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vintage wall unit desk 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit desk 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Wall Unit with Drop-down Desk
Located in Stratford, CT
Large Free Standing Teak Wall Unit with Sliding Door Cabinets and Drop-down Desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Scandiline Oiled Walnut Wall Unit and Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Scandiline oiled walnut wall unit, circa early 1970s. This example has two desks, integrated chest
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

vintage wall unit cupboard desk teak Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit cupboard desk teak Ulferts period 60's design Ulferts Sweden Sweden
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Oak, Teak

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

Danish Styled Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit with Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three section walnut wall unit with center desk and drawers, three double door storage boxes with
Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

American Mid Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Desk Wall Unit
By Cado
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile multiuse walnut bookcase, desk wall unit circa 1960's nice original condition we have
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit, Drop Down Desk, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Teak Wood Wall Unit made in Denmark.Room divider. Nice sculpted hand pull detail,Unit
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1960s Vintage Danish PS Wall Unit / Bookcase / Cabinet / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Danish vintage PS wall unit in teak, this dates from the 1960s. The condition is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Wall Unit with Desk by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Washington, DC
Rarely seen wall unit by Danish designer Sven Ellekaer. Retains the original black sliding doors
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius Midcentury Storage Wall Unit Bookcase and Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall mounted bookcase from 1960s designed by Poul Cadovius. The modular bookcase system includes 5
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Feldballes Mobelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Bookcase Desk Cabinet
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Feldballes Mobelfabrik Danish Modern teak wall unit bookcase desk cabinet. Item features sliding
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mexican Modernist Wall Unit with Desk, Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a beautiful custom made wall unit with built in desk. Attributed to Eugenio
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Danish Wall Unit / Bookcase / Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage wall mounting system, this was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Standing Walnut Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century walnut free-standing wall unit with writing desk and multiple storage options. Please
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit With Secretary Desk Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elegant and functional, this Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit with Secretary Desk epitomizes mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Smoked Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An elegant Mid-Century Modern walnut wall unit, cabinet is also a drop down desk. This piece is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Desk Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage midcentury Danish modern teak wall unit bookcase display cabinet. Item features 1 fall
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
32” x 18.5” x 77”H ea Three-bay lighted wall unit in oak •smoked glass doors with brass hinges
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Drop-Down Secretary Desk Wall Unit
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall teak wood secretary desk and bookcase was made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Post-modern Ligne Roset Ebonized Minimal Wall Unit, Shelves, Drawer, desk France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ligne Roset desk / wall unit Ligne Roset Postmodern black lacquered walnut minimal wall unit with
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Freestanding Wall Unit Desk in Walnut, circa 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Wall Unit Desk Great modernist secretary wall unit circa
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

1970s Planum Rosewood and Mahogany Lighted Wall Unit with Desk Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1970s Planum Rosewood and Mahogany Lighted Wall Unit with Desk Mid Century is an exquisite
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit with drawers desk by Hansen Guldborg
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Hansen Guldborg Møbler
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood two bay wall unit by Hansen & Guldborg, similar to Poul
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful walnut wood bookcase wall unit, with several compartments
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Post Modern Lou Hodges California Design Group Wall Unit Desk Oak Cabinet
By Lou Hodges
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare low production California Craft Furniture. A self standing wall unit, shown here in a 3 Bay
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Oak

Gorgeous 3 To 4 Bay Walnut Wall Unit Desk Mid-century Danish
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS MID CENTURY MODERN WALNUT WALL UNIT WITH THREE BAYS. THIS PIECE IS IN VERY NICE VINTAGE
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By George Nelson, Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By George Nelson, Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall-mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Modular Corner Cabinet Desk Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, wall mounted, modular corner cabinet with shelves, drawers
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Css Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase w Desk 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible wall unit, with a laminate desk return, by George Nelson
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Danish 4 Bay Wall Shelves Unit Drop Down Desk Light
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This stunning wall unit is an organizers dream come true. 4 separate bays have adjustable, modular
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

vintage wall unit teak 60s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall unit teak 60s Swedish Freestanding teak wall unit with desk and adjustable shelves
Category

Vintage 1960s European Shelves

Materials

Brass

Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Danish Teak Bookshelves Wall Unit with Desk 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible pair of adjustable bookshelves with desk compartment, made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
-drawer writing desk; a lockable drop down bar cabinet with mirror back and a white satin Mica laminate
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak

Tomado Wall Unit by Adriaan Dekker / WO1
By Adriaan Dekker
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This bookcase unit is exceptionally extensive, with four standing racks and a writing desk, a wall unit
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Poul Cadovius Cado Danish Modern Shelf System Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Poul Cadovious Wall Mounted Unit with Secretary Desk or Bar. 96.5w 80h rails
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Oirlo, LI
shelves 4 large shelves 1 desk This wall unit is in top condition despite the years. Made of teak wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Danish Midcentury Compact Floating Teak Shelving Set and Desk
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Danish midcentury teak Reolsystem wall shelving unit with desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Desk, Shelving, Drawers Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Danish modern walnut wall unit includes fall front desk, two storage cabinets, record
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Left Hand Return Floating Desk and Wall Storage Unit
By Jens Risom
Located in South Charleston, WV
more akin to a CSS Nelson unit with floating desk. The desk houses within the pedestal a file drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Walnut Wall Unit Executive Desk by Gerald McCabe for Barzilay
By Barzilay, Gerald McCabe
Located in Denver, CO
Executive style desk and wall-mounted storage unit (artwork and chair not included) Originally
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Saginaw
By Saginaw
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit, room divider, or etagere with slant front
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson styled Walnut and Steel Wall Unit Bookcase Desk by Ladderax
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A seven piece dark walnut free standing wall unit with three satin black metal ladder styled towers
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit or Home Office by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern wall unit or home office, designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Cado light oak wall unit with shelves dressers desk cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Poul Cadovius - Cado light oak wall unit with shelves desk drawers glass cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Oak

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, lockable basketweave pieces - one a drop front desk, the other a cabinet - both include small sliding
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Bookcase Unit and Desk by Tjerk Reijenga, 1960
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modernist bookcase wall unit and desk designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Holland
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Danish Modern Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit and Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large three bay modular wall unit in teak from the 1960s. This unit consists of various storage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Rosewood with Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large three bay modular wall unit in teak from the 1960s. This unit consists of various storage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Vintage Danish Wall Unit with Floating Desk for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cado Poul Cadovius. Vintage Danish wall unit in style of Poul Cadovius for Cado. Simple and
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Skyscraper Style Drop Front Desk Secretary Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
desk wall unit. The piece does not retain any labels but matches the time period. Good original
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Danish modern three-bay wall unit with adjustable shelves. This wall unit is finished on
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Gorgeous Three Bay Teak Cado Wall Unit Desk Danish Mid-Century
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Three bay Danish wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius. Royal System with solid teak brackets. Five
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Ello Mid Century Free Standing Walnut Bar Desk Wall Unit Shelving
By Ello Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ello mid century free standing walnut bar desk wall unit shelving. Shelf measures: 27.75 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

XXL String 1950s Wall Shelving Unit with 22 Shelves and a Desk
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Markington, GB
good vintage condition. it comes with 22 shelves and a large desk unit. The string wall system was
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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Wall Desk Units For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wall desk units for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wall desk units was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Wall desk units have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Wall desk units bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Wall desk units have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Nelson, Pilastro and Poul Cadovius are consistently popular.

How Much are Wall Desk Units?

Wall desk units can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,775, while the lowest priced sells for $720 and the highest can go for as much as $21,500.

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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