Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Brown
Mid-century Coat Rack by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
By Drevotvar
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This hall coat rack was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s and produced by DREVOTVAR. Material: plywood, wood, leatherette, metal. It can be mounted on the wall or laid freely on the floor.
It is a characteristic example of Czechoslovak furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Metal
Fantastic Midcentury Mexican Modernist Console by Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Fantastic midcentury Mexican modernist console by Eugenio Escudero, circa 1950. Made in Mexico constructed with solid cedar wood and brass accents, this is one of the m...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Cedar
Suspended wooden wall bookcase/etagere with glass shelves from the 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Suspended wall bookcase-étagère from the 1960s, Italian manufacture.
The bookcase has a wooden structure with four transparent glass shelves.
Shelf depth 18cm.
Good condition, howeve...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut and chrome freestanding wall unit shelving
Wall unit measures: 30 wide x 16 deep x 74.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid century wall shelf by ULUV, Czechoslovakia 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wooden shelf made by ULUV company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
It´s made of beech wood.
In very good Vintage condition.
Height: 30 cm
width: 74 cm
de...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Beech
Modular Wall Unit in rosewood by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark 1960s. This rosewood setup has one storage cabinet, two display cabinets, one desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage freestanding unit makes a wonderful addition to any home or office. Dual cabinets, including a lower record cabinet, make this ideal for...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Walnut
Wall-Mounted Bar Cabinet Designed by Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing design in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa 1950.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Wall Shelf or Console, Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous large rectangular wall shelf in bamboo and rattan. This unique object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
This lovely item c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Pedersen & Hansen teak floating modernist wall shelf is from the Mid-20th Century and has a storage depth of 7.25 inches on bottom- ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual and rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system. A collaborative design by Alexander Girard...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This unique object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
This gorgeous wall shelf is fully made in curved rattan with a structure made of a single curved bamboo cane. The whole is kept together by a stunning weave of rattan wicker.
The materials used make this shelf light...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary midcentury Bamboo and Rattan rectangular wall shelf. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
This love...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Maple Hanging Wall Shelves
Located in Germantown, MD
Americsn Vintage Maple hanging wall shelves in good co dition measuring 30"W x 7"D x 27"H.
Use in the kitchen, bathroom or garage as an extra org...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Maple
William Watting for Fristho Wall Unit, the Netherlands 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High quality wooden wall unit with brass hooks. Three cabinets and seven shelves.
7 x shelves: x cm
1x cabinet glass doors: cm (LxDxH)
1 x des...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and elmwood veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks.
This wall unit consist of:
2 x shelf 80 x 20 cm
1 x shelf 80 ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit
By Barzilay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 50 pieces of this amazing Barzilay walnut wall unit with aluminum accents. Please contact us for custom pricing and visit our L...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Three Floating Shelves with Three Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when ornamentati...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Poul Cado wall units.
One is a three drawer cabinet measures - 30"W x 16"D x 18"H
One drop down bar cabinet measures - 30"W x 14.5"Dx16H
...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Albert Hansen - Mid-Century Rosewood Modular Shelving System circa 1960
Located in Nantwich, GB
This beautiful shelving system comprising of 3 drawer cupboards, 2 sliding double door cupboards, glass fronted sliding door cupboard and 4 adjus...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Pega Teak Wall Unit Designed by Juul Christensen
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptionally maintained Pega wall unit from the 1960s by Juul Christensen
Originally manufactured and sold by Arhtur Soltvedt Møbelfabrik
This item in...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity in Teak and Cream
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman Japanese Series wall mount vanity with teak top and cream drawer. In original condition with some wear, consistent with age and use.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass accents by Jitona (1968, Lomnice nad Lužnicí, Czechoslovakia).
Five bays can be assembled in total if all pieces are utilized together - seven pine rails, three long shelves, three long cabinets (including one that is half drawers/half open storage), three long glass fronted cabinets, two shorter cabinets, three shorter glass fronted cabinets, and one drop-down cabinet/bar with glass shelves. All cabinet shelves are removable, though not adjustable. Feet for the cabinets and rails are all adjustable, and the disks on the rails offer stability and protection to both floors and ceilings when adjustments are made.
The longer pieces displayed as the three bay unit are all 35.25" long, while the shorter pieces displayed as the two bay unit are all 29.5" L.
The configuration options for this highly functional unit are limitless. The bar cabinet, five-drawer walnut chest, glass-fronted cabinets, door-fronted cabinets, and two shelves can be custom-assembled based on requirements/aesthetic preference; the shorter pieces just need to be arranged within the same two bays. The legs for all cabinets can be removed, though, depending on the heft of the items displayed/stored, wall-mounting might be required if the weight is too great for the rails alone to adequately support. The 29.38" high cabinets with legs (if using the legs) must be arranged at the bottom, leaving 64.75" of usable rail height for mounting the other pieces.
There are some fleabites to the glass (mostly to the edges concealed by the wooden frame when closed) along with light wear the wood consistent with age/use. Conservatively restored and in very fine, vintage condition.
Assembled as a 5-bay unit as shown in the fifth image:
Measures: H: 105.38" x L: 171" x D: 16".
Assembled as a 3-bay unit with the longer pieces:
H: 105.38" x L: 109.63" x D: 16"
Assembled as a 2-bay until with the shorter pieces:
H: 105.38" x L: 62" x D: 15.63"
Each piece of the 3-bay system's measurements -
* Two cabinets with doors: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 35.25" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with pls)
Interior - Height above the shelf: 7.25" / below 8.25" x L: 34" x D: (shelf) 13.25" / lower surface 14.25"
* Drawers: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 17.5" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with drawer pls)
Interior (each drawer) - H: 2" x L: 15.38" x D: 13.25"
* Small cabinet: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 17.5" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with pls)
Interior - Height above the shelf: 8.25" / below 8.25" x L: 16" x D: 14.38"
* Glass-fronted cabinets: Exterior - H: 24.5" x L: 35.25" x D: 9.75"
Interior - Height above the shelf: 11" / below 11.5" x L: 34" x D: (shelf) 8" / lower surface 9"
* Three shelves - H: 0.63" x L: 35.25" x D: 9.75"
Each piece of the 2-bay system's interior measurements -
* Two cabinets with doors: Exterior - H: 29.75" (with legs) / 18.63" (without) x L: 29.5" x D: 15.63" / 16.63" (with drawer pls)
Interior - Height above the shelf: 8" / below 8.5" x L: 28" x D: (shelf) 13.13" / lower surface 14.38"
* Glass-fronted cabinets: Exterior - H: 24.25" x L: 29.5" x D: 10"
Interior - Height above the shelf: 11.13" / below 11.25" x L: 28" x D: (shelf) 7.75" / lower surface 8.13"
* Bar cabinet: Exterior - H: 18.25" x L: 29.5" x D: 10" / 25.88" (when open)
Interior - Height (excluding shelves): 16.88" x L: (left side) 9" / (right side) 18.5" x D: 7.75" (shelf)
Rails alone: H: 105.38" (the height can be adjusted via a rail extender to, which will be included, and can be increased to 108") x L: 0.88" x D: 5"
Cabinet legs...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
1960s Coat Hanger
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Appendiabiti in mogano anni 60, eccelsa qualità in legno di mogano e fusione di ottone , molto elegante e robusto.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection of different parts selected to make a complete unit ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Walnut Floating Shelves, a Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut floating shelves - A pair
Each shelf measures: 35 wide x 10 deep x 19 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Bookends, Rosewood, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookends in rosewood and metal from around the 1960s. Ask for stock quantity
Measurements in cm: H:13.5 W:13 D:9.5.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Cherry
Located in Cincinnati, US
The award nominated Franklin Shelf is a 90 degree corner shelf. This unique design allows for maximum storage space, while occupying a very small area. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Burned Oak Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Burned Oak Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculpto...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
Metal frame in black, two large sizes and one shorter size
Five teak wooden sh...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Metal Wall Unit in Red, Yellow and Blue by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a stunning composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection of different parts selected to make a complete un...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Wall Unit by Dassi, 1950s Fully Restored
Located in Rome, IT
Wall Unit by Dassi, Italy, 1950s
This sculptural bookcase with a modern mid-century design in a typical Italian style also similar to that of Osvaldo Borsani and Ico Parisi is a ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Black Detail Equipped Wood Wall Bookcase
Located in IT
A wall book case composed by two panels covering the wall. Please note how the wood in this piece has such an intense tone and it is in excellent condit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Burlwood and Glass Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modern metal, glass, and burl wood wall unit makes an impressive vintage modern storage and display unit for home or showroom interior. Rich vintage burl wo...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Teak Wall Board No. 22 Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak wall board
Design:
Kai Kristiansen
Producer:
Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark
Decade:
1960s
This wall board element was designed by Kai...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Bar Unit Teak 1954 Knoll International Mid Century
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall mounted sideboard unit by Florence Knoll, made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1954.
Rare opportunity to acquire an original Knoll Internat...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid century wall shelf by Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage Wall shelf, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It was produced by Krásná Jizba company. It’s made of beech wood and an intertw...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Suspended Wall Unit Boockase in Walnut and Gilded Metal 1960
Located in Traversetolo, IT
An eye-catching mid-century Italian wall unit or bookcase made from gilded metal and walnut shelves that can be adapted to any setting due to its lightness and refinement. The bookcase is composed of N.5 track supports, N.16 shelves brackets, N.4 shelves length 60 cm,n.4 walnut shelves length 110 cm. Its originality lies in its ability to be assembled according to your needs (both in terms of length and shelving arrangement), even if you want you can get two divided wall units, a module with two supports and another with three supports. During the restoration, it was decided to remove the old screw holes on the shelves in order to have more options...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Wall Shelf by Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wooden shelf made by Krásná Jizba company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
It´s made of beech wood.
In very good Vintage condition, shows signs of age and us...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Beech
Wall Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden. 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall cabinet, anonymous,
Sweden. 1960s.
Pine.
Measures: H: 56 cm / 1' 10"
W: 41 cm / 1' 4"
D: 27.5 cm / 11".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Wall Shelf, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, glass
Original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Wall Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden, 1960s, Pine
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall cabinet, anonymous.
Sweden. 1960s.
Pine.
Measures:
H: 56 cm
W: 41 cm
D: 26 cm
Interior D: 19-23 cm
Height between shelves: 19.5 cm and 22 cm
Drawer height: 7 cm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Wall Mounted Sideboard Designed by Erik Wørts for Wørts, Denmark, 1950s
By Erik Wørts
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall mounted sideboard designed by Erik Wørts for Wørts,
Denmark, 1950s.
Brazilian rosewood.
Stamped.
Dimensions:
H: 56 cm / 1' 10"
W: 210 cm / 6' 10 3/4"
D: 48 cm / 1' 7"
This w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood bookcase wall unit by Poul Hundevad for Aerthoj Jensen and Molholm Herning
Top unit has four green felt-lined drawers and a drop desk with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Wicker Rattan & Wrought Iron Coatrack Shelf, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A combination shelf and coat rack, wicker wrapped wrought iron.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-20th Century Bar & Shelf in Glass and Fruitwood by Oswaldo Borsani
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Italian mid-20th century curved bar & matching wall-mounted corner shelf in glass and exotic wood attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. Sleek fluted surfaces and bold assymetrical shape to ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
Alfred Hendrickx Modular Bookcase Wallunit 1961 Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Modular book case was designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the early 1960s Belgium handcrafted furniture. It has a Minimalist l...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Wall Shelves, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of wall shelves, anonymous,
Sweden, 1950s.
Teak.
Dimensions:
H: 30 cm / 11 3/4"
W: 90 cm / 3'
D: 18cm / 7"
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Wall Shelf, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, glass
Original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Room Divider Wall Unit Shelving
This wall unit measures: 54 wide x 17 deep x 72.5 inches high
The base measures:...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Wall Console and Mirror by Tredici of Pavia i 1950s, Designed by Dino Cavalli
By Tredici, Dino Cavalli
Located in Rovereta, SM
Wall console and mirror by Tredici of Pavia i 1950s, designed by Dino Cavalli.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Large Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive Mid-Century Modern wall unit boasts natural wood finish and spacious storage options add to the appeal of this stunning piece. This vintage modern sideboard features ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wooden Shelves, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pair of wooden shelves, 1980s.
Pair of black painted wooden shelves with steel finishes in different sizes.
1980s.
Go...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Adams Shelf Bundle 'Brackets + Shelf Board' Walnut Wood Hairpin Supports
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple yet elegant hairpin shelf design that blends with both contemporary or rustic styles and it’s versatile to fit any room of the house. It includes (qty) 2 brackets and a wood shelf board...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s sculptural rattan & glass etagere
The case with continuous book-matched rattan
The upper section measures 24.5" W x 43" H, fitted with two 2...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage Sybille System DDR Wall System
By VEB
Located in BAARLO, LI
Vintage Sybille System DDR wall system produced by VEB Möbelwerk Stralsund in Germany (GDR) in the 1960s. Based on the function and design of the famous Swedish shelf...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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