$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern
By Stanley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 3-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with 2 lower bays and one taller bay-perfect for a large flat screen TV. We love that ...
Aluminum
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
William Watting for Fristho Two-Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to William Watting for Fristho, this two-bay modular wall unit is built around three cylindrical teak upright posts that run floor to ceiling, supporting four adjustable s...
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Suitable for both living room, home office or library. This one bay wall unit has an almost sculptural appearance with its strict symmetrical lines against the beautiful expressive...
Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|40% Off
Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall shelf unit Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall unit circa 1970 Sweden. Great unit very high end laminate with chrome hinges and white leather pulls. Has al...
Metal
Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples
By Robert Heal
Located in Norwich, England
A substantial mid-century Ladderax teak and black metal six bay shelving system, with desk and cabinets. Designed by Robert Heal for Staples. Labelled. Circa 1960s. The photographs ...
Steel
Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danis...
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Cado.
Rosewood
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Omni shelving system by George Nelson redefines modular display with architectural finesse and mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded t...
Aluminum, Metal
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...
Metal, Aluminum
$13,300Sale Price|26% Off
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one comes with 3 bay units, each with a floating cabinet, plus 11 shelves - 2 of which are wine bottle and wine glass holders.
Oak
$8,950Sale Price|25% Off
Gold Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. MEASUREMENTS: Each Bay Secti...
Oak
$9,200Sale Price|23% Off
Pink Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. MEASUREMENTS: Each Bay Secti...
Oak
$9,300Sale Price|22% Off
Emerald Green Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. MEASUREMENTS: Each Bay Secti...
Oak
Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the epitome of mid-century elegance with our vintage Dutch 2-bay modular wall system, a design masterpiece from 1955 by the visionary Dutch designer, Tjerk Reijenga. This re...
Metal
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
Total size: 370cm Wide * 214cm High This modular wall system can be easily rearranged, or divided into small parts to put into multi rooms. All the shelves and cabinets are adjust...
Wood
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H 90 in W 98 in D 17 in
Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Portland, ME
Wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius in 3 bays, 8 shelves, 2 cabinets. This system is both rare and stunning, made from Brazilian rosewood. A seldom-seen tension pole system creates p...
Rosewood
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H 67 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lutz, FL
Listing is for two units only, the 3rd in photos with the drawers is no longer available. Mid Century Modern 2 Bay Free Standing Lane Walnut, Chrome and Glass Wall Unit/Room Divider...
Metal, Chrome
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H 93 in W 96 in D 16 in
3 Bay Mid Century Modern Royal System Teak Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Royal System Cado wall unit by Poul Cadovius. Poul Cadovius' Royal System was first introduced in 1945. Poul made the unit to create a space saving shelving system that rid them of...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a two bay freestanding wall unit, which can serve as room divider. Beautiful wood grain unsure of what king of wood. The system has bronze legs in sculptur...
Bronze
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H 68.9 in W 68.71 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Floating modular 2 bay shelving system model FM R...
Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Cado Rosewood Danish Modern 2-Bay Room Divider / Wall unit
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare and beautifully refinished rosewood shelving unit by Poul Cadovius, part of the iconic Royal System, designed in the 1960s. This freestanding unit is tension-mounted between t...
Rosewood
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H 67.33 in W 63.19 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Oak
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H 68.9 in W 64.57 in D 12.01 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
Extraordinary Nine-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile, luxurious wall unit is as complete as they come with a total of ten rails, four cabinets, two reading lights, one diagonal/ magazine shelf, and an assortment of 22 sh...
Aluminum
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H 89.77 in W 68.9 in D 16.15 in
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe...
Rosewood
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H 83.27 in W 63.19 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Rosewood
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H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
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H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
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H 96 in W 98 in D 18 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 4 Bay OMNI System Wall Shelving Unit Cabinets
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller Omni system 4 bay wall unit. This massive, magnificent wall unit is an icon of the mid century modern home and office.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Wall Unit Room Divider
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Gorgeous danish teak three bay wall unit or room divider. Great vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. Loads of storage, and the perfect contrast of teak and black. Dim: ...
Teak
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H 59.06 in W 170.67 in D 16.54 in
Danish Modular 5-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular 5-Bay Rosewood/Palisander Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Rosewood
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H 77.96 in W 96.86 in D 14.57 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display...
Metal
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H 83.27 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Suitable for both living room, home office or library. This one bay wall unit has an almost sculptural appearance with its strict symmetrical lines against the beautiful expressive...
Rosewood
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H 77.96 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Suitable for both living room, home office or library. This one bay wall unit has an almost sculptural appearance with its strict symmetrical lines against the beautiful light Nord...
Oak
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H 83.27 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Suitable for both living room, home office or library. This one bay wall unit has an almost sculptural appearance with its strict symmetrical lines against the beautiful expressive...
Rosewood
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H 77.96 in W 159.45 in D 15.16 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
This large and impressive original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. It can also be used as two individual 2 bay units.
Teak
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H 77.96 in W 159.45 in D 15.16 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
This large and impressive original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. It can also be used as two individual 2 bay units.
Teak
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H 68.9 in W 159.26 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Walnut Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 5 bay shelving system model Royal.
Walnut
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H 82.68 in W 32.29 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
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H 69.1 in W 96.07 in D 12.01 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
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H 79.93 in W 96.07 in D 18.9 in
1960s Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System by Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1960s three-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 13 pieces, including the uprights. These designer shelves are fully modular, allow...
Glass, Teak
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.