Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Vienna, AT
String regal wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the 1960s in Sweden. A very good vintage condition, slight traces of use due to the age, ni...
Steel
$11,000
H 50.01 in W 128.35 in D 16.93 in
Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular shelving wall unit, walnut, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s Designed and made in Italy, a streamlined bookcase that is meant to be affixed to the wall.
Stainless Steel
$3,829Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 110.24 in D 16.15 in
Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging XL modular Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Markington, GB
We were fortunate to acquire a large collection of these modular wall units, all in very good vintage condition.
Teak
$3,282Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 99.22 in D 16.15 in
Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging XL Modular Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Markington, GB
We were fortunate to acquire a large collection of these modular wall units, all in very good vintage condition.
Teak
$33,900
H 129.93 in W 75.99 in D 16.93 in
Rare Italian Mid-Century Bookcase with "Spear" Uprights by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Exceptional and rare Italian modular wall unit by Vittorio Dassi and produced by Dassi Mobili Moderni during the 1950s, representing one of the most iconic examples of high Italian M...
Brass
$25,970
H 250 in W 344 in D 40 in
Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International collection "Vitra", 1960s brushed steel Chrome, White lacquered wood.
Wood
$2,892
H 61.03 in W 63.78 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Teak
$3,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 75.5 in W 30 in D 18 in
1970s Bernhardt Chinoiserie 3-Piece Modular Bookcase Wall Unit
By Bernhardt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Extraordinary 3-piece Chinoiserie wall-unit by Bernhardt. This captivating Asian inspired system is comprised of three individual cabinets. The cabinets are stand alone and can be us...
Brass
$5,999Sale Price|50% Off
H 72 in W 84 in D 21 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror Skyscraper Sideboard by Ello Furniture
By Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
In 1976, the Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel described an Ello modular wall unit as "a rare combination of function plus spectacular glamour."
Mirror
$28,308 / item
H 76.38 in W 88.19 in D 72.45 in
Unique, Neutral Beige Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina A60 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 224 x D 184 x H 194 cm Materials: Lacquered structure, wooden, ceramic or inox inserts.
Wood, Lacquer
$4,479
H 70.48 in W 145.67 in D 18.12 in
Modular Pine Wall Unit, Vintage Swedish Design, 1970s, Good Condition
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit wall cabinets Swedish 70's Modular Swedish wall cabinets from the 1970s.
Glass, Pine
$3,293
H 82.29 in W 58.27 in D 16.15 in
Omnia Wall Unit, Vintage Modular Shelf, Black Wood & Metal, 1970s
By Omnia
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Room divider shelf - Wall Unit 1970' Measures : 148x41cm H:209cm An iconic modular storage system from the Space Age style of the 1970s.
Metal
$4,700 / item
H 90 in W 101.5 in D 8 in
Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
Custom modular shelving storage bookcase system by Get Back Inc. In the vintage Industrial style. System as shown includes ten 8″ shelves, three beams, two top mounting bars, two bot...
Metal, Steel
Thomasville Mid Century Modern Modular 4pc Wall Unit c.1967
By Thomasville
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern 4 piece modular freestanding wall unit, storage cabinets and display case with lighted dry bar.
Metal, Chrome
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 95 in W 90 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set. Includes 9 regular shelves Includes 6 Medium shelves Includes 3 Large shelves 37 shelving brackets of various sizes 4 mounting po...
Metal
$11,521 / item
H 76.38 in W 94.49 in D 18.71 in
Unique, Neutral Green 4 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina Int 4 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 240 x D 47.5 x H 194 cm Materials: Lacquered structure, wooden, ceramic or inox inserts.
Wood, Lacquer
$21,791 / item
H 76.38 in W 128.35 in D 18.12 in
Unique, Neutral Grey 3 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina Int 3 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 326 x D 46 x H 194 cm Materials: Lacquered structure, wooden, ceramic or inox inserts.
Wood, Lacquer
$9,500
H 90.25 in W 87.38 in D 24.5 in
Sculptural Modular Library Wall Unit Desk Gerald McCabe Mid Century Modern
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, stunning sculptural modular library wall unit and desk system is attributed to the celebrated Los Angeles craftsman and designer, Gerald McCabe.
Wood
Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kensington, MD
- The statement piece that will define your space yet also help to contain, organize and curate your stuff. - Finished on the back for placement in the middle of a room. - Use the dr...
Teak
$2,587
H 63.19 in W 106.5 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Wall Unit Cabinet, Teak and Oak, Modular Design, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage wall unit wall cabinet 1960s Sweden Period 1960s Design Unknown Sweden Condition Good Minor signs of wear Size 160.5 x 270.5 x 40 cm (H x W x D) Details Teak; Oak...
Oak, Teak
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960.
Teak
$4,171 / set
H 72.05 in W 65.75 in D 17.13 in
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit SECTIONS 1 and 2 Overall height: 183cm Overall width: 167cm Depth of the shelves 31cm Size of the three...
Steel
$20,103 / item
H 76.38 in W 94.49 in D 18.71 in
Mina Int 1, Walnut Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Mina Int 1, Walnut Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 240 x D 47.5 x H 194 cm Materials: Walnut Canaletto.
Wood, Walnut
$21,414 / item
H 76.38 in W 94.49 in D 18.71 in
Unique, Smoked Mina Int 2 Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Smoked Eucalyptus Mina Int 2 Modular Bookcase Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 240 x D 47.5 x H 194 cm Materials: Smoked Eucalyptus.
Wood
$6,200
H 72 in W 95 in D 20 in
Poul Cadovius "CADO" 3-bay Rosewood Modular Shelf System Wall Unit Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning "CADO" 3-bay Rosewood Modular Shelf System Wall Unit designed by Poul Cadovius ,made in Denmark consisting of 4 modular cabinets and 10 adjustable shelves which can be arran...
Rosewood
$12,700 / set
H 59.5 in W 148 in D 17 in
Danish Modern Modular 4 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, c. 1960
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled with steel poles, accented with teak caps. The unit can be adjusted to several con...
Teak
Danish Modern Modular 2 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, C. 1960s
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Deland, FL
A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled with steel poles, accented with teak caps. The unit can be adjusted to several con...
Teak
$10,034 / set
H 30.71 in W 149.61 in D 17.72 in
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s.
Ash
$2,360 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in ash wood with a black finish.
Ash
$18,950 / set
H 80 in W 150 in D 20 in
Mastercraft Modular Wood Brass Library Wall Unit Bookcase Vitrines Set of 3
By Mastercraft
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, three pieces modular style cabinets you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful ...
Brass
$5,312 / set
H 44.89 in W 61.03 in D 14.97 in
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in cream white painted wood by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s by Maisa.
Ash
$6,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 78 in W 120 in D 19.5 in
Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Take another look at this Extremely cool, Extremely modular “Mystique” wall unit or bedroom set up by Tomlinson Furniture.
Brass
Italian wall unit, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Italian wall unit made of wood and brass, composed of 9 shelves and 2 boxes.
Brass
$1,475
H 78.94 in W 32.88 in D 9.65 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Teak
$3,718
H 78.94 in W 96.07 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Teak
$5,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 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 for multiple configuration possibilities!
Iron
$11,332Sale Price|25% Off
H 88.59 in W 125.99 in D 16.54 in
Red Burgundy Lacquered Modular Shelf / Wall Unit by Willy Rizzo, Italy ca. 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage red burgundy lacquered laminated wood with chrome trims modular shelf by Willy Rizzo made in Italy ca. 1972. Very good condition Dimensions as shown on the pictures : W 320 ...
Metal
Scandinavian modular wall shelf, Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful modular wall-mounted shelving unit by the renowned Danish architect Poul Cadovius, crafted from rosewood veneer.
Wood
$37,775
H 874.02 in W 1,653.55 in D 248.04 in
Illuminated Wall Unit Designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Modular "Life" wall unit designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, circa 1970.
$1,750
H 39.75 in W 78.25 in D 18.25 in
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.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table by Lane Furniture, 1957
By Lane Furniture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Later, during the 1960s, Lane offered handsome modular wall units designed by the likes of Paul McCobb.
Walnut
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Book Case in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular book case or wall unit by Danish designer Mogens Koch.
Mahogany
$31,283 / item
H 76.38 in W 87.41 in D 64.57 in
Lacquered Finish with Walnut Modular Library by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina Vintage Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 222 x D 164 x H 194 cm Materials: Vintage Bronze effect handmade lacquered finish with Walnut Noce.
Wood, Lacquer
$64,500 / set
H 122.05 in W 159.85 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Monumental Modular Bookcase in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular book case or wall unit by Danish designer Mogens Koch.
Mahogany
$29,748 / item
H 91.34 in W 79.93 in D 79.93 in
3-Shelf Modular Bookcase in Halcyon Green with Walnut Accents by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina A140 Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 203 x D 203 x H 232 cm Materials: Lacquered structure, wooden, ceramic or inox inserts.
Wood, Lacquer
Teak 4-Piece Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modular teak wall unit composed of four elements: two open bookcases, a chest of drawers with four drawers, and a cabinet with sliding doors.
Teak
$22,559 / item
H 48.82 in W 118.63 in D 38 in
Green Beige Lacquered 3-Tier Bookshelf with Rounded Inserts by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina LW Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 301.3 x D 96.5 x H 124 cm Materials: Green Beige mat lacquered finish with Walnut Canaletto.
Wood, Lacquer
Borge Mogensen/Illums Bolighus Catalog
By Børge Mogensen, Illums Bolighus
Located in New York, NY
Features Mogensen’s acclaimed Oresund series of chairs, tables, modular case pieces and wall units, introduced in 1955, and composed primarily of teak and oak.
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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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