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George Nelson "Omni" Wall-Mounted Walnut Modular Desk Unit, USA
By George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
Desk element designed by George Nelson. Originally offered as an option to the OMNI wall unit
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Wall System or Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch Design 1955
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
1955 to make a new modular wall unit in the same way other wall system maker String did. The Pilastro
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wall Shelving Unit in Pine - Jul de Roover
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A wall unit in pine with a black painted steel structure. Designed for a house in Antwerp by
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Italian Room Divider in the Style of Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic wall unit with three X supports. Parisi maybe?
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Screens and Room Dividers
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Bibliotheque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful wall unit in a "Silver Fox" cerused finish.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
$18,000
Rare Danish Modern Free Standing Wall System Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
.
Compsed of Juhl's "Cresco" collection of interchangeable wall units.
Rich teak with anodized
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Iconic Shelving Unit by Gary Hutton
By Gary Hutton
Located in San Francisco, CA
case, we have an incredible wall unit designed by Gary Hutton in 1984. I had the pleasure of visiting
Category
Late 20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Wood
Congo Neck Support, circa 1930, Re-Visited by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
it a new destination - a wall unit. Painted black with high gloss stripes and a neon yellow button.
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Hardwood
Joelle Ferlande Shelving Unit for Kappa, France, 1971
By Joelle Ferlande, Kappa
Located in Megeve, FR
Iconic wall-mounted shelving unit "ZigZag" designed by Joelle Ferlande for Kappa, France, 1971
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Wall Cabinet in Rosewood Made by O. Bank Larsen Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen, O. Bank Larsen Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Wall unit of rosewood designed by Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Backlit Bookcase Designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis Illuminated Boxes
By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
Located in Lucca, IT
Modular "Life" wall unit designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, circa 1970. Featuring three
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Shelving Unit
By Team 7
Located in San Francisco, CA
The craftsmanship of this solid wood wall shelving unit sets it apart from all other designs. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Shelves
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Danish Design Hanging Cabinet Ash Drawers Retro 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Minimalist wall unit from the 1960s-1970s. Beautiful straight line veneered with ashwood. Three
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ash
A Gilbert Rohde Bookcase
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome bookcase or wall unit by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, c. 1935. This piece is
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$8,500
Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful wall system or shelving unit by the famous Poul Cadovius from Denmark.
Cadovius
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful wall system or shelving unit by the famous Poul Cadovius from Denmark.
Cadovius
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie
Dividing room/wall unit designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood
Moonlight Kaleidoscope Side Table Cube in Wood Marquetry
By Rue Monsieur Paris
Located in Paris, FR
together and they form a bookcase or a wall unit.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Victorian Era Department Store Display
Located in Toronto, ON
This piece is large and in fantastic condition. The 27' long wall unit breaks down into 4 large
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Metal
Two Shelf Woven and Metal Grape Design Wall Hanging Unit circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Lovely two shelf woven and metal grape design wall hanging unit. The woven material is possibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Seagrass
John Keal Multi Purpose Cabinet
By John Keal
Located in Oakland, CA
Wall unit, room divider, desk, bookcase, display piece, this cabinet will pretty much suit all your
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Picture Frame Shelving Unit
By Goat Lab Furniture
Located in Gironde, BORDEAUX
A handsome wall hung shelving unit hand made with the finest French walnut wood. The rectangular
Category
2010s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,131 / item
Børge Mogensen 4 Paneled Shelving and Storage Cabinet in Wood and Glass
By Børge Mogensen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A teak Scandinavian Modern wall unit designed by Børge Mogensen, Sweden. Features adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
shelving systems or wall unit by Poul Cadovius.
Measures: Length 80 cm
Depth 31 cm
Height 75 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tectonic Silence Side Table Cube in Wood Marquetry
By Rue Monsieur Paris
Located in Paris, FR
. Stack several pieces together and they form a bookcase or a wall unit.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,434 / item
Modular 5600 Series Desk / Bookcase by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen
By A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in New York, NY
Modular bookcase / desk wall unit in painted steel from the 5600 series designed Andre Cordemeijer
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Tectonic Silence Cube Side Table in Marble Marquetry
By Rue Monsieur Paris
Located in Paris, FR
becomes a coffee table. Stack several pieces together and they form a bookcase or a wall unit. Marble or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
By Strafor
Located in Brussels , BE
Strafor shelf around 1930 from a municipal library in France.
This Strafor shelf has a shelf height adjustment system via a very convenient rack system.This shelf is totally removabl...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
By Strafor
Located in Brussels , BE
Strafor shelf around 1930 from a municipal library in France.
This Strafor shelf has a shelf height adjustment system via a very convenient rack system.This shelf is totally removabl...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Merrow Associates Shelving Unit Designed by Richard Young
By Richard Young, Merrow Associates
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern design shelving.
Beautiful Midcentury shelving unit, high quality flat chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Moonlight Kaleidoscope Cube Side Table
By Rue Monsieur Paris
Located in Paris, FR
bookcase or a wall unit. Marble or wood marquetry finishes are available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Italian Mid-Century Teak, Rosewood and Black Metal Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock
By Veglia
Located in Port Hope, ON
of a miniature wall unit and its design plays off the contrasting surfaces of teak and rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Metal
Leather Cutter repurposed as shelving unit
By Turner Wall Art
Located in Dallas, TX
Industrial Leather Cutter with stamped metal patent dated February 19, 1909, Peabody, Mass., fitted with white marble shelves. Made for use by the Turner Tanning Machinery Co.
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mid Century Modern Contemporary Recycled Wrought Iron Shelf Unit Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
together making a simple shelf unit a conversation piece.
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Dots" Floating Shelf Unit in Stainless Steel and Hardwood
By F Studio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
structure to the wall - give name to the shelves, which are part of a system of multifunctional modules
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabi...
Materials
Steel
Stefan Rurak, Concrete and Steel Unit for Living, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
Stefan Rurak’s encompassing wall unit typifies his unique approach to design. Designed as a fully
Category
2010s American Cabinets
Materials
Concrete, Gold, Steel
"Dots 5 grid" Minimalist Floating Shelf Unit in Stainless Steel and Hardwood
By F Studio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
the structure to the wall - give name to the shelves, which are part of a system of multifunctional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shadow Boxes
Materials
Steel
Shelving Unit Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Porto, PT
Shelving unit designed by Kai Kristiansen.
Additional measurements:
17 shelves 24 x 86 cm
2
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Delusional, Shelving Unit by david/nicolas for House of Today
By david/nicolas
Located in Beirut, Beirut District
own reality."
Delusional, hanging table and shelving unit made in wood, polished stainless steel
Category
2010s Lebanese Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Ash
Postmodern "The Colonnades" Shelving Unit by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in București, B
This totemic shelving unit was designed by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano in the 1990s. It's part of
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Prototype "The Colonnades" Shelving Unit by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in București, B
This rare totemic shelving unit was designed by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano in the 1990s. It's a
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Postmodern "Otka" Wardrobe Unit by Bořek Šípek for Franz Leitner, 1990
By B. Sipek
Located in București, B
The “OTKA” wardrobe unit was designed by Borek Sipek for “Pietat/ Imitat/ Ritual” series produced
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Scandinavian Shelving Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Porto, PT
Shelving unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler.
Additional measurements: 13 shelves 24 x 86 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in București, B
This rare "John ILD" shelving unit with an integrated desk was designed by Philippe Starck for
Category
Antique 1890s French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
"Dots 5 box" Minimalist Floating Shelf Unit in Stainless Steel and Hardwood
By F Studio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
fixes the structure to the wall - give name to the shelves, which are part of a system of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
"Dots 5 Leather" Minimalist Floating Shelf Unit in Stainless Steel and Hardwood
By F Studio
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
the structure to the wall - give name to the shelves, which are part of a system of multifunctional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1950s Room Divider / Cabinet by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in
s Heer Arendskerke, NL
the Combex series, model BB06.
From this series there is single side wall unit, this single side
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Cabinet da parete Loom in legno curvato Tay e telaio illuminato a LED di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
evocative play of light.
The wall unit can be installed individually or in multiples creating an exciting
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tension Pole Dresser
Located in Fair Oaks, CA
wall unit and this was mounted on top of a credenza. Then you wouldn't use the legs. the shelf's can be
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
“Deep in Love” AB Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
industry. This would be stunning in any room setting, a wall unit in any room or a coffee table. This could
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Teak Wall Storage Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
A midcentury teak wall storage unit. Crafted from solid teak and veneers. The bottom piece has four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Other
Midcentury Teak Wall Storage Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
A midcentury teak wall storage unit. Crafted from solid teak and veneers. The bottom piece has four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Other
Large Posta Wall Organizer Design by Bilge Nur Saltik For Uniqka
By Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
on a wall, Posta is a creative unit to store items. Whether it is used as a storage unit or a
Category
2010s Turkish Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Small Posta Wall Organizer Design by Bilge Nur Saltik For Uniqka
By Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
on a wall, Posta is a creative unit to store items. Whether it is used as a storage unit or a
Category
2010s Turkish Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Chicago, IL
• Teak wood
• Mountable
• Designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado,
• France
• Other coordinating pieces available,
• mid-20th century
• Measures: 31.5” W x 16" D x 97.5” H.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Chicago, IL
•Mid-20th century
•Teak wood
•Mountable
•Designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado
•France
•Other coordinating pieces available
•Measures: 31.5” W x 16" D x 97.5” H.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
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Wall Units For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of wall units is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all wall units available were constructed with great care. Find 1371 antique and vintage wall units at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wall units have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Wall units bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many wall units are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB produced popular wall units that are worth a look.
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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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