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Vintage Royal System Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Bristol, GB
DANISH MID-CENTURY WALL-MOUNTED MODULAR SHELVING UNIT The iconic and trailblazing shelving system
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Michel Ducaroy Modular Chrome Wall Unit Room Divider, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Free standing room divider by French designer Michel Ducaroy. This set contains vertical compartments, which can be arranged to your own wishes. The storage elements consist of shelv...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pink Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider Wall Unit by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider using as a wall unit, a stand alone room divider, a bookcase or display cabinet or even as an
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

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
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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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original 1970s Modular String Wall Unit in Teak Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Wall Unit, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Italian wall unit with 6 shelves. Wear due to time and age.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
four uprights. This modular arrangement comprises of 15 pieces (including the uprights) and will need
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
holes that run the full length of the four uprights. This modular arrangement comprises of 15 pieces
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Wooden wall unit with 5 shelves and 3 pedestals with 1 double door containing 1 shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Walnut Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Walnut Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 1
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Wall Unit / Shelving in Light Oak, c. 1950 s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original Danish Modern Mid Century Cado Wall Unit / Shelving System in hard to find light oak, c
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 5
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

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

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
uprights. This modular arrangement comprises of 13 pieces (including the uprights) and will need an 8ft
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular free-standing unit was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is made of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage teak wall unit by Paul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century royal teak wall unit by Paul Cadovius. This wall unit is modular and offers plenty
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage teak wall unit by Paul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century royal teak wall unit by Paul Cadovius. This wall unit is modular and offers plenty
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wall Unit Royal System by Poul Cadovuis, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wall unit modular Poul Cadovius composed of 2 boxes, a boxing bar, a boxing window illuminated. 9
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Hanging Metal Pilastro Wall Unit Tjerk Reijenga, 1950s
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Pilastro modular hanging wall unit. Two wall rails and one red shelve ,one cabinet with
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s Brass, Glass and Lacquer Wall Unit, Lighted
Located in Austin, TX
Modular bookcase and storage wall unit, in the manner of Pace Collection or Milo Baughman. Five
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

William Watting Wall Unit Fristho Franeker Holland, 1950s
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, This open storage
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Brazilian Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
there are two birchwood drawers lined with green felt. The units in the wall unit are modular so they
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Metal wall unit with shelves and cabinets, Netherlands 1970s
By Pilastro, Dieter Rams, Tomado, Coen de Vries
Located in ECHT, NL
Modular metal wall unit. It has three aluminium wall mounts with slotted sides. Special metal hooks
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Danish Modern Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit Wall by Rud Thygesen Johnny Sørensen
By Hansen Guldborg Møbler, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-bay modular teak wall unit designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Hansen and Guldborg
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wenge White Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Modular Royal System wall unit in wenge and white. Designed by Poul Cadovius in the Sixties
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Omnia Teak Corner Wall Unit by Ernst Dieter Hilker, 1960s
By Omnia, Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period modular corner wall unit designed by Ernst Dieter Hilker and
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Royal Free Standing Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and extra large Mid-Century Modern Royal modular free standing wall unit. Design by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall unit, in the style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall unit, in the style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s Height is modular
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Model 606 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and elegant Mid-Century Modern modular wall shelving unit. Design by Dieter Rams for
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Banz Bord wooden Floating Wall System, 1970s
By Banz bord
Located in Den Haag, NL
invisible steel wall mounts. Germany 1970s good condition. Complete with all the hardware The wall unit is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Catonvielle, FR
This Royal System modular teak wall unit was designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid-century Vintage Georges Nelson Style Teak and Chromed Metal Shelf
By George Nelson
Located in LEGNY, FR
Modular Vintage Shelving Unit from the 1960s – In the Style of Georges Nelson Stunning modular
Category

Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Graffiti Shelves by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast Italy 1980 s
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
very sleek and extremely functional. The wall unit modular bookcase is simply leaned against the wall
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Desk After Kai Kristiansen for Skovmand Andersen Brazilian Hardword
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
equally in his chairs, desks, sideboards, and wall units. In 1956, he designed his most celebrated work
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Modular Wall Unit by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century freestanding modular wall unit in walnut by Founders. Please confirm item location (NY
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Derk Jan de Vries modular wall unit, 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

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Modular Wall Units For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of modular wall units available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all modular wall units available were constructed with great care. There are 707 antique and vintage modular wall units for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Modular wall units have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern modular wall units are consistently popular styles. Poul Cadovius, Cado and String Design AB each produced beautiful modular wall units that are worth considering.

How Much are Modular Wall Units?

Prices for modular wall units can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modular wall units begin at $70 and can go as high as $69,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,098.

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 Modular Wall Units
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modular walls are free-standing outdoor wall systems made from posts and panels. These walls are commonly used as residential fencing, acoustic barriers or even retaining walls.

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