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Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit AVALON a mid-century
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

vintage office cabinet filing cabinet modular Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage office cabinet filing cabinet modular Swedish Vintage 70s office cabinet from Sweden
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1970s Swedish Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Used office cabinet  filing cabinet  modular  Swedish
vintage office cabinet  filing cabinet  modular  Swedish
$1,920
H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Wim Rietveld Modular Wall Cabinet
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Delft, NL
Wim Rietveld modular wall cabinet. A yellow with gray lacquered metal wall cabinet. The doors
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Used Wim Rietveld Modular Wall Cabinet
Wim Rietveld Modular Wall Cabinet
$2,326
H 53.75 in W 25.6 in D 13.08 in
Modular Cabinet by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Giotto Stoppino Acerbis cabinet is a true statement piece. Designed in the 1970s, it reflects
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1970s Italian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage space-age red plastic cube modular shelving system, dating from the 1970s-80s, is a
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very dark black coloring makes it usable in a great variety of spaces and styles. It co...
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Late 20th Century Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Amarcord Double Modular Cabinets / Chests by Promemoria
By Promemoria
Located in North Miami, FL
Behold the Amarcord double modular cabinets/chests by Promemoria, a testament to Italian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Used Italian Amarcord Double Modular Cabinets / Chests by Promemoria
Italian Amarcord Double Modular Cabinets / Chests by Promemoria
$24,150 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 39 in W 69 in D 19 in
Pair of Walnut Tall Modular Storage Pieces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of walnut storage pieces with shelves and two fall doors. The pieces can be combined in
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1950s Italian Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modular 'Profilsystem' Wall Unit with Diverse Storage Compartments in Green
Located in Waalwijk, NL
design concept and execution, this multifunctional modular storage wall unit stands as a groundbreaking
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1970s German Post-Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Wood

"Archimede" modular wooden storage unit / sideboard by Hirozi Fukuoh, 1962
By Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
The Archimede model was designed by the Japanese designer Fukuoh Hiroshi for the famous Italian company Gavina in 1962. The idea was to create a module that could be repeated in heig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Charles and Ray Eames Storage unit 2 modular bookcase by Vitra
By Charles Eames
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV174 Charles and Ray Eames Storage unit, 2 modular bookcase with 3 or 6 shelves in birch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet Above average vintage condition and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Modular Storage Units 'Incubo' by Rodolfo Bonetto for Artemide, Italy, 1970s
By Flair
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Designed in the early 1970s by Rodolfo Bonetto for Artemide Milano, the "Incubo Quadro" modular
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1970s Italian Space Age Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Brian Palmer for Baker Bird's-Eye Maple Modular Cabinet
By Brian Palmer for Baker, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Modular open cabinet, by Brian Palmer for Baker. Two-fold-down drawer fronts and six open
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1970s American Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Birch, Maple

Brian Palmer for Baker Bird's-Eye Maple Modular Cabinet
Brian Palmer for Baker Bird's-Eye Maple Modular Cabinet
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.5 in W 90.25 in D 20 in
Custom U.T.Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase. 70's Plastic Spaceage
By Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom U. T. Kartell Modular Storage / cubbies / bookcase/shelving. 1970's Plastic Spaceage Design
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1970s American Space Age Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in cream white painted wood by Dutch designer Derk Jan de
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Ash

1980s Modern Modular Storage System by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 3 Pieces
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive 1980’s Modern Less Is More II Collection modular casegood storage system by Milo
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Late 20th Century American Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin "Less is More II" Modular Cabinets (7)
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
"The Less Is More Il modular casegood system, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Inc
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1970s pair of Plastic Modular Cabinets by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original pair of cylindrical cabinets by Anna Castelli for Kartell, modular with vertical
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modular Floor Cabinet, Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modular floor cabinet in solid rich teak having an upper section with adjustable open shelves and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Modular Chrome and Brass Modular Display Case
By Milo Baughman
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This gorgeous display case is made up of 5 chrome, brass, glass and mirror case pieces and 1 mirror back open shelf. Bottom case pieces have black glass on the bottom. Each piece ref...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Modular Floor Cabinet by Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant, finely crafted and spare modular floor cabinet in solid rich teak having an upper
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1960s McCobb Modular Walnut Sculptural Bookcase Etagere Shelves Display Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
! The modular distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful mid century design
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Brian Palmer for Baker Birdseye Maple Modular Three-Piece Cabinet
By Brian Palmer for Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
Brian Palmer for Baker 9800 series modular eight-drawer dresser with optional corner cabinet. All
Category

1970s American Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Brian Palmer for Baker Birdseye Maple Modular Three-Piece Cabinet
Brian Palmer for Baker Birdseye Maple Modular Three-Piece Cabinet
$4,725 Sale Price
30% Off
H 30 in W 99 in D 27 in
Bernhardt 3 Piece Modular Asian Lighted Bookcase Wall Unit with China Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
also arrange the cabinets any way you like. Solve all your storage and entertaining needs with this
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1970s American Chinoiserie Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase.
By Maisa
Located in Almelo, NL
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase, Milan, Italy, 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash

Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A true exemplar of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookcase system was
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Thin Modular Unit
Located in London, GB
storage solution. Designed with flexibility in mind, these modular units can be arranged in various
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Thin Modular Unit
Thin Modular Unit
$349 / item
H 23.63 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
Italian Modern Brix Modular Dresser Cabinet Set of 2 by Bensen, Italy
By Bensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal Italian modern Brix modular lowboy doublewide dresser by Bensen, Italy. Brix is a modular
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Modern Brix Modular Dresser Cabinet Set of 2 by Bensen, Italy
Italian Modern Brix Modular Dresser Cabinet Set of 2 by Bensen, Italy
$2,128 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 10 in W 80 in D 20 in
Italian Modern Brix Modular Dresser Cabinet Set of 3 by Bensen, Italy
By Bensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal Italian modern Brix modular lowboy triple-wide dresser by Bensen, Italy. Brix is a modular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Modern Brix Modular Dresser Cabinet Set of 3 by Bensen, Italy
Italian Modern Brix Modular Dresser Cabinet Set of 3 by Bensen, Italy
$2,800 Sale Price / set
29% Off
H 10 in W 40 in D 20 in
Modular Teak Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modular teak sideboard. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden
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1970s Italian Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak Sideboard, 1970s
Modular Teak Sideboard, 1970s
$2,624 Sale Price
42% Off
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 10, White, Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 10, White, Finland, 1972. This set includes 5
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 10, White, Finland, 1972
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 10, White, Finland, 1972
$5,910 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 39 in W 65 in D 13 in
Vittorio Introini Modular Furniture for Bernini, 1970s
By Vittorio Introini, Bernini
Located in Parma, IT
Modular furniture by Vittorio Introini for Bernini 1970s. In wood open-pore painted in unusual
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1970s Italian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vittorio Introini Modular Furniture for Bernini, 1970s
Vittorio Introini Modular Furniture for Bernini, 1970s
$2,862
H 54.34 in W 18.12 in D 14.57 in
Blond Wood Modular Shelving Units
Located in London, GB
These versatile modular storage units, crafted from beech wood, are a beautiful example of
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Blond Wood Modular Shelving Units
Blond Wood Modular Shelving Units
$699 / item
H 75 in W 75 in D 24 in
1970s Modular Corner Cabinet in Cherrywood with Glass and Carved Doors - "Fox Hu
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Modular Corner Cabinet in Cherrywood with Glass and Carved Doors – "Fox Hunt" Design Add a
Category

1970s Italian Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Modular Dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sleek modular five (5) drawer teak sideboard or dresser unit on a plinth base having carved
Category

1960s Danish Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Modular Bookcase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
design movement. Its modular grid structure is both functional and sculptural, offering 24 square
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Modular Bookcase, Italy, 1980s
Postmodern Modular Bookcase, Italy, 1980s
$3,400
H 70.08 in W 81.5 in D 9.45 in
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 6, Yellow, Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 6, White, Yellow, Finland, 1972 Palaset
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury modular bookcase with original metal ? structure, brass details and several wooden
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Midcentury  modular bookcase, Italy 1950
Midcentury  modular bookcase, Italy 1950
$4,974
H 86.62 in W 58.08 in D 10.63 in
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
$37,575 Sale Price
25% Off
H 114.18 in W 169.3 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 9, White and Brown, Finland, 1972. Palaset
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 9, White Brown Finland, 1972
$3,112 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39 in W 39 in D 13 in
Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Finn Juhl adjustable modular wall unit, circa 1950s. Can be positioned vertically or
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Variety of Modular Pine Bookcases
Located in London, GB
This versatile set of Danish 1970s modular shelves is a practical and stylish storage solution
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Large Variety of Modular Pine Bookcases
Large Variety of Modular Pine Bookcases
$349 / item
H 23.82 in W 13.78 in D 12.01 in
Modular Dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
other Hvidt Molgaard modular pieces, also available from WYETH.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Teak

English Oak Carved Modular Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 English Oak Carved Modular Glazed Bookcase Only x1 available Price is each sku 2002C
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20th Century Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English Oak Carved Modular Glazed Bookcase
English Oak Carved Modular Glazed Bookcase
$6,922
H 68.71 in Dm 31.89 in
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit   1960
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit   1960
$4,532
H 82.68 in W 102.37 in D 15.75 in
Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
Located in Oirlo, LI
flexible modular shelving system is built in plywood, reminiscent of the great French designer Jean Royere
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
$4,175
H 73.23 in W 75.99 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 4, Green White, Finland, 1972
By Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset modular storage box set of 4 Scandinavian Modern, Finland, 1972-1973, green and
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Denton, TX
underside. Details Modular wall units including two file cabinets, one drawer cabinet, three doored
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
$7,500 / set
H 55.13 in W 136.5 in D 18.5 in
Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Modular pine shelving unit with movable shelves. More shelves included too.
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1990s Finnish Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia
Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia
$900
H 31.1 in W 64.76 in D 11.81 in
Mid-Century modular wooden bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
offers versatile storage with four shelves, a central cabinet, four drawers, and two flap-opening
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century modular wooden bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century modular wooden bookcase, Italy, 1960s
$8,481
H 79.53 in W 98.43 in D 15.75 in
Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Balen, BE
display piece. They can also be used as side tables. We have 16 modular elements available in total, find
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Concrete, Other

Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s
Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s
$3,328 / set
H 50.01 in W 12.6 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Wohnbedarf Modular Shelving System
By Wohnbedarf
Located in Bern, CH
1960's free standing mid century modular shelving system. Constructed form tubular steel elements
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Wohnbedarf Modular Shelving System
Mid Century Wohnbedarf Modular Shelving System
$1,043 Sale Price
30% Off
H 56.5 in W 33.08 in D 12.01 in
Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
$4,616
H 116.15 in W 90.56 in D 7.88 in
1990s Modular Postmodern Birch Shelving Unit in the Style of Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in La Mesa, CA
A striking modular shelving unit in the style of Philippe Starck or early 1990s postmodern design
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Used Modular Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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Used Modular Storage Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used modular storage cabinets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used modular storage cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Used modular storage cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used modular storage cabinets bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used modular storage cabinets over the years, but those made by Poul Cadovius, Paul McCobb and String Design AB are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Modular Storage Cabinets?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,601, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $48,000 highest priced.

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.

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