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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Console of Italian production , single wooden shelf unit with internal drawer and additional glass shelf over , atypical 1950's leg shape , contrasting blonde wood front to drawer .
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Located in Barcelona, ES
Shelves designed by an unknown designer in modernist style, circa 1940 Manufactured in France. Materials: Wood. Metal. In good original condition, with minor wear consiste...
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Antique Wooden Wall Cabinet Shelf Unit Modernist Style, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Found in Italy, this circa 1960s free standing modular shelf unit consists of three black metal frame sections five shelves, a locking cabinet with fold down desk, a cabinet with an ...
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Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage wooden shelf unit for your home. Each vintage wooden shelf unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage wooden shelf unit, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage wooden shelf unit bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage wooden shelf unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Royal System and Louis Van Teeffelen produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a vintage wooden shelf unit start at $534 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $3,988.
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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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