Modular wall bookcase, 1960s

Modular wall bookcase in teak and black steel, Belgian design from the late 1960s or early 1970s.

• Most of the modules were carefully restored by our restorer to bring back the grain and figuring of the woodwork, as well as a silky feel.
• Both drop-front storage units are equipped with a functional lock; the keys are included.
• W 246 cm x D 40 cm x H 195 cm.
• 4 cabinets; W 60 cm (2) and 90 cm (2) x D 40 cm (4) x H 44 cm (4).
• Usable cabinet depth: 34 cm (1) / 35 cm (2) / 38 cm (1).
• Shelves usable depth: 38 cm
• Drawers: H 11 cm x D 32 cm.
• Boards: 40 cm usable depth

Modular designer teak and black steel wall bookcase

This 1960s wall bookcase perfectly illustrates the modular furniture that shaped European and Scandinavian design, notably in Denmark with Poul Cadovius or in Sweden with Nils Strinning and the String wood-and-metal shelving. Its airy architecture, combining a wooden shelf with its designer metal support and suspended teak cabinets, makes it possible to create a set that is as functional as it is elegant. Thanks to its black lacquered steel uprights and its many modules, this designer wall bookcase suits a living room, an office, or a private library equally well.

The various shelves, drawer chests and display cabinets offer remarkable storage capacity while maintaining great visual lightness. This modular design makes it possible to display books, decorative objects or artworks while concealing what you wish to keep out of sight. Each element can be reorganized as needed, making this composition a truly adaptable vintage wall shelving system.

A designer wooden shelving unit with multiple functions

The teak veneer contrasts warmly with the slender black metal structure. This designer wooden shelving unit combines aesthetics and ergonomics thanks to a mix of wide open shelves, closed compartments, sliding display cabinets, drawers and drop-front units that can serve as a secretary desk or a bar.

The many wall shelves in varied formats create a rhythmic display, while the closed volumes bring a graphic balance that also evokes Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s. This modularity also makes it easy to adapt the set to different interior layouts.

A timeless 1960s vintage bookcase

This 1960s vintage bookcase already heralds the clean, functional lines that would dominate the 1970s. Its minimalist design, the absence of superfluous ornament and the quality of craftsmanship explain why this type of furniture remains especially sought after by vintage design enthusiasts today.

Its open structure suits contemporary interiors as well as a Haussmann apartment or modern architecture, where it creates a natural dialogue with vintage armchairs, designer lighting or art objects.

A modular storage unit restored by us.

Fully restored and checked in our workshop, this wall bookcase retains all the charm of vintage furniture while offering ease of use perfectly suited to today’s requirements. Thanks to its modularity, it is a durable storage solution that can evolve over the years without ever losing its elegance.

The old varnish was removed from the modules.

Sanding the surfaces to achieve a smooth-to-the-touch finish.