Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974.
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves
Aluminum
Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974.
Aluminum
Janet Schweitzer "Orba" Shelving Units by Pace
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Highland, IN
Janet Schweitzer's "Orba" system produced by Pace is an innovative and elegant design.
Aluminum
Janet Schweitzer "Orba" Shelving Unit by Pace
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
Janet Schweitzer's "Orba" system produced by Pace is an innovative and elegant design.
Aluminum
Orba Wall Shelves By Janet Schwietzer For Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum incorporating lighting and shelves. Schwietzer's patented design incorporates sophisticated engineering to achieve the appearance...
Aluminum
$9,800
H 72 in W 81 in D 18 in
Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Dallas, TX
The Pace Collection Orba Wall Unit System, designed by Janet Schwietzer in the 1970s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 72 in W 42.5 in D 18.13 in
Exceptional Pair of 1970s Pace Collection Wall Mounted Shelves with Cabinets
By Pace Collection
Located in Washington, DC
Exceptional and rare pair of 1970s Pace collection Orba wall-mounted shelves with integrated lacquered burl wood cabinets.
Janet Schweitzer “ORBA” System for Pace
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s featuring an illuminated display shelf. This piece is in great vintage condition but has scuffs, scratches, etc. There are also some chips missing on the glass but they are ...
Aluminum
ORBA Three Bay Wall System for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
Impossible to find three bay ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection, 1974.
Aluminum
Orba Wall Shelves Pace
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice aluminum Orba shelf unit by Janet Schweitzer for the Pace collection.
Aluminum
Sold
H 74 in W 120 in D 18 in
Burl and Chrome "Orba" Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burl and chrome "Orba" wall unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace collection.
Chrome
Illuminated Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
A wall-mounted polished aluminum and glass shelving unit with built in illumination. The polished plate front conceals two narrow florescent tubes which shine up and down. They we...
Aluminum
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H 72 in W 121.5 in D 12.5 in
Orba Chrome and Glass Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Orba chrome and glass wall unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection.
Sold
H 72 in W 41.5 in D 18.5 in
Burl and Chrome Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Orba wall unit designed by Janet Schwietzer is a Mid-Century masterpiece. This configuration features two bays consisting of two polished aluminium rails that house three rare b...
Aluminum
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H 72 in W 42 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid Century "Orba" Illuminated Etagere's by Janet Schwietzer for Pace
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic design by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection, circa 1970s. A pair of illuminating etagere's wall units both with bottom lacquered storage cabinets. Identical in dimension, b...
Chrome
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H 72 in W 120 in D 12.5 in
Orba Chrome and Glass Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum and glass by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection, New York, 1974. Schwietzer's patented design incorporates sophisticated engine...
Aluminum
Sold
H 18 in W 80 in D 72 in
1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning aluminum and glass Orba wall unit designed by Janet Schweitzer for the Pace Collection in 1974 with peak space age styling: innovative, sophisticated, and minimalist.
Aluminum
Pair of Janet Schweitzer for Pace Space Age Orba Shelf Systems
By Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Janet Schweitzer for Pace. Measures: 42 wide x 12.5 deep x 72 tall uprights. Cabinet: 36 wide x 18 deep x 18 tall. Aluminium vertical brackets are 6' tall (shown), 13.5" (off the ...
Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Rarer than hens' teeth I've been stalking this ORBA wall system for years. Sublimely fine design and metal skills. Cast tubes of polished aluminum fit together horizontally and vert...
Aluminum
Pace Collection Wall Mounted Credenza
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The corners have nicely rounded corners which match the radius of Schweitzer's cabinets designed for Pace Collection's "Orba" walll shelf system. This is an impressive piece at 7 fee...
Wood
Pace Orba System Shelving Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique wall system of extruded polished aluminum incorporating lighting and shelves. The entire unit is cantilevered by means of a concealed mounting bar, with no means of joining v...
Glass
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H 72 in W 120.5 in D 12.25 in
Mid-Century Burl Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Mid-Century three bay Orba wall unit by The Pace Collection Inc., designed by Janet Schwietzer.
Aluminum
Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection 1970's
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Quogue, NY
Orba Wall System designed by Janet Schwietzer for the Pace Collection, NY.
Aluminum
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies A cute wall mounted mirror in yel...
Brass
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,120 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,691 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$2,533 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet circa 1970 Manufacturer Stamp on the Back Unique floating wall mounted storage cabinets. Easily mounted. Teak with tambour sliding doors. Two stora...
Teak
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,877 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diame...
Glass, Fiberglass
$4,800
H 72 in W 82 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes ...
Teak
$4,712 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Maple
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.