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Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern wall mounted desk unit by Beaver and Tapley
Mid-Century Modern wall mounted desk unit by Beaver and Tapley

Mid-Century Modern wall mounted desk unit by Beaver and Tapley

By Robert Heritage, Beaver and Tapley

Located in London, GB

system mounted units directly to the wall using a concealed batten with a built-in spirit level, allowing

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp

By Pilastro, Coen de Vries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wall unit, a unique Dutch Mid-Century piece, was manufactured by Pilastro and features a wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Rolex "Units Per Hour" Dealer Wall Clock.
Rolex "Units Per Hour" Dealer Wall Clock.

Rolex "Units Per Hour" Dealer Wall Clock.

By Rolex

Located in Buchanan, MI

This dealer clock is tested, and looks to be working. The clock face reads, "Rolex", and has a dial covered in rhinestones. There are some scratches along the border, but overall, th...

Category

20th Century American Classical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Monumental Desk Dry Bar Wall Cabinet System Eugenio Escudero Mexico
1950s Monumental Desk Dry Bar Wall Cabinet System Eugenio Escudero Mexico

1950s Monumental Desk Dry Bar Wall Cabinet System Eugenio Escudero Mexico

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1950s Eugenio Escudero extravagant custom piece desk dry bar wall unit

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers
Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers

Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk and Cabinet with Desk & Drawers

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with a desk, a cabinet, and 4 shelves. The desk

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk
Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk

Mid-Century Dutch Pilastro 2 Section Industrial Wall Unit with Desk

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light
Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light

Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

double-bulb desk light—all suspended on wall-mounted risers. Pilastro's signature industrial approach

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Mid-Century Dutch Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk & Light
Pilastro Mid-Century Dutch Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk & Light

Pilastro Mid-Century Dutch Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk & Light

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall-mounted shelving system by Pilastro represents functional Dutch Mid-Century design with its

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Desk with Drawer, Green Light
Original Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Desk with Drawer, Green Light

Original Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit w/ Desk with Drawer, Green Light

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall unit in very original condition with desk, cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet
Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Unit with Desk and Cabinet

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall unit with desk and upper cabinet. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s Hailing

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light
Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

Pilastro 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Drop Down Desk and Light

By Coen de Vries, Pilastro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro enameled metal wall shelving unit. This unit features a metal drop down

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in München, Bavaria

this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Wall Unit with Desk Cupboard, Cupboard and 5 Shelves
1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Wall Unit with Desk Cupboard, Cupboard and 5 Shelves

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Wall Unit with Desk Cupboard, Cupboard and 5 Shelves

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

1960 Pilastro Tomado three section wall unit with desk cupboard with shelf, five hanging shelves

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern
Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern

Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Munster, NRW

small desk... The wall unit comes from first ownership. Dimensions: w 94.49 inch, h 78.74 inch, d

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk Light and Two Shelves
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk Light and Two Shelves

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado Two Section Wall Unit with Desk Light and Two Shelves

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Markington, GB

1960 Pilastro Tomado two section wall unit with desk and two drawers, light, two shelves and

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak

Located in Seroa, PT

) Desk with 2 drawers - 180 x 50 x H18 cm Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) Designed to suit the needs of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes an...

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit

By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Modern wall unit. Secretary drop desk compartment. Outstanding modern decor setting piece of furniture

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

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 Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors

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 Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage MidCentury Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model Fire by Kai Kristiansen
Vintage MidCentury Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model Fire by Kai Kristiansen

Vintage MidCentury Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model Fire by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

, desks, sideboards and wall units. In 1956, he designed his most famous work, Chair No. 42 for Schou

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

teak and rosewood in his chairs, desks, sideboards and wall units. In 1956, he designed his most famous

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950

Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

desks, wall units, and seating. His designs often incorporated decorative elements such as glass inlays

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

, desks, sideboards and wall units. In 1956, he designed his most famous work, Chair No. 42 for Schou

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Mid-Century Wall Desk Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s
Mid-Century Wall Desk Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s

Mid-Century Wall Desk Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant

Mid-Century wall desk unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s. Lacquered metal uprights

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA
George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA

George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA

By George Nelson

Located in Denver, CO

Desk element designed by George Nelson. Originally offered as an option to the OMNI wall unit

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Wall Unit with Desk by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s
Wall Unit with Desk by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s

Wall Unit with Desk by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1960s

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL

Pilastro wall system by Tjerk Reijenga. This wall unit is designed by Tjerk Reijenga in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Wall Unit by Hansen Guldborg
Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Wall Unit by Hansen Guldborg

Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Wall Unit by Hansen Guldborg

By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in San Antonio, TX

This is a handsome example of Hansen & Guldborg s craftsmanship. This particular unit has hinged

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977
Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977

Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977

By Disform, Philippe Starck

Located in București, B

This rare "John ILD" shelving unit with an integrated desk was designed by Philippe Starck for

Category

Antique 1890s French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Modular 5600 Series Desk / Bookcase by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen
Modular 5600 Series Desk / Bookcase by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen

Modular 5600 Series Desk / Bookcase by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen

By A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in New York, NY

Modular bookcase / desk wall unit in painted steel from the 5600 series designed Andre Cordemeijer

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro

By Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Discover the epitome of mid-century elegance with our vintage Dutch 2-bay modular wall system, a

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960

Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

John Keal Multi Purpose Cabinet
John Keal Multi Purpose Cabinet

John Keal Multi Purpose Cabinet

By John Keal

Located in Oakland, CA

Wall unit, room divider, desk, bookcase, display piece, this cabinet will pretty much suit all your

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Pilastro Wall Desk Unit by Tjerk Reijenga
Pilastro Wall Desk Unit by Tjerk Reijenga

Pilastro Wall Desk Unit by Tjerk Reijenga

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro Metal Desk/Wall Unit Including Red Desktop With 2 Perforated Metal Drawers, White Perforated

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk and Storage, 1970s
Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk and Storage, 1970s

Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk and Storage, 1970s

By Houtwerk Hattem

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An impressive, custom-designed Ate Van Apeldoorn pine wall unit, this extra-large piece offers

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

George Nelson for Herman Miller comprehensive storage system or CSS desk and wall unit combination

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Midcentury Rosewood Wall Unit Desk over Dresser by Poul Hundevad
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Wall Unit Desk over Dresser by Poul Hundevad

Danish Midcentury Rosewood Wall Unit Desk over Dresser by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An austere piece of simple functionalism by Hundevad & Co. of Denmark, this wall unit features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Pilastro Two Section Enameled Metal Wall Unit w/ Desk, Cabinet & Perforated Rack
Pilastro Two Section Enameled Metal Wall Unit w/ Desk, Cabinet & Perforated Rack

Pilastro Two Section Enameled Metal Wall Unit w/ Desk, Cabinet & Perforated Rack

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro wall unit with desk, cabinet, and perforated rack. This unit features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Shelving Unit with Desk Shelves
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Shelving Unit with Desk Shelves

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Shelving Unit with Desk Shelves

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

A timeless piece of Scandinavian design: this elegant wall-mounted shelving unit was designed by

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Noral Olson Kopenhavn Mid Century Danish Freestanding Desk Wall Unit
Noral Olson Kopenhavn Mid Century Danish Freestanding Desk Wall Unit

Noral Olson Kopenhavn Mid Century Danish Freestanding Desk Wall Unit

By Noral Olson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Noral Olson Kopenhavn mid century Danish freestanding desk wall unit Wall unite measures: 84.5

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Midentury Rosewood Wall-Unit Including Table, Desk, Curio Cabinet and Light
Midentury Rosewood Wall-Unit Including Table, Desk, Curio Cabinet and Light

Midentury Rosewood Wall-Unit Including Table, Desk, Curio Cabinet and Light

Located in Manhasset, NY

A Mid-Century Modern wall unit with lighted bar as well as an over head light and 42 inches wide by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Modern Wall Desk By George Nelson
Modern Wall Desk By George Nelson

Modern Wall Desk By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MODERN AND FUNCTIONAL DESK WALL UNIT BY GEORGE NELSON, PRODUCED BY HERMAN MILLER. WALL UNIT HAS

Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall-Mounted Desk or Storage Unit
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall-Mounted Desk or Storage Unit

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall-Mounted Desk or Storage Unit

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A lovely Scandinavian wall mounted modular storage system from the 1950s in the style of Ilmara

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Cado Wall Hanging System Shelving Unit Desk
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Cado Wall Hanging System Shelving Unit Desk

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Cado Wall Hanging System Shelving Unit Desk

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

h76.5 Condition This wall unit is in great all round condition with only signs of wear and tear

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Desk Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
Teak Desk Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

Teak Desk Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: wall unit teak wood Cado system. Designer: Poul Cadovius Producer

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

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Wall Desk Units For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wall desk units for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wall desk units was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Wall desk units have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Wall desk units bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Wall desk units have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Nelson, Pilastro and Poul Cadovius are consistently popular.

How Much are Wall Desk Units?

Wall desk units can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,775, while the lowest priced sells for $720 and the highest can go for as much as $21,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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