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Teak Wall Unit Desk

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bamboo Desk Wall Unit Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bamboo Desk Wall Unit Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Bamboo, Teak

Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units & Desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in KUTNO, PL
. The system is based on wall-mounted slides/levers, to which the following can be attached in any way
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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

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Wood, Teak

Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive wall unit in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
small desk... The wall unit comes from first ownership. Dimensions: w 94.49 inch, h 78.74 inch, d
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Brass

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, 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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

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Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Wall Unit by Hansen Guldborg
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in San Antonio, TX
This is a handsome example of Hansen & Guldborg s craftsmanship. This particular unit has hinged
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Desk Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage midcentury Danish modern teak wall unit bookcase display cabinet. Item features 1 fall
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Cado Wall Hanging System Shelving Unit Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of the Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Cado Wall Hanging System, a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Teak Desk Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall unit teak wood Cado system. Designer: Poul Cadovius Producer
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

vintage wall unit cupboard desk teak Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit cupboard desk teak Ulferts period 60's design Ulferts Sweden Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves

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Oak, Teak

vintage wall unit  cupboard  desk  teak  Ulferts
vintage wall unit  cupboard  desk  teak  Ulferts
H 63.39 in W 67.33 in D 20.87 in
Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit, Drop Down Desk, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit made in Denmark.Room divider. Nice sculpted hand pull detail,Unit
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Feldballes Mobelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Desk Cabinet
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Feldballes Mobelfabrik Danish Modern teak wall unit bookcase desk cabinet. Item features sliding
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

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

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Smoked Glass, Teak

vintage wall unit teak 60s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit teak 60s Swedish Freestanding teak wall unit with desk and adjustable shelves
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Vintage 1960s European Shelves

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Brass

vintage wall unit  teak  60s  Swedish
vintage wall unit  teak  60s  Swedish
H 63 in W 88.98 in D 16.54 in
vintage wall unit desk 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit desk 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets

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Teak

vintage wall unit  desk  60s  Sweden
vintage wall unit  desk  60s  Sweden
H 63.39 in W 83.08 in D 20.87 in
Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk
Located in Stratford, CT
Large Free Standing Teak Wall Unit with Sliding Door Cabinets and Drop-down Desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

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Iron

Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk
Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk
H 79 in W 101 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Danish Teak Bookshelves Wall Unit with Desk 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible pair of adjustable bookshelves with desk compartment, made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s four-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius. These
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak

1960s Vintage Danish PS Wall Unit / Bookcase / Cabinet / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Danish vintage PS wall unit in teak, this dates from the 1960s. The condition is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Wall Unit with Desk by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Washington, DC
Rarely seen wall unit by Danish designer Sven Ellekaer. Retains the original black sliding doors
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Kai Kristiansen Danish Midcentury Compact Floating Teak Shelving Set and Desk
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Danish midcentury teak Reolsystem wall shelving unit with desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit or Home Office by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern wall unit or home office, designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This useful three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Midcentury Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit and Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large three bay modular wall unit in teak from the 1960s. This unit consists of various storage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Gorgeous Three Bay Teak Cado Wall Unit Desk Danish Mid-Century
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Three bay Danish wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius. Royal System with solid teak brackets. Five
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

1960 Poul Cadovius Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk Bureau
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Vintage Danish Wall Unit with Floating Desk for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cado Poul Cadovius. Vintage Danish wall unit in style of Poul Cadovius for Cado. Simple and
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Danish modern three-bay wall unit with adjustable shelves. This wall unit is finished on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

1960s, Teak Book Shelf System with desk by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wall unit in Teak / Bookcase with desk by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Vintage modular shelving
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Danish Double Desk Wall Unit
Located in Southampton, NY
Fabulous teak wall unit with two desks and overhead light/visors that double as book and picture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

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Wood

Danish Double Desk Wall Unit
Danish Double Desk Wall Unit
H 84 in W 107 in D 20 in
Danish Wooden Wall Hanging Unit
Located in New York, NY
Made in Denmark. Made of Teak. Desk, cabinets and shelves require assembly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

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Teak

Danish Wooden Wall Hanging Unit
Danish Wooden Wall Hanging Unit
H 72 in W 83 in D 16 in
Danish Modern Wall Mounted Desk
Located in New York, NY
Handsome, practical, and versatile Danish wall mounted teak desk. The wall unit is adjustable
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Wall Mounted Desk
Danish Modern Wall Mounted Desk
H 38 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Danish Modern Poul Cadovious Wall Unit with Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Cadovious wall unit with record cabinet and desk cabinet with Key. Amazing teak grain in
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20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Teak Wall Unit with Desk, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
. Elements in veneered teak and lacquered wood. Desk container with folding door decorated with geometric
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Kai Kristiansen Teak Modular Wall Unit with Desk Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Boise, ID
perfect for any space teak modular wall unit with desk great vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Shelves

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Teak

Gorgeous Teak and Brass Wall Unit with Desk and Bar Cabinet by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Swedish modular wall unit with amazing teak grain and brass detail. Original
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Stunning Danish Modern Cado Wall Unit and Drop-Leaf Desk by Poul Cadovious
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Danish modern Cado wall unit with a drop-leaf desk 47" W with the extension leaf up 67" W, the
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20th Century Danish Shelves

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Brass

Poul Cadovius 2 Bay Wall Unit with Table or Desk, ca. 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Poul Cadovius 2 bay wall unit with table or desk, ca. 1965. Rare 2 bay wall unit with desk or table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Teak Modular Wall Unit with Large Table/ Desk Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Great and sophisticated Dutch teak modular wall unit with a large, foldable, table or desk element
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Midcentury Teak Modular Poul Cadovius Wall Unit and Desk with Mirror
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning and timeless teak Danish wall unit that modular by Designer Poul Cadovius. You can set up
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Swedish Midcentury Wall Unit with Desk by Nisse Strinning for String Design Teak
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
manufactured by String Furniture during the 1950s-1960s in Sweden. This unit consists of six shelves and a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal

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Teak Wall Unit Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic teak wall unit desk available at 1stDibs. A teak wall unit desk — often made from hardwood, teak and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the teak wall unit desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each teak wall unit desk bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made teak wall unit desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Coen de Vries are consistently popular.

How Much is a Teak Wall Unit Desk?

The average selling price for a teak wall unit desk at 1stDibs is $3,850, while they’re typically $720 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.

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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. 

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