Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Steel

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen

$6,895

Pine Open Bookshelves from Vintage Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a vintage pine armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards an...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Vintage Office Storage

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Pine

Pine Open Bookshelves from Vintage Armoire

$1,795

Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases

By Edward Wormley

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A monumental and sophisticated executive desk manufactured by Dunbar Furniture of Berne, Indiana. Designed during the Roger Sprunger era, this piece embodies the transition from mid-...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Mahogany

Mid Century Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Walnut Executive Desk with Plinth Bases

$7,800

Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Brass Bound Desk

Located in Worcester, GB

practical storage while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic. The marquetry continues along the sides and

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Brass Bound Desk

$2,758

Mid-Century Teak Executive Floating Desk by Mobican

By Mobican

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern executive desk by Mobican, crafted in warm teak with a striking floating top design. Features balanced drawer pedestals with sculpted recessed pulls, clean archite...

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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Executive Floating Desk by Mobican

$5,000

Poul Cadovius modular bookase, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Parma, IT

Rare modular wall-mounted teak bookcase designed by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s. All elements can be freely arranged on the three wall uprights. The bookcase consists of: a drop-do...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Teak

Poul Cadovius modular bookase, Denmark, 1960s

$5,329

Ferlande and Monnet. “Zigzag” bookcase. 1960s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Joëlle Ferlande and François Monnet “Zigzag” brushed metal bookcase. French work realized in the 1960s. Dimensions: H 165 x W 160 x D 40 cm Reference: LS65064009P

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20th Century French Vintage Office Storage

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Metal

Ferlande and Monnet. “Zigzag” bookcase. 1960s.

$15,633

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz

Located in Amsterdam, NL

real eye-catcher in your home or office. We will ship this lovely piece of furniture in a custom made

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

$2,072

FEAL 1960 model bookcases, set of 3

By Feal

Located in Milano, Lombardia

FEAL 1960 model bookcases, set of 3. Possibility of adding a storage and desk module. Produced with

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Metal, Brass

FEAL 1960 model bookcases, set of 3

$21,317 / set

Mid Century Modern Four Shelf Bookcase with Faux Wood Print Brass Accents

Located in Freehold, NJ

bends or breaks. And offer ample storage. (I have personally used these style of shelves to display

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Four Shelf Bookcase with Faux Wood Print Brass Accents

$525

Mid Century Swedish Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Detroit, MI

perfect for the living room or home office and can be used as desk, storage cabinet, dresser, bar cabinet

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Brass

Mid Century Swedish Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

$2,650

Mid Century Laminate Top Desk, Wood Base, USA, c. 1960s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

blends timeless design with practical functionality—ideal for a stylish home office, studio, or study

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Laminate, Wood

Mid Century Laminate Top Desk, Wood Base, USA, c. 1960s

$3,477

George III Partners Desk Serpentine Althorp House

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Big desk so great for a home office set up The top is covered with gilt embossed tooled brown leather

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1980s Chippendale Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

George III Partners Desk Serpentine Althorp House

$13,315

Distressed Pink Teal Painted Wooden Shelf Display Rack

Located in High Point, NC

ideal display piece for retail boutiques, kitchen storage, plant styling, folded linens, or decorative

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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Vintage Office Storage

Materials

Wood

Distressed Pink Teal Painted Wooden Shelf Display Rack

$950

Dark-Stained Wooden Open Shelf Display Rack

Located in High Point, NC

living space, this piece offers practical storage wrapped in authentic vintage patina. Its understated

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Dark-Stained Wooden Open Shelf Display Rack

$1,550

Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a vintage pine armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards an...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Vintage Office Storage

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Pine

Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire

$1,895

Mid-Century modern Pine Bookcase, Italy, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century modern Pine Bookcase, Italy, 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Mid-Century modern Pine Bookcase, Italy, 1970s

$8,527

Bamboo and rattan bookcase, 1960s

Located in Brescia, IT

1960s bamboo and rattan bookcase: double door storage base and riser with exposed shelves, diamond woven sides. 1960s bookcase made of bamboo cane and woven rattan: storage base wit...

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo and rattan bookcase, 1960s

$3,511

Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia Italian Dark Wood LB7 Bookcase, Italy 1970s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design dark wood shelves bookcase with floor and ceiling uprights, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, shelves and container with wood veneer...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia Italian Dark Wood LB7 Bookcase, Italy 1970s

$13,619 / item

Scandinavian bookcase with black lacquered inverted V-shaped frame

Located in Brescia, IT

Scandinavian 60s-70s teak bookcase, black lacquered inverted V-shaped frame, compartment with doors, drawer column and three exposed shelves. Nordic 60s-70s design with lightweight ...

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Beech, Teak

Scandinavian bookcase with black lacquered inverted V-shaped frame

$2,931

H.Troeds teak bookcase with writing desk

By Hugo Troeds

Located in Brescia, IT

Scandinavian 1960s teak bookcase by Hugo Troeds: base with hinged doors, exposed shelves, pull-out desk and birch veneer back. Swedish 1960s design attributed to Hugo Troeds: teak f...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Birch, Teak

H.Troeds teak bookcase with writing desk

$2,765

Old Japanese bamboo and wood display shelf / Traditional design / Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

beyond mere storage furniture. This shelf can also be disassembled for storage; when not in use, the

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Office Storage

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Bamboo, Wood

Old Japanese bamboo and wood display shelf / Traditional design / Showa era

$1,300

Vintage M&M store display advertising object, Mr Peanut : H :111cm

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Pop Art - Vintage - Display Vintage M&M's store display stand featuring Mr. Peanut, dating from the 1980s. Ideal for displaying items, for example, in a child's room or as a bedside ...

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20th Century Vintage Office Storage

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Metal

Vintage M&M store display advertising object, Mr Peanut : H :111cm

$923

Pair of wall shelves Anonymous Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

storage solution with a strong visual identity and enduring material quality.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Teak

Pair of wall shelves Anonymous Sweden

$4,062 / set

Vintage Bamboo Arched Bookcase with Drawers , 1980s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage Bamboo Arched Bookcase with Drawers , 1980s Boho decoration - Vintage Bamboo - 1970/80s Measures : 66x37cm H:181cm

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20th Century Bohemian Vintage Office Storage

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Bamboo

Vintage Bamboo Arched Bookcase with Drawers , 1980s

$805

Post Modern Memphis Salvatore Campos Art Brute Red Cat Metal Letter Desk Holder

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

desk items in addition to CDs Happy desk accessory. Perfect for a veterinary office Measurements

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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Sheet Metal

Post Modern Memphis Salvatore Campos Art Brute Red Cat Metal Letter Desk Holder

$425

Mogens Koch Library in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Mogens Koch library in Mahogany. Three cabinets and nine bookcases. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Library in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen

$29,607 / set

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Wooden wall secretaire with drop-off top desk, made in the 1950s. The design and workmanship of this secretaire is very reminiscent of the works of Marcel Gascoin made between 1949 ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Metal

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin

$1,894

Meuble de rangement secrétaire vintage en bois de chêne des années 50 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Meuble de rangement secrétaire vintage des années 50 60, en bois de chêne, pieds cylindrique style brutaliste, 1 niche ouverte, 1 partie secrétaire avec sous-main noir fermant à clé ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Meuble de rangement secrétaire vintage en bois de chêne des années 50 60

$1,172

Vintage John Stuart Campaign Wood Desk With White Lacquer, X-Chrome Base 70 s

By West Michigan Furniture Co., John Stuart

Located in North Miami, FL

This newly restored vintage John Stuart campaign 2 drawer desk and or writing desk is white lacquered over wood with chrome handles and 2 X-frame bases. It was manufactured by the We...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Chrome

Vintage John Stuart Campaign Wood Desk With White Lacquer, X-Chrome Base 70 s

$6,240 Sale Price

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W. Laubersheimer, Signed “Verspanntes Regal” Shelf, Pentagon Group

By Pentagon Group, Wolfgang Laubersheimer

Located in Krefeld, DE

Wolfgang Laubersheimer, early signed “Verspanntes Regal” Shelf, Germany, 1980s This 'Verspanntes Regal' shelf is an exceptionally rare piece by Wolfgang Laubersheimer, personally si...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Steel

W. Laubersheimer, Signed “Verspanntes Regal” Shelf, Pentagon Group

$7,104

Wolfgang Laubersheimer, Patent Regal , Metal Shelf, Pentagon Group, Germany

By Pentagon Group, Wolfgang Laubersheimer

Located in Krefeld, DE

Designed in the early 1980s, the Patent Regal is a clear expression of the radical design language associated with the Pentagon Group, an influential German design collective known f...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Steel

Wolfgang Laubersheimer, Patent Regal , Metal Shelf, Pentagon Group, Germany

$7,104

Wall shelf by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800, France, 1970s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A minimalist wall shelf designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs 1800 project. The elongated horizontal form and solid wood construction reflect her approach to functional arc...

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1970s French Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Wall shelf by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800, France, 1970s

$3,500

Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s

By Carlo di Carli, Fiarm

Located in Roma, IT

Modular bookshelf system realized by Carlo dé Carli in 1970s. Curved plywood and ash veneer. Manufacturer's label: FIARM Scorzè (Venezia), Made in Italy. An elegant expression of ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s

$4,500

Large French Cherrywood Pharmacy Display Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 Large French Cherrywood Pharmacy Display Cabinet sku 2123 Together W174.5 x D58 x H249 cm Base W169.5 x D58 x H84 cm Top W174.5 x D49.5 x H165 cm Top internal shelf depth ...

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20th Century Vintage Office Storage

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Cherry

Large French Cherrywood Pharmacy Display Cabinet

$12,223

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Drexel is celebrated. Perfect as a refined writing desk in a home office, a chic vanity in a bedroom, or

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Office Storage

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Brass

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

$2,250

Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit Cabinet in Gio Ponti Style

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, adaptable storage solution, featuring a floor-to-ceiling adjustable support rod intended for secure wall

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit Cabinet in Gio Ponti Style

$5,395

Teak Desk, Eigil Petersens Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in Chorzów, PL

back offers three spacious storage compartments for books or ornaments. A minimalist, timeless design

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Teak

Teak Desk, Eigil Petersens Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.

$3,967

Vintage 1960s single-bay freestanding bookcase

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Self-supporting bookcase, also usable from the center, with storage and open shelves with adjustable position, drop-down container opening. Uprights made of ebony-stained solid wood,...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Vintage 1960s single-bay freestanding bookcase

$1,125

Vintage Bookcase Earth Sky 1960s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Bookcase that requires anchoring the uprights to the ceiling, features open shelves with adjustable position, storage elements with drop-down door. Teak veneer wood, enameled metal u...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Teak

Vintage Bookcase Earth Sky 1960s

$3,316

Italian modern bookcase or display stand in metal and glass, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

office or a waiting room, and for an informal place such as a bedroom, a living room, a dining room or an

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Metal

Italian modern bookcase or display stand in metal and glass, 1980s

$1,776

ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A superb English oak haberdashery shop counter, dating to circa 1920s, rich in character and commercial history. Originally used in a traditional Victorian-sty...

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20th Century British Vintage Office Storage

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Oak

ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS

$4,711

Mid-Century Bookcase by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Bookcase by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Wood

Mid-Century Bookcase by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s

$4,984

Dutch Mid-Century Teak TOMADO Standing Bookshelf

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and teak, both as standing as well as wall mount units. Disassembles for easy flat storage and

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

Materials

Wire

Dutch Mid-Century Teak TOMADO Standing Bookshelf

$825

Vintage Boho Mastercraft Brass Etagere - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

storage. It is an impressive piece for showcasing collections, art objects, or fine barware. With a slim

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Office Storage

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Mastercraft Brass Etagere - A Pair

$9,750 / set

Danish rosewood desk, model 56 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Stunning Scandinavian desk with a clean, elegant design. It features two large and two small drawers on the front, with a niche between the two smaller drawers. The particularly grac...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Rosewood

Danish rosewood desk, model 56 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.

$5,033

Pierre Jeanneret Small Desk for the Chandigarh Project

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

furniture—chairs, desks, loungers, and storage units—crafted from teak and cane. These pieces, originally

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Small Desk for the Chandigarh Project

$40,000

Venetian Style Chinoiserie Decorated Parcel Gilt Secretary

Located in Rio Vista, CA

with a large writing table and fitted drawers with cubbies for storage. Below the desk are three large

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Office Storage

Materials

Brass

Venetian Style Chinoiserie Decorated Parcel Gilt Secretary

$9,500

Regency Library Steps Mahogany Spiral Bookcase

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Steps are inscribed in metal with : Studio Globe Wernicke Some of our items are in storage so please

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1980s Regency Vintage Office Storage

Materials

Wood

Regency Library Steps Mahogany Spiral Bookcase

$1,358

Secretary Desk AB Bröderna Gustafssons - Scandinavian Mid-Century Design

By AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik

Located in Torino, IT

This secretary desk produced by AB Bröderna Gustafssons is a fine example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design, where functionality, craftsmanship and formal restraint come together in...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Teak

Secretary Desk AB Bröderna Gustafssons - Scandinavian Mid-Century Design

$1,894

Teak Desk - Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen (Denmark, 1960s)

By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Torino, IT

Teak Desk - Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen (Denmark, 1960s) This magnificent Danish Writing Desk was designed by the celebrated Svend Åge Madsen and produced by H.P. Hansen in the ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Teak

Teak Desk - Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen (Denmark, 1960s)

$3,481

Secrétaire with Drawers - Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik (1960s)

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Torino, IT

Secrétaire with Drawers - Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik (1960s) This fine secrétaire is an authentic collector's piece of Danish Mid-Century Design, designed by master Arne...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

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Kingwood

Secrétaire with Drawers - Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik (1960s)

$4,666

1960 s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Double Bookcase Shelf

By Kipp Stewart, John Keal, Drexel

Located in Burbank, CA

, and has beautiful walnut grain throughout. It's a great size, and has lots of storage. The contrast of

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

Materials

Walnut

1960 s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Double Bookcase Shelf

$1,940

Secrétaire scandinavo in olmo e radica, anni ’50

Located in Brescia, IT

Secrétaire scandinavo anni ’50 in olmo con ribalta. Interno con coppia di cassetti e mensola sagomata in radica. Elegante e raffinato. Secrétaire scandinavo in olmo degli anni ’50 c...

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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Storage

Materials

Wood, Elm

Secrétaire scandinavo in olmo e radica, anni ’50

$1,486

Roger Landault — “Junior” Secretary Desk for Meubles ABC, France, 1951

By Marcel Gascoin, Rene Gabriel, Pierre Guariche, Roger Landault

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An exceptionally rare “Junior” secretary desk in light oak, designed by Roger Landault and produced by Meubles ABC, one of the most distinguished French furniture manufacturers of th...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Storage

Materials

Oak

Roger Landault — “Junior” Secretary Desk for Meubles ABC, France, 1951

$4,938

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Vintage Office Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage office storage for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 1295 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of vintage office storage now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of vintage office storage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of vintage office storage bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of vintage office storage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tomado, Adriaan Dekker and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Office Storage?

Prices for a piece of vintage office storage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $82,616, while the average can fetch as much as $2,105.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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