1998 Marcello Ziliani Mondo Wall Unit for Sintesi Italian Postmodern Bentwood
By Marcello Zilliani
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1998 Marcello Ziliani "Mondo" wall unit for Sintesi. This is a stunning example of Italian postmodern design.
Bentwood
Rare Brazilian Rosewood Wall Unit by Fristho, circa 1950
By William Watting, Fristho, Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Extremely rare and highly sophisticated wall-unit by Fristho from Franeker in Friesland, The Netherlands.
Metal, Brass
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.
Brass
1960s Vintage Danish PS Wall Unit / Bookcase / Cabinet / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Danish vintage PS wall unit in teak, this dates from the 1960s. The condition is excellent for its age, there is hardly any wear to be seen, the teak has a stunning colou...
Teak
Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Three-bay teak wall unit designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM systems (Feldballes Mobelfabrik), ca 1960s.
Teak
DD02 drawer wall unit from Martin Visser for ’t Spectrum, the Netherlands 50s.
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Landgraaf, NL
DD02 drawer wall unit from Martin Visser for ’t Spectrum, the Netherlands 50s.
Metal
Unique Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Room Divider With Dry Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful sculpted base, brass finished accents, and finished back make this a versatile choice for storage and display space, can be used to divide a room or as a wall unit. Please ...
Post Modern Lou Hodges California Design Group Wall Unit Desk Oak Cabinet
By Lou Hodges
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare low production California Craft Furniture. A self standing wall unit, shown here in a 3 Bay configuration. The seven shelves can be moved around, or removed and the drop-leaf de...
Oak
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
All parts are in lacquered metal. The wall unit has multiple display possibilities and it is shown here on a height of two wall brackets on top of each other (100cm height for eac...
Metal, Cut Steel
3 Bay Mid Century Modern Royal System Teak Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Royal System Cado wall unit by Poul Cadovius. Poul Cadovius' Royal System was first introduced in 1945.
Metal
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Steel
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Css Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase w Desk 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible wall unit, with a laminate desk return, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s.
Wood
Danish Teak Wall Unit by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik
By Erik Brouer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A strikingly lovely teak wall unit designed by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik (Denmark).
Large Mediterranean Bamboo Wall Unit Room Difather or Bookcase 1970 Italy
Located in Oirlo, LI
Large Mediterranean Bamboo Wall Unit Room Difather or Bookcase 1970 Italy A beautiful bamboo wall unit with a Mediterranean look with curved bamboo.
Bamboo, Rattan
2 Bay Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit Room Divider or Book Shelves #2
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wall unit or room divider by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler.
Teak
Vintage Ash String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.
Vittorio Dassi Large Teak Wall Unit with Shelves and Storage Units, Italy, 1950s
By Dassi Lissone, Edmondo Palutari, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
One of the most remarkable features of this wall unit is its innovative docking system, which lends both stability and lightness to the overall shelving system.
Brass
Founders Style MCM Walnut Cane Front Freestanding Wall Unit Section Bookcase
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Founders style mid century walnut cane front freestanding wall unit section bookcase This bookcase measures: 33.75 wide x 16 deep x 73 inches high ?
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni 3 Bay Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal Omni wall unit, with three bays and tons of storage compartments, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Omni 3 Bay Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful Omni wall unit, with three bays and tons of storage compartments, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Freestanding Three-Bay Wall Unit by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century three bay wall unit designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Cadovius Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Cado Wall Unit for Home or Office
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large three bay royal system wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark.
Walnut
20th Century Italian Wall Unit / Room Divider By Vittorio Dassi, c.1960
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare versatile piece of mid 20th Century Italian furniture, this free standing wall unit can also be used as a room divider. Designed by and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi, this cl...
Pine
Danish wall unit from Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Hansen & Guldborg
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Genève, GE
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for HG Furniture Denmark, 1960s.
Teak
Set of 2 Elm String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1970s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The ladder shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.
Metal
Vintage Wenge & White Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Modular Royal System wall unit in wenge and white. Designed by Poul Cadovius in the Sixties.
Iron
Sold|$11,000
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A four-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Aluminum, Steel
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century modern period famous danish furniture designer Kai Kristiansen design this gorgeous and very practical wall unit shelving system. It was manufactured by Feldballes Møbelf...
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Room Divider, Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional "superstructure" wall unit display cabinet or room divider By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Concave cabinet constructed of walnut wit...
Brass
Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik, 1960s.
Teak
Large Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Impressive and very rare Mid-Century Modern extra-large freestanding wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s.
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950.
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950.
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Birch Room Divider or Wall Unit
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern birch room divider, etagere, or wall unit By Paul McCobb for Planner Group USA, 1950s Measures: 54.25"W x 14.25"D x 75.25"H.
Birch
Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit with drawers & desk by Hansen & Guldborg
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood two bay wall unit by Hansen & Guldborg, similar to Poul Cadovius units, although these cabinets are wider at 35", and they have their distinctiv...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Royal "Cado" teak wall unit/system Offered is a Danish modern teak wall unit that was designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems in th...
Glass, Teak
Large Black and Olive Green Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection of different parts selected to make a complete unit of the famous design by Tjerk Reij...
Metal
Vintage Italian Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Bookcase with Bar by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This Mid-Century Modern design wall unit / sideboard /buffet /bookcase is made in the 1960s.
Brass, Metal
Italian Midcentury Teak Wall Unit or Shelf System by Vittorio Dassi
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rare and substantial Italian midcentury teak bookcase or wall unit. It features six teakwood posts, 12 shelves and four units, one of them with trapdoor, and all parts ha...
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Ash String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.
Rare Brutalist Mixed Metal Wall Unit by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare wall unit by Paul Evans for directional costume design for a NY estate in the 1970's.
Mixed Metal
Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, Exotic Wood, 1950s Italian Modern Design
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
1950s Italian floor to ceiling wall unit This modern design bookshelf is full of technical details and workmanship typical of high-level Italian manufacturing of the midcentury.
Brass
Rare 1970s Futuristic Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersens Danish Wall Unit
By Georg Petersens, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Hudson, NY
An outstanding Poul Norreklit designed wall unit for Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik from the ''Selectform'' line.The uprights are plexiglass with aluminum feet with three bays consistin...
Aluminum
Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius with Black Vinyl Backboards
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare midcentury free standing teak Royal System wall unit by Poul Cadovius. This modular piece has three connecting black vinyl back boards with risers on each side.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Modular Bookcase Teak Wall Unit by Ladderax
By Ladderax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning modular wall unit made by Ladderax as part of their Staples range.
Teak
Exceptional Vintage Mid Century French Teak Wall Unit Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century modern teak wall unit cabinet was made in France circa 1970.
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
California Design Group Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Lou Hodges
By Lou Hodges
Located in Oceanside, US
A sculptural freestanding wall unit by California designer Lou Hodges, crafted entirely in solid oak and embodying the warm, organic aesthetic of the 1970s West Coast design movement.
Oak
Lucite And Glass Console Or Wall Unit, American, Circa 1980s
Located in London, London
Designed with versatility in mind, the piece functions equally well as a low media unit, display console, or wall-mounted sideboard.
Lucite
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Ash Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.
Metal
Sold|$31,500 / set
Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular bookcase unit executed in teak, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen. This impressive set is comprised of nine individual units, including 6 bookshelves and 3 base cabin...
Teak
William Watting Modular Wall Unit Fristho Franeker the Netherlands 1960
By William Watting
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho Franeker, The Netherlands 1960.
Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Bookshelf Wall Unit or Room Divider, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern solid birch bookcase wall unit, etagere, or room divider By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measur...
Birch
Large Teak Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent large Mid-Century Modern teak wall unit. Design by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Striking Danish design from the 1950s This wonderful wall unit with hard to find magazine sh...
Metal
Black and White Wall Unit DD02 by Martin Visser for ’T Spectrum, 1956
By Martin Visser
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This modernist wall drawer unit was designed by Martin Visser for’t Spectrum in 1956.
Metal
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
Located in Raleigh, NC
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Rosewood
1950s Ico Parisi Italian Rosewood Wall Unit System Model Urio for MIM
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Rosewood wall unit system model Urio designed by Ico Parisi for MIM “Mobili Italiani Moderni” in 1957, all hanging pieces are veneered with real rosewood and feature handles and deco...
Metal, Aluminum
Exclusive Brass and Teak Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1950
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exclusive edition wall unit by Poul Cadovius in teak and brass. This is an exclusive edition because of the solid brass hinges and solid teak wall mounts.
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.
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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