High modular Wall Unit with Dry Bar in Wood, Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960's

Rare 1950s–60s Italian modular wall system in wood with black lacquered steel uprights and refined brass detailing, featuring an integrated drop-front cabinet.

This elegant wall-mounted shelving unit is built around a vertical rail system, allowing full flexibility in composition. The shelves are executed in warm-toned wood, showing a rich and even grain, and are supported by slender black metal brackets with a distinctive triangular geometry. The brass connection elements add a subtle contrast and give the piece a more architectural, almost Gio Ponti–like refinement.

The central cabinet is fitted with a drop-front door, opening into a compact workspace or bar compartment. The inside is finished in matching wood and includes a shelf for organization. The front is accentuated by a horizontal brass handle, which visually ties the cabinet to the rest of the system.

The overall composition is light and graphic, with a strong sense of rhythm between the vertical uprights and floating shelves. It works equally well as a bookcase, display system, or functional storage unit with a discreet workspace element.

Condition is very good, with minor signs of age and use consistent with the period. The brass has developed a natural patina, and the wood surfaces retain a warm, well-preserved finish.

A rare and highly usable modular system that combines Italian modernist elegance with practical flexibility.

We can handle shipping in-house and are often able to deliver faster than other parties, with delivery to the U.S. and Asia sometimes within two weeks.