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Secretary Wall Unit

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit

$4,800

H 92 in W 108 in D 17 in

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit

By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Modern wall unit. Secretary drop desk compartment. Outstanding modern decor setting piece of furniture

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

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Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider Bar / Secretary Wall Unit
Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider Bar / Secretary Wall Unit

Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider Bar / Secretary Wall Unit

Located in Las Vegas, NV

sides, so it can be used against the wall as a bookcase or in the middle of the room as a divider. The

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Wall Unit with Secretary
Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Wall Unit with Secretary

Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Wall Unit with Secretary

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century rosewood wall unit made in Norway. Two wall mounted bays with unique leg details, a

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen For Webe, Dutch Design 1950s
Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen For Webe, Dutch Design 1950s

Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen For Webe, Dutch Design 1950s

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in The Hague, NL

Dutch Design modular wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. One of Louis van Teeffelen

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit With Secretary Desk Mid Century Modern
Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit With Secretary Desk Mid Century Modern

Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit With Secretary Desk Mid Century Modern

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Elegant and functional, this Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit with Secretary Desk epitomizes mid-century

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Smoked Glass, Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood secretary desk and bookcase was made in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik
Danish Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik

Danish Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik

By Erik Brouer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A strikingly beautiful teak wall unit designed by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik (Denmark

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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

MCM Teak Veneer German Shrunk Wall Unit Secretary Liquor Cabinet 2-Piece
MCM Teak Veneer German Shrunk Wall Unit Secretary Liquor Cabinet 2-Piece

MCM Teak Veneer German Shrunk Wall Unit Secretary Liquor Cabinet 2-Piece

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern German shrunk, wall unit, secretary, or liquor cabinet in beautiful

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Grasscloth, Paint, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Wall Unit with Secretary, Circa 1950

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid Century Danish Modern modular wall unit offers rosewood components including cabinet with

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Teak Wall Unit, 3 cabinets&secretary by Poul Cadovius for Cado
Midcentury Danish Teak Wall Unit, 3 cabinets&secretary by Poul Cadovius for Cado

Midcentury Danish Teak Wall Unit, 3 cabinets&secretary by Poul Cadovius for Cado

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets & secretary cabient by Poul Cadovius for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Dutch Design 1950s
Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Dutch Design 1950s

Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Dutch Design 1950s

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in The Hague, NL

Dutch design modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. One of Louis Van Teeffelen

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Skyscraper Style Drop Front Desk Secretary Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Skyscraper Style Drop Front Desk Secretary Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet

Skyscraper Style Drop Front Desk Secretary Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

desk wall unit. The piece does not retain any labels but matches the time period. Good original

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Saginaw
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Saginaw

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Saginaw

By Saginaw

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit, room divider, or etagere with slant front

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern step-back teak secretary bookcase or wall unit cabinet was made in

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Vintage 1980s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb calvin group secretary cabinet
Paul McCobb calvin group secretary cabinet

Paul McCobb calvin group secretary cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb Calvin group secretary wall unit featuring a pull out writing / serving surface

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American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Calvin Group secretary cabinet
Paul McCobb Calvin Group secretary cabinet

Paul McCobb Calvin Group secretary cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb Calvin group secretary wall unit featuring a pull out writing / serving surface

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Vintage 1960s American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson Secretary Storage
Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson Secretary Storage

Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson Secretary Storage

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Very nice unit in original wonderful condition. Solid walnut shelves and walnut secretary and

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Vintage 1960s Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary or Wall Unit by Dyrlund, Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary or Wall Unit by Dyrlund, Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary or Wall Unit by Dyrlund, Denmark

By Dyrlund

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Mid-century Modern rosewood secretary /chest of drawer unit, manufactured Dyrlund, Denmark, 1960

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Modular Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Modular Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Finn Juhl for France & Son

Modular Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Finn Juhl for France & Son

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Dorchester, MA

Finn Juhl designed this modular wall unit in the early 1960s as part of the Cresco series for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Secretary Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the secretary wall unit you’re looking for. A secretary wall unit — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect secretary wall unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each secretary wall unit bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made secretary wall unit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé and Dyrlund are consistently popular.

How Much is a Secretary Wall Unit?

The average selling price for a secretary wall unit at 1stDibs is $3,930, while they’re typically $996 on the low end and $9,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.

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