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Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 4 with Tv Cabinet Made with Ebony and Iron
Located in Seroa, PT
- 100 x 40 x H30 cm Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16) Occasional desk
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
, display cases, modular systems, and TV cabinets. This composition is inspired by a refined selection of
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“Casiers Standard”, a system of modular units designed for the Esprit Nouveau Pavilion in 1925 in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand and “Casiers Standard”, a system of modular units designed for the Esprit Nouveau
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
system of modular units designed for the Esprit Nouveau Pavilion in 1925 in collaboration with Pierre
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
system of modular units designed for the Esprit Nouveau Pavilion in 1925 in collaboration with Pierre
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

The London "I" - An Executive Desk
Located in Durban, ZA
paced/tech-centered world. The power units are modular and can be assembled in the factory according to
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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

The London "I" - An Executive Desk
The London "I" - An Executive Desk
H 307.09 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
with desk, adjustable display shelving, drawers and lateral files. All of the wood on this unit is
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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Maple + Aluminum Desk by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Italian desk unit designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1970s. This desk has one
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mariani for Pace Grey-Green Leather Executive Desk and Credenza
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian executive desk by Mariani for Pace Collection. Modular desk assembles in pieces for easy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Laminate

Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Storage unit designed by Paul McCobb in 1952. The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Danish modern three-bay wall unit with adjustable shelves. This wall unit is finished on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter Storage unit designed by Paul
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1960’s mid century Beaver & Tapley modular wall units
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in London, GB
Tapley created their modular system in the early 1960’s, and they are still trading today. Units shown
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit with integrated desk, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Modular Italian shelving String style, with integrated desk. It is composed of a black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

American of Martinsville Dania 3 Piece Louvered Walnut Desk Modular Unit
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
drawers of the modular pieces-very stylish. This set measures 47" T x 72"L x 18.5"D. The desk unit by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
) Desk with 2 drawers - 180 x 50 x H18 cm Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) Designed to suit the needs of
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes an...

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
The loft work suite is a modular office system from Amuneal’s Loft shelving system. Posts in
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
H 106 in W 115.2 in D 73.5 in
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Modular Wall Unit Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
shelves, the largest of which could be used as a small desk. This beautifully designed modular system can
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular free-standing unit was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is made of teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960, A. Dekker for Tomado Holland, Original Multicolored Modular Wall Unit
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Please ask Casey Godrie Ibiza/Amsterdam for our competitive shipping quotes. Very colorful modular
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modular Wall Unit in rosewood by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark 1960s. This rosewood setup has one
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

modular floor to ceiling CSS shelf unit Design George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
modular Herman Miller CSS Shelf unit designed by George Nelson. Herman Miller 1970ies edition in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
includes a very attractive basket weave lockable drop front bureau / desk with key, inside are four
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the epitome of mid-century elegance with our vintage Dutch 2-bay modular wall system, a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
the Kagan Family Custom Dresser and Desk, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1950. Designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes interior shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units. This innovative storage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Dutch wall unit
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space with the completely modular Pilastro Wall Unit, a sleek and versatile storage solution that
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dutch wall unit
Vintage Dutch wall unit
H 60 in W 97 in D 20 in
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
H 114.18 in W 169.3 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
Total size: 370cm Wide * 214cm High This modular wall system can be easily rearranged, or divided
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Vintage 1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
H 84.26 in W 145.67 in D 15.75 in
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao Group' Modular Bookcase System
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare 3-piece storage system, one of the earliest modular furniture designs, veneered in exotic
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century G Plan Oak Brandon Corner Storage Unit And Shelves, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
A mid century G Plan Brandon corner unit with modular flanking trapezoidal shelf units. The three
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Located in Wilmington, DE
units. The modular design allows for custom shelf, cabinet and desk height as well It is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage 4-Bay Mid-Century Wall Unit by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing a timeless masterpiece of design history - the vintage Dutch modular wall system
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome & Cane Modular Secretary by Founders 20thC
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
with walnut modular units including caned double door cabinets and drop down desk, maker mark on drawer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Chrome

Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
rules, 1 unit with 6 drawers, a writing desk, 13 Oregon pine shelves, and 22 brass bookends. Brass
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Glass

Magnificent George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit Mid Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic George Nelson “Omni” modular wall unit is a mid-century American classic, manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
Wall Unit for Herman Miller. The systems, modular design that can be configured to your taste. The wall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
-quality mass-produced furniture. At the 1938 show, he proposed a range of storage units, already showing
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
Desk Armchair by Marcel Gascoin
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
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Modular Unit And Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic modular unit and desk available at 1stDibs. A modular unit and desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a modular unit and desk, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a modular unit and desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A modular unit and desk, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one modular unit and desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modular Unit And Desk?

A modular unit and desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,429, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $62,963.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Modular Unit And Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.

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