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Wall Book Shelf System

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Janet Schweitzer for Pace Polished Aluminum Orba Wall Mount Shelving System
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum half cylinder uprights with full cylindrical
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

21st Century Contemporary Mixed Marble Shelf Handmade Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
look even more precious. Thanks to the system designed it really easy to hang the shelf on the wall
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2010s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Marble

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Marcel Breuer Custom Floating Credenza with Bar and Stereo System
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece came from the Cohen House, which was featured in a book by David Masello, "Architecture
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
. This is an early version of the Royal Wall Unit from the 1950s with a rare brass book/record divider
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Wall Box Cabinet in Cedar Green Powder Coated Steel by Ludvig Storm
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
WALL BOX was born from the concept of creating a modular shelf system, which would easily change
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Wall Box Cabinet in Navy Blue Powder Coated Steel by Ludvig Storm
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
WALL BOX was born from the concept of creating a modular shelf system, which would easily change
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Wall Box Cabinet in Ash Grey Powder Coated Steel by Ludvig Storm
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
WALL BOX was born from the concept of creating a modular shelf system, which would easily change
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
system consists of: 4 Aluminium uprights 200 cm. 1 Open book cabinet, 32 x 85.5 x 36 cm. 1 Shelf, depth
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Peristylo Black Wood Shelve by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
us the New Peristylo shelf. DETAILS A simple shelving system ideal for book-lovers and anyone who
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Aspen Grove Forest - Black & White Landscape Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
roots arise from this “straight” tradition of photography. For my finest work, I use the Zone System and
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1970s American Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

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Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
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In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in spheres, a classic design of the period.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Pair of Mid Century Armchairs, Peter Hoyte, 1970s
By Peter Hoyte
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type.
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelves Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modular wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in the 1960's. It features all teak construction with two cabinets and three shelves. In great ready to use condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nessino' Table Lamp in Orange for Artemide
By Giancarlo Mattioli, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nessino' table lamp in orange for Artemide. This lamp has become a design icon, with its mushroom shape and bright orange or white hues. Introduced in 1967, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Day Bed was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Bou...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bouclé, Oak

Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Lisbon Bed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard custom Lisbon bed. The Lisbon bed is inspired from an original 18th century piece. It's intricate details have been masterfully copied making this bed an el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

Lisbon Bed
Lisbon Bed
H 80 in W 67 in D 87 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Michel Dumas Large Chrome, Clear Plexiglass Shelf Unite by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare shelf system by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois, France early 1970s. High quality built clear plexi glass and chrome plated details. The system consists of a bar, cabinet ...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite. - Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes) - Goof F...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Brass Etagere by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bookcase with sliding base. Brass frame and glass shelving. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Brass Etagere by DIA
Mid-Century Brass Etagere by DIA
H 72 in W 85 in D 18 in
Italian Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s Design in Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lyon, FR
Vintage Italian sideboard. Great design. Two sliding doors with four drawers (the first one is not origin).
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Solid Oak Wardrobe and Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Elegant and rare Wardrobe, armoire and secretary by French designers Guillerme and Chambron featuring leather straps holding the desk tray. The iconic wardrobe is in overall good...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested, with new bespoke shade.  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Book Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and teak veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks. This wall
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall Unit / Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 wooden risers and teak veneer shelves and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit or Room Divider / Book Shelves 2 Bay
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wall unit or room divider by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler. Beautiful teak system is fully finished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

2 Bay Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit Room Divider or Book Shelves #2
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wall unit or room divider by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler. Beautiful teak system is fully finished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius modular 4-bay wall unit in teak, Danish design, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
of 20 cm. The slanted reading shelf with a depth of 30 cm can be used as a book or magazine display
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Helsinki, FI
Beautiful teak veneer Royal System wall unit by Poul Cadovius. The wall unit consists of cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Large Cado Storage System by Poul Cadovius
Located in Dorchester, MA
This large wall-mounted teak storage system by Poul Cadovius features numerous components and can
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20th Century Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Shelving System by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors
By Bertil Fridhagen, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that can be placed at different heights. This unit includes a rare teak book display. The lowest shelf
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Fritz of California Euro Art Walnut Freestanding Modular Storage System, 1958
Located in San Francisco, CA
freestanding four-bay modular storage system by Fritz of California. Similar in style to both the wall-mounted
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

D.Dekker for Tomado Free Standing Metal Book Shelves, the Netherlands 1950s
By Tomado, D. Dekker 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
mainly famous for their coloured wall shelves and systems. This vintage metal bookcase is among their
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
rosewood panels. System contains: - sixteen rosewood bookshelves - eight-brass book holders - one
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Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
H 79 in W 188 in D 16 in
Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik, 1960s "FM
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Rare Willy Rizzio Aluminum and Black Lacquer Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
into an apartment. He wants brown and gold walls, a kitchen color of money, land and ceiling black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

Teak Wall Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
risers are not original, we had them made by a carpenter. This wall unit consist of: 4 x shelf: 80 x
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Elmwood Book Shelves, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 wooden risers and elmwood veneer shelves
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Royal System teak book shelves , Denmark 1950's
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 wooden risers and teak veneer shelves
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Cado Wall System by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado, Royal System
Located in Miami, FL
Cadovius, manufactured by Royal System, Inc. The spectacular vintage wall system features components that
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Maple

1960s, Teak Book Shelf System with desk by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in Bochum, NRW
system 1960s The lower part of the cabinet has two sliding doors and inside with one shelf. The top part
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large Teak Wall or Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System Denmark 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Royal Wall Unit/Shelving by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Royal wall unit system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. Comprising
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s Large shelving system designed by Kai
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Poul Cadovius Royal Systems wall unit for Cado. Two Teak panels with adjustable shelves, cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Keith Haring Tseng Kwong Chi Art In Transit book 1984
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. "An art book, a photography book, a collection of graphic jokes, a celebration of city life, a
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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper

Danish Modern Wall Unit
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/shelf, one angled book display, four teak back panels, and five vertical rails. The extra fifth
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Wall Unit
Danish Modern Wall Unit
H 78.5 in W 143 in D 16.5 in
1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Golden Supports Dry Bar or Book Case by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful and rare freestanding / wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit for FM Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in The Hague, NL
the cabinet is easy to set up, you can adjust the system to your wishes. 5 bigger shelf's with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Wall Unit Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
George Nelson for Herman Miller Omni wall unit 98" wide. George Nelson designed, Omni Systems wall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish wall system by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960's. Fantastic double bank wall system with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius for Royal system teak wooden wall unit, Denmark 1950's
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden risers and teak veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks. This wall unit
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Nisse Strinning Wall System String Shelf in Teak Wood Sweden 1950s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Wall system by Nisse Strinning in teak wood and white wall holders. One writing cabinet and six
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Yellow and White Modular Shelving
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Umbo. It is modular and can be used as a wall unit, book shelf, or separated into low side tables
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Willy Rizzo Thuja Burl Suede and Brass Italian Sofa, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Firenze, IT
, Willy turns this room into an apartment. He wants brown and gold walls, a kitchen color of money, land
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Willy Rizzo Thuja Burl Suede and Brass Set of Two Italian Lounge Chairs and Sofa
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Firenze, IT
and gold walls, a kitchen color of money, land and ceiling black. Then, he designed furniture: sofas
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Wall Book Shelf System For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wall book shelf system for your home. Each wall book shelf system for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and hardwood. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage wall book shelf system now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wall book shelf system — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wall book shelf system is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made wall book shelf system has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Please Wait to be Seated, Poul Cadovius and Royal System are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wall Book Shelf System?

The average selling price for a wall book shelf system at 1stDibs is $3,203, while they’re typically $272 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced.

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