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Vintage teak coffee table by Johannes Andersen with two extendible shelves
By Johannes Andersen
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Large teak wood coffee table from the 1960s, designed by Johannes Andersen (1903-1991). Two retractable extensions under the top at either end, one in teak veneer, the other in black...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak

1960s Poul Hundevad Two Tiered Teak Cabinet with Shelves Bookcase, Desk, Light
By Poul Hundevad, Hundevad Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1960s stacked bookcases with fold-out desk, six book shelves, organizing shelves, lower
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Small Sideboard of Teak with Drawers and Shelves Designed by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Small sideboard of teak with drawers and shelves designed by Arne Vodder. The sideboard is of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Wall Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of oak shelves with white paint. Designed by Hans Jorgen Wegner and manufactured by Ry
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Wall Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of oak shelves with white paint. Designed by Hans Jorgen Wegner and manufactured by Ry
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Wall Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of oak shelves with white paint. Designed by Hans Jorgen Wegner and manufactured by Ry
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

White Montana Module with Cabinet and 6 Shelves, Designed by Peter J. Lassen
By Montana
Located in Lejre, DK
White Montana module with cabinet and 6 shelves, designed by Peter J. Lassen.     
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large White Montana Module with Drawers and 18 Smaller Shelves, Designed by Pete
By Montana
Located in Lejre, DK
Large white Montana module with drawers and 18 smaller shelves, designed by Peter J. Lassen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture Wall Unit with Shelves in Cabinet and Dresser
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning all original Hans Wegner teak chest with functional top unit. Unit features a six-drawer chest with two felt lined top drawers. Features a cabinet that opens and houses cont...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Nils Jonsson for Hugo Troeds
By Hugo Troeds
Located in Las Vegas, NV
featuring five drawers and two sliding doors with adjustable shelves. Elegant Danish Modern sideboard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelves Att to Poul Cadovius, c 1950-1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern wall mount shelf, having four horizontal shelves, three vertical brackets
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Floating Teak Shelves by Ølholm 1960s Set of 2
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern floating shelves by Ølholm 1960s set of 2 Pair of wall-mounted bedside tables with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Shelves Attributed to Cadovius, circa 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern wall mount shelves, attributed to Poul Cadovius, circa 1950s - 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Oak Shelves by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish oak shelves by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s Set of four Danish modern oak shelves
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Danish Teak Modern Floating Wall Shelves or Nightstands with Drawers
By Dyrlund, Børge Mogensen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of teak floating nightstands or shelves attributed to Borge Mogensen. These wall
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Set of 3.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Set of 3. Three floating shelves
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Floating Shelves or nightstands, Melvin Mikkelsen
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Danish midcentury wall-mounted ‘floating’ shelves or nightstands by Melvin
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Hardwood, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelves Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction with two cabinets and three shelves. In great ready to use condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Three Beautiful Wall Shelves with Dark Rich Color, Denmark, Walnut Brass
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Three beautiful wall shelves with dark rich color, Denmark, walnut brass. Measures: Two shelves are
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Wall Shelves Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A set of three wall shelves designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Poul Cadovius Shelves Set of 6 Copper " Butterfly" Denmark, 1950
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 6 Wall shelves Model " Butterfly " made by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius in Denmark 1955
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Copper

Teak Cado Wall Storage Unit Shelves Cabinet Denmark, circa 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Oakland, CA
"Cado" wall storage unit by Poul Cadovius circa 1950s Denmark. The system consists three shelves
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Teak and Brass Floating Shelves, 1960s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak and Brass Floating Shelves, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of matching Danish Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Hanging Shelves with Drawer, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak hanging shelves with drawer, 1960s, set of 2. Matching pair of midcentury pair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Oak Wall Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of three wall shelves designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark. Made of fine
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

4 Bay Cado Danish Modern Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Nice Danish Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius. The set consists of 4 vertical
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Wall Unit with 8 Shelves, circa 1950 - 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wall unit having eight shelves, 5 smaller ( 36 W x 10 D inches ) and 2 wider
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Floating Teak Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Floating Teak Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal, 1960s. Small wall unit with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Style Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern style wall unit with storage, work and display shelves and cabinets. The vertical
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Arne Hovmand Olson Teak Floating Shelves
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern. Specifications: Teak. Condition: These Arne Hovmand Olson teak floating shelves are in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Wall Unit Shelves by Paul Cadovius, circa 1950s-1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury, Danish Modern Cado wall unit by Poul Cadovius, circa 1950s-1960s. This example
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Wall Unit
By Hansen Guldborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consists of four cabinets, three 12" deep shelves, three 8.75" deep shelves, one 16" deep writing surface
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit /Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s Designed by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Antwerp, BE
floor space and a modular construction that made him one of the most recognized designers of Danish Mid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Organic and Sculptural Danish Amager Shelves in Walnut after Peder Moos
By Peder Moos
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
without any nails or screws (a signature of Moos' work) these shelves feature expertly cut joints which
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Book Shelves for Royal System, Rosewood, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Poul Cadovius, this wall unit was made by Royal System in Denmark in the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Albert of London Danish Modern Wall Mount Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Three long teak shelves mount on wood vertical supports. Shelves are adjustable to accommodate your
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Hansen Guldborg CADO
By Hansen Guldborg Møbler
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Danish modern teak wall unit. Two bay system with lower cabinets for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Teak and Glass Etageres
Located in Downingtown, PA
Danish Modern Teak and Glass Etageres, 1970s-80s The Scandinavian Modern pair of teak and glass
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Wall Mounted Teak Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Danish modern wall-mounted teak shelf, circa 1950. In excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit Designed by Ib Juul Christensen
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage Danish modern bookcase wall unit with multiple shelves. Unit can
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Modern Hanging Console Shelf / Mirror by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
teak. These were made in the mid-late 1950s in Denmark and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan. Both have
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Mirror, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit after Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large 10+ foot Danish teak unit attaches to wall-mounted cross beams, allowing for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Wall Shelving System in Oak, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important wall shelving system in oak by Børge Mogensen made at cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in 1956.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Wall Unit "SYSTEM CADO" by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Large wall unit "SYSTEM CADO" in oak and teakwood made in Denmark in the 1960s. The system consists
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Wall Shelving System in Oak Pinewood, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Stolefabrik. The shelves are made of solid pitch pine while the wall mount is made of solid oakwood. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Wall Unit, designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960's. This piece is completely
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Shelf
Located in San Diego, CA
A great mid century Danish Modern solid teak wall shelf. Holes on the back of the uprights allow
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelves in Teakwood by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
These amazing wall shelves by Danish Designer Poul Cadovius can be hung in different ways and can
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Display Nesting Teak Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern modular display nesting teak bookshelf.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

A Pair of Frits Henningsen Shelves
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Frits Henningsen mahogany open bookcases, circa 1940s. Danish mahogany open bookcases
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Organically Shaped 1950s Teak Shelf after Peder Moos Amager Shelves
By Peder Moos
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish and Scandinavian Mid-Century modern, Art Deco and curious antiques for sale. I do combine shipping.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mounted Double Shelf
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Diego, CA
" depth and 11' tall, the bottom shelf is 44" wide by 9" depth and 9" between the 2 shelves.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit Four Panels Ib Juul Christensen
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Brazilian rosewood credenza. Four bay system with multiple shelves and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Wall Unit #3 by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit, designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960's. This piece is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Cadovius Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall Unit Royal System Made in Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Midcentury Danish wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius Royal System with solid teak brackets
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Poul Hundevad Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, circa 1960
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece includes twelve adjustable shelves and bares the original manufacturing label, confirming the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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Danish Modern Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Danish modern shelves available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Danish modern shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 537 antique and vintage Danish modern shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 55 modern editions to choose from as well. Danish modern shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Danish modern shelves bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Danish modern shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Danish Modern Shelves?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,796, while they’re typically $147 on the low end and $85,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Danish Modern Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

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