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Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chrome Cane white wall shelf unit cabinet by DUX of Sweden. Beautiful
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Aluminum, Chrome

Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Poul Cado wall units. One is a three drawer cabinet measures - 30"W x 16"D x 18"H
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage "Tramp Art" wall shelf made of wood with imbedded sea shells, circa 1940s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood, Shell

Retro Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
Tramp Art Shell Embedded Wall Shelf Unit
H 38 in W 20.25 in D 6.5 in
White Wicker Wall Shelf
Located in Bradenton, FL
A white bamboo and wicker wall shelf unit. A bamboo frame supports two wicker shelves secured with
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Late 20th Century American Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Bamboo, Rattan

Retro White Wicker Wall Shelf
White Wicker Wall Shelf
H 17.75 in W 15 in D 6.75 in
Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebra Wood and Chrome Tubular Wall Unit
By Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller zebra wood and chrome wall /shelf unit. Part of
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1970s North American Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Chrome

Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s Adjustable unit
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Walnut

Retro Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
H 36.23 in W 36.62 in D 12.41 in
Two Shelf Woven and Metal Grape Design Wall Hanging Unit circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Lovely two shelf woven and metal grape design wall hanging unit. The woven material is possibly
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Mid-20th Century Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Seagrass

John Stuart Burlwood and Glass Wall Unit
By West Michigan Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modern metal, glass, and burl wood wall unit makes an impressive vintage
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf Wall Unit Germany string shelf Danish design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf Wall Unit Germany string shelf Danish design Object: wall shelf
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1960s German Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System Offered is a beautiful Danish Modern teak wall unit
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is an example of what we typically stock. Units are sold by the component- wall rail, shelf, cabinet
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Teak

Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Vienna, AT
String wall shelf wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Steel

1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood bookcase wall unit by Poul Hundevad for Aerthoj Jensen and Molholm Herning Top unit
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Rosewood

1958 Danish Rosewood Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Wall unit is in excellent condition. Each support rail is 78" long and each cabinet and shelf is 31.5
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Pega Teak Wall Unit Designed by Juul Christensen
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptionally maintained Pega wall unit from the 1960s by Juul Christensen Originally
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, The
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Period Regency Wall Rack Shelf Unit Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Wall Rack. This Wall Rack Features 3 Shelves. The Shelves are Supported By Ring
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1980s Regency Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Formica Wall Unit, circa 1980s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular Mid-Century Modern wall unit offering multiple flexible storage options. Impressive 1
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Formica, Lucite

3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
Located in Kensington, MD
to hang the unit, but to not use it would be to miss out on the true beauty of the rosewood. Two deep
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture Danish Wall Unit
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Danish Wall Unit, Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Brass

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inches tall, this rare unit dwarfs all others available, and with four columns attached to the wall, this
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Bronze

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 Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950's
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large rosewood wall unit with rosewood back plates. The cabinet has some traces of use like stains
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Rare 70s Italian Wall Unit 'Portatutto' by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti
By Lamperti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and iconic wall unit ‘Portatutto’ designed by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti, Italy in the
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1970s Space Age Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Plastic

Poul Cadovius For Royal System Cado Danish Rosewood Four Bay Wall Unit
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
Royal System “Cado” four bay wall unit in rosewood, designed by Poul Cadovius circa 1960s, Denmark
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Scandinavian Two Bay Wall Unit System Record Cabinet Cado Royal System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scandinavian Modern wall unit system 2 bay in walnut wood. Unmarked. Attribution Poul
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Walnut

Vintage Fantastic Teak Tambour Wall Unit With Shelf
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for easy installation that fits snugly against a wall. This charming storage piece is the perfect
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1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

1970's Modern Silver Chrome Finish Metal 6 Shelf Etagere Wall Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Modern Silver Metal Etagere/ 6 Shelf Wall Storage Unit. This is a very pretty modern piece!
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1970s Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Chrome

Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom made large wall unit by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. It consists of four portals
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1970s American Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Aluminum

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Teak

Triangular Wall Unit in Teak by Peder Moos and/or Apprentice of, 1950s
By Peder Moos
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small triangular wall shelf in solid teak. Assembled without the use of metal. It can be
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

Triangular Wall Unit in Teak by Peder Moos and/or Apprentice of, 1950s
By Peder Moos
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small triangular wall shelf in solid teak. Assembled without the use of metal. It can be
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

Large Torchiere Shaped Giltwood Shelf with Fern Motif
Located in London, GB
This handsomely designed shelf unit is giltwood and shaped in a decorative torchiere styled design
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Giltwood

Schönbuch 'Telefonkonsole' Wall-Mounted Shelf Unit Console with Pen Holders
By Verner Panton, Joe Colombo
Located in London, GB
Schönbuch (manufacturer), Germany ‘Telefonkonsole’ (telephone console) wall-mounted shelf unit
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1970s German Post-Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Plywood

Rare 3 bay wall unit Georges Nelson CSS Shelf Palisander
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
Georges Nelson Css shelving unit in Palissander Inc 6 shelfs ( 3 wide 3 narrow) 1 desk
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1970s American Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Decorative Signed Wood Carved Wall Art Gallery Piece.
Located in Seattle, WA
Carved wood decorative piece can be used as a floating shelf unit or organic decor. Beautiful Wood
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century 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
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit with Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
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1950s Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Rattan

Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Brass, Chrome

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. Two of the glass
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1970s American Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Orba Wall Shelves Pace
Orba Wall Shelves Pace
H 63 in W 83 in D 12 in
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern 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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pop art Post modern Pink Gloss Laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful post modern custom made bubblegum pink gloss laminate floating wall mounted shelf unit
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

American Studio craft birch blonde tall open 6 shelf bookcase wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century custom made blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcase. Very modern design and
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Maple, Birch

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
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak, Glass

Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Birch

60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s Object: wall unit
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1970s European Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century TOMADO Red Industrial Shelving Unit with Flower Sticker
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with red sheet metal shelves on black enameled wire
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Tic-Tac-Toe Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Rattan

Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Rare 1980s ALU Manfrotto Modular Bookcase Shelf System Wall Unit or Display An amazing one-off
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Aluminum

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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
H 103.15 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Dutch wall unit
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Pilastro Wall Unit - Your Ultimate Organizational Solution! Upgrade your living
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

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Metal

Vintage Dutch wall unit
Vintage Dutch wall unit
H 60 in W 97 in D 20 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Arne Vodder, Lovig Dansk
Located in Madison, WI
, to make it into a wall unit / bookcase / shelving with additional drawers. Top portion of the unit is
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood, 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 Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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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1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
H 84.26 in W 145.67 in D 15.75 in
1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
influenced design. Great for dividing up a living space or simply placed against a wall. Size : width
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Wall Shelf Unit

Materials

Formica, Beech

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Retro Wall Shelf Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro wall shelf unit for your home. Each retro wall shelf unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro wall shelf unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro wall shelf unit, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro wall shelf unit over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Wall Shelf Unit?

The average selling price for a retro wall shelf unit at 1stDibs is $4,136, while they’re typically $329 on the low end and $21,000 for the highest priced.

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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