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Original Ash Wood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit 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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ash

1960s Wall Unit in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Modular wall unit teak designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s producer Feldballes Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Wood

Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949. For
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Teak String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949 for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Nordiska Kompaniet Wall Shelves, Circa 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
Two Swedish Nordiska Kompaniet birch wood wall shelves, Circa 1940s, Adjustable shelves. Solid
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Birch

Wall-mounted bookcase with three shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a black
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Large Wall Shelf in Patinated Oak Made at Ry Mobler Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Rare wall shelf made at Ry Mobler in Denmark in the 1950s. The shelf was designed by Hans J. Wegner
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage 1960s Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning for String Design, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " String Regal wall unit Nisse Kaisa strinning
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Ash 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 Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Hungarian Wall Rack with Original Paint, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Hungarian wall rack with original painted and carved details. The dark green hues almost
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Scandinavian Teak Wall Shelf , 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful Scandinavian wall shelf in massive teak, featuring 5 shelves with a small, round rim
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Antique Original Blue Painted Wall Rack with Shelf, Two Drawers and Wood Pegs
Located in Round Top, TX
be used. Scandinavian antiques imports containers from Europe throughout the year. At best, only
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Kristian Vedel, Rare Wall-Mounted Shelves, circa 1950
By I. Christiansen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare wall-mounted shelves designed by Kristian Vedel at the end of the 1940s. Manufactured by the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech, Teak

Vintage Scandinavian String Modular Wall Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning 3 bay modular "String" wall unit designed by Nils Strinning c1950s. Can be
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian teak wall shelf unit, 1960s-1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Midcentury Scandinavian teak wall shelf unit, 1960s-1970s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian modern floating shelf elegantly provides storage and display space. A
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Shelf System in Oak by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s
By HG Furniture
Located in Handewitt, DE
Oak shelf system by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s. The wall unit consists of: - 7 shelves - 4 wall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Teak Shelf System with Desk Top by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
. Chair is not incl. The wall unit consists of: - 4 shelves - 1 desk top with drawers - 2 wall brackets
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Cabinet and Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Denmark in 1960s. The system consists of: - 5 shelves - 1 cabinet (standing) - 2 wall brackets detailed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Corner Shelf System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
1960s. As usual very good quality with equally beautiful patina. The wall unit consists of: - 3 shelves
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
String shelf is much better processed and of a better quality than many wall shelves that hit the market
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Antique 1650s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Jesper Danish Teak Bookcase Stereo Tambour Cabinet with Lighted Bar
By Poul Hundevad, Jesper International
Located in Chattanooga, TN
books, records, collectibles or other media on the adjustable top shelves. The mid-section has egress
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Early Magazine Shelf in Birch by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Goteborg, SE
Together with Alvar Aalto, Bruno Mathsson was the first Scandinavian designer to use bentwood
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Birch

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wallunit #1
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Brazilian rosewood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Hutch with Secretary Bar and Storage Cabinet
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
suggests Scandinavian origins, however the piece is unmarked so we can’t be sure. One thing we can be sure
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Floating Shelf by Børge Mogensen - Circa 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
modern sensibility. Crafted in warm solid teak, the shelf appears to “float” on the wall, offering both
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Alvar Aalto Coat Rack by Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek coat rack, designed by Alvar Aalto. The coat rack is estimated to be from the 1940s. It has a great patina and it shows nicely traces of life from decades.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Coat Rack for Artek, Mid-1900s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Alvar Aalto coat rack for Artek from the mid-1900s. Birch with metal details. Classic Alvar Aalto design. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Modular Shelf System in Teak 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding Danish modular shelving system in teak. All in original condition. Denmark, 1960s. Each modul 50 cm x 50 cm x 24 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Alvar Aalto Coat Rack by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek coat rack, designed by Alvar Aalto. The coat rack is from around the 1960s, and it has a wonderful patina. The coat rack has also flamed birch on it, which makes this piece qui...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Birch

String Pocket Wooden Shelving
By Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Basildon, London
The String Pocket Shelving is a versatile and minimalist storage solution. Its sleek design and modular functionality make it perfect for any modern home. Easily adjustable, this she...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Vintage Bookshelf, Set of 4 Shelves and Wall Mounts, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Nice bookshelf by Alvar Aalto. Includes 4 112b shelfs and original wall mounts. Bookshelf are made
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Birch

1960s Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Rosewood Wall System for FM Mobler
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1960s, Danish, Scandinavian and Mid-Century Modern rosewood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen
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Antique 1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wall Mounted Shelves with Drawer in Teak of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of wall mounted shelves with drawer in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. Both are in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Set of Five Midcentury Wall Shelves in Teak Beech, Designed by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of five floating wall shelves, designed by Børge Mogensen. Great original condition.   
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Beech, Teak

Pair of Wall Shelves in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelves designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the 1960s. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Oak Wall Shelves by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s, Set of Two
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Set of two wall shelves designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark during the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Oak Wall Shelves by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s, Sets of Three
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Set of three wall shelves designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark during the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Antique Original Painted Hanging Cabinet, Romania circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
is ready to be used and enjoyed. Scandinavian Antiques imports containers from Europe throughout
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Antique 1860s Romanian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Antique Original Blue Painted Hanging Cupboard from Sweden, Dated 1794
Located in Round Top, TX
professionally restored and given a waxed finish; it is strong and ready to hang. Scandinavian antiques
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Teak
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
racks: H 200 cm Ten shelves: L 80cm x W 22cm One sideboards with sliding doors, two drawers and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Teak
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Courbevoie, FR
racks: H 200 cm. Ten shelves: L 80cm x W 22cm. One sideboards with sliding doors, two drawers and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This teak setup has two storage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Cadovius Danish Teak Cane Glass Wall Unit Scandinavian, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a breathtaking, teak, three bay wall unit, with cane and glass sliding
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall Shelve or Bed Table in Teak by Aksel Kjersg
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian wall shelve in teak.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Shelves

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Teak

Cado Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration and danish modern wall unit by CADO. Standing unit with three (3
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Danish Teak Wall Console
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floating wall-mounted teak nightstand with side by side drawers. Simple rounded pulls. Nicely
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Norwegian Freestanding Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cabinet is 9" deep. The shelves are 8.25" deep. Adjustable and versatile.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
containers are veneered in teak. The system consists of one container with doors and four shelves, one
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Wall unit by Kai Kristiansens
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brussels, BE
that are hallmarks of Scandinavian modernism. This modular wall unit includes a combination of open
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Plywood, Wood

1960s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Scandinavian vintage wall-mounted bookcase in original good vintage condition. Beautiful, high
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Large Poul Cadovius Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Poul Cadovius wall unit crafted of teak in the 1960s. This modular scandinavian shelving system
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Juul Christiansen Rosewood Wall Unit
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Highland, IN
This stunning Norwegian wall unit designed by Juul Christiansen as part of his "Pega" system for
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Brass

Wall Mounted Midcentury Shelf, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Wall mounted shelving unit made of stained bitch, 1940s. Brass mounts might be of a later date
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

FM-Reolsystem Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
system. Series of teak shelves and cabinets hang on wall mounted metal uprights. Includes: Four
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Scandanavian Wall Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of scandanavian wall shelves available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, all scandanavian wall shelves available were constructed with great care. Find 228 antique and vintage scandanavian wall shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of scandanavian wall shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandanavian wall shelves made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made scandanavian wall shelves over the years, but those made by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Frama are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scandanavian Wall Shelves?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,779, while they’re typically $147 on the low end and $85,000 highest priced.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps 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.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

Questions About Scandanavian Wall Shelves
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    Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.

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