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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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
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
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
Brass and Stainless Steel Wall Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Brass and Stainless Steel Wall Shelf in the style of Karl Springer - the perfect blend of functionality and style. Crafted f...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' Shelf for GUBI in Cream
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
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
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
Materials
Brass
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
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
1960s Hundevad Rosewood Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit
Located in Media, PA
A gorgeous 1960s Hundevad modular wall unit in rosewood complete with shelves, brackets, case pieces, and even the original paper catalog...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Gorgeous Pace Collection Floating Wall-Mounted Console Shelf, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Pace Collection floating architectural wall-mounted console table. The simple design, featuring two drawers and a burled olivewood case, as well as the emphasis on quality m...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
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
Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made out of 2 grey lacquered metal wall fixtures and 3 adjustable metal shelves in red, ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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Metal
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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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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
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
Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International collection "Vitra", 1960s
brushed steel ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chrome Cane white wall shelf unit cabinet by DUX of Sweden. Beautiful Swedish modern design wall shelf unit with (5) drawer...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' Shelf for GUBI in Black
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' shelf for GUBI in Black.
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
Danish Design Teak Wall Coat Rack with Chrome Hooks, 60s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Design Teak Wall coat rack with chrome hooks, 60s.
A Danish teak wall coat rack from the 1960s with chrome accents.
Made and a design from Den...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Wendell Castle for R & Company Wall-Mounted "Cloud" Wall Shelf
Located in Norwalk, CT
An incredible wall-mounted wall shelf designed by Wendell Castle (1932-2018), c. 1960s. This "Cloud" wall shelf is part of Castle's "Molar Series," and features a modernist design in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Decorative Bamboo Sunbursts Shelves
Located in Oxford, GB
Featuring a gold metal plate at its centre, these circular sunburst shelves are exquisitely handcrafted from bamboo and boast a timeless decorative appeal. Ideal for wall- mounted decor...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
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
Swedish Designer, Small Console or Shelf, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and glass console or shelf designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Pair Paul Evans Bracket Shape Burl Walnut Polished Chrome Hanging Shelves Mint
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of signed Paul Evans bracket shape burl walnut polished chrome hanging shelves Mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Italian Tiered Beige Marbled Finish Wall-Mounted Shelf / Console
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century wall-mounted shelf / console table with a rectangular top and tiered and tapered base with a beige marbled lacquered finish.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Wall Mounted Cabinet Model PE-19 by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Wall-mounted cabinet model PE-19 designed by Paul Evans for Directional, 1965. Cabinet is in very good condition with welded steel exterior panels with slate top. The cabinet has nev...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Steel
Gio Ponti style, fitted wall
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An incredibly beautiful design of an equipped wall. Multifunctional panels that used to equip an entire wall in the 50s are popular on the vintage market...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Sidebar by Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Italian wall unit features stunning Mid-Century design and offers a modular cabinet display perfect for storage in any modern setting. Rich lacquered wood finish is comp...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Fontana Arte Style Glass and Brass Coat or Hat Rack
By Fontana Arte
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is the largest mirrored coat rack in the style of Fontana Arte with glass and brass. Features 4 original glass discs to hang coats, the rack above for hats and 3 brass hooks for...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere black
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding black lacquer room divider for Planner Group. Unit black lacquer finish. This unit is in Beautiful vintage condition - Has lower cabinet and (2) lower drawers - all maple with an original black lacquer finish - Solid brass knobs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
V Shaped Bamboo Shelves
Located in Oxford, GB
These V Shape Bamboo Shelves offer a unique storage solution for any space. Crafted with simple, yet elegant pieces of bamboo, these pieces are handcrafted to ...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Modern Wall Unit With Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous modular bar unit offers a beautiful mix of rosewood and colored paneling, with unique metal accents, and fantastic overhead lighting. Truly i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Dorothee Maurer Becker Uten, Silo II Wall-All Wall Organizer, West-Germany
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dorothee - Maurer - Becker, Uten. Silo II Wall-All Wall Organizer, color is black. Signed Dorothee - Maurer - Becker product of M. Munich West-Germany, circa 1970s. ABS plastic, over...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
1970's Plastic Bathroom Set, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Four piece set made of plastic in a very nice red colour. Beautiful collection from the 1970's.
The Mirror is 40 cm wide and 40 cm high, the hanger is 26 cm long, 6 cm high, the sm...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
20th Century Wall Console Table Shelf Gold Curvy Decorative Leg, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful petite gilded tole wall shelf in Hollywood Regency style, original vintage condition, produced in Germany, 1960s. Nice addition to any room or hall entry. Only one unique p...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood
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
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
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
Italian Wall Shelves System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall midcentury metal shelves, adjustable shelving position
metal base with Formica veneer. The shelves can be disassemble as shown on the ph...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dodona 300 bookcase by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide - Italy - 70's.
Located in Padova, IT
Modular bookcase with adjustable shelves. Plastic material.
The legendary Italian company Artemide was founded in the province of Milan in 1959 by the designer and engineer Ernesto G...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood, Brass & Steel Geraldo de Barros Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The MF 710 bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros is stunning & probably the most complete of the systems created by him, despite having only 3 basic components: columns, boxes, and shelves....
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1950s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Etagere Walnut
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb freestanding Maple with walnut finish room divider for Planner Group. Unit is Solid Maple wood with Walnut brown lacquer finish. This unit is in vintage condition - Has lower cabinet and (1) lower drawer - all maple with an original Walnut lacquer finish - Original Solid brass knobs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian Designer, Set of Shelves, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 rattan, bamboo and glass shelves designed and produced in Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo, Glass
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
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, cabinets, oak, glass, Italy, 1975.
An exceptional pair of cabinets by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmansh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Wall Console and Mirror by Tredici of Pavia i 1950s, Designed by Dino Cavalli
By Dino Cavalli, Tredici
Located in Rovereta, SM
Wall console and mirror by Tredici of Pavia i 1950s, designed by Dino Cavalli.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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
Italian Designer, Shelves, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan shelves designed and produced in Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan
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".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity in Teak and Cream
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
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.
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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