Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit Model ''Urio'' by Ico Parisi for MIM, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit Model ''Urio'' by Ico Parisi for MIM, 1960s
Wood
Wall Unit, Book Shelve designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1960s
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful wall unit, shelves designed by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium Architect in a perfect condition from the first owner, handcrafted in the popular 1960s bubinga wood veneer with a ...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut with Milk Glass Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool asymetrical design book shelf or wall unit circa early 1960's.. The unit features walnut framing with inlayed white milk glass shelving.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Yellow SoftLine Wall Unit by Otto Zapf 1960s
By Otto Zapf
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age SoftLine Series Wall Unit Shelf System by Otto Zapf for In Design Zapf, 1960s Very rare wall unit system from the SoftLine series by In Design/Zap...
Metal
Restored Room Divider Wall Unit, by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. Fully restored. Material: Oak, Lacquer Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czech Des...
Oak, Lacquer
Mid century Ash wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Hilker, Omnia
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Ash shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from Ash - The individual units can have multiple configuration options The frame is fix...
Ash
Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Hilker, Omnia
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Teak shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from Teak and Teak veneer - The individual units and shelves can have multiple configurat...
Metal
$2,728Sale Price|44% Off
1960s Pilastro Tomado Three-Section Wall Unit with Desk – by Tjerk Reijenga
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
A classic 1960s modular wall unit designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Tomado, produced under the well-known Pilastro system in the Netherlands.
Metal
Mahogany Room Divider Wall Unit, by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Drevopodnik Holesov, Ludvik Volak
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, a well known furniture manufacturer and dealer. In the last few years, these claustras have become increasingly rare with an equally increa...
Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood
Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s, Restored
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Wien, AT
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. This is made of bent beech plywood and ash veneer. Completely restored. Exce...
Ash, Plywood
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rosewood HG Systemi Three-Bay Modular Wall Unit, Denmark 1960s by Rud Thygesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen’s HG Systemi for Hansen & Guldborg places itself confidently in the distinguished tradition of Danish modular wall systems — alongside the work o...
Wood
Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, a well known furniture manufacturer and dealer. In the last few years, these claustras have become increasingly rare with an equally increa...
Plywood, Lacquer
Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Meet a true icon of Danish modern: the reol (shelving) system by Kai Kristiansen. Clean lines, clever proportions, and that effortless Scandinavian cool—this modular system is everyt...
Rosewood
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
$5,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 for multiple configuration possibilities!
Iron
Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s Danish design by Poul Cadovius Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 22 ---- 38 D x ...
Teak
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern teak highboard wall unit byTurnidge of London
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Mid-Century Modern teak highboard wall unit dating from the 1960s by British manufacturer Turnidge of London.
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk.
Teak
Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik iDenmark in 1960s. The wall unit consists of: - 6 shelves - 1 magazine shelve - 1 jalousie door cabinet - 1 glass door cabinet - 3 wall brackets -...
Glass, Oak
Sculptural Italian Modular Bookcase in solid Teak and Formica, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Ripiani in teak con rivestimento in formica, cabine in teak e formica ChatGPT said: Here is a refined, 1stDibs–appropriate listing text in English, with a professional tone and perio...
Aluminum, Brass
Metal Room Divider by Salvatore Messina
By Salvatore Messina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Salvatore Messina, room divider or wall unit, aluminum, Italy, 1960s Salvatore Messina (1916–1982) explored the themes of movement and spatial concepts through his innovative metal ...
Aluminum
Jules Wabbes Illuminated Library in Wood and Brass
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, bookcase, in brass and wood, Belgium, 1960s Rare wall unit designed by master furniture-maker Jules Wabbes.
Brass
751 coffee table by Ico Parisi per Cassina
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Ripiani in teak con rivestimento in formica, cabine in teak e formica ChatGPT said: Here is a refined, 1stDibs–appropriate listing text in English, with a professional tone and perio...
Glass, Wood
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.