Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk
Sold|$4,900
Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk
Located in Stratford, CT
Large Free Standing Teak Wall Unit with Sliding Door Cabinets and Drop-down Desk
Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases
Iron
Sold|$4,900
Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk
Located in Stratford, CT
Large Free Standing Teak Wall Unit with Sliding Door Cabinets and Drop-down Desk
Iron
Sold|$4,800
Scandiline Oiled Walnut Wall Unit and Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Scandiline oiled walnut wall unit, circa early 1970s. This example has two desks, integrated chest
Sold|$4,134
vintage wall unit cupboard desk teak Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit cupboard desk teak Ulferts period 60's design Ulferts Sweden Sweden
Oak, Teak
Danish Desk After Kai Kristiansen for Skovmand & Andersen Brazilian Hardword
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
equally in his chairs, desks, sideboards, and wall units. In 1956, he designed his most celebrated work
Hardwood
Danish Styled Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit with Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three section walnut wall unit with center desk and drawers, three double door storage boxes with
American Mid Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Desk Wall Unit
By Cado
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile multiuse walnut bookcase, desk wall unit circa 1960's nice original condition we have
Walnut
Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit, Drop Down Desk, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit made in Denmark.Room divider. Nice sculpted hand pull detail,Unit
Teak
1960s Vintage Danish PS Wall Unit / Bookcase / Cabinet / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Danish vintage PS wall unit in teak, this dates from the 1960s. The condition is
Teak
Danish Modern Wall Unit with Desk by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Washington, DC
Rarely seen wall unit by Danish designer Sven Ellekaer. Retains the original black sliding doors
Brass
Poul Cadovius Midcentury Storage Wall Unit Bookcase and Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall mounted bookcase from 1960s designed by Poul Cadovius. The modular bookcase system includes 5
Walnut
Feldballes Mobelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Desk Cabinet
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Feldballes Mobelfabrik Danish Modern teak wall unit bookcase desk cabinet. Item features sliding
Teak
Mexican Modernist Wall Unit with Desk, Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a beautiful custom made wall unit with built in desk. Attributed to Eugenio
Brass
1960s Vintage Danish Wall Unit / Bookcase / Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage wall mounting system, this was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Wood
Sold|$3,500 / set
Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit With Secretary Desk Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elegant and functional, this Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit with Secretary Desk epitomizes mid-century
Smoked Glass, Teak
Sold|$1,950
Standing Walnut Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century walnut free-standing wall unit with writing desk and multiple storage options. Please
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An elegant Mid-Century Modern walnut wall unit, cabinet is also a drop down desk. This piece is in
Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Desk Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage midcentury Danish modern teak wall unit bookcase display cabinet. Item features 1 fall
Teak
Sold|$4,990 / set
Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
32” x 18.5” x 77”H ea Three-bay lighted wall unit in oak •smoked glass doors with brass hinges
Brass
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood secretary desk and bookcase was made in
Wood, Teak
Post-modern Ligne Roset Ebonized Minimal Wall Unit, Shelves, Drawer, desk France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ligne Roset desk / wall unit Ligne Roset Postmodern black lacquered walnut minimal wall unit with
Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Freestanding Wall Unit Desk in Walnut, circa 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Wall Unit Desk Great modernist secretary wall unit circa
Walnut
1970s Planum Rosewood and Mahogany Lighted Wall Unit with Desk Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1970s Planum Rosewood and Mahogany Lighted Wall Unit with Desk Mid Century is an exquisite
Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit with drawers & desk by Hansen & Guldborg
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood two bay wall unit by Hansen & Guldborg, similar to Poul
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful walnut wood bookcase wall unit, with several compartments
Walnut
Post Modern Lou Hodges California Design Group Wall Unit Desk Oak Cabinet
By Lou Hodges
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare low production California Craft Furniture. A self standing wall unit, shown here in a 3 Bay
Oak
Gorgeous 3 To 4 Bay Walnut Wall Unit Desk Mid-century Danish
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS MID CENTURY MODERN WALNUT WALL UNIT WITH THREE BAYS. THIS PIECE IS IN VERY NICE VINTAGE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By Poul Cadovius, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By Poul Cadovius, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall-mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Modular Corner Cabinet Desk Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, wall mounted, modular corner cabinet with shelves, drawers
Wood
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Css Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase w Desk 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible wall unit, with a laminate desk return, by George Nelson
Wood
Mid Century Large Danish 4 Bay Wall Shelves Unit Drop Down Desk Light
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This stunning wall unit is an organizers dream come true. 4 separate bays have adjustable, modular
Wood
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, Noord Holland
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
Metal
Sold|$2,989
vintage wall unit teak 60s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit teak 60s Swedish Freestanding teak wall unit with desk and adjustable shelves
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Danish Teak Bookshelves Wall Unit with Desk 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible pair of adjustable bookshelves with desk compartment, made
Teak
Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
-drawer writing desk; a lockable drop down bar cabinet with mirror back and a white satin Mica laminate
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Vintage Danish
Rosewood
Rare Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Unit w/ Desk and Overhead Light by Coen de Vries
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and remarkable Mid-Century Pilastro wall unit set by renowned Dutch designer Coen de Vries
Sheet Metal
Sold|$3,000
Tomado Wall Unit by Adriaan Dekker / WO1
By Adriaan Dekker
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This bookcase unit is exceptionally extensive, with four standing racks and a writing desk, a wall unit
Steel
Poul Cadovius Cado Danish Modern Shelf System Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Poul Cadovious Wall Mounted Unit with Secretary Desk or Bar. 96.5w 80h rails
Wood
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Oirlo, LI
shelves 4 large shelves 1 desk This wall unit is in top condition despite the years. Made of teak wood
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Midcentury Compact Floating Teak Shelving Set and Desk
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Danish midcentury teak Reolsystem wall shelving unit with desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Desk, Shelving, Drawers Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Danish modern walnut wall unit includes fall front desk, two storage cabinets, record
Wood
Jens Risom Left Hand Return Floating Desk and Wall Storage Unit
By Jens Risom
Located in South Charleston, WV
more akin to a CSS Nelson unit with floating desk. The desk houses within the pedestal a file drawer
Steel
Vintage Walnut Wall Unit & Executive Desk by Gerald McCabe for Barzilay
By Barzilay, Gerald McCabe
Located in Denver, CO
Executive style desk and wall-mounted storage unit (artwork and chair not included) Originally
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Saginaw
By Saginaw
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit, room divider, or etagere with slant front
Brass
George Nelson styled Walnut and Steel Wall Unit Bookcase Desk by Ladderax
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A seven piece dark walnut free standing wall unit with three satin black metal ladder styled towers
Brass, Steel
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit or Home Office by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern wall unit or home office, designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, circa 1960s
Metal
Poul Cadovius Cado light oak wall unit with shelves dressers desk cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Poul Cadovius - Cado light oak wall unit with shelves desk drawers glass cabinet
Birch, Oak
60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, lockable basketweave pieces - one a drop front desk, the other a cabinet - both include small sliding
Metal
Pilastro Bookcase Unit and Desk by Tjerk Reijenga, 1960
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modernist bookcase wall unit and desk designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Holland
Metal
Midcentury Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit and Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large three bay modular wall unit in teak from the 1960s. This unit consists of various storage
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Rosewood with Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large three bay modular wall unit in teak from the 1960s. This unit consists of various storage
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage Danish Wall Unit with Floating Desk for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cado Poul Cadovius. Vintage Danish wall unit in style of Poul Cadovius for Cado. Simple and
Teak
Skyscraper Style Drop Front Desk Secretary Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
desk wall unit. The piece does not retain any labels but matches the time period. Good original
Maple
Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Danish modern three-bay wall unit with adjustable shelves. This wall unit is finished on
Teak
Gorgeous Three Bay Teak Cado Wall Unit Desk Danish Mid-Century
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Three bay Danish wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius. Royal System with solid teak brackets. Five
Teak
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.