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String Design AB by Nisse Strinning wall system. Vintage Swedish Modular system
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
, adjustable shelves, one compartment with sliding doors. a compartment with two drawers. Stunning piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Solid Teak Modular Bookcases by Hvidt and Mølgaard
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
An impressive wall of shelves made of solid teak designed by the danish team Peter Hvidt and Orla
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Teak Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Modular wall unit by Van Teeffelen for WeBe, 1950s. This well detailed wall system was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Yellow and White Modular Shelving
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Umbo. It is modular and can be used as a wall unit, book shelf, or separated into low side tables
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
1960
s Modular Palaset Shelving System from Finland
By Treston
Located in Papaikou, HI
The set consists of 3 platform bases, 5 plain cubes, and 2 cubes with drawers. Each piece measures 13.5 inches one all sides.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Modular Oak Bookcase by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussens
By Mogens Koch
Located in Cambridge, MA
A modular oak storage system designed by Mogens Koch and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussens, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Teak ERGO Modular Wall Unit System by John Texmon, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Sacramento, CA
three shelves with tall backs and sides; and metal hardware. The system is completely modular, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Shelving system in teak designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This " Royal System" wall unit has 8 bookshelves. It has a cabinet with 2 sliding door (with a shelve on the insi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
CSS Modular Wall System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
shelves.
(1) desk.
(1) drawer cabinet.
(1) secretary cabinet with shelves.
All necessary hardware to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Cadovius Modular Shelving System In clear oak ca.1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
display is a free arrangement of book shelves, cabinets, and a flip top desk; however it can be customized
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Modular Shelving Unit by Paul McCobb for H. Sacks
Sons
By H Sacks
Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
features a brass frame with numerous walnut shelves and storage components, including a small component
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Danish Royal System Modular Wall System Designed by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in The Hague, NL
Jazzy modular wall system designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
William Watting for Firstho 2-Piece Modular Wall Unit, Netherlands, 1960s
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Modular 2-piece wall unit designed by William Watting and produced by Fristho in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Fritz of California Euro Art Walnut Freestanding Modular Storage System, 1958
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Modular cases and shelves mount to the uprights via brass brackets that hang from hand-screwed brass knobs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Extenso" Modular for Amma, Italy, 1960s
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit "Extenso" modular for Amma, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Poul Cadovius Royal Danish Modular Teak Wall CADO System, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in everton lymington, GB
Fab piece of Poul Cadovius wall mounts included with key, great condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Modular Mid-Century Wébé Teak Wall Unit Designed by Louis Van Teeffelen
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-Century Modular Dutch Design teak wall system designed by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé during
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak
Black Metal Ladderax Modular Shelving System by Robert Heals
By Staples
Co. Ltd, Robert Heal
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
, allowing the teak shelves to be positioned wherever required.
The Bookcase Has Thin Black Metal Side
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Freestanding Teak Modular Wall System by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in The Hague, NL
Charismatic freestanding modular wall system made in teak veneer, designed by the Dutch Modernist
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Modular Wall System in Rio Rosewood Cado by Danish Design Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Danish modular wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado and fully refinished by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
1949, Teak Modular Wall System by Nils Strinning for AB String, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Nils Strinning designed the modular wall system in 1949 as custom-made for a public library in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Modular Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Finn Juhl for France
Son
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Dorchester, MA
Finn Juhl designed this modular wall unit in the early 1960s as part of the Cresco series for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Mid century modern Cadovius Modular Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
doors.
Measure: The unit consists of two wooden black lacquered uprights of 200cm, three shelves of 20
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid century Teak floating wall shelf shelves Beaver and Tapley 70s, set of 3
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Teak Modular Wall Ps shelves By Beaver And Tapley
1970s teak Beaver and Tapley wall
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wooden Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern modular wooden wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wooden Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1960s
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern modular wooden wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Teak Modular Wall Unit with Desk Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Boise, ID
perfect for any space
teak modular wall unit with desk
great vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Topform, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, Topform
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare rosewood modular wall unit designed by the Dutch Modernist Louis Van Teeffelen for Topform
Category
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Modular Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
This modular adjustable shelving wall unit was designed by Poul Cadovius and was manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit by Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in San Marcos, CA
- 1 small cabinet. 31.5W/11.75"D/6.5"H
- 6 medium shelves. 31.5"W/9.5"D
- 5 narrow shelves. 31.5"W
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Modular Wall Unit Royal in Bonkonko Wood by Poul Cadovius Danish Vintage Design
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
shelves of 20 cm deep, one of 24 cm. One cabinet with two drawers (total height 16 and 30 cm deep and one
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Modular Teak Wall Unit with Drop Down Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in
s Heer Arendskerke, NL
with two drawers, five shelves and a desk shelve of 50 cm deep. The height of the table is 74.5 cm and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Broyhill Emphasis Sideboard
By Broyhill
Located in Spokane Valley, WA
modular shelves for storage. The right side offers 3 drawers that all slide with ease. The top drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Florence Knoll walnut sideboard
By Florence Knoll
Located in LYON, FR
sliding drawers on rails and modular shelves on the right-hand side.
Minor wear marks. Top in good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
1950s Danish Wall Unit
Located in Santa Monica, CA
fourteen modular shelves (all original). This spectacular piece originated from a Copenhagen aquarium in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Cabinets
Materials
Beech
$12,000
Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grace the top, sides and back of the black, metal frame. A hanging-rod at one side and three modular
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
“W
LT” Chair, Designed by Marc Newson for Walter van Beirendonck
By Marc Newson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
free rein in the conception of his stores. Newson designed modular shelves on castors, tables, and
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
czech modular functionalist drawers/shelves set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two free-standing pieces with original nickel fixtures and black lacquer; constructivist design influences
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Modular Stacking Shelves by Olaf von Bohr
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in Tarrytown, NY
White plastic modular stacking shelves designed by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
Geroge Nelson for Omni Systems Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Berkeley, CA
versatile and completely modular; shelves may be mounted on either side of the support rails. The brackets
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Ib-Kofod Larsen Modular Shelving
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Porto, PT
Large modular rosewood shelving system, adjustable shelves.
Producer: Faarup Mobelfabrik.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Modular Borge Mogensen Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in Treasure Island, CA
details are clever as all get out. Fantastic modular design. Adjustable shelves throughout. The shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Globe-Wernicke Mahogany Modular Bookcases
By Globe Wernicke
Located in London, GB
. Given their modular design, the height of the shelves could be altered. The shelves have copper
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Modular Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in San Francisco, CA
color and grain in wood. Four modular cubes with two glass shelves each. Wall mounted.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Beautiful Teak Sideboard by H. W. Klein for Bramin
By H.W. Klein
Located in Spokane Valley, WA
. All shelves are modular and can be adjusted up or down. 3 separate compartments. Unique sturdy legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Fiberglass Bar Set by Wolfgang Feierbach, Germany, 1974
By Wolfgang Feierbach
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Bar Set by Wolfgang Feierbach consisting of 2 modular counters, 2 wall shelves and 3 rotating bar
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Deco Era All Steel Book Case, Refinished
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
modular unit with adjustable shelves; perfect for storage and display.
This unit is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Mathieu Matégot Set of Modular Dedal Shelves
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of five reconfigurable, perforated steel shelves in black, white, and pale yellow by Hungarian
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mathieu Matégot Set of Modular Dedal Shelves
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four reconfigurable, perforated steel shelves in black and pale yellow by Hungarian/French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Vintage Library
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels , BE
Scandinavian Vintage Library
Rare library with modular shelves in teak by Poul Cadovius. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Teak Modular Wall System from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Modular wall system by Kai Kristiansen comprising of six shelves, one cabinet with glass front, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
STUNNING 1960s Mid Century Vintage 13 Piece Modular Wall Unit
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Stunning mid century modular wall unit. Walnut veneer shelves and cabinets. So much shelving and
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Large, Modular Shelving System Type Cado by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Munster, NRW
Cadovius' large "Cado" shelving system is modular. Accordingly, the individual components can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Shelving in Metallic Blue Glaze, Modular Bookshelf
By Birnam Wood Studio
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Modular shelving or storage unit with adjustable height shelves and customizable shapes and colors
Category
2010s American Other Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Hundevad Danish Teak Trolley
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful vintage teak trolley that not only serves perfectly as a beverage cart with modular
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Rare 1960s Dieter Rams 606 Beechwood
Aluminium Modular Wall Unit for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Niels Vitsoe
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
90 x 38 x 38cm, three cabinets circa 66 x 38 x 38cm, three shelves circa 90 x 22cm and nine shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Børge Mogensen Modular Storage Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s teak five section modular storage unit designed by Børge Mogensen, Denmark. The unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
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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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