$4,415
Desk by Elmar Flototto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Brussels, BE
The desk includes modular storage units, highlighting its practical and adaptable design approach, characteristic of the era's focus on utility and style.
Formica, Beech
$1,541
19th Century Corner Unit
Located in London, England
Pine corner unit with curved front shelves in original black paint finish. Circa 1850.
Pine
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Walnut with Drawers
Located in Münster, DE
Thanks to its light weight, the piece can easily and effortlessly serve its original purpose as a storage unit placed next to a seat. Height 79 cm Width 65.5 cm Depth 40 cm
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Birchwood with Drawer
Located in Münster, DE
Thanks to its light weight, the piece can easily and effortlessly serve its original purpose as a storage unit placed next to a seat. Height 79 cm Width 56 cm Depth 40.5 cm
Wood, Birch
German Modern Studded Maple Entertainment Unit
Located in Astoria, NY
German Modern Studded Tiger Maple Entertainment Center, with two doors opening to two shelves above two drawers. 78" H x 42" W x 24" D. Provenance: From a 28 East 70th Street Penth...
Brass
Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit
Located in New York, NY
An important rare Gio Ponti Modernist wall unit. Beautifully veneered in hardwood with painted wood, mirror glass, brass. Features display shelving , a drop down writing surface and ...
Brass
Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb, Julian Chichester
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit. Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers.
Metal
Vintage bamboo wall unit, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bamboo book case with a beautiful design. Curved bamboo stands with plenty of shelves providing a lot of storage/display space. 1970s - Thailand Height: 180cm Width: 210cm...
Bamboo
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
Gallotti & Radice Air Desk Unit
By Gallotti & Radice, Pinuccio Borgonovo
Located in Rochester, England
The spacious surface provides ample space for work or study, while the drawers offer convenient storage. Perfect for any contemporary office or home workspace, the Air Desk Unit is a...
Metal
$1,059 / item
Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in København, København
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1 wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the moment we have 4 pieces on stoc...
Brass, Chrome
$5,000 / item
Retail Display Hutch or Bar (2 Units)
Located in New York, NY
It can also be utilized as a bar with ample storage and clean shelves for display.
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Lacquered Yumu Wood Chinese Bookcase with Hand-Carved Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its clean, pure lines, this delicate Chinese 1960s handmade bookcase with pierced medallions will make an exotic storage unit for books or documents in most homes, and its beaut...
Elm
Antique Low Kang Chest with a Natural Patina from 19th Century China
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese 19th century low Kang chest with natural patina would be a graceful storage unit in any home, perhaps in a bedroom at the foot of a bed, filled with blankets and pillows.
Wood
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb`s Directional Designs furniture line exhibits the low-cost, functional, and versatile furniture components, storage units, and interiors that earned McCobb the title of "...
Maple
Mid Century Brass Hollywood Regency Large Etagere, Wall Unit, or Shelving Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large statement piece in very good condition. This wall unit features anodized brass aluminum frame with clear glass shelves. Ready to use condition.
Aluminum
Center shelving unit – France 1920
Located in Girona, Girona
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels. One drawer and three sandblast glasses, solid brass handles. France c. 1920
Brass, Wrought Iron
USM Haller Brown Unit in Stock
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
different compartments. Two desks.
Metal, Chrome
Paul McCobb Style Bistro Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb`s Directional Designs furniture line exhibits the low-cost, functional, and versatile furniture components, storage units, and interiors that earned McCobb the title of "...
Iron
Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Belgium oak shelving / TV unit. Made of a combination of solid and thick veneer oak. Free standing with large drawer. Request a quote for the latest shipping rates.
Oak
Vintage Wooden Carved Wall Hanging Shelving Unit
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wooden Carved Wall Hanging Shelving Unit The Vintage Wooden Carved Wall Hanging Shelving Unit features two intricately carved doors that provide a glimpse into its interior,...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut with Milk Glass Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool asymetrical design book shelf or wall unit circa early 1960's.. The unit features walnut framing with inlayed white milk glass shelving. Great mcm high contrast look with...
Brass
Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum & Birch, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat, table, storage unit, or display surface. Projecting ...
Birch
Vintage Italian Venetian Style Creme Painted & Gilt cabinet C. 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfect for use as a side cabinet, entryway piece, bar cabinet, or decorative storage unit, this piece integrates beautifully into a range of interiors—from classic and French-inspir...
Wood, Paint
$923Sale Price|20% Off
vintage wall cupboard wall unit 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall cupboard wall unit 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of use size 180 x 90 x 43 (hxwxd) details teak; brass; can be comb...
Brass
Italian wall unit in teak - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Superb Italian wall unit designed in the 1960s. It is made entirely of teak.
Wood, Teak
Johannes Sorth Rosewood Shelving Unit for Bornholm
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning rosewood cabinet by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm c.1960s, Denmark. The upper section of the piece features an open shelf with tambour sliding doors below. Inside the doors ar...
Rosewood
Globe Wernicke Bookcase Display Unit
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 1920s mahogany six-section bookcase with bevelled glass up and over doors, each shelf bearing the label of the maker The Globe-Wernicke Co. Ltd, Office and Library Furnishers, Lond...
Mahogany
1960s wall unit, Poul Cadovius, vintage
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of six shelves, two containers with glass doors, one contain...
Glass, Wood, Teak
$1,742 / item
Vintage shelving units by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vintage shelving units by Renato Zevi in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Aluminum
Mid Century Teak Corner Unit, 1960s
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak corner cabinet possibly by Greaves & Thomas, circa 1960's The corner cabinet features a curved front and a shelf to the top and inside This would be a perfect ...
Teak
Japanese Antique Chestnut & Cedar Shelf, Circa 1960, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
Its straightforward design allows it to function equally well as a display shelf or storage unit, adapting easily to different interiors and uses.
Wood
Antique Indonesian Hand Carved Wall Unit, Cabinet
Located in Delft, NL
Antique Indonesian hand carved wall unit, cabinet A beautiful hand carved teak wooden wall unit or cabinet with a closet with a door and 2 open compartments The cabinet is rich...
Teak
Antique Blackwood and Rosewood Lacquered Cabinet from 19th Century China
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Chinese mid-19th century blackwood and rosewood lacquered cabinet would be an elegant storage unit in most homes, perhaps in a bedroom where it would make a perfect storage cabi...
Wood, Rosewood
Biedermeier Side Table ca. 1820 Cherrywood with Drawer
Located in Münster, DE
Thanks to its light weight, the piece can easily and effortlessly serve its original purpose as a storage unit placed next to a seat. Height 76 cm Width 62 cm Depth 43.5 cm
Wood, Cherry
$7,204 / set
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves, painted a green/grey color.
Sheet Metal
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Danish Tambour wall units These unique floating wall cabinets offer space saving storage.
Teak
Danish Mid Century Oak Sewing Cabinet by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Praha, CZ
Constructed from solid oak and accented with a rattan woven panel, the cabinet balances functional storage with sculptural elegance. Its proportions and detailing make it a versatile...
Rattan, Oak
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit
Brass, Iron
Contemporary Lucite Valet and Shelving Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary Lucite Valet and Shelving Unit. The valet of trestle form, the shelving unit rectangular, with three shelves, adapted.. Height of valet 34.5 in., Width 35.5 in., Depth 1...
Lucite
Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Modular pine shelving unit with movable shelves. More shelves included too.
Pine
Mustard patchwork leather round storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
More than just a decorative item, this ottoman also serves as a practical storage unit, perfect for discreetly stowing away belongings while optimizing space in your home.
Leather
Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
$3,700 / item
Janet Schweitzer "Orba" Shelving Units by Pace
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Highland, IN
Combining aluminum uprights, glass shelves, and a cabinet clad in rich burled wood, these two single bay units offer both open shelving and concealed storage.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1960s
Wood
French Oak Mid-Century Bobbin Shelving Unit
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shelving unit was made around the 1970s in France. It is made from oak and oak veneer and features 6 shelves. The unit is adjustable so you can decide which height you prefer. I...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large 5 foot tall, 5 foot wide standing bookcase in walnut. Features open storage, drop front cabinet or secretary desktop, and bottom two door cabinet space. Fully finished to stand...
Walnut
$3,120Sale Price|36% Off
Exotic Burled Multi Purpose Wall Unit
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern wall unit executed in an exotic burled veneer. A multi-use piece containing a desk, fitted flatware drawers, and extensive shelved storage both open and conceal...
Wood
2-Bay wall unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerp, BE
2-Bay teak wall unit, designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by Cadovius in Denmark, during the 1960’s. This Royal series system consists of three original wooden floating supports, ...
Teak
Patchwork leather Sqaure storage ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s.
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
More than just a decorative item, this ottoman also serves as a practical storage unit, perfect for discreetly stowing away belongings while optimizing space in your home.
Leather
USM Haller Media Unit Sideboard - Olive Green
By Usm Haller
Located in London, GB
The design has since become an icon of modernist modular furniture, celebrated for its clean lines, industrial elegance, and exceptional build quality. This unit offers two drop-down...
Steel
Arne Vodder Desk in Rosewood by Sibast Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The L-shaped configuration provides an expansive and efficient workspace, with one wing serving as a writing surface and the other as a full-function storage unit. The attached side...
Rosewood
XL Japanese Taisho Period Cedar Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A rare early 20th C. Taisho period bleached out cedar shelving unit. 20 sizeable individual open compartments with two more behind doors. Beautifully example of Japanese joiner...
Cedar
Vintage Chrome & Glass Tower Shelving Unit Bookshelf
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Bensalem, PA
1970s chrome and glass shelving unit I believe it was by design Institute of America. Please look at pictures for overall detail and feel free to reach out with any questions.
Chrome
$8,992 / item
Bespoke Painted Kitchen Island Unit
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Architectural bespoke painted kitchen island unit with five functional oak drawers and a double drawer on soft close drawer runners. A panelled back conceals a modest cupboard with a...
Oak, Tulipwood, Pine
Janet Schweitzer "Orba" Shelving Unit by Pace
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
Janet Schweitzer's "Orba" system produced by Pace is an innovative and elegant design. The brilliantly engineered wall-mounted aluminum uprights hold cantilevered glass shelves, givi...
Aluminum
Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking Danish Modern teak entertainment unit from the 1970s, designed in five modular sections that connect together for a seamless built-in look.
Teak
Italian Wall Unit by Vittoriano Viganò, 1960s
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden wall unit in the shape of a cylinder with a marble base. Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Marble, Metal
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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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.
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