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Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

$3,200Sale Price / item|28% Off

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

delivery. Packing in wooden crates for wall units.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pierre Chapo B 30 Elm Shelving Unit
Pierre Chapo B 30 Elm Shelving Unit

Pierre Chapo B 30 Elm Shelving Unit

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pierre Chapo B 30 elm shelving unit c. 1960.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Elm

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

$3,265Sale Price|27% Off

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in Montelabbate, PU

delivery. Packing in wooden crates for wall units.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Roomdivider in Teak and Brass by Louis Van Teeffelen
Roomdivider in Teak and Brass by Louis Van Teeffelen

Roomdivider in Teak and Brass by Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Brussels, BE

independent Wall unit shelving system, this rare one is fully equipped and in very good condition. This unit

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chained Ceramic Four Unit by Duisburger Kunstgewerbe
Mid-Century Modern Chained Ceramic Four Unit by Duisburger Kunstgewerbe

Mid-Century Modern Chained Ceramic Four Unit by Duisburger Kunstgewerbe

Located in Doornspijk, NL

they form a sturdy and stylish wall object. Each plaquette was made in relief and has been finished

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

Materials

Ceramic

Svend Aage Larsen Faarup Møbelfabrik MidCentury Danish Teak Tambour Crendenza
Svend Aage Larsen Faarup Møbelfabrik MidCentury Danish Teak Tambour Crendenza

Svend Aage Larsen Faarup Møbelfabrik MidCentury Danish Teak Tambour Crendenza

By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Svend Aage Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

furniture in the mid-20th century, including credenzas, cabinets, and wall units for both domestic and

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

A 10-Piece Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930/1940s
A 10-Piece Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930/1940s

A 10-Piece Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930/1940s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Aino Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

A 10-piece stackable shelving unit, design Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja

Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Birch

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror with Shelf and Drawer by Pastoe
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror with Shelf and Drawer by Pastoe

Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror with Shelf and Drawer by Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall-mounted mirror unit produced by Dutch manufacturer Pastoe, commonly attributed to Cees

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Italian 1980s Black Lacquer & Glass Shelving Unit with iGuzzini Lamp
Italian 1980s Black Lacquer & Glass Shelving Unit with iGuzzini Lamp

Italian 1980s Black Lacquer & Glass Shelving Unit with iGuzzini Lamp

By iGuzzini, Willy Rizzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Built across three sections, this large Italian shelving unit combines black lacquered cabinetry

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Chrome

Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit

Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit

By Renato Zevi

Located in Toronto, ON

Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Teak Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
Teak Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler

Teak Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler

Located in Sagaponack, NY

section unit. Additional shelves, cabinets and vertical walls also available. Inquire for additional

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959
Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959

Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Expansive Four Bay George Nelson ‘Comprehensive Storage System' (CSS) with customized ash shelving installed by first sale client in the 1970s. Introduced by Herman Miller in 1959,...

Category

1960s American Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak  Retro Desk sideboard
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak  Retro Desk sideboard

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak Retro Desk sideboard

Located in Markington, GB

drawer units. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall (with metal or

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Located in Markington, GB

drawer unit. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall (with metal or wooden

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk

Located in Markington, GB

these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can be placed on

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 20 units, Germany 1960
Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 20 units, Germany 1960

Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 20 units, Germany 1960

By Limburg

Located in La xara, VC

1960s wall or ceiling cristal light. Metal base and round, clear glass shade. 1960-1970. All our

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 30 units, Germany 1960
Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 30 units, Germany 1960

Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 30 units, Germany 1960

By Limburg

Located in La xara, VC

1960s wall or ceiling cristal light. Metal base and round, clear glass shade. 1960-1970. All our

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 10 units, Germany 1960
Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 10 units, Germany 1960

Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts 10 units, Germany 1960

By Limburg

Located in La xara, VC

1960s wall or ceiling cristal light. Metal base and round, clear glass shade. 1960-1970. All our

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass

Mid Century WK Möbel Teak Sideboard Schrank Regal Vintage
Mid Century WK Möbel Teak Sideboard Schrank Regal Vintage

Mid Century WK Möbel Teak Sideboard Schrank Regal Vintage

Located in Berlin, DE

. The modules come from a wall unit, have been professionally refurbished by our team and can be easily

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Mid Century WK furniture teak chest of drawers sideboard cabinet vintage
Mid Century WK furniture teak chest of drawers sideboard cabinet vintage

Mid Century WK furniture teak chest of drawers sideboard cabinet vintage

Located in Berlin, DE

module comes from a wall unit and has been professionally refurbished by our team. The skirting board was

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Tatra, Bentwood & Bouclé, 1960s
Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Tatra, Bentwood & Bouclé, 1960s

Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Tatra, Bentwood & Bouclé, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

František Jirák who is known for his striking case pieces and wall units, and for playful compact furniture

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Hairpin Legs
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Hairpin Legs

Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Hairpin Legs

Located in San Diego, CA

great addition to any MCM office or den! I believe the cabinet was part of a wall unit at one time; it

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Iron

1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirák for Tatra, a Pair
1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirák for Tatra, a Pair

1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirák for Tatra, a Pair

By Frantisek Jirak

Located in High Point, NC

František Jirák who is known for his striking case pieces and wall units, and for playful compact furniture

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard/Desk/Cocktail cabinet
Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard/Desk/Cocktail cabinet

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Sideboard/Desk/Cocktail cabinet

Located in Markington, GB

units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can be placed on the wall as

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Bo Concepts Copenhagen Wall System Freestanding Bookcase Cupboard
Bo Concepts Copenhagen Wall System Freestanding Bookcase Cupboard

Bo Concepts Copenhagen Wall System Freestanding Bookcase Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Bo Concepts Copenhagen wall unit bookcase RRP

Category

20th Century Danish Post-Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro sideboard Credenza  home office
Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro sideboard Credenza  home office

Exceptional Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro sideboard Credenza home office

Located in Markington, GB

house full of these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair
Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair

Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair

$2,236Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair

By Tatra Pravenec

Located in High Point, NC

Tatra, and attributed to designer František Jirák who is known for his striking case pieces and wall

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Poul Cadovius 4 "Royal System" Columns in Teak, 1970
Poul Cadovius 4 "Royal System" Columns in Teak, 1970

Poul Cadovius 4 "Royal System" Columns in Teak, 1970

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, FR

Royal System" wall unit by Poul Cadovius, in teak, with seven shelves and four boxes. The set is

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Teak

20thC Italian Modular Hardwood Wall Cabinet Attributable To Franco Albini c.1950
20thC Italian Modular Hardwood Wall Cabinet Attributable To Franco Albini c.1950

20thC Italian Modular Hardwood Wall Cabinet Attributable To Franco Albini c.1950

By Franco Albini

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An Italian modular wall unit in warm-toned hardwood, attributed to Franco Albini and dating to the

Category

20th Century Italian Other Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal

Wall lamp. Bronze.
Wall lamp. Bronze.

Wall lamp. Bronze.

Located in Madrid, ES

Wall lamp. Bronze. Only one unit available. Wall sconce with two lights decorated with figurative

Category

20th Century European Other Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Bronze, Other

1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard
1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard

1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A real Mid-Century Icon that can still hold a place in a collectors home, by the CSS Wall Unit or

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Poul Cadovius Cado Dining Table in Teak with Two Leaves 94"
1960s Poul Cadovius Cado Dining Table in Teak with Two Leaves 94"

1960s Poul Cadovius Cado Dining Table in Teak with Two Leaves 94"

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

and top. The piece features tapered rectangular legs, in the same form as Cadovius' popular Cado Wall

Category

1960s Danish Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Steel

White Wicker Wall Shelf
White Wicker Wall Shelf

White Wicker Wall Shelf

Located in Bradenton, FL

A white bamboo and wicker wall shelf unit. A bamboo frame supports two wicker shelves secured with

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library

Located in Waalwijk, NL

, Finland, 1950s. Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall unit is an architectural

Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Wood, Teak

Large Sideboard in Solid Elm in The Manner of Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1980
Large Sideboard in Solid Elm in The Manner of Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1980

Large Sideboard in Solid Elm in The Manner of Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1980

By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1

Located in St Ouen, FR

. We can offer wall units of the same manufacture that may complete your decoration. We remain at your

Category

1980s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Elm

Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful stained walnut veneered shelves. Designed in 1948

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Walnut

Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s
Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s

Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Peoria, AZ

show-stopper! Great mid century lighting for a night table, credenza or Nelson wall unit! Very fine

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal, Chrome

William Watting sideboard Fristho Franeker Netherlands 1954
William Watting sideboard Fristho Franeker Netherlands 1954

William Watting sideboard Fristho Franeker Netherlands 1954

By William Watting

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

was sought after. Kho Liang Ie's J-series, including a beautifully designed wall unit in rosewood

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Rattan Bamboo Wicker Large Room Divider Etagere Shelf in Bielecky Brothers Style
Rattan Bamboo Wicker Large Room Divider Etagere Shelf in Bielecky Brothers Style

Rattan Bamboo Wicker Large Room Divider Etagere Shelf in Bielecky Brothers Style

By Bielecky Brothers

Located in Saddle River, NJ

: Beautifully finished on both sides, allowing it to function perfectly as either a free-standing wall unit or a

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rattan

Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural

Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural

By Kaare Klint, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Dronten, NL

Model 42 dining chair, the modular FM Reolsystem, and the iconic No. 121 wall unit. His designs are

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Leather, Teak

Modular Composition of Copper Wall Lights from 1960's
Modular Composition of Copper Wall Lights from 1960's

Modular Composition of Copper Wall Lights from 1960's

Located in Barcelona, ES

Modular composition of copper wall lights from 1960's, Spain. Composed of 28 units of wall lights

Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Copper

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Cabinet, Circa 1950, Floating
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Cabinet, Circa 1950, Floating

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Cabinet, Circa 1950, Floating

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Detroit, MI

This truly stunning vintage mid century Danish modern rosewood wall-mounted cabinet shelving unit

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Large Rosewood Bookcase, 1970s.
Danish Modern Large Rosewood Bookcase, 1970s.

Danish Modern Large Rosewood Bookcase, 1970s.

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Svend Ellekær

Located in Asaa, DK

. This wall unit was made by a Danish cabinetmaker, designer unknown. But very similar to designs made by

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Rosewood

Harvey Guzzini. Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lights, Italy, 1970s
Harvey Guzzini. Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lights, Italy, 1970s

Harvey Guzzini. Memphis and Post-Modern style wall lights, Italy, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

condition. NOTE: 1 other red wall light unit available.

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Campaign Etagere - A Pair
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Campaign Etagere - A Pair

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Campaign Etagere - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, these bookcases can be used individually or placed together to form a substantial wall unit, perfect for

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

it to be used as a room divider without the need to be anchored to a wall. The two bay wall unit

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's
Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's

Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern wall unit, shelves, desk, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Glass, Teak

Jan van der Togt Tomado Wall Shelf, 1950s, Metal Wire, Yellow Red Black
Jan van der Togt Tomado Wall Shelf, 1950s, Metal Wire, Yellow Red Black

Jan van der Togt Tomado Wall Shelf, 1950s, Metal Wire, Yellow Red Black

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single-section wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado during the 1950s

Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Metal, Wire

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights in Chromed Steel – Germany, 1970s
Sleek Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights in Chromed Steel – Germany, 1970s

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights in Chromed Steel – Germany, 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

. With 24 units available, these wall lights offer an exceptional opportunity for large-scale interior

Category

Late 20th Century German Brutalist Vintage Wall Unit

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Georges Frydman Modernist Bookcase for EFA, 1960’s
Georges Frydman Modernist Bookcase for EFA, 1960’s

Georges Frydman Modernist Bookcase for EFA, 1960’s

By Georges Frydman

Located in LYON, FR

“Wall Unit.” Stamped EFA on all metal uprights. Black, blue, white, and walnut lacquered back. Walnut

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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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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