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Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank
Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

Exceptional Mid-Century Wall Unit by Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Rarely seen three section wall unit by Josef Frank. Featuring two-toned wood pulls with keyed

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1940s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Wall Unit Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
Wall Unit Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s

Wall Unit Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for royal systems, Denmark, 1950s. This is a flexible and

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Omnibus Wall Unit by Sven Ellekjaer
Danish Teak Omnibus Wall Unit by Sven Ellekjaer

Danish Teak Omnibus Wall Unit by Sven Ellekjaer

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak "Cado" style wall unit from the “Omnibus” system designed by Sven Ellekjaer, ca. early

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1960s Danish Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Enamel

Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wall unit consisting of 1 box with a hinged door containing a shelf, 1 box with 4 drawers and a

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wall unit consisting of 1 box with a hinged door containing a shelf, 1 box with 4 drawers and a

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Large Italian 1950s Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta
Large Italian 1950s Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta

Large Italian 1950s Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Large Italian 1950s wall unit by Silvio Cavatorta. The teakwood elements with black lacquered

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass, Iron

Exceptional Mahogany Wall Unit Gorgeous Goatskin Malachite & Brass, Mexico 1950s
Exceptional Mahogany Wall Unit Gorgeous Goatskin Malachite & Brass, Mexico 1950s

Exceptional Mahogany Wall Unit Gorgeous Goatskin Malachite & Brass, Mexico 1950s

By Frank Kyle, Eugenio Escudero, Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Exceptional design stunning and massive solid mahogany wall unit with goatskin brass and malachite

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Stainless Steel

Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Chrome Wall Units, Pair
Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Chrome Wall Units, Pair

Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Chrome Wall Units, Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman Style midcentury laminate burlwood and chrome wall units - Pair Each unit measures

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Pagoda Style Wall Units with faux bamboo
Pair of Pagoda Style Wall Units with faux bamboo

Pair of Pagoda Style Wall Units with faux bamboo

Located in Stamford, CT

All the Look you could want. Fabulous Pair of Pagoda Style Wall Units, each with four shelves with

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1940s American Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Wall Unit Room Divider
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Wall Unit Room Divider

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Wall Unit Room Divider

Located in Sayreville, NJ

Gorgeous danish teak three bay wall unit or room divider. Great vintage condition with minimal

Category

1960s Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Large Brass, Chrome and Lucite Wall Unit by Romeo Rega
Large Brass, Chrome and Lucite Wall Unit by Romeo Rega

Large Brass, Chrome and Lucite Wall Unit by Romeo Rega

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning wall unit by Romeo Rega. Brass and chrome shelves on a black lucite base. Note the clear

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1970s Italian Vintage Wall Unit

Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina

Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Franco Albini wall unit for Cassina, c.2010s Italy. This modular shelving system, first designed in

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Wall unit in wood by Amma Torino, Italy 1970, Mid-century Modern
Wall unit in wood by Amma Torino, Italy 1970, Mid-century Modern

Wall unit in wood by Amma Torino, Italy 1970, Mid-century Modern

By Amma

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

This rare wall unit designed by Amma Torino is in excellent condition. The wall unit counts: 2

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960s Metal Tomado Wall Unit in Light Grey Designs by A. Dekker, Holland
Vintage 1960s Metal Tomado Wall Unit in Light Grey Designs by A. Dekker, Holland

Vintage 1960s Metal Tomado Wall Unit in Light Grey Designs by A. Dekker, Holland

By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Metal wall unit designed by A. Dekker produced by Tomado, Holland in the Netherlands 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pega Teak Wall Unit Designed by Juul Christensen
Midcentury Pega Teak Wall Unit Designed by Juul Christensen

Midcentury Pega Teak Wall Unit Designed by Juul Christensen

By Juul Kristensen

Located in Denver, CO

Exceptionally maintained Pega wall unit from the 1960s by Juul Christensen Originally

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Custom Knoll Wall Unit (2 cabinets / credenzas 4 Shelves)
Custom Knoll Wall Unit (2 cabinets / credenzas 4 Shelves)

Custom Knoll Wall Unit (2 cabinets / credenzas 4 Shelves)

By Knoll

Located in Amarillo, TX

One off Custom Knoll Wall Unit from 1958 estate. Unit consists of two Knoll wall mount cabinets

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

Alfred Hendrickx for Belform Mid Century Rosewood Wall Unit
Alfred Hendrickx for Belform Mid Century Rosewood Wall Unit

Alfred Hendrickx for Belform Mid Century Rosewood Wall Unit

By Alfred Hendrickx

Located in Troy, MI

Monumental mid century rosewood wall unit designed by prominent Belgian designer/architect Alfred

Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Glass

Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare rosewood version of the modular wall unit in absolute excellent condition. Fully restored and

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Monumental Vintage Mid Century German Teak Wall Unit Cabinet
Monumental Vintage Mid Century German Teak Wall Unit Cabinet

Monumental Vintage Mid Century German Teak Wall Unit Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

This incredible vintage mid century German modern teak wall unit cabinet is circa 1960. This

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Teak

French, Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit
French, Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit

French, Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit

Located in North York, ON

This Mid-Century Modern wall unit is beautiful and functional. It is crafted out of rosewood and

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Wood

Midcentury Belgian Modular Wall Unit in Wenge
Midcentury Belgian Modular Wall Unit in Wenge

Midcentury Belgian Modular Wall Unit in Wenge

By Oswald Vermaercke

Located in London, GB

An extremely unusual and totally customizable modular wall unit system from Belgium, circa 1960

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wenge

Danish Modern Bookcase or Wall Unit in Rosewood
Danish Modern Bookcase or Wall Unit in Rosewood

Danish Modern Bookcase or Wall Unit in Rosewood

By Dyrlund

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Danish 1970s rosewood bookcase or wall unit attributed to Dyrlund. Made from Brazilian

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

William Watting Wall Unit Fristho Franeker Holland, 1950s
William Watting Wall Unit Fristho Franeker Holland, 1950s

William Watting Wall Unit Fristho Franeker Holland, 1950s

By William Watting, Fristho

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, This open storage

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler Wall Unit – Denmark, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler Wall Unit – Denmark, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler Wall Unit – Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This high-quality teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler is a stunning example of Danish

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Modular Wall Unit by Albert Hansen for Excelent, 1960s
Modular Wall Unit by Albert Hansen for Excelent, 1960s

Modular Wall Unit by Albert Hansen for Excelent, 1960s

By Albert Hansen

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Albert Hansen for Excelent, Denmark 1960s. This teak setup has two

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Wall unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark 1960s
Wall unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark 1960s

Wall unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has two storage cabinets, one

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

William Watting  Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
William Watting  Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands

William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands

By William Watting

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid-Century Modern period modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, The

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Restored Vintage 1960's Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Display Cabinet
Restored Vintage 1960's Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Display Cabinet

Restored Vintage 1960's Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Display Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern wall unit display cabinet. Featuring brass detailed

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Dark Oak Modular Three-Bay Wall Unit
Mid-Century Danish Modern Dark Oak Modular Three-Bay Wall Unit

Mid-Century Danish Modern Dark Oak Modular Three-Bay Wall Unit

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid-century Danish modern dark oak Modular three-bay wall unit. Wall unit can be set up as you wish

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Lighting Wall Unit by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, 1970s
Mid-Century Lighting Wall Unit by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, 1970s

Mid-Century Lighting Wall Unit by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, 1970s

By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Lighting Wall Unit by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis,

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modular Wall Unit by Peter Petrides for Interna Wandmöbel
Modular Wall Unit by Peter Petrides for Interna Wandmöbel

Modular Wall Unit by Peter Petrides for Interna Wandmöbel

By Interna

Located in Ranst, VAN

Vintage modular wall unit by Peter Petrides for Interna Wandmöbel. This teak setup has ten storage

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Large All Solid Walnut Shelving Wall Unit Bookcase Nakashima Style
Large All Solid Walnut Shelving Wall Unit Bookcase Nakashima Style

Large All Solid Walnut Shelving Wall Unit Bookcase Nakashima Style

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice all solid walnut artist signed wall unit bookcase. Dated 1983. Nice George Nakashima

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

Antonio Citterio "Domus" Wall Unit for B&B Italia, circa 1995
Antonio Citterio "Domus" Wall Unit for B&B Italia, circa 1995

Antonio Citterio "Domus" Wall Unit for B&B Italia, circa 1995

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Antonio Citterio "Domus" wall unit for B&B Italia, circa 1995.

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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1950s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1950s

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Cadovius Wall Unit 'Royal' Series in Teak - Denmark, 1950s
Cadovius Wall Unit 'Royal' Series in Teak - Denmark, 1950s

Cadovius Wall Unit 'Royal' Series in Teak - Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful Royal series wall unit by Poul Cadovius with much wanted angled lecture shelve. In a

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Poul Cadovius Danish 'Cado' Walnut Wall Unit
Midcentury Poul Cadovius Danish 'Cado' Walnut Wall Unit

Midcentury Poul Cadovius Danish 'Cado' Walnut Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Astoria, NY

a desk and eight wooden shelves. This wall unit offers a lot of combination possibilities. Very good

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Oak Wall Unit by Witz Furniture Industries
Mid Century Oak Wall Unit by Witz Furniture Industries

Mid Century Oak Wall Unit by Witz Furniture Industries

Located in Astoria, NY

A large wall unit with two upper shelves behind glass doors, three smaller door cabinets below, and

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20th Century American Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Oak

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit in wood and metal with 12 shelves, 1 box with 4 drawers, 1 large box with double

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak Bar Cabinet Wall Unit
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cabinet Wall Unit

Danish Modern Teak Bar Cabinet Wall Unit

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a very nice Danish teak bar wall unit. The cabinet has a great teak wood grain with

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Hanging Wall Unit/ PS System by Randers, Denmark
Rosewood Hanging Wall Unit/ PS System by Randers, Denmark

Rosewood Hanging Wall Unit/ PS System by Randers, Denmark

By Randers Møbelfabrik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very useful hanging rosewood wall unit, one bay wide. Adjustable cabinet and shelf. Perfect to use

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage wall unit with shoe rack and umbrella stand from the 1960s
Vintage wall unit with shoe rack and umbrella stand from the 1960s

Vintage wall unit with shoe rack and umbrella stand from the 1960s

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage wall unit with shoe rack and umbrella stand from the 1960s. Vintage wall unit with shoe

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Vintage Dutch Industrial Wall Unit by Drentea
Extra Large Vintage Dutch Industrial Wall Unit by Drentea

Extra Large Vintage Dutch Industrial Wall Unit by Drentea

By Drentea

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely large Drentea vintage Dutch enameled metal wall unit with 4 cabinets; 2 glass display

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Modern Wall Unit with Bar, 1950s
1950s Italian Modern Wall Unit with Bar, 1950s

1950s Italian Modern Wall Unit with Bar, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

A rare multifunctional wall unit with bookshelf and bar, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, England circa 1950
Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, England circa 1950

Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, England circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius England circa 1950 Adjustable shelving and storage

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An elegant Mid-Century Modern walnut wall unit, cabinet is also a drop down desk. This piece is in

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

Cado Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark
Cado Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark

Cado Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Cado modular shelving system wall unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage wall unit available at 1stDibs. A vintage wall unit — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage 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. Each vintage wall unit bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage wall unit over the years, but those crafted by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Wall Unit?

A vintage wall unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,998, while the lowest priced sells for $207 and the highest can go for as much as $22,900.

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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