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Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit With Desk & light, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit With Desk & light, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s Danish design by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Wall Unit with Desk Cupboard, Cupboard and 5 Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 Pilastro Tomado three section wall unit with desk cupboard with shelf, five hanging shelves
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with desk and upper cabinet. This
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk Light and Two Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 Pilastro Tomado two section wall unit with desk and two drawers, light, two shelves and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Teak Shelves Unit With Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - desk dimensions : Height : 81cm Width 81cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Teak Shelves Unit With Desk
1970s Italian Teak Shelves Unit With Desk
H 73.23 in W 64.97 in D 22.45 in
Large Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk, Cabinets and Drawers
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition with some wear consistent with its age. Some chipping to the edges. Extremely heavy unit. Desk
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wall unit, a unique Dutch Mid-Century piece, was manufactured by Pilastro and features a wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Pilastro 2 Section Enameled Metal Shelving Unit with Desk and Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Industrial Metal 2 Section Shelving Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Industrial Enameled Metal 2 Section Shelving Unit with Desk & Light by Pilastro
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pilastro Double Wide Section Wall Shelf Unit with Desk and Cabinet
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro double wide enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pilastro Two Section Enameled Metal Wall Unit w/ Desk, Cabinet & Perforated Rack
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro wall unit with desk, cabinet, and perforated rack. This unit features a
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
Located in London, GB
This unique free-standing desk is an incredibly interesting piece. It has a combination of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
H 43.71 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
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Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Formica, Wood

Palisander Desk with a Three Drawers Unit by Jules Wabbes, Belgium, 1960
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mobilier International. Three drawers unit. Each handle are stamped "WABBES". Belgium, 1960. Litt.: Het
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk with Drawer Unit in Solid Pine by Dutch Designer Ate Van Apeldoorn
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful desk with drawer unit designed by Dutch designer Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Gordon Walnut Desk
Located in Paris, FR
frame covered with beige leather with stitching. With storage unit on the desk top with different
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21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gordon Walnut Desk
Gordon Walnut Desk
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 33.67 in
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16) Occasional desk - 120 x 40 x H6 cm
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 4 with Tv Cabinet Made with Ebony and Iron
Located in Seroa, PT
- 100 x 40 x H30 cm Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16) Occasional desk
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Superb Wall Unit with Rolltop Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit in handcrafted solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit in handcrafted solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit in handcrafted solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with a desk, a cabinet, and 4 shelves. The desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes interior shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Original Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Desk with Drawer, Green Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall unit in very original condition with desk, cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s Hailing
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
) Desk with 2 drawers - 180 x 50 x H18 cm Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) Designed to suit the needs of
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes an...

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Blue French secrétaire desk with storage units, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION and has been created in a KUBE concept for
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Wall Unit with Shelves, Desk, and Light by Coen de Vries for Pilastro
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
work desk sporting metal drawers and a coordinating teak top sits center to the wall unit. The overhead
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Modular freestanding unit with secretary desk. Walnut wood with omni metal rods.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Classically styled three section teak storage cabinet with drop-down bar or desk and thin chrome handles. The
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in white lacquer
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Bronze

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in solid walnut
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
unit are fixed. Create workstations with desk surfaces that, like the shelves, hover without visible
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2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in Hague blue lacquer
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel

modular floor to ceiling CSS shelf unit Design George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
shelf boards (more available on request) - desk unit with 2 drawers (more available on request) The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
unit are fixed. Create workstations with desk surfaces that, like the shelves, hover without visible
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
unit are fixed. Create workstations with desk surfaces that, like the shelves, hover without visible
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in white lacquer and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves & cabinet in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
unit are fixed. Create workstations with desk surfaces that, like the shelves, hover without visible
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in Hague blue lacquer and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Windsor-Style Black and Gold Bordered Desk Top Shelving
Located in Queens, NY
Windsor-style (modern) black top of desk shelving unit with three compartments trimmed in gold
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20th Century Unknown Modern Shelves

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
rules, 1 unit with 6 drawers, a writing desk, 13 Oregon pine shelves, and 22 brass bookends. Brass
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Wall Unit with Desk by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Pilastro wall system by Tjerk Reijenga. This wall unit is designed by Tjerk Reijenga in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Secretaire, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
finished in teak. This unit consists of one piece, the parts could not be separate. The sideboard has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
in teak. This unit consists of two parts: sideboard and detachable bookshelf. The sideboard has a two
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-top desk with its clever design and drawer offers a versatile workspace that adapts to your needs
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in București, B
This rare "John ILD" shelving unit with an integrated desk was designed by Philippe Starck for
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Antique 1890s French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
deep, and a desk with two drawers. On the photo the rack is depicted as a whole. The rack could also
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Grunderzeit Writing Desk with detachable top unit, Germany, 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Below its writing surface, the writing desk has three drawers that can be locked. The writing
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Antique 1890s German Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Bureau, Germany, 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rear part of its writing surface, the writing desk has a top unit with four drawers. The desk is topped
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Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Wall Desk Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century wall desk unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s. Lacquered metal uprights
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Secretary Unit or Vanity Scandinavian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Versatile secretary unit or desk with tons of storage and organization. This beautiful secretary
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
bureau unit with drop down desk top. Two of the units are lockable and the key is present. Remember that
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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