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Antique Wooden Wall Cabinet Shelf Unit Modernist Style, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood, Pine

20th Century French Metal Shelf Unit
Located in High Point, NC
metalwork accentuated by the flowing outlines of wrought iron. The unit features five ample wooden shelves
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20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Vintage 20th Century French Metal Shelf Unit
20th Century French Metal Shelf Unit
H 68.9 in W 41.3 in D 21.5 in
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a two level shelving unit
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
H 59.1 in W 47.2 in D 21.7 in
Pair of Shelf of Units, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This shelf unit is a distinctive piece of mid-20th century Brazilian design by Percival Lafer. It
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

Turn of the Century French Wooden Shelf with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden shelf was crafted in France during the turn of the century. An antique gem, this piece
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20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Ernest Race, Isokon Donkey Mk 2, 1963, mid-century classic shelf unit / display
By Isokon, Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
-white painted plywood with wooden legs. L 53 cm, W 41 cm, H 40 cm; Wt 5.2 kg Originally supplied flat
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden and Marble Storage Unit by V. Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
cabinet features 2 doors and one removable shelf. Each unit is made from a wooden structure with a
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Marble, Metal

Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the moment we have 4 pieces on stock at our remote
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1960s French Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage Book Case - Shelving Unit
Book Case - Shelving Unit
H 84.65 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
Vintage 1960s Teak Freestanding Wall Unit – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the 1960s with our mid-century modern freestanding wall unit, meticulously hand-crafted
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian shelf by Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011). Teak version with three wall panels
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
one removable glass display shelf and one fixed wooden display shelf and the right side features a
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1980s Danish Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the middle shelf space
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Steel

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1950s This sizeable and modern wall unit is designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort. It is
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-mounted unit includes two floating cabinets at the bottom, with an 18-inch deep wooden shelf that serves
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Aluminum

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Mid century Teak 11 pieces shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany
By Hilker
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Teak 8 pieces shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
brass shelf brackets and a few years later the model Cado with wooden shelf brackets. He also named the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
brass shelf brackets and a few years later the model Cado with wooden shelf brackets. He also named the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Rosewood

Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wall unit consist of: 2 x shelf 80 x 20 cm 1 x shelf 80 x 24 cm 1 x cabinet 80 x 30 x 34 cm (L x D x
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky and elegant Mid-Century Modern Royal modular wall unit. Design by Poul Cadovius for Cado
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s
By Bryce Originals, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s. Wall-mounted floating console with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
wooden shelf brackets. He also named the company Cado. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Rosewood

Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis van Teeffelen
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
dovetail jointed drawers and pigeon holes. A shelved cupboard with wooden sliding doors, a display cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

A BRUTALIST Set of 3 SHELVING UNITS by ADRIEN AUDOUX FRIDA MINNET, France, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
, Popular Art, rectangular wicker structures with rounded edges, wooden trays with a pale yellow texture
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Bamboo

Wooden Shelve, by Zanine Caldas, Brazilian 20th Mid-Century Design
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This wooden shelf is a fine example of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, by Zanine Caldas
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Hardwood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Bookshelf
By Stonehill
Located in Chicago, IL
piece narrow unit with finished back. Two cabinets and three drawers. Round wooden knobs. Sliding glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Glass, Teak

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
house full of these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Teak

Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
By Dassi Lissone
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Brass

1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wooden shelf, which doubles as a writing or tabletop desk, complete with a single drawer below for
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage 1960s Teak Bookshelf with Multi-Color Finish – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
containing a single wooden shelf. Supported by four sturdy carved pedestal legs, this bookshelf offers ample
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer

Mid Century Bamboo nightstand bedside table 70s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Bamboo bedside table/ shelving unit Curved detail at the top the unit consists of a drawer and a
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Mid-20th Century British Bohemian Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Coastal Bamboo Style Bookcase
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
unit. The vintage design of this piece artfully combines the casual elegance of beachfront living with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Glass, Wood

Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk
Located in Markington, GB
of these wall units, they are all in very good vintage condition. Each cupboard or shelf can be
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Teak

Italian Midcentury Parchment and Walnut Sideboard with Brass Legs, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
wood elements. Inside the sideboard, a streamlined glass shelf separates the central storing unit
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius, Four "Royal System" Columns in Wood, 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Wall unit "Royal System" by Poul Cadovius, in rosewood, with seven shelves, four boxes and a
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Vintage Henkel Harris Corner Closet
By Henkel Harris
Located in Annville, PA
lower section of the Vintage Henkel Harris Corner Closet features a wooden shelf and closed additional
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1990s American Chippendale Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Teak

Vintage Italian sideboard by Mobili d'arte Cantù, with label
By Galeria Mobili d´Arte Cantù
Located in Milano, IT
rises at the edge of the shelf. It serves as a storage unit, a practical yet artful addition, anchored
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Brass

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Finland, 1950s. Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall unit is an architectural
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century China Cabinet Hutch Credenza Brass Pulls
Located in Baltimore, MD
door opens to reveal a beautiful interior with fixed wooden display shelving, and plate grooves for
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Brass

White Peach Lacquered Chrome Low 1970s Bookshelf Trolley Florence Knoll Style
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
base, atop which sits a wooden shelving unit, finished in an iridescent peach/white coloured lacquer
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal, Chrome

Angelo Mangiarotti for Poltronova 'Multiuse' Cabinet in Wood and Aluminium
By Poltronova, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Poltronova, wall unit from 'Multiuse Series', mahogany, aluminum, Italy
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Aluminum

Restored Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf with Desk Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
items. The lower section includes a two-door cabinet with an adjustable wooden shelf, offering
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Lacquer, Walnut, Wood

Italian Midcentury Parchment and Walnut Sideboard with Brass Legs, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
wood elements. Inside the sideboard, a streamlined glass shelf separates the central storing unit
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Brass

France LimitedEdition 1878Mignot 9LeadFigurines BoxSet Can-CanStageBar Curiosity
Located in Chicago, IL
accessible shelf near a bar or desk. With the red textured-paper-covered thick-cardboard cover removed, one
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Meulebeke, BE
black lacquered wooden shelf.
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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24k Gold

Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrome
Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrome
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Wall-Unit, Netherlands, 1960
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Teak wall unit, with black wooden risers and brass supports. The wall- unit has some signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Brass

Unique Teak and Brass Wall Unit by Finn Juhl, Bovirke, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful teak wooden wall unit designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Bovirke Denmark, in the 1950
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Designed Cado Wall Unit in Teak
By Cado
Located in Portland, OR
Fantastic vintage Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius designed Cado wall unit in teak. As shown it
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rattan & Wicker Brass Accented Etageres in the Style of Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Mount Penn, PA
are the same. One etagere has a set of doors that has a wooden shelf inside as shown. The other piece
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Finn Juhl 12 Chair Set FJ55 by Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Illums Bolighus, Niels Vodder
Located in Albuquerque, NM
because one sale averaged probably 8-10 units. If you were buying chairs for Finn Juhl’s long Silver Table
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl 12 Chair Set FJ55 by Niels Vodder
Finn Juhl 12 Chair Set FJ55 by Niels Vodder
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
Stylish and functional, this is the Classic staples Ladderax midcentury shelving system. The wooden
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Teak

ITALIAN CONSOLE TABLE
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Console of Italian production , single wooden shelf unit with internal drawer and additional glass
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1950s Italian Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

ITALIAN CONSOLE TABLE
ITALIAN CONSOLE TABLE
H 34 in W 44 in D 14.5 in
1970s Danish Wall Mounted Floating Wooden Shelf & Metal Shelving Unit Book Shelf
Located in London, GB
metal shelf supports are fixed to the wall at the top. The height adjustable shelves are fixed onto the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal, Steel

Swedish wooden shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
a shelf and a teak wood lectern fit. Use to personalize a wall in the entrance hall, living room or
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

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Metal

Swedish wooden shelving unit
Swedish wooden shelving unit
H 16.54 in W 33.47 in D 12.6 in
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a three level shelving unit
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
H 102.4 in W 62.6 in D 22.2 in
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a two level shelving unit
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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
H 59.1 in W 47.2 in D 21.7 in
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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.

How Much is a Vintage Wooden Shelf Unit?

Prices for a vintage wooden shelf unit start at $534 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $3,988.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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