Retro Unit Book Shelves
Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s arched shelving units / book shelves / etageres composed of white wrought iron frames
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
shelves for each shelf unit, and we are not positive they are original, or if there were more at one time
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
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 Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Solid wood brutalist wall unit or book case in the style of Paul Evans.
The wall unit is
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprised of multiple panel-backed Pilastro book cases with extended shelving units. The metal is in very
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and elmwood veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks.
This
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
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 Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units, including shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This innovative storage system
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
glass shelves are original and both lamps have been rewired. This unit breaks down into multiple pieces
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 18 in W 80 in D 72 in
Alfred Hendrickx Modular Bookcase Wallunit 1961 Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
of storage space due the sixteen modular shelves and two modular units. This bookcase is fully made
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1
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1960s French Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk with drawers and cubbies
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 95 in W 129.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Shelve System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Modern Shelve unit in pine, Sweden 1960s
Ingenious system with adjustable book
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Burl
TOMADO Black & White Standing Enameled metal Book Shelves
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and accessories. In original
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 96.46 in D 15.56 in
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable glass shelves with plate grooves
•continuous book-matched oak veneer has a mellow finish that
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
.
This is an early version of the Royal Wall Unit from the 1950s with a rare brass book/record divider
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
H 78.75 in W 102.76 in D 13 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 Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
uniqueness to this exceptional ensemble. To complete the set, there are nine shelves, each measuring 65 cm in
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Etagere/Cabinet/Breakfront
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Mccobb for Calvin circa 1950s. Two-part cabinet. The upper unit have a glass shelves doors and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Teak Credenza with Bar by Vantinge, 1960s.
By Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Asaa, DK
large bar unit and automatic light. Manufactured by Vantinge Møbelindustri, Denmark.
Four sliding doors
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
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 Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Credenza Hutch Jens Quihstgaard Peter Lovig
By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Baltimore, MD
features convenient sliding glass doors with one interior shelf. Lower portion of the unit features sliding
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Very Rare George Candilis Dining Table 'Les Carrots' Port Leucate France 1968
By Georges Candilis
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
aluminium angle brackets.
Chairs, tables, beds and shelves were designed using a unique assembly system
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
!! This gorgeous cabinet is comprised of a one-piece off-white painted unit with four lower doors (or 2
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.25 in W 42.25 in D 15.25 in
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Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère
By Maison Jansen
Located in Redding, CT
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère . Timeless and sophisticated style shelving with two-tone brass and chrome finish and ample storage with five glass shelves....
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1970s European Hollywood Regency Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Floor Mirror 'TRN Triple' by Pani Jurek, Wood '+ colors'
Located in Paris, FR
TRN Triple Floor mirror
Signed by Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 120 x 61.5 x10
Materials: Solid ashwood, hand stained
Colors: Red, blue, green and natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Connant Ball Revival 5 Drawer Low Chest Nice Legs
Located in Fraser, MI
Connant Ball 5 drawer chest. American Revival circa 1935. These legs are really lovely. The chest appears to have had a faux bird's-eye finish. The finish on the top is not perfect. ...
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1930s Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Maple
Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina.
H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall.
Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928.
Original pos...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Marble, Spelter
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco Dining Chairs for Howell
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco dining chairs, designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell, American, circa 1930s. Chrome plated metal frames with black leather upholstery. Please see our other 1s...
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1930s American Art Deco Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
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1920s English Art Deco Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING & RARE!
1956
MID CENTURY MODERN
LIGHTOLIER
TENSION POLE LAMP!
THREE SHADES
ORANGE WHITE BLACK
GERALD THURSTON DESIGN
FITS 8 FT. CEILING
Mid Century Pole lamps are one...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 20 in D 20 in
Ruhlmann Small Side Table in Macassar Ebony
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco small side table/bench by Ruhlmann, 1925, in solid macassar ebony, with new veneered inset top. This small table was used as a small bench and istogether wit...
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1920s French Art Deco Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Macassar
Chinoiserie Wedgewood Blue Pagoda Étagère
Located in Essex, MA
Chinoiserie Wedgewood blue pagoda étagère or shelf. Elegant étagère to display Chinese porcelain, blue and white collections, plants, or storage.
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman style chrome étagère with four glass shelves. Great for display piece for living room, office or bedroom. Domed open top makes this very light and airy. Bottom glass sh...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
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. This stylish and useful wall unit is modular and can be configured t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century Georgian Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a English Antique Georgian bowfront cabinet, which has fixed
shelfes inside and a locking door.
The Chinoiserie decoration or Japanning as it is known in Europe,
is beauti...
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1780s English Georgian Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
1950s Art Deco Italian Oval Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted by the great wooden structure design and overall shape completed by the details of th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 25.2 in W 30.32 in D 19.3 in
Italian art deco style Wooden wardrobe with mirror and shelves, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco style Wooden wardrobe with mirror and shelves, 1950s
Wardrobe entirely in solid wood with double hinged door. Inside there are two spaces. On the left there is an ex...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 72.45 in W 36.03 in D 18.9 in
French Mid-century Birdcage Étagère Hanging Shelf, Brass, Steel, Aged Iron
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Mid-century Birdcage Étagère Hanging Shelf, Brass, Steel. Can hang from the ceiling or sit on the floor. Gorgeous, substantial piece.
Measures: 28"W × 14"D × 81"H.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Modern Pagoda Highboy Dresser RWay
By James Mont, RWAY
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Very classy tall chest of drawers by Rway furniture company. Refinished in high gloss lacquer as well as re-plated pagoda pulls. Has a slight Asian twist to mid century modern feel v...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
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D. Dekker for Tomado Holland Rosewood Veneer Book Shelves or Wall Unit, 1950
By D. Dekker 1, Tomado
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
D. Dekker for Tomado Holland rosewood veneer book shelves or wall unit
Tomado book shelves with
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Wall-Unit or Book Shelves Oak and Metal Attributed to Pira, 1960
By Pira
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
wall and five oak veneer shelves.
Measures: Height 192 cm
Width 80 cm
Depth 20 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 75.6 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Danish Design Teak Room Divider Shelving Unit Storage G Plan Era Midcentury
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
possibilities including a drinks cabinet, media unit or book shelf!
With integrated lower storage perfect for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 68.51 in W 29.93 in D 12.21 in
1950s Midcentury Bookcase by Robin Day for Hille
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
individually. The book case is constructed from solid pale gold agba with two adjustable shelves, sliding glass
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall Unit / Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 wooden risers and teak veneer shelves and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 18.9 in
Book Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and teak veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks.
This wall
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 57.09 in W 13 in D 63 in
Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit or Room Divider / Book Shelves 2 Bay
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
shelves & cabinets , Gorgeous teak grain & sculpted legs. This unit comes w/ two cabinets on the bigger
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 71 in W 81 in D 16 in
2 Bay Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit Room Divider or Book Shelves #2
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
shelves & cabinets , Gorgeous teak grain & sculpted legs. This unit comes w/ two cabinets on the bigger
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 71 in W 81 in D 16 in
1970s Danish Wall Mounted Floating Wooden Shelf & Metal Shelving Unit Book Shelf
Located in London, GB
metal shelf supports are fixed to the wall at the top. The height adjustable shelves are fixed onto the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 78.75 in W 35.04 in D 10.24 in
Industrial Wall Unit
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 4 Section Pilastro Modular Industrial Wall Unit in Red, White and Black Enameled Metal. The
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Wall Unit by Pace Collection, USA, 1970s
By Pace Collection
Located in Jersey City, NJ
sections that have three horizontal glass shelves, one angled book or magazine display glass shelf, and a
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1970s Retro Unit Book Shelves
Entertainment Unit by Vladimir kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
A stunning vladimir Kagan entertainment unit, containing Bar, stereo capacity, Smoked glass sliding
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1970s American Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Extra Large Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
shelve inside, two cabinets with shelves and nine book shelves. Those components are attached to the
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
glass shelve inside, cabinet- writing desk and seven book shelves.
You can easily adjust shelves and
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Five Piece Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Trenton, NJ
shelves, you can customize and arrange the configuration to your heart's content. Whether you're a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tomado Standing Industrial Book Shelf
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multicolored enameled metal shelves with black wire stands. Shelves are movable. Grey, green and
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
Tomado Double Standing Book Shelf
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Style Enameled Metal Shelving Unit - Black Steel frame with 5 multi-colored Shelves. New
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak “Cado” Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, circa 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Peabody, MA
door front (and key), a slanted lipped display shelf, and eight book shelves. Includes a two-drawer
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Stunning Belgo Chrome Shelving Unit / Room Divider
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Extremely rare and sculptural gilded book case / étagère / shelving unit from the Belgian firm
Category
1970s French Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Tomado book shelf with red, yellow and black metal enameled shelves on black enameled
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius modular 4-bay wall unit in teak, Danish design, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
unit in teak wood is a modular system which allows you to hang the configuration of shelves and
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.93 in W 96.07 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall-Mounted Desk or Storage Unit
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
and book shelves
The previous owners of this piece traveled a lot to Finland, Denmark, Sweden and
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 43.51 in W 63.78 in D 11.82 in
Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Tomado book shelf with grey, red and black metal enameled shelves on black enameled wire
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Cado Unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
drawers. One Divided Book or Magazine Unit. Includes 19 shelves in two sizes and 7 poles. Each cabinet is
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1960s Danish Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
book shelves and four black lacquered wood wall pillars. The glass doors and shelves of the upper
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Wall Mount Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Section Birch Shelving Unit with Ebonized Wall Mount Supports. Most Shelves are 9.5" deep.
Category
1960s Danish Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System or Shelving Unit, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
glass shelve inside, two cabinets with shelves, six book shelves and one larger shelve witch could be
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 79.53 in W 126.78 in L 79.53 in
Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
condition.
The unit contains:
- 4 cabinets
- 1 magazine shelve
- 3 desk shelves
- 8 book shelves
- 6
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Cadovius Royal Room-Divider Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
cabinets
- 1 magazine shelve
- 2 desk shelves
- 3 book shelves
- 4 free standing room divider mounts
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius for CADO Rosewood Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cabinets with sliding doors, one cabinet which is open at the back and five book shelves
Poul Cadovius
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Royal Wall Unit in Teak by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
unit contains:
- 4 cabinets
- 1 desk shelves
- 4 book shelves
- 4 wall mounts
- All the necessary
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Royal Wall Unit in Teak by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
unit contains:
- 4 cabinets
- 1 desk shelves
- 4 book shelves
- 4 wall mounts
- All the necessary
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Multicolored "Guide" shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, Sweden, 1985
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Lyon, FR
.
Can be dismantled easily.
Perfect as a book shelves or as a room divider.
Overall good condition
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 63 in W 66.93 in D 13 in
Mac Gee Wall Unit by Philippe Starck for Baleri Italia, 1984
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Mac Gee is a book shelf designed by Philippe Starck, it is made in cooperation with Baleri Italia
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Freestanding Modular Wall Unit System for Royal System, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
System, Denmark.
Freestanding wall unit consists 3 black metal standers, teak veneer four shelves, two
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 13 in
Walnut and Brass Shelving Wall Unit by Gerald McCabe, circa 1970
By Barzilay, Gerald McCabe
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
with brass hardware. All single shelves have book divider attachments if needed and middle cabinet
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik, 1960s
"FM
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 68.9 in W 170.48 in D 13.19 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
has the magazine or book shelf which is extremely rare!
This wall unit consists of:
4 original black
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Dining Table Designed by Richard Young for Merrow Associates, 1960s
By Merrow Associates, Richard Young
Located in Highclere, Newbury
. Their suite of furniture designs encompassed dining and coffee tables as well as wall units, book
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in Dm 54.34 in
Albert Hansen Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Shelving System 1970s (Signed)
By Albert Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(Signed). This unit includes 7 shelves, 1 slanted book display, 1 drop down door dry bar, 1 double door
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Wall System
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
uprights with four shelves, two drawer case, two closed storage cases with book matched walnut veneer
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Shelving Unit/Book Case
Located in New York, NY
Decorative brass shelving unit with black glass shelves.
Designed in Italy, C 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert Etagere / Room Divider by Drexel 1957
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE:
John Van Koert designed "Pyramid Unit", for Drexel, 1957, mahogany, three shelves
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Poul Cadovius Bookcase, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
shelves, and one Book display shelve. Complete with all the hardware.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Midcentury Compact Floating Teak Shelving Set and Desk
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
both teak and rosewood and came in a variety of add-on units and shelves to suit ones need. On this
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 78.75 in W 67.72 in D 15.75 in
Fritz of California Euro Art Walnut Freestanding Modular Storage System, 1958
Located in San Francisco, CA
specialized case pieces, three individual shelves, and three two-shelf open boxes.
Can be assembled in one
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 79.88 in W 132.25 in D 17 in
Rosewood Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Vienna, AT
"audio" cases.
12 x narrow shelving.
3 x wide shelves.
1 x book or newspaper sloping shelve.
Used but
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Rosewood Dining Table and Chairs by Richard Young for Merrow Associates
By Merrow Associates, Richard Young
Located in Highclere, Newbury
suite of furniture designs encompassed dining and coffee tables as well as wall units, book shelves and
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 54.34 in D 54.34 in
Danish Teak Lovig Wall unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
book shelves
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1960s Danish Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Large Danish teak wall unit
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unusually large Danish wall unit in teak with drawers, book shelves, sliding glass display, drop
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1960s Danish Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak, Glass
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit Bookcase
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This book shelf features three sections with four cabinets and nine shelves. The sections and the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
woven front cabinet, a vitrine glass cabinet, a lecture shelve, a desk shelve, seven book shelves and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Unit System for Ry Møbler
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
drawers and the second unit with two doors [two shelves], top units open book shelve and drop desk with
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Rare Standing Teak Nils Strinning String Shelving Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Nils Strinning teak standing wall unit complete with five shelves (8.25" deep), a drop down
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Free Standing Wall Unit, ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
with adjustable interior shelving, and four exposed book shelves. Finished back, can float in a room
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1950s Danish Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak - Denmark, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
- Seven book shelves
It is modular so it can be arranged to your own liking. But also expanded or broken
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
– 1 desk cabinet with built-in light
– 1 drawer cabinet with 2 drawers
– 3 book shelves
– 4
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
spaces
sliding two door cabinet (can also be placed lower)
Two desk shelves
Seven book shelves
It is
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
De Puydt Brutalist Oak Book Case
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Brutalist oak unit with 4 shelves. In original condition with wear that's consistent with its
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Poul Cadovius Royal Modular Wall Unit in Rosewood
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare Brazilian rosewood (Rio Palissander) ‘Royal Series’ wall-unit by Poul Cadovius. It can be
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Unit Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
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Retro Unit Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro unit book shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro unit book shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are all kinds of retro unit book shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro unit book shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco retro unit book shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made retro unit book shelves over the years, but those made by Poul Cadovius, Royal System and Cado are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Retro Unit Book Shelves?
Retro unit book shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,068, while the lowest priced sells for $737 and the highest can go for as much as $44,082.
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.
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