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Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare and beautiful ‘Model 128’ floating shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen around 1960. Very high end manufacturing and make of teak wood with visible joints and refined metal handles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Wall mounted vanity cabinet in teak
By Poul Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wall mounted vanity cabinet in teak by Poul Jensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair of wall-mounted magazine racks attr. Steffen Syrach Larsen
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of wall-mounted magazine racks in rosewood and orange formica. Attr. Steffen Syrach Larsen / Gustav Bertelsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit in Metal and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius shelving system, lacquered metal, glass, Denmark, 1960s
A striking modular shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Oak Shelf System 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Kai Kristiansen wall system in oak by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s.
The wall unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1950s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1950s. The high-quality container and shelves are veneered in teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen for Federicia Stolefabrik Wall Unit in Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in an austere and minimalist furniture piece that is typical for Danish Modern Design. Executed in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
1960s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Wall Mounted Teak Shelf/Writing Table
By Cado
Located in Hanover, MA
butterfly bracket shelves which also are unused in new old stock contition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal System Beech wood Bookcase 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Poul Cadovius Royal wall system ..Three uprights ,comes
with 16 Beechwood shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech
$3,276 / item
1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-bay rosewood wall unit manufactored by Cado
We are selling this rosewood wall unit as is for a client who has owned it for many years but no longer ha...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
$5,420 Sale Price
30% Off
Shelf With Suspension Model Excellent In Rosewood By Albert Hansen From 1960s
By Albert Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
shelf ideal for smaller displays, books or decoration. Classic Danish design in a light and functional
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Metal “Butterfly” Shelf, New
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant and highly functional wall-mounted shelf designed by Danish architect Poul Cadovius, known
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Free standing shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
revolutionary shift in modern interior design, introducing modular, wall-mounted, and free-standing shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$18,585 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Wall shelf, Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Nora Olson for Kopenhavn Modular Shelving Unit
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Kopenhavn 2 bay modular shelving unit.
Solid walnut frame and cases, condition is typical of used pieces of the era.
Signs of wear are present in various areas around the piece ple...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany bookcase by Christian Hvidt
By Christian Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in PARIS, FR
. Specialising in the production of high-quality furniture true to the Danish design tradition, Søborg
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Parade 1 Shelf Top Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s-style wooden shelves or
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$274 / item
Parade 1 Shelf Top Warm White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s-style wooden shelves or
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$274 / item
Set of 2 Parade Shelf Extentions Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
comes either as a complete shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Parade 1 Shelf Top Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s-style wooden shelves or
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Parade 1 Shelf Extention Warm White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s-style wooden shelves or
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Parade Shelf Extentions Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
a complete shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s-style
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Parade 1 Shelf Extention Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s-style wooden shelves or
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Parade 1 Shelf Extention Green Olive by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s-style wooden shelves or
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Parade Shelf Extentions Warm White by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
shelving unit or as an extended version with extra shelves, inspired by 1960s-style wooden shelves or
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Checkered Wood Shelf with Spindle Legs, 1960s–70s
Located in La Mesa, CA
legs with brass accents. Likely from the 1960s–70s, this piece blends mid-century modern craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Unique Folding Bookcase in Rosewood
By J. Ingvard Jensen Odense, Odense Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern at its finest. Likely unique piece as we have found no other example
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Shelf With Suspension Model Excellent In Rosewood By Albert Hansen From 1960s
By Albert Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Shelf in rosewood with black lacquered metal suspension, designed by Albert Hansen as part of the Model Excellent series from the 1960s. The distinctive grain patterns and fine propo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Achille Castiglioni
Lungangolo
Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
support the square shelves placed in various heights. The structure is strengthened by a drawer and a side
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$6,612 / item
Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Puslinch, ON
oak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Freshly imported from Denmark. Completely modular
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Achille Castiglioni
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Libreria Pensile
for Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
structure of a bookcase to the absolute minimum, Castiglioni decided to hang the shelves on knots in two
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Coupé Vertical Shelf by Poiat
Located in Geneve, CH
appeal.
The design of the Coupé shelves allows it to be used for multiple purposes and spaces. Creating
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$691 / item
Coupé Horizontal Shelf by Poiat
Located in Geneve, CH
appeal.
The design of the Coupé shelves allows it to be used for multiple purposes and spaces. Creating
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$345 / item
Achille Castiglioni
Lungangolo
Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
support the square shelves placed in various heights. The structure is strengthened by a drawer and a side
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Input Organiser by Anne Holm and Sigrid Smetana
Located in Geneve, CH
Smetana - Designers
Two Danish designers. The duo has studied architecture and design at the School of
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Achille Castiglioni
Lungangolo
Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
support the square shelves placed in various heights. The structure is strengthened by a drawer and a side
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Repeat Shelf Rusty Red Left by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
comes as a right and left unit, both having two staggered shelves. The modules can be used individually
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$190 / item
Repeat Shelf Black Noir Left by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
comes as a right and left unit, both having two staggered shelves. The modules can be used individually
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$190 / item
Repeat Shelf Rusty Red Right by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
the size. Repeat comes as a right and left unit, both having two staggered shelves. The modules can be
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$190 / item
Repeat Shelf Green Olive Right by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. Repeat comes as a right and left unit, both having two staggered shelves. The modules can be used
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Repeat Shelf Green Olive Left by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. Repeat comes as a right and left unit, both having two staggered shelves. The modules can be used
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$190 / item
Repeat Shelf Black Noir Right by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
matter the size. Repeat comes as a right and left unit, both having two staggered shelves. The modules
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$190 / item
Achille Castiglioni
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Libreria Pensile
by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
structure of a bookcase to the absolute minimum, Castiglioni decided to hang the shelves on knots in two
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Achille Castiglioni
Lungangolo
Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
support the square shelves placed in various heights. The structure is strengthened by a drawer and a side
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$6,612 / item
Teak Wall Hung Shelf
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Puslinch, ON
Refinished teak wall hung shelf.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Achille Castiglioni
Lungangolo
Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
support the square shelves placed in various heights. The structure is strengthened by a drawer and a side
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$6,612 / item
Large Black Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
a beautiful range of different furniture. The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves, and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$747 / item
Small Rose Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
a beautiful range of different furniture. The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves, and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$432 / item
Large Forest Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
a beautiful range of different furniture. The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves, and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$747 / item
Small Bordeaux Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
a beautiful range of different furniture. The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves, and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$432 / item
Small Forest Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
a beautiful range of different furniture. The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves, and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$432 / item
Large Rose Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
a beautiful range of different furniture. The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves, and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$747 / item
Large Bordeaux Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
a beautiful range of different furniture. The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves, and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$747 / item
Small Black Steel Contemporary Shelf
Located in Geneve, CH
a beautiful range of different furniture. The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves, and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$432 / item
Teak Royal System with conical Desk by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Royal system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark. With 1 small cabinet, shelfes and conical shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century 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
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish 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.
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