he created furniture for the different rooms in a dwelling, including tables, chairs and modular storage units. He also designed a very successful line of ...
Metal
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
The modular unit contains 1 large (folding) table (or desk) element with lots of storage compartments; one cabinet with doors and one smaller storage unit with two drawers, and 4 she...
Teak
Lucite and Laminate MODular Wall Unit Room Divider GLAM!
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous wall unit for your collection. 1960's-1970's Modular Lucite and Laminate Wall Unit that is finished on the back.
Lucite, Laminate
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Shelving system in teak designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This " Royal System" wall unit has 8 bookshelves. It has a cabinet with 2 sliding door (with a shelve on the insi...
Teak
Sold|$3,334 / set
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Shelving system in teak designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This Royal system wall unit consists of extra wide sideboard with 3 sliding doors with 3 small drawers behind one...
Teak
Large Modular Wall Unit in teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Large Scandinavian influenced modular wall unit in teak by Dutch designer Louis Van Teeffelen and produced by WeBe, 1950s-1960s. During the 1950s and 1960s WéBé produced more Scandin...
Brass
Modular Wall Unit by La Permanente Dei Mobili Cantù
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Savona, IT
Impressive library produced by La Permanente dei Mobili Cantù in the 1950s. Black painted wood uprights with brass terminals. Shelves, writing desk and containers, in teak veneered...
Brass
Finn Juhl Modular Teak Wall Unit / Office Shelving for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
In excellent vintage condition with only minor wear, the piece breaks down into two lower cabinets, four upper cabinets, the pedestal and the shelves, making it affordable to ship. T...
Teak
Teak ERGO Modular Wall Unit System by John Texmon, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Norwegian ERGO teak modular wall unit system designed by John Texmon for Blindheim Møbelfabrikk. The system consists of two short and two long wall-mounted brackets; one dres...
Teak
Modular Shelving Unit by Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
This one-of-a-kind wall unit was custom-made for Herb Sacks by H Sacks & Sons in Brookline, MA. It features a brass frame with numerous walnut shelves and storage components, includi...
Brass
Le Corbusier Casiers Standard modular unit, LC20 by Cassina 1991
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Very nice modular cabinet, in brown and black. this color variation is out of production. this was made in 1991. Good condition.
Wood
Industrial Metal Modular Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet by Wim Rietveld for Gispen
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Modular wall unit model no. 663 made from multicolored enameled metal, designed by Wim Rietveld for Gispen, Holland.
Metal
Wooden Teak Metal and Glass Modular Wall Unit From the 1950s
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Each element is dissociable and modular: the chest of drawers in the bedroom, the display case hanging on the wall as a wall unit work ( an adorable wall secretary for example !
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Extenso" Modular for Amma, Italy, 1960s
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit "Extenso" modular for Amma, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
William Watting for Firstho 2-Piece Modular Wall Unit, Netherlands, 1960s
By William Watting, Fristho
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Modular 2-piece wall unit designed by William Watting and produced by Fristho in the Netherlands around 1960. This shelving unit features wooden wall supports, brass hangers, one cab...
Wood, Walnut
Mid century modern Cadovius Modular Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original mid cenutyr modern Danish wall unit, model Royal, designed by Poul Cadovius in the 1950s for Cado, Denmark. This listed unit was produced by Cado in Denmark in the 1960s. Th...
Wood, Teak
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s, Dutch Midcentury
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Well detailed 1950s teak wooden wall unit by Dutch designer Louis Van Teeffelen. The modular unit can stand alone and contains 3 cabinets, 1 drawer/shelf unit, 8 shelves and 4 black ...
Brass
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s, Dutch Midcentury
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Dutch Mid-Century Modern wall unit in teak veneer and black lacquered wooden uprights by WéBé (Holland) and designed by Louis Van Teeffelen in the 1950s. In excellent condition. ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wooden Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1960s
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern modular wooden wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wooden Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern modular wooden wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s.
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Teak Modular Wall Unit with Desk Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Boise, ID
perfect for any space teak modular wall unit with desk great vintage condition.
Teak
Midcentury Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Topform, 1960s
By Topform, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare rosewood modular wall unit designed by the Dutch Modernist Louis Van Teeffelen for Topform, 1960s.
Rosewood
Modular Mid-Century Wébé Teak Wall Unit Designed by Louis Van Teeffelen
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century Modular Dutch Design teak wall system designed by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé during the 1960s. It features two convenient cabinets and eight shelves for lots of storage.
Brass
Modular Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
Finn Juhl designed this modular wall unit in the early 1960s as part of the Cresco series for France & Son. The teak case comprises multiple adjustable shelves of differing widths, f...
Aluminum
Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Hanging Wall Unit / Shelving in Light Oak
By Cado
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original Danish Modern Mid Century Cado Single Bay Wall Unit / Shelving System in hard to find light oak, c. 1960's. This single bay unit consists of one cabinet and one shelf, eithe...
Oak
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s, Dutch Mid-Century
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Dutch Mid-Century Modern wall unit in teak veneer and black lacquered wooden uprights by WéBé (Holland) and designed by Louis Van Teeffelen in the 1950s. In excellent condition. This...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Modular 4 Part Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Display Cabinet161
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic teak wall unit made by Nathan Furniture. Made in England. Can be arranged in multiple ways. Picture shows just one way to set it up. It can also be combined with other Nat...
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Modular Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
This modular adjustable shelving wall unit was designed by Poul Cadovius and was manufactured in Denmark by Cado in the 1960s. The piece is made from teak and features adjustable she...
Metal
Dyrlund Modular Wall Unit Modell 2000 with Bar, Danish Modern, Solid Teak, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Danish wall cabinet is from the highest quality, especially outstanding are the rounded corners and edges, the very thick version of the solid teak wood and the partially double...
Teak
Wood and Brass Modular Italian Wall Unit by Marco Comolli for Mobilia, 1960s
By Marco Comolli, Mobilia
Located in Savona, IT
Library produced in the 1960s by Mobilia. Wall panels and elements in veneered wood. 7 tapered front edge shelves. 1 bar unit with flap and internal compartments. 2 storage compa...
Brass
Sold|$5,475 / item
Vintage Danish Modern Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit by Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern "Royal System" wall unit in teak wood designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado in Denmark in the 1960's. This 3 bays wall unit, recently imported f...
Teak
Modular Wall Unit Royal in Bonkonko Wood by Poul Cadovius Danish Vintage Design
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original Danish model Royal designed by Poul Cadovius in the 1950s for Cado. Features a lovely quality Bonkonko veneer wood. The unit consists of three wooden black lacquered upright...
Wood
Midcentury Ash and Brass Modular Wall Unit by A.Patijn for Fristho, Dutch 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Fristho
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original modular wall unit executed in polished ash with brass details and uprights, designed by Abraham Patijn during the early 1950s.
Brass
Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Wall Unit / Shelving in Light Oak, c. 1950's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original Danish Modern Mid Century Cado Wall Unit / Shelving System in hard to find light oak, c. 1960's. Great three bay unit consisting of seven shelves and one cabinet that can b...
Oak
Modular Teak Wall Unit with Drop Down Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Dutch freestanding wall unit designed by Louis Van Teeffelen in the 1950s for WéBé. This Danish inspired wall unit on black organic shaped feet features two cabinets and a drop dow...
Brass
Modular Storage / Desk Wall Unit by Finn Juhl For Baker
By Finn Juhl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Exceptional modular wall unit by Finn Juhl for Baker. Consists of seven components including fold down writing desk, cabinets, some with sliding doors with drawers or shelves inside...
Metal
Paul Mccobb Planner Group Bench And Grass Cloth Sliding Door Unit
By Paul McCobb
Located in Maastricht, NL
Bench and storage unit are modular and can be used separately.
Wood
Mid Century Space Age Sideboard By Luigi Sormani Italian 1970s White & Walnut
By Luigi Sormani, Sormani
Located in Cambridge, GB
In 1968, Sormani began a collaboration with architect-designer Gio Ponti, which resulted in a range of colorful, modular, multi-purpose storage units. In the early 1970s, Sormani co...
Other
Børge Mogensen Modular Storage Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s teak five section modular storage unit designed by Børge Mogensen, Denmark.
Teak
Oak Modular Storage Unit with Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this handsome modular unit for Herman Miller. It comprises a set of drawers, a cabinet, a bookcase hutch, and a table/desk whose top lifts to reveal extra divi...
Oak
White USM Modular Furniture Storage Unit Designed by Fritz Haller
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in Havelock North, NZ
USM Modular Furniture is a Swiss timeless classic. Interlocking chrome tubes with brass ball joints complete with coloured steel panels. The panels are oven baked, powdercoat finish ...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Sold|$1,950
Poul Cadovius Cado Modular Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Summerville, SC
Mid-Century Modern adjustable Cado wall unit by Poul Cadovius with three shelves and one display case. Display case has two additional glass shelves and sliding glass doors. One shel...
Teak Modular Wall Unit with Large Table/ Desk Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
The modular unit contains 1 large (folding) table (or desk) element with lots of storage compartments; one cabinet with sliding glass doors and one smaller storage unit with folding ...
Brass
Sold|$7,600
Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
No maker's mark, but this impressive piece is almost certainly John Stuart, from the massive scale to the gorgeous book-matched rosewood fronts. All shelves, drawers, and doors are f...
Laminate, Rosewood
Wall Unit Danish Mid Century Modular System, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Danish wall unit/shelving system in style of cadovius with five cabinet, a desk, nine shelves and two cabinets with glass door, from the 60s rosewood. This set have brass hardware an...
Metal
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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