Van Teeffelen Wall Unit
Louis van Teeffelen Wall Unit for Wébé, Dutch design, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-piece wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch design 1960’s. This set features four
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van Teeffelen
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 15.75 in
Recent Sales
Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Wall-Unit, Netherlands, 1960
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Teak wall unit, with black wooden risers and brass supports. The wall- unit has some signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Stylish Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1958
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Stylish freestanding modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1958.
This freestanding
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 35.04 in D 15.75 in
Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak with Black Wood
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Louis Van Teeffelen wall unit in teak with black wood.
This elegant shelving system was designed
Category
20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit for Wébé, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
1-piece wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen and produced by Wébé in the Netherlands around
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit for WeBe, Netherlands, circa 1960
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful freestanding modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen. It is inspired by the creations of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Brussels, BE
Dutch Design modular wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. One of Louis van Teeffelen
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in GOIRLE, NL
This iconic piece of dutch design is designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Walraven and Bevers ( WéBé
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in
Floating wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Floating wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen and produced by Wébé in the Netherlands around
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 56.7 in W 68.51 in D 16.15 in
Louis Van Teeffelen 3-Bay Wall Unit for Webe, Dutch Design, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-bay wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch design from the 1950s. Four organic uprights
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Van Teeffelen 3-Piece Wall Unit for Wébé, the Netherlands, 1960s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-Piece modular shelving unit, designed by Louis Van Teeffelen and produced by Wébé in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 19.69 in W 80.71 in D 12.6 in
Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen For Webe, Dutch Design 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in The Hague, NL
Dutch Design modular wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. One of Louis van Teeffelen
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in W 33.47 in L 59.06 in
Louis Van Teeffelen 2-Piece modular wall unit for Wébé, Netherlands 1960’s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
2-Piece modular wall unit designed by Louis Van Teeffelen and produced by Wébé in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 59.06 in W 28.35 in D 19.69 in
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Modular wall unit by Van Teeffelen for WeBe, 1950s. This well detailed wall system was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé Teak Modular Wall unit
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful and elegant freestanding wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé, Walraven & Bevers
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Lasne, BE
Teak wall shelf, stamped Wébé, for Louis van Teeffelen. Composed of 3 uprights, 2 boxes, 2 planks
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1960s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Lasne, BE
Wall unit composed of 3 uprights, 2 boxes and 5 boards. Wear and tear due to time and age of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Lasne, BE
Wall unit composed of 3 uprights, 5 boards and 2 boxes. Stamped Wébé. Wear and tear due to the age
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Lasne, BE
Wall unit composed of 3 uprights, 7 boards and 2 boxes. Stamped Wébé. Wear and tear due to the age
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Louis Van Teeffelen Teak Wall Unit for Wébé, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful wall unit. Three black ebonized uprights, holding 6 teak shelves. Solid brass brackets
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Wall Unit, The Netherlands, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Louis van Teeffelen for Webe wall unit, The Netherlands, 1960s
In good condition.
Width: 88
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Louis van Teeffelen freestanding wall unit Webe The Netherlands 1960
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful large freestanding wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, The Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 100.01 in D 15.75 in
Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Netherlands, circa 1955
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Netherlands, circa 1960. Single bay with original glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak, Bentwood
Midcentury Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A very chic shelving unit by Louis Van Teefelen from the 1950s, made of teak with brass details
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Louis van Teeffelen 1-Bay wall unit for Wébé, Dutch design, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Single bay standing wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch design from the 1950s. Two
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Louis Van Teeffelen 3-Piece Wall Unit for Wébé, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-Piece modular standing wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen and produced by Wébé in The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 15.75 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
van Teeffelen for Webe.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
This wall unit consists of:
5
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 135.44 in D 15.75 in
Large Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Impressive and very rare Mid-Century Modern extra-large freestanding wall unit by Louis Van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 311.42 in D 49.22 in
Single Section WeBe Shelving Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Louis Van Teeffelen single section standing wall unit for WeBe. Teak wood with double
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
WeBe 3 Section Shelving Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Louis Van Teeffelen 3 section standing wall unit for WeBe. Lightly refinished teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Unit in Teak and Brass by Louis Van Teeffelen, Netherlands, circa 1950
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant wall-unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé (Walraven & Bevers), Netherlands - circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 68.12 in D 15.56 in
Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Wall or Shelf Unit Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Louis van Teeffelen for Webe. Netherlands 1950s. Original condition. 92w 13.5d 75h.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Dutch Design modular wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe 1950s black teak
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Dutch Design modular wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. One of Louis van Teeffelen
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 135.83 in L 78.75 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Wall Unit in Teak with Foldable Table by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Very nice wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for the Dutch company Wébé from the 1950s. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 78.75 in W 70.08 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 15.75 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 13.19 in
Shelving System or Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch Design 1960s
By WéBé, Poul Cadovius, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shelving system, wall unit or bookcase designed by Dutch furniture designer Louis Van Teeffelen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 102.37 in D 19.69 in
Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé Sideboard, 1960s
By WéBé, Ravelli, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant sideboard by Louis van Teeffelen for Walraven & Bevers - The Netherlands, 1960's.
Made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak, Ceramic
Webe Wall System Louis v Teeffelen, 1960
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Very nice free standing wall unit designed by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. This super
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
System Cabinet by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, Netherlands, 1950
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
unit. The handles and shape of the feet reveal the iconic style by Louis Van Teeffelen, one of the most
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Organic Brass and Teak 1950s Shelving by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 1950s Scandinavian organic look shelving unit (modular) by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 35.04 in D 13.98 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall Unit or Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Danish design wall system, shelving unit or bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 15.36 in
Modular Wall Unit- Secretary by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Dutch Design 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in The Hague, NL
Dutch design modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. One of Louis Van Teeffelen
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 126.78 in D 16.15 in
Teak Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen, circa 1960
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Freestanding modular wall-unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s. The back panels are rare to
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
1950s Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This wall unit is designed by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe in the 1950s.
This modular system can
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stylish Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish freestanding modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe.
Black lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 35.04 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis Van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 169.3 in D 15.75 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van Teeffelen for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 102.56 in D 15.75 in
Freestanding Large Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra large freestanding Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 169.3 in D 15.75 in
WeBe 2 Section Shelving Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Louis Van Teeffelen 2 section standing wall unit for WeBe. Lightly refinished teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Teak Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and elegant Mid-Century Modern freestanding modular wall unit.
Design by Louis van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 68.71 in D 13 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing wall unit.
Design by Louis van Teeffelen for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 68.9 in D 13.19 in
Large Modular Wall Unit Louis van Teeffelen for Webe 1950s in Teak Brass Black
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
One of Louis Van Teeffelen most famous designs, his modular wall system. The combination of its
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 154.34 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis Van
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Van Teeffelen for WéBé.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
This wall unit consists of:
6
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 169.3 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit.
Design by Louis Van
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 170.08 in D 15.75 in
Wall Unit or Shelving System by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch Design 1960s
By WéBé, Poul Cadovius, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shelving system, wall unit or bookcase designed by Dutch furniture designer Louis Van Teeffelen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 67.72 in D 15.75 in
Louis Van Teefelen Modular Wall Unit, Netherlands, circa 1965
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Toronto, ON
A cool and functional single modular wall unit with painted ebonized legs and teak veneered
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Van Teeffelen Wall Unit", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Van Teeffelen Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the van teeffelen wall unit you’re looking for. Each van teeffelen wall unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the van teeffelen wall unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right van teeffelen wall unit, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Van Teeffelen Wall Unit?
Prices for a van teeffelen wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $663 and can go as high as $9,795, while the average can fetch as much as $3,745.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
More Ways To Browse
Teak Wall Mounted Shelves
Wood Shelving System Wall
Cadovius Shelving
Modular Unit And Desk
Midcentury Modern Bookcase Teak Wall Unit
Black Book Shelf
Mid Century Freestanding Shelves
Royal System By Poul Cadovius
Wall Mount Shelf Black
Mounted Shelving Unit
Scandinavian Shelving Unit
Wall Book Shelves
1950 Book Shelf
Freestanding Storage Unit
Free Standing Shelves Mid Century
Standing Wall Unit
Vintage Modular Wall Unit
Teak Wall Unit Desk