1950 Wall Unit

Scandanavian Wall Shelves

Mahogany Unit

Danish Wall System

Danish Modern Shelves

Tjerk Reijenga For Pilastro

Wall Cabinet Modern Rosewood

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Ico Parisi Wall Unit with Mirror and Stool, 1950, Italy

$1,591Sale Price / item|49% Off

Ico Parisi Wall Unit with Mirror and Stool, 1950, Italy

By Ico Parisi

Located in Oirlo, LI

Ico Parisi wall unit with mirror and stool 1950 Italy Mahogany wall unit or beautiful in the hall with wooden top and finials, with drawer and brass screws.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

$2,054

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Walnut, Italy, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern wall unit, walnut, Italy, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

$17,800

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s. This Mid-Century Italian wall unit seamlessly integrates form and function, captivating with its aesthetic allure...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

John Keal Wall Unit / Vitrine with Drawers for Brown Saltman

$8,740

John Keal Wall Unit / Vitrine with Drawers for Brown Saltman

By John Keal

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This versatile Mid-Century Modern vitrine / wall unit designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman features four shelves behind original sliding glass doors atop a sculptural rendered two...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Wall Unit Midcentury Italian Design Brass and Wood Magazine Rack

$312Sale Price|65% Off

Wall Unit Midcentury Italian Design Brass and Wood Magazine Rack

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Wall unit midcentury Italian design brass and wood magazine rack.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s

$1,950

Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Baker Finn Juhl adjustable modular wall unit, circa 1950s. Can be positioned vertically or horizontal. Each unit measures 32" wide x 11" deep x 14" tall. Shelf measures 10" x 54". Me...

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

$1,541

Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Meet a true icon of Danish modern: the reol (shelving) system by Kai Kristiansen. Clean lines, clever proportions, and that effortless Scandinavian cool—this modular system is everyt...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Unavailable

H 119.3 in W 73.63 in D 37.8 in

Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Antwerpen, BE

An Italian wall unit with shelves and a cabinet. The supports of the shelves are in solid brass. The height of the panels is 303cm, the endcaps of the pole can be adjusted in height....

Materials

Metal

American of Martinville Wall Unit

Unavailable

H 58 in W 50 in D 18 in

American of Martinville Wall Unit

Located in Washington, D.C., DC

American of Martinsville wall unit made of walnut. Two doors and four drawers with glass sliding doors on top.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Japanese Series Wall Unit Cees Braakman

Unavailable

H 78.75 in W 88.59 in D 8.67 in

Japanese Series Wall Unit Cees Braakman

By Cees Braakman

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese or U-series wall unit / bookcase by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. Netherlands Design year: 1958.

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Halabala Room Dividers / Wall units

Unavailable

H 89.38 in W 35.83 in D 6.3 in

Halabala Room Dividers / Wall units

By Drevopodnik Holesav, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Schoten, BE

Set of six room dividers or screens designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Drevopodnik Holesav in the 1960s. Also very decorative as wall units. One sold. Now five pieces ava...

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

czech mid-century cabinet - shelves wall unit

Unavailable

H 63.5 in W 53 in D 15.5 in

czech mid-century cabinet - shelves wall unit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

beech and ash construction with light shellac finish; white laminate; locking cabinets with shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Cabinets

Console Table or Wall Unit by Dino Cavalli

Unavailable

Console Table or Wall Unit by Dino Cavalli

By Dino Cavalli

Located in Brussels, BE

Dark rosewood veneered console table -shelf with one drawer is the middle. It needs to be fixed on the wall.Stamped Dino Cavalli Tredici & C.Italy.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Unavailable

H 63 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in

Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Midcentury wooden and black metal Italian wall unit, 1950s Italian manufacture wall unit produced in the 1950s. Good general condition. Size :length 120 depth 43 height 160.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1950s Dutch Hanging Wall Shelf Unit by Tomado

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 34.26 in D 29.53 in

1950s Dutch Hanging Wall Shelf Unit by Tomado

By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado

Located in London, GB

A unit from the Classic modular shelving system designed by A. Dekker for Tomado in the 1950s. Consists of a powder coated frame, and adjustable steel shelves in red, grey and green.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Stunning Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit Attributed to Dassi

Unavailable

H 66 in W 108 in D 18 in

Stunning Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit Attributed to Dassi

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning wall unit by Vittorio Dasi. Milan, IT c. 1950's.

Materials

Metal

Wall System or Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch Design 1955

Unavailable

H 68.9 in W 96.46 in D 17.72 in

Wall System or Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch Design 1955

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Wall system by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Dutch design 1955. Beautiful Industrial Dutch wall system from the 1950s by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. Pilastro Furniture was star...

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Wrought Iron Sconces, French, circa 1950, Can Also Be Sold Per Unit

Sold

H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in

Set of 3 Wrought Iron Sconces, French, circa 1950, Can Also Be Sold Per Unit

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This set of 3 wrought iron wall sconces is French, circa 1950. These wall lights can also be sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sold

H 79.53 in W 66.93 in D 18.51 in

Hollywood Regency Wall Unit or roomdivider from Carlton Hotel Copehage 1950

Located in Oirlo, LI

Hollywood Regency wall unit or room divider Denmark 1950s. This is a very special wall unit specially made for The Carlton Hotel in Copenhagen, this furniture has always been in th...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Buffets

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, England circa 1950

Sold

H 77.75 in W 96 in D 15.25 in

Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, England circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius England circa 1950 Adjustable shelving and storage, constructed in teak with black metal brackets. 96”L x 15.25”d x 77.75”h

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Large Poul Cadovius Royal Series Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950

Sold

H 78.75 in W 159.45 in L 78.75 in

Large Poul Cadovius Royal Series Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Extra large Poul Cadovius wall-unit in teak. In very good condition (normal / minor signs of age and use). This is a modular wall unit, so it can be arranged to your own liking and c...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Glass, Elm

$1,600

H 15.5 in W 70.5 in D 12 in

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, bar, media cabinet, vitrine, or wall cabinet. It consists...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

$4,337

H 79.14 in W 65.36 in D 16.54 in

Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, 2 boxes with 2 doors containing one shelf and one box with 2 drawers and one box with a folding door that contains a drawer and a shelf. Wear due to...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

$6,787

H 79.53 in W 96.07 in D 22.05 in

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A lovely 1960s three-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 11 shelves, four uprights, plus 22 brackets. These designer shelves are fully modula...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit in Maple and Walnut

$11,700

H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit in Maple and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, highboard or showcase library, maple, walnut, glass, brass, Italy, circa 1960 Beautiful showcase made in Italy in the 1960s. Executed in mapl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Materials

Oak

H 68 in W 37 in D 15 in

Art Deco Teak Dressing Table

Located in Topanga, CA

An Art Deco teak dressing table featuring a beveled mirror at the center. The dresser is designed with a pair of central drawers and side door compartments, combining functionality ...

Category

20th Century Indian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Teak

A pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

$19,900

H 40 in Dm 20.5 in

A pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th. Perforated brass shade with pleated silk defuser. Stamped ” TAITO”. Existing wires, rewiring available upon...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

$7,500

H 69.1 in W 70.48 in D 21.86 in L 69.1 in

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Cupboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. Among traditional Japanese storage furniture, examples of this scale...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Marble, Maple, Steel, PK-54 Dining Table, 2011

$37,500

H 27.5 in Dm 55 in

Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Marble, Maple, Steel, PK-54 Dining Table, 2011

By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Danish Modern, Round Dining Table, Denmark, 2011 Pristine condition example of a 'PK-54' dining table with six 13 8/7-inch leaves; table extends to 82...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso

$1,483 / set

H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in taranto, IT

pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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1950 Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950 wall unit available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every 1950 wall unit was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 wall unit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950 wall unit made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950 wall unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Louis Van Teeffelen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950 Wall Unit?

Prices for a 1950 wall unit start at $325 and top out at $44,000 with the average selling for $5,265.

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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