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.
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Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s
CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
1960's example with two bays of shelving
Three shelves with adju...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid Century Wall Cabinet In Walnut with Glass Doors and Interior Shelves
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this wall-mounted cabinet dates from the 1960s. Cabinet has a walnut base with sliding clear glass doors and glass interior shelves. Unknown maker.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
documented wall shelf by Raoul Guys
By Raoul Guys
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Yellow painted steel and rattan wall shelf designed by Raoul Guys in exceptional original condition
Manufactured by Airborne
France circa 1950
Similar example can be found in
Mo...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Clef de Sol étagère by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Clef de Sol bookshelf
Produced by Ateliers Matégot
France, c.1955
White painted metal (later painted)
documentation :
- MONDINEU, Mathieu Mategot, éd. Jousse Ets, Paris, 2003, p.229...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Metal, Steel
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
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Wood
Wall Shelf by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko
Located in Lambertville, NJ
lmari Lappalainen wall mounted birch shelf, early 50's made by ASKO Finland.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Birch
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
Materials
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
Paul M. Jones Solid Brass & Glass Large 4-Shelf Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By American designer Paul M. Jones, this etagere features an excellent design and superb construction. Made of a frame of solid brass, each corner is meticulously rounded and the ent...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 Kartell Inspired White Floating Molded Acrylic Wall Shelves
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 molded, mid century, plastic floating wall shelves, 2 small (1 bright white, 1 off white) 17.75 x 12.125 x 13.75", 2 medium (off white) ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Italian Radiator Cover Midcentury in Perforated Iron Parts in Pure Gold, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian radiator cover midcentury in perforated iron parts in pure gold 1950s.
Upper surface in mirror, truly original pieces of great elegance.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
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
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Karl Springer Style Mid Century Wall Mounted Shelf
Located in Countryside, IL
Karl Springer Style Mid Century Wall Mounted Shelf
This shelf measures: 129.5 wide x 16.25 deep x 9 inches high
All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Wood
French Midcentury Iron Baker’s Rack with Brass Accents and White Marble Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage iron ‘grille à pain” baker’s rack from the Mid-20th Century, with brass accents, scrolling patterns and new white marble shelves. Created in France during the Midcen...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Marble, Brass, Iron
Set of Sixteen Museum Display Holders Made of Plexiglass
Located in Doornspijk, NL
These 16 beautifully shaped display holders were used in the anatomical department of Het Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden (the Museum of Cultural Anthropol...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Copper
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
4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Four Floating Shelves with Six Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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
Mid-century Wall Wooden Shelf, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Wood
The wood was washed and a hard wax oil was applied
With aged patina
Good Original Condition
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
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
Large Wall Organizer Uten.Silo I by Dorothee Becker for Design M Ingo Maurer
Located in Munich, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern wall organizer Uten.Silo I. Designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969. Manufactured in 1970s by Design M, Ingo Maurer, Munich, Germany.
This is an original l...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Recently imported from Italy, this is a good example of post war Italian Avant Garde design. Measuring an impressive 3-metres from floor to ceiling – a common height in Italian apartments – with opportunity to arrange the shelves to suit.
This impressive freestanding storage...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Brass
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass has a gorgeous brown patina finish that gives off the look of bronze. Otherwise in great vintage condition. This shelf is very sturdy and heavy as its solid metal, the glass shelves are thick at about 0.75 inches in thickness. There's placements for 4-6 glass shelves in total. It comes with 4 glass shelves but we can add additional shelf shelves if requested (no additional charge)
This unique two tone vintage shelf...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, bar, media cabinet, vitrine...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
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
Nils Jonsson Mid Century Rosewood Shelving system, magnificent condition.
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Nantwich, GB
An impressive Rosewood Domi 9 Modular Shelving System, designed by Nils Jonsson for Troeds in the 1960's.
A stunning piece of furniture enhances any interior, comprising of a three drawer cupboard, double glass fronted sliding door display cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
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
Two Floating Shelves with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Floating Shelves with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent in the Middle, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when or...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features Fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork design. Includes two L ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Wall Shelf, circa 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Wood,Veneer
Good Original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Nono
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when ornamentation gain...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Restored Midcentury Circular Rattan Wall Shelf with Mahogany Slats
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circular rattan wall self, circa 1950. This rare rattan wall shelf features unique five strand stack rattan frame made with cut-out sections that hold two mahogany shelves.
1960s, ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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 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
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, 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
Mid-Century TOMADO Style Metal Black Framed Wall Shelving w/ Red & White Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century TOMADO Style industrial wall mount book shelf with Red and White sheet metal shelves on slanted black wire risers. In original cond...
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Early 1600s Dutch Antique Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
2 Large Floating Shelves with 2 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Large Floating Shelves with Two Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents in the Middle, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Erik Buch Midcentury 3 Bay Teak Freestanding Wall Unit
By Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch midcentury 3 bay teak Freestanding wall unit
This wall unit measures: 123 wide x 17.5 deep x 70.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Paul Evans in the 1960s for the prestigious manufacturer Directional, this incredible piece is very likely one of a kind. While others exist, none have as many bays (4) o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
Located in Kensington, MD
Includes the original rosewood paneling with stunning grain. The paneling does not have to be used to hang the unit, but to not use it would be to miss out on the true beauty of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens when ornamentation gains significance?
Those ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2 Large Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Large Floating Shelves with Three Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents in the Middle, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happen...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' Shelf for GUBI in Cream
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' Shelf for GUBI in Cream.
Originally designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1955, the Dédal shelf is an authorized re-edition by GUBI. Executed using Matégot's Rigitu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What hap...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Nono
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the practical becomes art?
What happens whe...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M, Germany, 1970
Located in Saarburg, RP
This original 70s Uten.Silo II is a design by Dorothee Maurer Becker. This Utensilo is an old original of the company Design M. It was still produced by the company of her husband, t...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Plastic
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"
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Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' Shelf for Gubi in Stone Gray
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' shelf for GUBI in stone gray.
Originally designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1955, the dédal shelf is an authorized re-edition by GUBI. ...
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Large Black and Olive Green Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
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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Extra Long Mid-Century Teak Slat Wall Mounted Coat and Hat Rack or Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large midcentury wall mounted teak slatted shelf or coat and hat rack. In original condition with wear and scratching consistent with age...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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