Mid-Century Danish Teak Cado Single Bay Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Raleigh, NC
Designed in the 1960’s by Poul Cadovius, Denmark. These units are fantastic storage systems, and display units. Totally modular and functional. This unit features a refinished 4 draw...
Wood, Teak
Solid Walnut and Brass Room Divider Shelving Wall Unit
By Ico Parisi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is the most amazing solid walnut room divider shelving unit. The unit features ten solid walnut shelves (1 not pictured), one box unit and four standing supports. Under every sh...
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, E22 Modular Wall Unit, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
These wall-mounted shelves are another great example of his ideas.
Metal
Italian Wall Unit by Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Leonardo Fiori
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern shelves, brass, beech, teak, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1960, Leonardo Fiori Would fit well in a zen contemporary rustic modern interior, inspired by Wabi Sabi , Axel ...
Brass
Mid-Century Two Bay Cado Wall Unit / Bar Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century two bay wall mounted unit or bar cabinet. Made from warm teak wood and designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark.
Wood, Teak
Sideboard with wall unit upper part by Pierre Guariche
Located in Stratford, CT
Lower part: L:78" W:18" H:38"; 3 sliding doors
Upper part: L:78" W:10" H:40"; 3 sliding doors and shelving unit
Metal
Arthur Umanoff Mayan Sun Wall Unit for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare Arthur Umanoff "Mayan Sun" for Shaver Howard étagère with wicker basket, circa 1965. This piece is in excellent condition. We also have the cylindrical shelf unit avai...
Steel
Handsome Italian Standing Wall Unit with Drop Down Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian 3 section shelving unit with two toned drop down table. The large cabinet door has a mid-century stylized inlaid bar graphics and the door pull morphs into the table...
Wood
Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in bruxelles, BE
Teak wall shelf, stamped Wébé, for Louis van Teeffelen. Composed of 3 uprights, 2 boxes, 2 planks and desk board.
Brass
Poul Cadovius Midcentury Storage Wall Unit Bookcase and Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall mounted bookcase from 1960s designed by Poul Cadovius. The modular bookcase system includes 5 storage cabinets 4 shelves and one desk.
Walnut
1960s Dutch design cabinet ‘Stokkenkast’ wall unit Willem Lutjens
By W. Lutjes den Boer Gouda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage stick cabinet. A design by Willem Lutjens for Den Boer Gouda, the Netherlands, 1960s. The Beechwood shelves are pure ,so no lacker or wax . Beechwood cabinet with clean lines...
Beech
Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider Bar / Secretary Wall Unit
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a big, beautiful, mid-century room divider in rich, warm walnut. It is finished on both sides, so it can be used against the wall as a bookcase or in the middle of the room a...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modular Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This modular bookshelf was designed and produced in the 1950s. It is made from teak and rosewood with iron details.
Iron
Italian Modern Teak Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A modern bookcase, manufactured in Italy in 1950s. The mounting of this bookshelf is with pressure between the floor and the ceiling . This modular shelving’s system allows you to ...
Brass, Iron
Large Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/bookcase composed of (each element is 80 cm wide): Measures: 7 shelves 22 cm deep 1 shelf 30 cm deep 1 Large storage module with 2 hinged doors which open ont...
Teak
1950s Italian Modern Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
This rare Italian bookshelf came from 1950s, its modern design is full of technical details and workmanship typical of high-level Italian manufacturing of the midcentury. The special...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Modular Wall Unit, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Measures: H: 45 x W: 45 x D: 41 H: 94 x D: 41 x W: 43,3 H: 94,5 cm x W: 90,5 cm x D: 41 cm.
Wood
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design wall unit , 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Delft, NL
String shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
Metal
Antique French Art Deco European Oak Wall Unit Armoire
Located in North York, ON
This Art Deco armoire cabinet was made in the mid-20th century in France and has been masterfully restored in a rich espresso. It is in absolute pristine condition.
Large Modern Italian Sculptural Rosewood Wall Unit or Sideboard
By Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Large scale Italian cabinet in the style of Paolo Buffa. Cabinet has gorgeous lines with a wonderful attention to detail. Panels are either fluted or adorned with mirrors. Cabinets a...
Rosewood
Karl Springer Bronze and Glass Bookcase Wall Unit, 1975
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Karl Springer freestanding bookcase or etagere. Bronze columns with gun metal finish and smoked glass shelves. The design is miraculously simple and yet sexy, bold and functio...
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit Bookcase by Nathan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic mid-century bookcase made by British furniture maker Nathan. This great cabinet offer plenty of storage on its shelves that can be adjusted in height. It would look great...
Teak
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
Pink Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider Wall Unit by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bookcase, refinished in a beautiful pink ceruse, will bring some rock and roll vibe into any room. Consider using as a wall unit, a stand alone room divider, a bookcase or displ...
Oak
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Modern Room Divider Wall Unit
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Dual Side Room Divider by Hooker Furniture. This piece is a great functional piece of furniture, both a room divider and shelving unit. Finished on all sides, so e...
Glass, Walnut
On Hold Mid Century Danish Rosewood Wall Units Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dramatic rosewood veneered wall shelf unit system by Poul Cadovius. 31.5" sections bottom cabinets 19.5" high top cabinets 14" high locking cabinet 16" high drawer 5.5" high ...
Brass
Danish Modern Freestanding Teak Bookcase Shelving Etagere Or Wall Unit
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant minimalist freestanding teak shelving unit that is versatile in design giving the option to place in the middle of a space or against a wall.
Brass
Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Modular Wall Unit Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
This unit has beautiful color and a nice active grain pattern, and includes three wall panels for installation and 7 shelves, the largest of which could be used as a small desk.
Teak
An Important Vintage Italian Three-Section Room Divider/Wall Unit
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional shelving system is interconnected by shelves, floating bar, cabinet and drawers. 10 shelves, 3 cubed units and can be configured to your preferences. An excellent ro...
Metal
Sold|$8,750 / set
Rare 3 bay wall unit Georges Nelson CSS Shelf Palisander
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
Georges Nelson Css shelving unit in Palissander Inc 6 shelfs ( 3 wide 3 narrow) 1 desk, 1 glass cabinet, 1 double door Signed for Mobilier International
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s Italian Red Lacquered Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in London, London
Shelving unit By Silvio Cavartota Italian walnut with red lacquer Drop front and tambour door cabinets Italy, circa 1948. Il mobile Italiano degli Anni '40 e '50, Gutt...
Walnut
1960s Vintage Pair of Teak Wall Units / Room Divider Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage teak cabinets, these are of excellent quality as well as being very stylish. The condition is superb throughout, with only some extremely minor wear here a...
Teak
Sold|$4,210 / set
Large Palaset wall unit by Ristomatti Ratia for Marimekko, 1970s
By Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Oirlo, LI
Palaset Palanox boxes storage boxes with multi-colored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, produced only a few years in the early 1970s. side of one box 35 x 35...
Stainless Steel
Wall Units Czech Republic Screen Oak, 1960s, Ludvik Volak, Midcentury
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Czech Republic screen made by a cabinetmaker in oak, by Ludvík Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov This room divider is a single piece with geometric design in plywood. This piece make...
Oak
1960s Vintage Danish Wall Unit / Bookcase / Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage wall mounting system, this was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960s. This has many wonderful features, with four large she...
Wood
Midcentury Dutch design cabinet ‘Stokkenkast’ wall unit Willem Lutjens, 1950s
By Gouda Den Boer, Wilhelm Lutjens
Located in The Hague, NL
Small Vintage 'stick' cabinet. A design by Willem Lutjens for Den Boer Gouda, the Netherlands, 1960s. . Teak-wood cabinet with clean lines, can be used as a bookcase against the wall...
Teak
Midcentury Dutch design cabinet ‘Stokkenkast’ wall unit Willem Lutjens, 1950s
By Gouda Den Boer, Wilhelm Lutjens
Located in The Hague, NL
Small Vintage 'stick' cabinet. A design by Willem Lutjens for Den Boer Gouda, the Netherlands, 1960s. . Teak-wood cabinet with clean lines, can be used as a bookcase against the wall...
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
A modern bookshelf , manufactured in Italy in 1950's The mounting of this shelving system is with pressure between floor to ceiling but can also be mounted stand alone without the i...
Brass, Iron
Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron
Located in San Diego, CA
Figuron plywood shelving system California design its an intersection of vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines , easy to assemble and disassembled, in walnut veneer over plywood ca...
Plywood
Large Hutch or Wall Unit by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A large-scale walnut display cabinet with locking storage and sliding glass doors. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
GORGEOUS LACQUERED GOATSKIN AND SUEDE WALL UNIT BY KARL SPRINGER
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous lacquered goatskin cabinet with brass appointments flanked by a pair of suede covered book shelves with glass inserts by KARL SPRINGER
Suede
Striking Contemporary Large Wall Unit in Walnut Finish by Figuron
Located in San Diego, CA
Plywood shelving system California design it’s an intersection of vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines, easy to assemble and disassembled, in walnut veneer over plywood can stop m...
Plywood
Sold|$4,800 / set
Brazil Rosewood Room Divider Bookcase or Wall Unit in Yellow
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood room divider bookcase with adjustable cabinets and shelves with yellow formica front and drop front cabinet. Measurements W 34'' x D 14.75'' x 72''.
Brass
Mid Century Paul McCobb for Wichendon Planner Group Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage secretary by Paul McCobb for Wichendon Planner Group. The item consists of three stacked components; a lower credenza with four drawers, a secretary desk with fold down wri...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit / Cabinet With Rosewood inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern walnut cabinet with rosewood inlays boasts striking clean lines and timeless elegance. Its compact yet functional design features two doors below and an open ...
Rosewood, Walnut
MCM Hooker 5 Section Oak Veneer Display Cabinet Wall Unit Smoked Glass Doors
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (MCM) five section oak veneer lighted display cabinet wall unit with smoked glass doors, brass pulls, ten glass shelves with plate grooves, two wooden she...
Brass
Modernist Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Perpignan, FR
- Danish adjustable shelving unit from the 1960s - Made of teak veneer - Designed by Poul Cadovius - Set of 4 wall brackets, 12 shelves, 2 secretary boxes, and vinyl holders - De...
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mounted Shelving Wall Unit Cado / Nelson Style
By George Nelson, Poul Cadovius, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic hanging three bay wall shelving unit, in the style of George Nelson or Poul Cadovius.
Contemporary Custom Made Modular Wood and Metal Industrial Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A striking example of minimalist industrial design, this modular wall shelving unit features a sleek combination of solid wood shelves and a brushed metal frame.
Metal
Roberto Monsani "Life" Illuminated Backlit Wall Unit for Acerbis, Italy, 1975
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Miami, FL
wall-mounted shelving and storage unit, illuminated and backlit creating intriguing lighting for displayed pieces as well as functional lighting for the items inside the cabinets.
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak and Brass Modular Wall Shelving Unit, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period modular wall unit in the style of Poul Cadovius made in 1960s period, Denmark.
Brass
1990s Space Age Modular Wall Unit in the Style of Calligaris
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in La Mesa, CA
This vintage wall shelving unit, reminiscent of Calligaris’ 1970s designs, features 12” deep tempered glass shelves with aluminum frames and brackets.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Shelving Wall Unit Five-Drawer Seven-Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an utterly fabulous, rosewood, mounted wall shelving unit from Denmark, circa 1960s. Possibly attributed to Poul Cadovius.
Rosewood
Cado System Styled Wall Unit in the Manner of Poul Cadovious
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A freestanding with no wall attachment storage system in the style of the Cado units with three bays , two four drawer chests , chrome pulls and ten shelves, all adjustable to fit yo...
Wood
George Nelson Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood for Mobilier International
By George Nelson, Mobilier International
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Shelving unit or bookcases by George Nelson for Mobilier International. Shelves and boxes can be installed at your own convenience.
Steel
Poul Cadovius Danish Midcentury Floating Royal System Wall Unit and Shelving
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
This is a very adaptable set as it comprises 4 wall support ‘strings’ so you can either spread the units and shelves out over a larger space with 4 strings (at 240cm wide), or if you...
Rosewood
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. Each elements can arranged as desired Measures: Total height 200 cm, total width 17...
Brass
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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