Wim Rietveld Modular Shelving Unit 663, Gispen 1953
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 2 cabinets by Wim Rietveld designed in 1953. These modular systems playfully combine the geometric paintings of Piet Mondriaan and the funcionalism of the early Dutch ind...
Metal
Walnut Aluminum Modular CSS Shelving Unit by George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Walnut Aluminum Modular CSS Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Modular Wall Units by Preben Sørensen for Randers Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Preben Sorensen, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Modular wall units by Preben Sørensen for Randers Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Set of two modular wall units in teak veneer, known as the PS System. One unit with double sliding doors in te...
Teak
Modular Wall Unit by Albert Hansen for Excelent, 1960s
By Albert Hansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Albert Hansen for Excelent, Denmark 1960s.
Brass
Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Bernhard Pedersen, ca. 1960
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Bernhard Pedersen for BPS Møbler, ca. 1960s.
Rosewood
20th Century Modular Wall Unit in Mobilier International Style
By Mobilier International
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage modular wall unit crafted in white lacquered wood and stainless steel.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s Height is modular
Wood
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' vintage Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Its versatile design makes it perfect as a display unit, bookcase, storage solution, or room divider.
Metal
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' vintage Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Its versatile design makes it perfect as a display unit, bookcase, storage solution, or room divider.
Metal
Thygesen Sorensen HG Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Modular Wall Unit
By HG Furniture, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large three bay modular wall unit designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen and made in Denmark by Hansen and Guldborg. This unit includes four poles, four modules and four shelve...
Teak
Kay Leroy Ruggles Modular Umbo Console Shelf Unit Bookcase
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White, molded ABS plastic, modular "Umbo" shelf unit, bookcase in a console configuration by Kay Leroy Ruggles is made up of individual interlocking units that can be configured in d...
Plastic
Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wooden Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wooden Wall Unit, 1980s Dimensions : 76 x 38 x 38cm 38 x 38 x 38cm.
Wood
Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wooden Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Derk Jan de Vries modular wooden wall unit, 1980s Mid-Century Modern shelves 23 pieces. Dimensions : 76 x 38 x 38cm 38 x 38 x 38cm.
Wood
William Watting Modular Wall Unit Fristho the Netherlands, 1960
By William Watting
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This open storage unit is made of solid teak shelves and solid beech uprights.
Metal, Brass
Ps System Modular Shelving Unit by Preben Sørensen, Teak, 1960s
By Preben Sorensen
Located in London, GB
A comprehensive PS System teak modular shelving / storage / display / bookcase unit.
Teak
Sold|$4,694 / set
Poul Cadovius Royal Modular Wall Unit in Teak, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The wall unit is modular and therefore it can be arranged to your own preference. It can also be extended with other parts from the Royal series. Designer: Poul Cadovius Manufa...
Teak
Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Modular Wall Unit Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large three bay teak Cado wall system designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark. This unit has beautiful color and a nice active grain pattern, and includes three wall panels for...
Teak
Restored Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit from Jitona, 1973
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
This mahogany modular wall unit was manufactured by Jitona in the Czech Republic in 1973. It consists of 2 cabinets, 2 display cabinets, 2 shelves and a desk. The design allows for ...
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$2,644 / set
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modular teak wall unit model FM Reol by Kai Kristiansen 1960s for Feldballe Møbelfabrik / FM Møbler. Wall system / shelving unit with three sections. This set consists of: 3...
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, E22 Modular Wall Unit, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Modular shelving system designed by Osvaldo Borsani. The system was developed by Borsani as coordinated system for furnishing either the home or the office, the E22 is composed of el...
Metal
Mid-Century Modular Oak & Plexiglass Shelf Unit, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
One-of-a-kind modular oak & plexiglass shelf unit, Finland, 1960s. Unknown maker but as far as we know, it is a proto model and never made it in production. Consisting of two separa...
Plexiglass, Oak
California Design Group Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Lou Hodges
By Lou Hodges
Located in Oceanside, US
Hodges’ work is celebrated for its bold architectural lines softened by rounded corners, precise joinery, and the natural beauty of richly grained oak. This versatile unit comprises...
Oak
Mid-Century Modular Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This modular bookshelf was designed and produced in the 1950s. It is made from teak and rosewood with iron details.
Iron
Midcentury Belgian Modular Wall Unit in Wengé
By Oswald Vermaercke
Located in London, GB
An extremely unusual and totally customizable modular wall unit system from Belgium, circa 1960. Very rare to see such furniture made from Wengé. It has the most glorious grain and t...
Wenge
Midcentury Belgian Modular Wall Unit in Wenge
By Oswald Vermaercke
Located in London, GB
An extremely unusual and totally customizable modular wall unit system from Belgium, circa 1960. Very rare to see such furniture made from Wenge. It has the most glorious grain and t...
Wenge
Sold|$2,450 / set
Mid-Century Danish Modern Dark Oak Modular Three-Bay Wall Unit
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-century Danish modern dark oak Modular three-bay wall unit. Wall unit can be set up as you wish.
Glass, Oak
Large Modular Wall Unit by Sparrings, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This wall unit was produced by Sparrings, in Sweden, during the 1960's. the wall unit consists of separate parts. There are three drawer blocks, two of them can be used as a desk. ...
Metal
Thonet White Elegant, Simple, and Modular 7000 Shelving Unit
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in New York, NY
Shelf system 7000 has a basic grid, It can be assembled without tools and extended or changed in its dimensions with additional elements. Various surfaces offer a broad spectrum of u...
Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius England circa 1950 Adjustable shelving and storage, constructed in teak with black metal brackets. 96”L x 15.25”d x 77.75”h
Metal
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has one drawer cabinet, two storage cabinets, one display cabinet and nine bookshelves.
Glass, Teak
Modular Wall Unit by Peter Petrides for Interna Wandmöbel
By Interna
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage modular wall unit by Peter Petrides for Interna Wandmöbel.
Wood
Scandinavian modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System.
Teak
Vintage modular wall unit for Simpla Lux, The Netherlands 1960's
By Simpla Lux 1
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This lovely wall unit was produced by the Dutch furniture manufacturer Simpla Lux in the 1960's. It is a modular system that can be arranged according to your own wishes. The unit co...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Modular Wall Unit, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Measures: H: 45 x W: 45 x D: 41 H: 94 x D: 41 x W: 43,3 H: 94,5 cm x W: 90,5 cm x D: 41 cm.
Wood
Modular Shelving Unit, Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell modular shelving unit in rare color. 9 shelves and 18 supports. Breaks down for shipping.
Plastic
Italian Modular Shelving Unit in Metal and Glass, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Italian modular shelving unit in metal and glass, c.1980s. brass finished metal and glass. The entire unit can be disassembled to be shipped and will require reassembly. We can als...
Metal
Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
The classic Scandinavian modern design features clean, minimalist lines and is well-crafted from teak wood with beautiful wood grain with a rich, warm tone. This classic wall unit is...
Metal
William Watting Modular Wall Unit Fristho Franeker the Netherlands 1960
By William Watting
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This open storage unit is made of solid teak shelves and solid beech uprights.
Metal, Brass
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak Wall Unit, Danish Modern Shelf System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak Wall Unit, Danish Modern Shelf System Mid-century teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius of Denmark. Completely adjustable, the cabinets and shelves c...
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This teak setup has two drawer cabinets, two display cabinets and six bookshelves. Alway...
Metal
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This teak setup has one drawer cabinet, one woven bar cabinet, one reading shelf, one desk shelf, four black wooden wall l...
Metal
Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit by HG Furniture, 1960s
By HG Furniture, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit by HG Furniture 1960s. Scandinavian modern 3-bay shelving system by Danish architects Rud Thygesen og Johnny Sørensen manufactured by HG Furnit...
Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kurt Østervig 1960s Beautiful large and rare five bay shelving system designed by Danish designer Kurt Østervig and manufactured by KP Møble...
Teak
Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free standing two piece design, full interchangeable cabinet & shelving locations, finished ba...
Wood
1990s Modular Postmodern Birch Shelving Unit in the Style of Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in La Mesa, CA
A striking modular shelving unit in the style of Philippe Starck or early 1990s postmodern design, featuring a natural birch laminate finish with bold red corner accents and playful ...
Metal
Umbo Modular Shelving Unit Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1970s, USA
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modular Umbo storage unit by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, USA 1970s.
Plastic
1950s Modular Unit In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands By Treman Sweden
By Treman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and rare Scandinavian moderen modular unit / cabinet made by Treman in Sweden in the 1950s. This modular unit is made of teak and black lacquered stands. The low...
Beech, Teak
Vintage modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has two storage cabinets, one display cabinet, one desk shelf and eight bookshelves.
Wood, Teak
Contemporary Custom Made Modular Wood and Metal Industrial Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A striking example of minimalist industrial design, this modular wall shelving unit features a sleek combination of solid wood shelves and a brushed metal frame.
Metal
Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, Denmark 1960s.
Teak
Mid-Century Four Bay Modular Wall Unit by Hansen and Guldborg
By George Nelson, Kai Kristiansen, Hansen & Guldborg Møbler, Louis Van Teeffelen, Poul Cadovius
Located in Raleigh, NC
Expertly crafted from high-quality teak wood this modular unit is both a statement of style and a practical storage solution.
Metal
Modular Wall Unit by Rud Thygesen for Hg Furniture, Denmark, 1960s
By HG Furniture, Rud Thygesen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Rud Thygesen for HG Furtniture.
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modular Bookcase Teak Wall Unit by Ladderax
By Ladderax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning modular wall unit made by Ladderax as part of their Staples range.
Teak
Cado Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cado modular shelving system wall unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark.
Wood
Baker Furniture Monumental Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple Modular Wall Unit
By Brian Palmer, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional monumental Mid-Century Modern modular wall unit By Brian Palmer for Baker Furniture USA, 1970s Gorgeous birdseye maple, with chrome hardware, and mirrored bac...
Chrome
Sold|$8,226 / set
De Coene Norm Office 770 Modular Wall Unit , 1969, Belgium Design
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressed facade of a Modular wall unit in oak designed by the Coene Manufacture, Belgium ,1969 "Norm office 770" is an universal modular system construction harmonizing perfect orga...
Oak
Poul Cadovius Freestanding Modular Wall Unit System for Royal System, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in The Hague, NL
It was this idea of building a storage solution with maximized floor space and a modular construction that made him one of the most recognized designers of Danish Mid-Century Modern ...
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.
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.
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