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Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden (teak veneer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 5 wooden (teak veneer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
black lacquered iron uprights. Two original teak veneered shelves. Original teak veneered writing
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Iron

Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak and Brass by WeBe, Netherlands, circa 1950
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
. The wall unit is made of black lacquered wood pilars, teak veneer shelves and cabinets and brass
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
shelves which are to be positioned on the bottom shelf rear legs. Five original teak veneered shelves
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Beech, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
stunning bookmatched veneer. Includes: 4 rails, chest of drawers, 1 x 16"d shelf, 2 x 9"d shelves, and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish wall systems, circa 1960's. Dual single bank wall systems with solid wood trim and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
H 58 in W 31 in D 16 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak wall system, circa 1960s. Modular cabinet and shelving with contrasting black metal armature
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
H 79 in W 31.5 in D 12 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish wall system, circa 1960s. Triple bank wall system with solid wood trim, stunning book
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
H 74 in W 106 in D 15 in
Danish Modern Walnut & Teak Floating Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut and teak cabinet circa 1960s. Floating cabinet has book matched walnut doors and teak top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Vinatge Norwegian Teak "Ergo" Wall System by John Texmon
By Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS, John Texmon
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
toned teak veneer construction and solid sculptural rails with original brass armature. Includes: 3
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Wall System by Poul Cadovius
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish wall system by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960s. Triple bank wall system with solid wood trim
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
teak shelf and cupboard stacking unit comprising three drawer chest, two shelves, a fall-down bureau
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
opportunity to arrange the shelves to suit. This impressive freestanding storage system comprises four teak
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
flexibility and the possibility of integrating the series' bed and table. Depth Shelves : 36 cm Depth Desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
of the unit, three teak veneered wooden shelves provide additional weight-bearing capacity and offer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Omnia, Hilker
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Teak and Teak veneer - The individual units and shelves can have multiple configuration options The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Wall shelf, Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s in teak veneer with four shelves and two aluminium ladders
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

1960s Wall shelf, Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
1960s Wall shelf, Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
H 59.06 in W 32.29 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Cabinet with Six Shelves, Teak, Steel, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Modular cabinet, two blocks with two doors and six shelves, adjustable height. Wood with teak
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Vittorio Dassi Sideboard Hexagon Glass Shelves La Permanente Mobili Cantu 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Camden, ME
A very rare and sophisticated sideboard by Vittorio Dassi stamped Permanente Mobili Cantu Italy from the 1950s consisting of four suspended cabinets, three of which have locking door...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Bronze

Danish Modern Tall Teak & Beech Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
veneer case and shelves with contrasting beech frame. Centre shelf is adjustable, the mini chest of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Beech, Teak

Italian Midcentury Serving Bar Cart or Trolley with Teak Trays, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
of the trolley is made of black metal with two beautiful teak wood veneer shelves. The particular
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Swedish Art Deco Cabinet from Reiners Möbelfabrik Manufactured 14th October 1938
Located in Örebro, SE
wood. Behind the doors hides two teak veneered sections with moveable shelves. The right part also
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

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Birch, Walnut

1960s, Classic Sideboard by Svend Åge Madsen
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sideboard from the 1960s by Svend Åge Madsen for Knudsen & Søn. Corpus in teak veneer with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

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Teak

1960s, Classic Sideboard by Svend Åge Madsen
1960s, Classic Sideboard by Svend Åge Madsen
H 34.65 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
1960s Serving trolley, Poul Hundevad
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S, Poul Hundevad
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic serving trolley from the 1960s. Solid teak frame with two shelves in teak veneer and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Teak

1960s Serving trolley, Poul Hundevad
1960s Serving trolley, Poul Hundevad
H 24.41 in W 29.14 in D 17.33 in
Serving Car by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
three shelves in teak veneer and chromed and plastic rollers. Beautifully crafted frame. Very good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Chrome

Serving Trolley by Poul Hundevad for Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S, Poul Hundevad
Located in New York, NY
with two shelves in teak veneer and metal castors. The upper shelf can be used as a tray.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

1960s Serving trolley, Johannes Andersen
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Neuss, NW
with three shelves in teak veneer and metal castors. Quality Features: accomplished design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

1960s Serving trolley, Johannes Andersen
1960s Serving trolley, Johannes Andersen
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Teak Serving Cart or Bar Trolley by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant bar trolley with a massive teak wood frame and teak veneer shelves was designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Retro Bookcase Scandinavian Design Teak
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
of the furniture finished with teak veneer. Shelves with height adjustment. Preserved in good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Retro Bookcase Scandinavian Design Teak
Retro Bookcase Scandinavian Design Teak
H 50.01 in W 34.26 in D 11.82 in
Bookcase Teak Danish Design Vintage, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
finished with teak veneer. Shelves with adjustable height. Maintained in good condition (minor bruises and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase Teak Danish Design Vintage, 1960s
Bookcase Teak Danish Design Vintage, 1960s
H 68.9 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
H. Kjaernulf Highboard Teak 1960s Vintage
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
. The furniture finished with teak veneer. Shelves with adjustable height, four packing drawers
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

H. Kjaernulf Highboard Teak 1960s Vintage
H. Kjaernulf Highboard Teak 1960s Vintage
H 43.31 in W 78.75 in D 17.33 in
Highboard Retro Danish Design, 1960-1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
finished with teak veneer. Shelves with height adjustment and two drawers behind sliding doors. Preserved
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Highboard Retro Danish Design, 1960-1970
Highboard Retro Danish Design, 1960-1970
H 46.07 in W 69.3 in D 17.33 in
Teak Tomado Holland Book Shelves with Corner Shelve, 1950
By Tomado, D. Dekker 1
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Teak Tomado Holland book shelves, with corner shelve. 1950 Bookshelves or wall system by Tomado
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Teak Ebonized and Graphic Veneer Wall Unit
Located in Nottingham, GB
A British 1960's teak and ebonised wall unit with graphic and plain veneer surfaces. The lower
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Teak Ebonized and Graphic Veneer Wall Unit
Teak Ebonized and Graphic Veneer Wall Unit
H 75.6 in W 37.8 in D 18.71 in
Unique Teak and Brass Wall Unit by Finn Juhl, Bovirke, Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful teak wooden wall unit designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Bovirke Denmark, in the 1950
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wall shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Renz in the 1960s. It stands out for its clean lines. It's made of teak veneer. The structure is in U
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
can have any size and shape you like. Our wall unit is a fine example that exists of 8 shelves (7x
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
can have any size and shape you like. Our wall unit is a fine example that exists of six shelves
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant wooden wall-mounted shelf was designed by Walter Wirz and made by German premium manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
veneer cabinets and shelves. 1x cabinet with sliding doors 42.5 x 37,5 x 160 cm ( HxDxW) 1x Cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Corner Cabinet Vintage Teak Midcentury, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
furniture finished with teak veneer. Furniture has two shelves with adjustable height. Maintained in good
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Corner Cabinet Vintage Teak Midcentury, 1970s
Corner Cabinet Vintage Teak Midcentury, 1970s
H 56.7 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
TV Cabinet Teak Vintage Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
furniture finished with teak veneer. Two shelves behind glass doors. Maintained in good condition (minor
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

TV Cabinet Teak Vintage Danish Design, 1970s
TV Cabinet Teak Vintage Danish Design, 1970s
H 26.38 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
Brouer Teak Cabinet 1970s Vintage Danish Design
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Møbelfabrik. Furniture finished with teak veneer. Two drawers and two shelves in the interior. Maintained in
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Brouer Teak Cabinet 1970s Vintage Danish Design
Brouer Teak Cabinet 1970s Vintage Danish Design
H 29.93 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
Sideboard 1960s Teak Vintage Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
furniture finished with teak veneer. Three shelves and two drawers behind a sliding door. Preserved in good
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Sideboard 1960s Teak Vintage Danish Design
Sideboard 1960s Teak Vintage Danish Design
H 29.14 in W 79.53 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Highboard Teak Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Superb highboard from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, finished with teak veneer. Spacious interior
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Vintage Highboard Teak Danish Design, 1970s
Vintage Highboard Teak Danish Design, 1970s
H 48.04 in W 62.6 in D 18.12 in
Highboard Vintage Danish Design 1970s Teak
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
furniture finished with teak veneer. Highboard has five shelves and two drawers behind sliding doors, four
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Highboard Vintage Danish Design 1970s Teak
Highboard Vintage Danish Design 1970s Teak
H 47.64 in W 74.81 in D 16.93 in
Danish Design Cabinet RTV Vintage 1970s Teak
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
furniture finished with teak veneer. The chest has six shelves and a glass door exposing the interior
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Design Cabinet RTV Vintage 1970s Teak
Danish Design Cabinet RTV Vintage 1970s Teak
H 39.38 in W 53.55 in D 19.69 in
Wall Cabinet Retro 1960s Danish Design Teak
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
form and excellent quality. The furniture is finished with teak veneer. Two shelves with height
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Wall Cabinet Retro 1960s Danish Design Teak
Wall Cabinet Retro 1960s Danish Design Teak
H 24.02 in W 39.38 in D 12.21 in
Brown Sideboard Teak Vintage Classic, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
teak veneer. Inside there are shelves and a decorative mirror. An additional advantage is lighting that
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Brown Sideboard Teak Vintage Classic, 1970s
Brown Sideboard Teak Vintage Classic, 1970s
H 26.38 in W 64.97 in D 15.36 in
Vemb Sideboard Danish Design, 1970s Teak
By Vemb Møbelfabrik
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
. Surface finished with teak veneer. Interior with shelves behind the sliding doors. Practical drawers in
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Vemb Sideboard Danish Design, 1970s Teak
Vemb Sideboard Danish Design, 1970s Teak
H 30.71 in W 78.35 in D 17.72 in
Brouer Teak Bookcase Vintage, 1960s Midcentury
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
. Furniture finished with teak veneer. Glass doors, key included. Shelves with adjustable height. Maintained
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Brouer Teak Bookcase Vintage, 1960s Midcentury
Brouer Teak Bookcase Vintage, 1960s Midcentury
H 46.46 in W 53.55 in D 11.82 in
Bookcase Teak Danish Design Vintage, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
veneer, with two shelves. Preserved in good condition (minor scratches) - directly for use. Dimensions
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Bookcase Teak Danish Design Vintage, 1960s
Bookcase Teak Danish Design Vintage, 1960s
H 51.58 in W 35.04 in D 10.63 in
Brown 1970s BS Cabinet Vintage Teak Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
. Furniture manufactured by the BS Møbelfabrik manufacture. The structure is covered with teak veneer. Inside
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Unique Sideboard Danish Design Retro Teak, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Unique sideboard from the 1960s, a minimalistic form finished with teak veneer. Roomy interior with
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Unique Sideboard Danish Design Retro Teak, 1970s
Unique Sideboard Danish Design Retro Teak, 1970s
H 30.71 in W 64.57 in D 15.75 in
P. Westergaard Highboard Teak, 1970s Danish Design Vintage
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
teak veneer. There are seven practical shelves in the interior. The furniture also has two spacious
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

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Teak Veneer Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of teak veneer shelves available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct teak veneer shelves — often made from hardwood, teak and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of teak veneer shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of teak veneer shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern teak veneer shelves are of considerable interest. Poul Cadovius, Royal System and Walter Wirz each produced beautiful teak veneer shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Teak Veneer Shelves?

Prices for teak veneer shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, teak veneer shelves begin at $374 and can go as high as $14,328, while the average can fetch as much as $1,474.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

Questions About Teak Veneer Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between teak and teak veneer is how much of a piece is made up of teak wood. Artisans craft solid teak furniture entirely out of teak wood. On a piece with teak veneers, pieces of teak get applied to a base made of plywood or a less expensive hardwood. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of teak wood furniture.

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