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Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Cabinet & Magazine Holder, White, Gray, Ochre
Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Cabinet & Magazine Holder, White, Gray, Ochre

Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Cabinet & Magazine Holder, White, Gray, Ochre

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro manufactured wall unit with white, gray and ochre enameled metal

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

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Modular Wall Unit or Sideboard designed by Dassi, 1960s
Italian Midcentury Modular Wall Unit or Sideboard designed by Dassi, 1960s

Italian Midcentury Modular Wall Unit or Sideboard designed by Dassi, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

late 1960s or mid-1970s. It is a modular wall unit characterized by an architectural presence and a

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Maple, Teak

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s

By Maisa

Located in amstelveen, NL

Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in ash wood with a black finish. Designed by Dutch designer

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

Materials

Ash

Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit
Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit

Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit

By Arne Vodder

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Arne Vodder style rosewood two bay freestanding wall unit. This wonderful vintage unit has

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Metal Wall Unit in Red, Yellow and Blue by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, 1950's
Metal Wall Unit in Red, Yellow and Blue by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, 1950's

Metal Wall Unit in Red, Yellow and Blue by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, 1950's

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This is a stunning composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

1980s Scandinavian Modern Plywood Wall Unit, Lacquered Finish, Good
1980s Scandinavian Modern Plywood Wall Unit, Lacquered Finish, Good

1980s Scandinavian Modern Plywood Wall Unit, Lacquered Finish, Good

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Elegant wall-mounted shelf from the 1980s with a clean minimalist form and rounded corners. Crafted

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1980s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Plywood

1980s Scandinavian Modern Plywood Wall Unit, Lacquered, Good Condition
1980s Scandinavian Modern Plywood Wall Unit, Lacquered, Good Condition

1980s Scandinavian Modern Plywood Wall Unit, Lacquered, Good Condition

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Elegant wall-mounted shelf from the 1980s with a clean minimalist form and rounded corners. Crafted

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1980s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Plywood

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s

By Maisa

Located in amstelveen, NL

Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s

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

Materials

Ash

Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

Italian Wardrobe Bookcase, Modular Wall Unit by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

"Italian modular wall unit attributed to Vittorio Dassi, produced in the 1960s. The piece combines

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Ash, Teak

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Madison, WI

Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set. Includes 9 regular shelves Includes 6 Medium

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

small yellow cube form wall unit element by Mathieu Matégot attrib., France 1950
small yellow cube form wall unit element by Mathieu Matégot attrib., France 1950

small yellow cube form wall unit element by Mathieu Matégot attrib., France 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: wall unit element with hole pattern Designer and Producer: Mathieu Mategot attributed

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

Materials

Metal

Pierre Chapo Wall Unit Model 'B17A' in Solid Elm
Pierre Chapo Wall Unit Model 'B17A' in Solid Elm

Pierre Chapo Wall Unit Model 'B17A' in Solid Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, wall unit 'bibliothèque' model 'B17A', elm, France, 1975-1976 This is a wall-mounted

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Elm

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider

Located in Baltimore, MD

attributed to Hans Wegner for RY Mobler. This amazing vintage wall unit/ chest of drawers features gorgeous

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s

Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s

By Maisa

Located in amstelveen, NL

Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in cream white painted wood by Dutch designer Derk Jan de

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

Materials

Ash

Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit

Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit

By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection

Located in Hanover, MA

Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974. Four extruded highly polished aluminum

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1970s American Space Age Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s
Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s

Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s

By Lou Hodges

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving, masterfully designed by Lou Hodges for the renowned California Design Group in

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Oak

Vintage MCM  Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers
Vintage MCM  Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers

Vintage MCM Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

A remarkable Mid Century Modern walnut wood, upright, vertical, single bay freestanding unit. Wall

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

'Angelo Necessario' Wall Unit by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier, Italy, 1989
'Angelo Necessario' Wall Unit by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier, Italy, 1989

'Angelo Necessario' Wall Unit by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier, Italy, 1989

By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier in 1989 for Pallucco, the ‘Angelo Necessario’ wall

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1980s Italian Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Red Lacquer 1960s Modular Wall Unit
Mid-Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Red Lacquer 1960s Modular Wall Unit

Mid-Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Red Lacquer 1960s Modular Wall Unit

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Madrid, ES

The modular wall unit, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1960s, is a remarkable

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Oak

Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s

Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Modular Wall Unit with a bar, Italy 1980s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a spectacular modular wall unit or modular shelving system designed

Category

1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light
Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light

Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Liberty, NY

Stunning mid century Danish rosewood three bay wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler. Consists

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet  by Nils Jonsson for Troeds
Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet  by Nils Jonsson for Troeds

Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet by Nils Jonsson for Troeds

By Nils Jonsson, Troeds Bjarnum 1

Located in Mortsel, BE

Very nice wall cabinet, some wear and tear see pictures please

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

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling

3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling

Located in Kensington, MD

to hang the unit, but to not use it would be to miss out on the true beauty of the rosewood. Two deep

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

Materials

Rosewood

Unique Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi 1960s Large Wall Unit in Walnut
Unique Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi 1960s Large Wall Unit in Walnut

Unique Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi 1960s Large Wall Unit in Walnut

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Home, bespoke wall unit, walnut, lacquered wood, Italy, 1960s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Bar Cabinet/ Wall Unit
Italian Mid-Century Bar Cabinet/ Wall Unit

Italian Mid-Century Bar Cabinet/ Wall Unit

Located in North Miami, FL

This rich and warm walnut wall cabinet can be used as a bar with interior shelving and shelving

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Enamel

Wall Unit by Dom Hans van der Laan in It's Typical Minimal Brutalist Style
Wall Unit by Dom Hans van der Laan in It's Typical Minimal Brutalist Style

Wall Unit by Dom Hans van der Laan in It's Typical Minimal Brutalist Style

By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wall Unit; Bossche School; Minimal Brutalist Style; Shelves; Plastic Number; Architect; Dom Hans

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1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Pine

Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern
Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern

Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A distinctive wall unit in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Boho Chic Arched Rattan Etagere/Wall Unit

Boho Chic Arched Rattan Etagere/Wall Unit

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Boho Chic Arched Rattan Étagère boasts sculptural arches, open shelving, and woven cabinet storage—a timeless accent for refined, bohemian spaces. We sell items as acquired, with...

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1990s Philippine Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rattan

Industrial Vintage Gold Tube Wall Unit Task Light Los Angeles CA
Industrial Vintage Gold Tube Wall Unit Task Light Los Angeles CA

Industrial Vintage Gold Tube Wall Unit Task Light Los Angeles CA

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Tube task lamp Industrial vintage wall tube unit task or picture light in gold Measures: 8 width

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit

Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

inches tall, this rare unit dwarfs all others available, and with four columns attached to the wall, this

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome
Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome

Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

Century Modern 2 Bay Free Standing Lane Walnut, Chrome and Glass Wall Unit/Room Divider c.1970’s. Etagere

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs

By Arne Vodder, Lovig Dansk

Located in Madison, WI

, to make it into a wall unit / bookcase / shelving with additional drawers. Top portion of the unit is

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Gio Ponti Model 2140 Display Cabinet / Wall Unit for Singer & Sons
Mid Century Gio Ponti Model 2140 Display Cabinet / Wall Unit for Singer & Sons

Mid Century Gio Ponti Model 2140 Display Cabinet / Wall Unit for Singer & Sons

By Gio Ponti

Located in Las Vegas, NV

: Singer & Sons Material: Italian walnut Configuration: two-piece wall unit with upper display + lower

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood

Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

1960s RY Wall Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak
1960s RY Wall Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak

1960s RY Wall Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler in teak

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Victoria, BC

This RY wall unit was designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Mobler in Denmark during the

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit in Metal and Glass
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit in Metal and Glass

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit in Metal and Glass

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Waalwijk, NL

unit from Denmark, dating back to the 1960s and designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint

Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit
Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit

Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit

Located in Troy, MI

Italian display unit in black lacquered wood with glass shelves and brass accents, circa 1970s

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

Materials

Brass

Mid century Pilastro wall unit / rack , 1960’s
Mid century Pilastro wall unit / rack , 1960’s

Mid century Pilastro wall unit / rack , 1960’s

By Pilastro

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 63,5 W, 47cmH,21,5cmD Condition: Good Color: Black , Yellow Material: Metal

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov
Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov

Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov

By Ludvik Volak

Located in Vienna, AT

Flower (dividing) wall made of the bent beech plywood and features geometric paterns. In restored

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase

By Poul Havgaard

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two pieces. Top is shelves with a locked drop down desk on the right. Measures: Top is 5...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard

Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard

By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Madison, WI

This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room

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

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinet
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinet

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinet

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful teak wall display cabinet designed by Poul Cadiovious for the Cado wall system , this one

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Wood and Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Wood and Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Wood and Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s
Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s

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

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

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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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