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Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Wall Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Scandinavian style sculpted teak wall shelf, made in Denmark.
This interesting
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s
An exemplar of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak wall mirror with shelf c1960
Located in London, GB
Nice quality articulated mirror with shelf.
Made in Denmark in the 1960s by the IDG (International
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Teak Wall Mirror With Shelf, Circa 1960s
By International Designers Group
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Teak Wall Mirror With Shelf, Made by ‘IDG’ International Designers Group, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Pair of Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Shelf Shape Frame Wall Mirrors MINT!
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Shelf Shape Frame Wall Mirrors MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Wall Mirror with Shelf
By International Designers Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century teak modern wall mirror vanity.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mid Century Danish Modern Oak Vanity Wall Mirror with Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak wall mirror unique Gothic arch shape original vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Mirror
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Jansen Spejle, 1960s.
By Jansen Spejle
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Jansen Spejle, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Jansen Spejle, 1960s.
By Jansen Spejle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Jansen Spejle, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Pedersen & Hansen teak floating modernist wall shelf is from the Mid-20th Century and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 11.75 in W 35.25 in D 8.5 in
Danish Designer, Wall Mirror with Shelf, Teak, Mirror, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, mirror glass and leather wall mirror with shelf, designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Leather
H 17.5 in W 12.56 in D 4.83 in
Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One drop down bar cabinet measures - 30"W x 14.5"Dx16H
One wall shelf - 30"W x 14" D
These do not
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Wall Mirror & Shelf Cabinet, Teak & Cane for Brenderup Denmark
By Brenderup Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautifully restored Mid-Century Danish Modern wall-mounted hallway cabinet, designed by Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Rattan, Cane
H 26 in W 35.5 in D 9.5 in
Danish Modern Teak and Cane Wall Mounted Mirror or Hallway Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, yet functional Danish hallway cabinet or wall mounted mirror in teak. The single, cane
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Mirror, Teak
Östen Kristiansson Teak Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
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The mirror features a teak frame that forms a shelf at its base, adding functional and aesthetic value
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Antwerp, BE
teak wood and can be mounted on the wall. The two mounted brackets at the back making it very easy to
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 10.24 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Teak Mirror with a Carved Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Vittsjö in the 1963.
With a teak frame, this mirror stand out for its hand-crafted organically shaped
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 44.89 in W 15.36 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Tomado Style Teak Wall Mount Shelf, 1960's
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado style teak wall mounted shelving unit with black enameled metal risers and three
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wire
Teak Wall Hung Shelf
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Puslinch, ON
Refinished teak wall hung shelf.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Arne Vodder, Lovig Dansk
Located in Madison, WI
Fantastic, minimalist Original Danish Teak Mid Century Credenza piece that is just the perfect size
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 68 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Hat Shelf and 10 Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak slatted wall mount coat rack with hat shelf and 10 black moveable hooks. In
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 48.675 in W 11.375 in D 39.375 in
Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare and beautiful ‘Model 128’ floating shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen around 1960. Very high
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Extra Long Mid-Century Teak Slat Wall Mounted Coat and Hat Rack or Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mid-Century wall mounted teak slatted shelf or coat and hat rack. In original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
H 4 in W 12.25 in D 63.125 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
Located in Manhasset, NY
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
This elegant wall-mounted
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Large Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror, Shelf, Hat Rack & Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall mounted coat rack with teak slats, cast metal hooks, a hat rack top shelf
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 45.625 in W 35.5 in D 11.375 in
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Upper Shelf, Hooks & Key Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mounted slatted teak coat rack with upper slat shelf, black enameled metal frame and little
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 45.625 in W 39.275 in D 11.75 in
Mid Century WK furniture teak shelf cabinet bookcase vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
, Mid Century
Material: Teak,
Approx. dimensions: width: 100cm, depth: 45cm, height 131.5cm
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 79.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Key Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / key organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern teak and brass modular wall bookcase with cabinets, 1960s
Wall bookcase
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 106.3 in W 99.22 in D 14.18 in
Danish Modern Teak Hanging Shelf with Drawer
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautiful Teak Wall Mounted Shelf with Storage Drawer — Minimalism at Its Best. Use it as a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Teak Wall Mounted Paper Towel Holder with Shelf
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage teak paper towel holder with a shelf above. Nice minimalist and multifunctional design
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror and Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak slat wall mount entry hall coat rack. This piece features a hat shelf with cast
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Kai Kristiansen Solid Teak Mirror Model 180 for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Minimalist form represents a great example of Danish mid century modern design
Stamped with manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 35.44 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
shelf can be fitted wherever required.
Measures:
H 138cm, D 21 / 29cm, WW 402cm.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 54.34 in W 158.27 in D 11.42 in
Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Stands or Side Tables
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern teak and brass stands or side tables. Shallow enough to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
Modular wall shelf BO71 made of beautiful teak and brass details, designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish mid century Teak & Cane Wall Vanity Cabinet w/ Mirror & Light, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Teak & Cane Wall-Mounted Vanity Cabinet, 1960s
Beautiful and practical Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Module Free-Standing Wall Unit / Shelves
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century-Modern walnut free-Standing adjustable shelf / wall unit with grass cloth sliding
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Italian Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Coat Rack In Teak And Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
-Century Modern period of the 1960s and 1970s. The exquisite teak wood grain, with its warm tones and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s.
If you are
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Glass
H 39.5 in W 17.7 in D 4.1 in
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
, like a serene pebble placed thoughtfully on each surface.
Each floating wall shelf, bookcase, and
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in
Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Small Teak Cabinet 5 Drawers
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak cabinet with 5 graduated drawers, sculpted
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
H 27 in W 23.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Vanity Cabinet in Solid African Teak Wood, Handcrafted
Located in CAMBRE, ES
Mid-Century Modern Vanity Cabinet in Solid African Teak, Walnut-Stained Finish
Rooted in the golden
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 18.9 in
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
uniquely for you. It will be a beautiful addition to your space.
The floating wall shelf comes with a
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 9.85 in
Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
, like a serene pebble placed thoughtfully on each surface.
Each floating wall shelf, bookcase, and
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 7.88 in
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
, like a serene pebble placed thoughtfully on each surface.
Each floating wall shelf, bookcase, and
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 9.85 in
Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Hilker, Omnia
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Teak shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s
Designed by Hilker - Made from
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Black Enameled Wire Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak and metal slatted wall mount coat rack with black enameled metal bent wire hooks
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wire, Metal
H 46.625 in W 29.625 in D 11.625 in
William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 68.51 in W 107.49 in D 14.18 in
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
, like a serene pebble placed thoughtfully on each surface.
Each floating wall shelf, bookcase, and
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in
Danish Wall Unit, Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 127.56 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century German Wall Unit in Teak by Rex Raab for Wilhelm Renz, 1960
By Rex Raab, Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 150x32x52 cm (width x depth x height)
This Mid-Century Modern teak credenza was
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 20.48 in W 59.06 in D 12.6 in
Rare 1960s Floating Modular Shelving System Wall Unit By Brianco
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak and Metal Floating Shelving Wall Unit by Brianco, United Kingdom
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large German Mid-Century Wall Unit in Teak by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in München, Bavaria
elegant shelf made of a veneered U-profile by Wilhelm Renz for Walter Wirz - here in a version in teak and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Teak
H 7.49 in W 94.49 in D 10.24 in
Small German Mid-Century Wall Unit in Teak by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, Bavaria
- here in a teak version with beautiful grain and 100 cm length.
Due to spacers the shelf appears very
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Teak
H 7.49 in W 39.38 in D 10.24 in
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Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern teak wall shelf for your home. Each mid century modern teak wall shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, teak and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern teak wall shelf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each mid century modern teak wall shelf bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Luxus Vittsjö, Olaio and Poul Cadovius each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern teak wall shelf that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Shelf?
The average selling price for a mid century modern teak wall shelf at 1stDibs is $1,532, while they’re typically $266 on the low end and $6,081 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.