George Nelson & Alexander Girard Wall Mounted Cabinet, 1964
By George Nelson
Located in Coronado, CA
An extremely uncommon wall-mounted cabinet designed collaboratively by George Nelson and Alexander Girard in 1964 as part of the Herman Miller accessory line. The cabinet features tw...
Laminate, Walnut, Paint
MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.
By George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
An exceptional, highly versatile four-bay mid-century modern modular wall unit and shelving system. Attributed to George Nelson’s revolutionary Comprehensive Storage System.
Metal, Chrome
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardware. I need to confirm the d...
Walnut
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, Two Drawer File Cabinet in oiled walnut, no hardware. I need to confirm the measureme...
Walnut
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, A Drop Leaf Desk, no hardware. Part # 6405314. I need to confirm the depth measurement...
Walnut
Floating Display Wall Cabinets in the style of George Nelson/ sold as a pair
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of small floating walnut display cabinets. Each cabinet has one white Formica covered shelf that is adjustable. Cabinets can be used with or without the shelf. Glass doors are ...
Aluminum
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet in walnut, no hardware. Part # 6315324. I need to confirm the de...
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950’s. Unit is Walnut and made in Zeeland, Michigan. Measures 96” wide 19.5” deep 63” tall 2 Bottom drawers 17” tall 32” wide 19.5” d...
Walnut
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Omni shelving system by George Nelson redefines modular display with architectural finesse and mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded t...
Aluminum, Metal
Sergio Rodrigues, ‘Nelson’ Wall Shelving System, Rosewood, Brazil, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Nelson’ Wall Shelving System The ‘Nelson’ wall shelving system, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, combines richly figured rosewood shelves with slender metal supports ...
Leather, Rosewood
1980s Designer Wall Shelf, Black, Brass
By George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Wall Shelf, Black, Aluminum with Brass finish. Shelf has two dark glass shelves, one cabinet with drawers and a bar cabinet with light, mirror and one glass shelf. Rea...
Aluminum
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
By Mobilier International
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Probably by George Nelson 1960's. An exceptional large scale wall unit with three compartments.
Aluminum, Steel
Whiskey Wall Mounted Console
By George Nakashima, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The hidden chamber for your rare bourbon collection. The base to an elegant living room. A centerpiece for those records you saved for that meditative time when you could look out in...
Walnut
George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA
By George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
Desk element designed by George Nelson. Originally offered as an option to the OMNI wall unit (circa 1960s), the desk is constructed of walnut and chrome steel with a stunning "flat ...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 96 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Original CSS, Comprehensive Storage System, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
This unit is complete. It is very well equipped with a lot of very rare pieces. This pole version example includes all the necessary hardware and pieces to set up exactly as shown. A...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 20 in W 30 in D 7 in
Rare Alexander Girard & George Nelson Herman Miller Wall Mounted Vanity CSS
By George Nelson, Alexander Girard
Located in Denver, CO
A rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system.
Aluminum
George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
His utopian view of design, which he argued in the pages of Architectural Forum where he was an editor in the 1930s and ’40s, resulted in domestic standbys of contemporary domestic a...
Steel
George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet Model No. 5245 by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
His utopian view of design, which he argued in the pages of Architectural Forum where he was an editor in the 1930s and ’40s, resulted in domestic standbys of contemporary domestic a...
Aluminum
Sold
H 94 in W 91 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni Storage Shelving Wall Unit 1950s Three Bay
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, three bay, storage shelving wall unit by George Nelson, circa 1950s.
Wood
Rare Wall Mounted CSS Vanity by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
The vanity is part of the CSS series for Herman Miller, it features a drop-front door concealing storage with two small drawers, swivel mirror and integrated lighting that lights up...
Walnut
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, 1 glass cabinet, 1 double door Signed for Mobilier International
Bamboo
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller comprehensive storage system or CSS desk and wall unit combination.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson 3 Bay Wall Unit Shelves Cabinets
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, three bay wall unit, with several compartments and shelfs, circa 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 97" W x 18" D x 86" ...
Wood
Sold
H 94 in W 98 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni 3 Bay Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful Omni wall unit, with three bays and tons of storage compartments, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 94 in W 98 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni 3 Bay Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal Omni wall unit, with three bays and tons of storage compartments, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 81 in W 146 in D 80.5 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Css Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase w Desk 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible wall unit, with a laminate desk return, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 146" W x 80.5" D...
Wood
Wall Unit by George Nelson for Mobilier International, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal wall unit by Georges Nelson. It comprises 3 uprights, 9 shelves, 1 box with a folding door containing 2 drawers and storage units and 1 box with 2 doors containing a s...
Metal
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson For Herman Miller.
Aluminum
George Nelson Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall System, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Dark wood wall system designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with movable shelves, aluminum detail, circa 1950s. Please note that the wall system is original of the period and ...
Aluminum
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example has four uprights - three at 96”, and another at 84” height. The bay left-hand bay has a width of ...
Steel
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A four-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example has five uprights - three at 96” height, bookended by two at 84” height. The second bay from the le...
Aluminum, Steel
Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit, composed of 3 boxes, 4 aluminum uprights and 12 planks. Wear due to time and age of the wall unit.
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Lighted George Nelson CSS Herman Miller Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a rare vintage comprehensive storage system wall unit, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1959.
Metal
Three-Bay CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Steel
1970s CSS Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Paris, FR
CSS white lacquered wood and stainless steel modular wall unit designed by George Nelson in 1957 and edited by Herman Miller between 1959 and 1973.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 98.43 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in
George Nelson Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood for Mobilier International
By Mobilier International, George Nelson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Shelving unit or bookcases by George Nelson for Mobilier International. Shelves and boxes can be installed at your own convenience.
Steel
Sold
H 24 in W 40 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By Poul Cadovius, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall-mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and Cadovious, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions of the t...
Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 40 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By Poul Cadovius, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and Cadovious, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions of the t...
Wood
Sold
H 90 in W 79 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, compact shelving system, with nine shelves, three drawers and two cabinets, attributed to George Nelson CSS system. In excellent condition. The...
Sold
H 98.04 in W 95.52 in D 13.27 in
Tension Pole Free Standing Rose Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This George Nelson “Omni” Modular Wall Unit reimagines an icon of American modernism in bespoke rose-gold aluminum, transforming a celebrated shelving system into a work of architect...
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 96 in W 98 in D 18 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 4 Bay OMNI System Wall Shelving Unit Cabinets
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller Omni system 4 bay wall unit. This massive, magnificent wall unit is an icon of the mid century modern home and office. The omni system features a fu...
Metal
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.