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Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit
Made in Sweden
Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’
Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949
The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947 h...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Teak Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
33.46 in x 22 cm or 8.66 in.
2 shelves: 85 cm or 33.46 in x 32 cm or 12.6 in.
This set is modular so
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Macassar and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Vitrine, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
the 1930s.
Entirely removable and modular shelves. Two shelves parts and one vitrine part in the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Macassar
Mid-Century Royal Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, italy, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Royal modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, italy, 1950s.
Poul Cadovius (1911
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Set of two Arch modular bentwood solid oak shelving units by Note Studio
By FOGIA, Note Design Studio
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 2 large Arch modular bentwood shelving units and room dividers designed by Note in solid
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Set of four Arch modular solid oak bentwood shelving units, by Note Studio
By FOGIA, Note Design Studio
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 large Arch modular bentwood shelving units and room dividers designed by Note in solid
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
1960s Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System by Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
13 pieces, including the uprights. These designer shelves are fully modular, allowing an infinite
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
designer shelves are fully modular, allowing an infinite number of combinations and is easily assembled to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century set of modular wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s
Dimensions :
Cube
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of Modular Green Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century set of modular green wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy , 1960s
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of Modular Green Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century set of modular green wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
large chest of four drawers, alongside five shelves.
The cabinets are simply hung from pins, whilst the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid century modular wall unit by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood 1970
By Roberto Pamio
Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
which sets it apart from any wall system: the modularity of the shelving, which is great if you want a
Category
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Materials
Seagrass, Ash
Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Hanging Wall Shelving in Light Oak, c. 1960
s
By Cado
Located in Weehawken, NJ
. Great single bay unit consisting of four shelves that can be arranged anywhere on the rails. Each shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Wall Unit / Shelving in Light Oak, c. 1950
s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Weehawken, NJ
. 1960's. Great three bay unit consisting of seven shelves and one cabinet that can be arranged anywhere
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in teak Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String regal wall unit
Made in Sweden
Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’
Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949
The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to 194...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Teak Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit
Made in Sweden
Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf’
Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949
The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940 to 194...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Teak Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit
Made in Sweden
Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf'
Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949
The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917. From 1940-1947 h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Royal System Modular free standing Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Original freestanding wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, model Royal, in the 1950s for Cado, Denmark. This listed unit was produced by Cado in Denmark in the 1960s. The elements fe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Small Teak Sideboard
Located in London, GB
on the sliding doors, it features two large compartments with modular shelves. This piece allows for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
$1,261
Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
beautiful tambour doors and inside we find three drawers and multiple modular shelves. Made of teak wood and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Curtained filing cabinet / double notary cabinet, Art Deco / Industrial, 1940
s
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
curtains.
Inside, numerous modular shelves.
Sorter/binder initially intended for storing archives, but can
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Turn of the Century French Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
freshly painted in a cotton white shade and offers a set of modular shelves. The wood has been carefully
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
$4,995 / item
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
doors and it retains its’ original leather pulls. There are multiple drawers and removable / modular
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Walnut
Abstracta
Highboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
and brass pulls make this a highly decorative piece. Multiple modular shelves and signature drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bookcase in Wood in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gigi Radice, Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
doors and 11 modular shelves.
The bookcase also features brass details.
The vintage bookcase is ideal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Yellow and White Scandinavian Solid Wood Sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
) opening on modular shelves. Very nice vintage condition, some traces of wear and tear are to be noted on
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Important curtained filing cabinet / triple notary cabinet, France, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
professional furniture in oak, made up of 3 boxes closing with curtains. Inside, numerous modular shelves
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Dillingham Free-Standing Walnut Wall Unit
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautifully crafted wall unit by Dillingham. The cabinets and shelves are modular and can
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Brazilian Design Shelf, "Cubist", C. 1950 Caviuna
Located in PARIS, FR
modular storage and shelves made of caviuna veneer, an exotic wood species, typical of modernist Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Freestanding Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
modular can add or rearrange shelves and cabinets , Beautiful teak grain and sculpted posts. This unit
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Three sections of modular wall
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Henredon Acquisitions Courbin Mahogany and Iron Étagère TV Console Bookcase
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
credenza. Features four shelves flanking three modular center shelves. Aged iron finished hardware over
Category
20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Iron
George Nelson Walnut
Aluminum Omni System
Located in Phoenix, AZ
walnut case pieces and 4 walnut shelves. Being modular it can be set up in many different configurations
Category
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
modular design.
The teak shelves are completely modular.
Can be easily disassembled for shipping
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
modular design.
The teak shelves are completely modular.
Can be easily disassembled for shipping
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian pine shelf by Pelly System 1970s
By Quality System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Scandinavian pine shelf by Pelly System designed in 1947, is fully modular and compatible
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Mid-century Vintage Georges Nelson Style Teak and Chromed Metal Shelf
By George Nelson
Located in LEGNY, FR
-front secretary, shelves
– Fully modular configuration to suit your needs
– Ideal for a living room
Category
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Materials
Metal
William Ketelle Handcrafted Freestanding Wall Unit, 1971
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
California Design 11. This piece is modular. The cabinets and shelves can be arranged to best suit your needs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Rosewood
Extra Large Vintage Dutch Industrial Wall Unit by Drentea
By Drentea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cases and 2 drop down desk/bar cabinets and multiple colored shelves. Completely modular, and can be
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Dutch Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century wall shelve or a small room divider in teak from the Netherlands.
This modular unit
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Floating Teak Wall Unit from PS System, 1960s
By PS System
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This wall unit is reminiscent in style to the Royal System by Poul Cadovius from 1948. A modular
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Vintage George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System Circa 1960s w/Record Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
of customers, thanks to its modular units that include shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wall Unit, Italy 1960
s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
mirroed cupboard and six shelves. Modular structure that allows to freerly change the position of each
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Customizable wall bookcase by Poul CADOVIUS for Roche Bobois from1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
innovative approach to modular shelves and furniture kit form.
His contemporaries (Kai Kristiansen or George
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Minimalistic White Six Doors Dressoir designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform.
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
, designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium, 1960s. Six sliding doors, inside 6 modular shelves. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Modular Wall Unit Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
shelves, the largest of which could be used as a small desk. This beautifully designed modular system can
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Modular Bookcase in Cherry Midcentury Italian Design 1950s Shelves Drawers Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modular bookcase in Cherry midcentury Italian Design 1950s shelves drawers Dassi.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Modular Mid-Century Wooden Office Shelves and Drawers, Italy, 1950
s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular cabinet system consisting of drawers and shelves, in total this set includes 19 pieces
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Vintage Pair of Modular Bookcases with Adjustable Shelves, Italy, 1970s
Located in IT
Modular mahogany pair of bookcases consisting of vertical supports, a storage unit with swing door
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Modular Storage Cabinets with Drawers
Shelves by Milo Baughman, White / Ivory
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Long (almost nine feet) six piece storage, dresser, credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. They may look light gray in the photos but they are actually white / Ivory c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Modular Cabinet with Six Shelves, Teak, Steel, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Modular cabinet, two blocks with two doors and six shelves, adjustable height. Wood with teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Blond Wood Modular Shelving Units
Located in London, GB
compartments and the modularity of the shelves make these units ideal for any space.
Price is per unit.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech
$685 / item
Cadovius Modular Teak Bookcases, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
These design shelves are fully modular. The elements are attached to the panels using the unique "Cado
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Modular Bookshelf in Fiberglass by Astarte, 1970s
By Astarte Milano
Located in Parma, IT
in painted fiberglass with half-moon crystal shelves.
The bookcase is modular in height or length
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Bookcases
Materials
Crystal
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Modular Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of modular shelves available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all modular shelves available were constructed with great care. There are 232 antique and vintage modular shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 22 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of modular shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of modular shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern modular shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made modular shelves over the years, but those made by String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning and Poul Cadovius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Modular Shelves?
Prices for modular shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modular shelves begin at $188 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,932.
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.
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