Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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.
Metal, Aluminum
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardware.
Walnut
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, Two Drawer File Cabinet in oiled walnut, no hardware.
Walnut
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, A Drop Leaf Desk, no hardware.
Walnut
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet in walnut, no hardware.
Walnut
Early George Nelson OMNI Three-Bay Modular Walnut Wall Unit, Structural Products
By Structural Products Inc., George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
Designed by George Nelson, the OMNI system represents one of the earliest modular architectural storage systems of its kind and laid the foundation for Nelson’s later Comprehensive S...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson Omni-Style Modular Wall Unit in Walnut with Black Metal Frame
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking mid-century modern wall unit in the style of George Nelson, featuring a versatile modular shelving system with warm walnut cabinetry and a distinctive black metal framework....
Aluminum
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 Herman Miller.
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller mid-century walnut omni wall unit - 4 bay This wall unit measures: 129.5 wide x 18 deep x 95 inches high.
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Two-Bay Omni Wall Unit System
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A handsome and highly versatile two-bay Omni modular wall system designed by George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller, circa 1960s–1970s.
Aluminum
Monumental Sculptural Rope Floor Lamp by Fusion Specialties, circa 1990s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Photographed with an Eames dowel-leg chair and George Nelson Omni System for scale. Chair and Omni System are not included.
Metal
Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Introduced by Herman Miller in 1959, CSS was a refinement on Nelson's slightly earlier ‘OMNI' storage system for Structural Products Inc but retained and expanded upon its modular,...
Wood
George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA
By George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
Desk element designed by George Nelson. Originally offered as an option to the OMNI wall unit (circa 1960s), the desk is constructed of walnut and chrome steel with a stunning "flat ...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 76 in W 96.25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Freestanding Three Bay Omni Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Marietta, GA
Mid-Century Modern walnut freestanding three bay Omni unit by George Nelson. This freestanding unit includes eight poles, three different cabinets, four shelves, and mounting hardwa...
Walnut
George Nelson Omni Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Geoge Nelson omni system cabinet on Chrome Legs. Newly refinished and ready to go!
Chrome
George Nelson Omni System, 1 Bay
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Geoge Nelson omni system cabinet and shelves with aluminum frame.
Aluminum
George Nelson Omni Styled Walnut Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The back of the top has a raised rear lip, double bronze toned pulls to the front sitting on match squared walnut legs with finished backside. Manufactured by the Omni Furniture comp...
Large Five Bay George Nelson Omni System
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful Omni bookcase and storage system by George Nelson for Structural Products.
Sold
H 94 in W 98 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni 3 Bay Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful Omni wall unit, with three bays and tons of storage compartments, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 94 in W 98 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni 3 Bay Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal Omni wall unit, with three bays and tons of storage compartments, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 94 in W 91 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni Storage Shelving Wall Unit 1950s Three Bay
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, three bay, storage shelving wall unit by George Nelson, circa 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 91" W x 15" D x 94" H.
Wood
George Nelson Walnut & Aluminum Omni System
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson Omni Systen circa mid 1960's. This modular example has four 8' aluminum poles with 4 walnut case pieces and 4 walnut shelves.
Sold
H 98.04 in W 95.52 in D 13.27 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Rose Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed for Herman Miller’s Omni Group, the unit exemplifies Nelson’s genius for modularity, balance, and refined utility.
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Pair of George Nelson Storage Units for Omni
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pair of George Nelson Storage Units for Omni, One case features Four drawers in walnut and sliding door storage, and the other unit is mostly open for Display.
Metal
Vintage ‘Omni System’ Tension Pole Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century tension single bay wall unit. The ‘Omni System’ unit was designed by George Nelson, circa 1960s.
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 95.5 in W 65.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa 1960.
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 96 in W 98 in D 18 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 4 Bay OMNI System Wall Shelving Unit Cabinets
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller Omni system 4 bay wall unit.
Metal
Sold
H 95 in W 95.5 in D 13.25 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Omni shelving system by George Nelson redefines modular display with architectural finesse and mid-century innovation.
Aluminum, Metal
Sold
H 90 in W 76.75 in D 13.75 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 3 Bay Omni System Mid Century Shelving Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Omni system wall unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Wood
GEORGE NELSON
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of rare cases designed by George Nelson for OMNI. Precursor to the Steel Frame. Four drawer; vertical cut out pull and oval pulls with sliding doors.
Steel, Aluminum
George Nelson "Omni" Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale modular wall unit by George Nelson features unique shelving, spacious storage cabinets, built in light fixtures, and a long work table area. The stylish design of th...
Walnut
George Nelson Omni Shelving Unit
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Highland, IN
The original modular storage system designed by the George Nelson office was the "Omni" system which was manufactured by Structural Products.
Metal
Four Bay George Nelson Omni Storage System
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
George Nelson for Omni Cabinets: 18 deep, shelves: 12 deep.
Vintage Midcentury George Nelson Omni Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
George Nelson George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design.
Chrome
Large Four Bay George Nelson Omni System
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful omni bookcase and storage system by George Nelson for structural products.
Metal
Large Five Bay George Nelson Omni Wall Shelf System
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
George Nelson for Omni. Cabinets: 18” deep, shelves: 12” deep.
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 24 in W 30.75 in D 18 in
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardware.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni System Wall Cabinet 3 Bay Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic omni-unit, with six shelves and four cabinets, two lights, with brass anodized poles, by George Nelson.
Brass
Sold
H 90 in W 98 in D 18.25 in
Magnificent George Nelson Omni System Three Bay Wall Unit Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent George Nelson three Bay Omni wall unit. Just look at all the cabinets included in this set- six in all including three different drawer cabinets, one with two pull-out fi...
Aluminum
Sold
H 98 in W 105 in D 17.25 in
Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and exceptional wall unit designed with strong influences taken from George Nelson's Omni Wall Unit for Herman Miller. The systems, modular design that can be configured to yo...
Aluminum
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.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.