Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This piece , in addition to ensuring good storage capacity thanks to the presence of three wooden shelves in the upper part, represent a beautiful example of 1960 Italian Design.
Brass, Iron
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a brass structure with wooden shelves. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinate...
Brass
1980s Ikea Guide Shelving unit or Bookcase by Niels Gammelgaard
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Iconic 1980s Ikea Guide Shelving unit or Bookcase by Niels Gammelgaard. 67w 12.5d 62.5h
Laminate
Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Frederick Weinberg Iron White Enamel Shelves Etagere Wall Unit
Enamel, Steel
Large "Peter" Shelving Unit by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Lyon, FR
Large freestanding chrome-plated metal shelving unit, “Peter” model, designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1980s. Practical and sturdy, the shelves are made of perforated metal wit...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit in Maple and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, highboard or showcase library, maple, walnut, glass, brass, Italy, circa 1960 Beautiful showcase made in Italy in the 1960s. Executed in mapl...
Brass
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two pieces. Top is shelves with a locked drop down desk on the right. Measures: Top is 5...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit, Olli Mannermaa, Finland 1950s
By Olli Mannermaa
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant and highly functional modular "Tehora" wall shelving system designed by Olli Mannermaa, Finland, in the 1950s. The unit combines three slender black lacquered metal uprig...
Metal
$12,000 / set
Four Piece Wall Unit by Christian Hvidt for Soborg
By Christian Hvidt
Located in Dallas, TX
A four piece teak wall unit with brass hardware. Bookshelves with adjustable shelving. Designed by Christian Hvidt for Soborg.
Teak
Georg Satink WK Mobel German Teak Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet Danish Modern
By WK Möbel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georg Satink WK Mobel German Teak Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet Mid Century Danish Modern. Item features beautiful wood grain, 4 part construction, original labels, working lock...
Teak
$4,551Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-bay rosewood wall unit manufactored by Cado We are selling this rosewood wall unit as is for a client who has owned it for many years but no longer ha...
Rosewood
1940's Tall French Workshop Shelving Unit - Thirty Four Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tall French Workshop Shelving Unit – Thirty Four Drawers. Sourced in France this is a practical piece of storage, the bottom has nine large drawers and 25 small drawers.
Pine
$22,173 / set
Mogens Koch Set of Eight Units for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of eight units in pine. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Pine
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Cabinet, Bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency style ebony, mirrored cabinet, bookcase, Entertainment Unit, Breakfront, Bunny Williams Ebonized and mirrored selected to be included in a Bunny Williams designed ...
Brass
Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French Bohemian Wicker shelf unit from the late mid-century. It consists of a metal frame and covered in handmade wicker braided with three white glass shelves. Shelves dimension...
Metal
Expertly Restored - Janet Schwietzer "Obra" Wall Unit for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Olive Burl Wood, Polished Aluminum, Original Glass ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Pine Shelve Unit, Adjustable Stands, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Modern Shelve unit in pine, Sweden 1960s Ingenious system with adjustable book stands. Hand-picked by our curators.
Pine
Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this streamlined b...
Aluminum
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Wall Unit in Steel and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Proposals wall unit or library, glass, steel, brass, Italy, 1970s This exceptional made-to-order wall unit was designed by Vittorio Introini and manufactured b...
Steel
Set of 3 Burl Wood Lighted Cabinets Wall Units Mid Century Modern MINT
By Century Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Burl Wood Lighted Cabinets Wall Units Mid Century Modern MINT
Burl
Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut, Tubular Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit
By Directional, Milo Baughman, Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in New Windsor, NY
Splendid walnut, tubular chrome and glass Founders shelving unit designed by Jack Cartwright. Circa 1970-80. The highest of the glass shelves can be adjusted and the drawers and cabi...
Chrome
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable teak, freestanding, modular, room divider, bookcase, storage cabinet, made in Denmark attributed to Hans Wegner for RY Mobler.
Teak
$2,300Sale Price|30% Off
Frederick Weinberg Iron and Glass Shelf Unit with Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Frederick Weinberg iron and glass shelf unit with lamp.
Steel, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Units by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic pair of modular wall units by Stanley featuring walnut veneer cabinets and drawer fronts supported by silver metal frames with adjustable shelves and cabinets. Each combi...
Aluminum
French Waterfall Shelving Unit Bookcase Display Media Stand 20C Regency Console
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, versatile and unique Regency style waterfall shelving unit in lovely vintage condition. Likely made in rural France in the early-to-mid 20th Century or possibly earlier, ...
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-72/73 Room Divider Base & Deck Walnut Wall Unit
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The base of the bottom unit has been refinished, as has its top. The shelving unit is completely original and is in great shape.
Walnut
French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large, handsome distinctive and sculptural vintage brass shelves, from 1960s, France. With elongated glass shelves, divided into 3 triangular high sections with two lower units, one ...
Brass
$23,317 / set
Mogens Koch Wall Unit of Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch wall unit of mahogany. Two bookcases with removable inlays. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Mahogany
Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond
By Freda Diamond, Baumritter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile, modernist shelving unit designed by MOMA Good Design winner, Freda Diamond, for Baumritter, (ca. 1954, USA).
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s metal and glass shelving unit, designed by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Small shelf unit with a chrome- and gold-plated metal frame and clear glass shelves, designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show slight signs of wea...
Metal, Brass
Pair of brushed steel Ultra Minimalist Custom Modular Shelving Units
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of ultra-minimalist modular steel shelving units, (two pairs available) designed and handcrafted in Los Angeles by Dieppa Design for a contemporary art show. These architectur...
Steel
Theodore Alexander 3-Tier Etagere Walnut and Cane Shelving Unit
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Toledo, OH
Large 3-tier walnut etagere open shelving unit by Theodore Alexander. The piece features cane shelves with glass on top, turned spindle legs, 4 dovetailed drawers with burlwood inte...
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, C 1960, Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a room for decorative objects. Glass shelves are clear not smokey. Good condition.
Chrome
Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Elm wall unit consisting of three cabinets with three matching plinths and three bookcases. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen. Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Ras...
Elm
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado during the same time period. Cado as a company was founded when Poul began selling his...
Glass, Rosewood
Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mirror chrome polished stainless steel frame, burl wood cabinets, thick glass shelves Mid-Century Modern wall unit. Secretary drop desk compartment. Outstanding modern decor setting ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Wall Unit Bookcase by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s
By Fred Ruf, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s A rare wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Fred Ruf and produced by Knoll International, Stuttgart, in the 1950s. Cab...
Formica, Walnut
Illuminated Wall Unit Designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Modular "Life" wall unit designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, circa 1970. Featuring six upright panels and six illuminated boxes, one features a drop-front door and another conce...
Antique Thai Hand Woven Rattan Grain Basket with Red Lacquered Border
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its simple lines, rustic character and nice proportions, this old Thai grain basket from the 19th century will make for a charming addition to any home, placed in a kitchen or i...
Rattan
Lio Carminati for Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti Style Shelving Unit
By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-section Mid-Century shelving unit designed by Lio Carminati for the Italian firm Casa e Giardino. Each section features a black enameled wire frame with a decorative diamond-pa...
Wire
Rosewood Bookcase Large Open Double Column Shelving Unit Vintage Denmark 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This grand open shelving unit features a clean double-column layout with a beautifully streamlined frame. The minimalist cabinet architecture is supported by elegant tapered legs tha...
Rosewood
$708Sale Price|60% Off
Ca. 1930 Large Industrial Metal Shelving Unit with 12 Adjustable Shelves
Located in Markington, GB
Featuring 12 adjustable shelves, each shelf can be positioned at your desired height, making it ideal for a variety of storage and display needs. Designed with practical use in mind...
Metal
Wall unit in teak in the style of Poul Cadovius - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Scandinavian-style wall unit. Possibly attributed to Poul Cadovius, but this is not certain. It features six shelves and two cabinets. This wall-mounted bookcase is in ...
Wood
Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional
By Directional, Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Modular shelving unit with gorgeous sun fading.
Plastic
Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Poul Cadovius Single Wall Unit or Bookcase. Cabinets and Shelves can be re-arranged. 33wide 17deep 78tall
Brass
Rosewood Wall Unit Bookcase with Tambour Doors Lyby Mobler Denmark 1960s
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive modular modular storage system presents a dual-bay layout combining open bookcases over functional base components. The versatile architectural format integrates slid...
Rosewood
Large wardrobe unit attributed to Gio Ponti 1950s.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large wardrobe unit attributed to Gio Ponti 1950s. Veneered wood structure, brass, mirrored glass, wool fabric, painted metal details. The wardrobe is composed of 2 overlapping unit...
Metal, Brass
Poul Cadovius for Cado Rosewood 3 Bay Danish Modern Shelving Unit
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in New Windsor, NY
Rosewood three bay modular shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Circa 1968.
Metal, Brass
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
If you're a fan of Vladimir Kagan and are looking for a piece with a story, look no farther. This piece resided in the master bedroom of Vladimir Kagan and Erica Wilson's Park Avenue...
Brass
Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming set of two vintage rattan shelving units or étagères, exuding a tropical, bohemian aesthetic.
Bamboo
Henredon French Country Provincial Walnut Fruitwood 3 Pc Wall Unit Bookcase
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Henredon French Country Provincial/Neoclassical Walnut Fruitwood 3 Pc Cabinet...
Walnut
Roche Bobois Maple Carnaval Wall Unit Media Cabinet, France 2012 with Lighting
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois Maple Carnaval Wall Unit Media Cabinet, France 2012 with Lighting Offered for sale is a Roche Bobois maple wood and glass "Carnaval" wall unit media cabinet with slidin...
Glass, Maple
1960s Jens Risom Design Stereo Entertainment Cabinet Unit in Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Entertainment Cabinet, designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs in the mid-1960s. The unit stands on four tapered legs, and has rich walnut veneered sides. There is p...
Steel
Hollywood Regency Wall Unit or roomdivider from Carlton Hotel Copehage 1950
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hollywood Regency wall unit or room divider Denmark 1950s. This is a very special wall unit specially made for The Carlton Hotel in Copenhagen, this furniture has always been in th...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit
Located in London, GB
This tall étagère, in brass plated square tubular frame with four smoked mirrored shelves is a great practical piece for every room or commercial space. Straight and strict lines fra...
Metal, Gold Plate
Aluminum & Glass Shelves Step Table Style Etagere Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Craved Silver Gilt Scallop Crown Rectangle Antique Wall Mirror MINT!
Aluminum
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.
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