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1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
sized open recessed shelving , ideal for books. The top of the desk has a leather insert. The desk
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
H 30.32 in W 41.74 in D 23.63 in
Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
keyed storage compartment with interior shelving. Top can be raised up & hung on the wall if preferred
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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Desks

Materials

Pine

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
The loft work suite is a modular office system from Amuneal’s Loft shelving system. Posts in
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
H 106 in W 115.2 in D 73.5 in
Vintage 1960 Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen's wall system, also known as the "FM wall system," is a modular shelving and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Cado Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s 1970s in Teak
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Markington, GB
any number of configurations. This is a very useful item, with a built-in desk, lots of shelving and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Superb Wall Unit with Rolltop Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit in handcrafted solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, mid century, amazing Pilastro wall unit set up by Coen de Vries. A separate work desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this stunning modular wall system, adorned with colorful metal shelving that not only captures the
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen shelving Model 291 by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
Rare Danish Model 291 wall mounted bookcase designed by Borge Mogensen in 1956 produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
small drawers. Storage space, shelving, a pull out desk – this piece has it all. Nice vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes interior shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius . This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen's wall system, also known as the "FM wall system," is a modular shelving and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet
Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet
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H 88 in W 102 in D 12.5 in
Vintage 4-Bay Mid-Century Wall Unit by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
detail, this modular wall system showcases a vibrant array of colorful metal shelving, adding a burst of
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare 3 bay wall unit Georges Nelson CSS Shelf Palisander
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
Georges Nelson Css shelving unit in Palissander Inc 6 shelfs ( 3 wide 3 narrow) 1 desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
By John Stuart, Janus Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern secretary/ wall unit cabinet in the John Stuart's Janus Collection Style
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in solid walnut
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in white lacquer
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Bronze

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves & drawer cabinet in Hague blue lacquer
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in white lacquer and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
desk, shelving space and a sought after cocktail cabinet, it is freestanding on a aluminium frame (to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

AS6 wall unit 48" wide shelves & cabinet in solid walnut and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

AS6 wall unit 24" wide shelves in Hague blue lacquer and powder coated steel
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
More than just a shelving system, the AS6 wall unit is a design tool for creating wall mounted
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century G Plan Oak Brandon Corner Storage Unit And Shelves, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
writing desk with internal shelves. Throupled with the pair of pyramid shelving units, the set provides
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Danish Walnut Sideboard with Four Doors and Metal Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable) shelving. The piece is ideal as a sideboard, credenza behind a desk, entry piece of accompaniment
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country French Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
from the wall only sixteen inches, yet with the slant-front desk opened onto the pull-out supports
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
shelves, two small black drawers, 6 shelves and a retractable top that can be used as a small desk. This
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Amuneal’s Collector's Knife Edge Console
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging bleached oak console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving
Category

2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
, storage/dividers, and shelving inside. Three drawers below. Hairpin legs and chrome pulls. Desk area
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
two center doors that slide open to reveal a customizable bar or shelving area, complete with inlaid
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Birch

Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning modular and multi functional free standing lacquered metal with copper feet shelving unit
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Parkhurst, ZA
back of the desk features shelving for additional storage so this desk can also work well located away
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Furniture

Materials

Brass

Flexible Shelf "Martin", Large Size, France
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Easy to modulate, it is possible to customise by adding shelving units of different depths, or wall
Category

2010s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Flexible Shelf "Martin", Large Size, France
Flexible Shelf "Martin", Large Size, France
H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Classy and Modern Multifunctional Pill
By Emko, Dalius Razauskas
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pill is a round cabinet that works fixed to a wall and can instantly transform into a fully-functional
Category

2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Classy and Modern Multifunctional Pill
Classy and Modern Multifunctional Pill
H 44.1 in W 44.1 in D 12.01 in
Multifunctional Pill, LED Lightning
By Emko, Dalius Razauskas
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pill is a round cabinet that works fixed to a wall and can instantly transform into a fully-functional
Category

2010s Lithuanian Minimalist More Lighting

Multifunctional Pill, LED Lightning
Multifunctional Pill, LED Lightning
H 29.93 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Kaari Shelf REB 013 by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec & Artek
By Artek, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Helsinki, FI
system by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec combines shelving with an integrated desk to up functionality to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

3-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
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Art Moderne Curved Desk With Open Shelving
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne Swedish Elm Desk with open shelf, two cabinets, and a set of three drawer. This is a
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Room Divider/Freestanding Black Metal Teak Wall Shelving/Storage with Two Desks
By Ladderax
Located in Markington, GB
her desk. Stunning freestanding Ladderax wall system / room divider from the 1960s, it has a two
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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Wall Shelving Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wall shelving desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wall shelving desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the wall shelving desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A wall shelving desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Nils Nisse Strinning, D. Dekker and Ello each produced at least one beautiful wall shelving desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wall Shelving Desk?

Prices for a wall shelving desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,447 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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.

Questions About Wall Shelving Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.

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