Minotti Johns Low Bookcase by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Rochester, England
shelving system offers versatile storage and display options, ideal for showcasing art objects, books, or
Wood
Willem Lutjens Teak Bookcase for Den Boer Gouda, The Netherlands, 1953
By W. Lutjes den Boer Gouda, Gouda Den Boer
Located in amstelveen, NL
plywood and his dedication to functional simplicity. This shelving system perfectly illustrates his
Teak
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Teak
Vintage Danish 3-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vintage
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by
Rosewood
Danish Modern 1-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vintage floating
Rosewood
Danish Modern 1-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vintage floating
Rosewood
Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vintage floating bookcase
Rosewood
Vintage Danish 3-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern 3 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vintage floating bookcase
Rosewood
1950s Czech Freestanding Shelving Unit, Room Divider
Located in Hook, Hampshire
- Room Divider. Beautiful simple and classic mid century shelving system sourced in the Czech Republic
Oak
Wall Unit or Bookcase by William Watting for Scan Flex, Danish Design, 1950
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
and the Danish Michael Laursen, which worked with Hans Wegner an Illum Wikkelsø. This shelving system
Teak
Sold|$1,423
Bodafors teak bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
shelving system. Inside is a compartment equipped with a shelf. The door handles are made of curved wood, a
Teak
Sold|$18,000
Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini wall unit for Cassina, c.2010s Italy. This modular shelving system, first designed in
Teak
1950s Italian Floor to Ceiling Bookshelf in Teak Iron and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
can be used also as a small writing desk or a bar. This modular shelving’s system allows you to choose
Brass, Iron
Sold|$6,459
1960s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in oak
Oak
Free Standing Mid-Century Modern Walnut 3 Bay Modular Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Modern 3 bay wall / divider unit Modular unit shelving system. Free-standing and finished
Walnut
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Design AB, Sweden, 1960s. Elmwood. This Mid-Century shelving system was designed by Nisse
Wood
Original 1960s String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design, AB Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Design AB, Sweden, 1960s. Teakwood and white ladders. This Mid-Century shelving system
Metal
Original Vintage 1960s Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Mid-Century shelving system was designed by Poul Cadovius in the 1950s and was manufactured by Cado in
Teak, Wood
Sold|$3,750
Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
support additional glass shelves (shelves not included and the contemporary shelving system can be removed
Brass
Antique Blue Painted Cabinet Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Round Top, TX
"sawtooth" shelving system, a traditional element in the 1800s, allows the 3 shelves to be adjusted at any
Wood
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Teak
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s w/ Tambour Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen’s wall system for FM Møbelafabrik is a modular shelving and storage system that
Teak
Jorge Zalszupin componivel bookcase L'Atelier 1959 XL
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
in his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular shelving systems or bookcases (Modulados
Metal
Early Column Table by Otto Zapf for Zapf Moebel in Design, 1967
By Otto Zapf
Located in Munster, NRW
very successful became his office chair collection for Knoll and the shelving system‚ management office
Fiberglass
Small Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960's
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerp, BE
revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the
Wood
Sold|$1,485
Scandinavian Bookcase with Bar Compartment
By Bodafors
Located in Brescia, IT
consisting of a cabinet with sliding doors and two drawers and a shelving system with adjustable height
Wood
Sold|$1,186
Scandinavian teak and oak bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
with hinged doors on which rests a shelving system equipped with a drop-down top, turning this bookcase
Oak, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Reolsystem" Large shelving system in teak with ten shelves and three cabinet modules. All elements can be
Teak
Sold|$5,046
Wall Unit Poul Cadovius Cado Teak, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in
Teak
Rosewood and Brass Italian Midcentury Bookshelf by Stildomus, 1960s
By Stildomus
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning shelving system by Stildomus, Italy, 1960s. The system is composed of several shelves and
Brass
Sold|$14,961
1960s Large Poul Cadovius Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Poul Cadovius wall unit crafted of teak in the 1960s. This modular scandinavian shelving system
Teak
Heals Rosewood Ladderax cabinet, or drinks cabinet, for Staples of Cricklewood
By Ladderax
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
famous modular shelving system. A staple example of midcentury modern design the ultimate versatile
Metal
Vintage 1960s Metal Tomado Wall Unit in Light Grey Designs by A. Dekker, Holland
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
boards and wall holders are made of metal and colored in their original grey laquered tone. This shelving
Metal
Original 1960s Teak String Wall Unit, Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Swede
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Design AB, Sweden, 1960s. Teakwood. This Mid-Century shelving system was designed by
Metal
Original 1960s Oak String Wall Unit, Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Design AB, Sweden, 1960s. Light oakwood. This Mid-Century shelving system was designed by
Metal
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
string design AB, Sweden. 1960s. Elm wood. This Mid-Century shelving system was designed by
Metal
Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
. This modular shelving’s system allows you to choose where to mount the shelves and the small cabinets
Brass, Iron
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet Danish Mid-Century 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen’s wall system for FM Møbelafabrik is a modular shelving and storage system that
Metal
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Walnut Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
5 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Walnut
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Teak
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Teak
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Teak
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Teak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danish architect Poul
Rosewood
Mid-Century Royal Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, italy, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
iconic shelving system ROYAL SYSTEM®, followed by the award-winning SYSTEM ULTRA® in 1957 and SYSTEM CADO
Wood
Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
years later, in 1948, he designed the iconic shelving system ROYAL SYSTEM®, followed by the award
Wood
Sold|$5,224
Scandinavian Mid-Century modern unit
Located in Diest, BE
Stunning mid-century modern wall unit, crafted in rich teak wood. This modular shelving system
Wood
Sold|$2,422
Wall Unit Poul Cadovius Cado Teak
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in
Teak
Sold|$2,374
Rud Rasmussen Pine Display Cabinet
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Valby, 84
work together with the Mogens Koch shelving system, and is possibly also designed by Mogens Koch
Glass, Pine
Sold|$4,037
1960s Wall Shelf by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in
Glass, Teak
Sold|$4,642
1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler from the 1960s. The high-quality
Teak
Original 1960s Elm String Wall Unit, Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Design AB, Sweden, 1960s. Elmwood. This Mid-Century shelving system was designed by Nisse
Metal
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, 1949 for String Design AB, Sweden. 1960s. Elmwood. This Mid-Century shelving system was
Metal
Original 1960s Ash String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Design AB, Sweden. 1960s. Lash wood. This Mid-Century shelving system was designed by
Ash, Wood
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Design AB, Sweden, 1960s, elmwood. This Mid-Century shelving system was designed by Nisse
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.
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