Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Broyhill Sculptra Dresser

Broyhill Cerama

Kent Coffey Continental

Lane Bowtie

Zenith Stereo

Thomasville Brutalist

Alma Desk Company

Brasilia Room Divider

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Mirror

H 32 in W 50.25 in D 1.5 in

Walnut Mid-Century Headboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century walnut headboard for Full or Queen mattress. Diamond cut outs with warm walnut grain

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Mid-Century Headboard

H 35.75 in W 60 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage mid-century refinished credenza with painted white doors. Yea defect size with working

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Credenza

H 32.5 in W 19.25 in D 66 in

Mid-Century Walnut Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern desk made by the Indiana Desk Company. Large walnut desktop and five drawers

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Desk

H 28.75 in W 60.25 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

47.5" Mid-Century Modern China cabinet Mid-Century Modern walnut china cabinet with brass

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet

H 66.5 in W 47.5 in D 15.25 in

Mid-Century Credenza

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza. Three working drawers and two side cabinets with

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Credenza

H 25 in W 73 in D 18 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut Clock

By Harris Strong, Harris Strong

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Oiled walnut Mid Century Modern clock with decorative tiles.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut, Textile

Mid Century Modern Walnut Clock

H 11 in W 42 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Walnut Italian Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-century Italian walnut sofa upholstered in off-white linen.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Walnut Italian Sofa

H 34.5 in W 64 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Danish Style Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

Mid-century walnut Danish style chair. Simple and sleek mid century side chair in walnut with

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Style Chair

H 29.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Midcentury Walnut Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage pair of double door midcentury walnut nightstands with single fixed shelf. Please confirm

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Nightstands

H 22.25 in W 26 in D 16.25 in

Mid Century Mirror in Walnut

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid century mirror in walnut. Circa 1961. Great condition. Walnut is the original finish

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Mid-20th Century Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Mirror in Walnut

H 43 in W 27 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Long Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern dresser with nine drawers, curved front, and burl veneer. Please confirm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Long Dresser

H 28.75 in W 71.75 in D 19.25 in

Mid Century Backlit Mirror.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid Century Backlit Mirror with Walnut frame and off-white lacquer finish. Italy, 1960's.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Mid Century Backlit Mirror.

H 35 in Dm 35 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage reclining chair with tufted back and elegant walnut frame, perfect for adding Mid-Century

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner

H 43 in W 28 in D 28 in

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Dresser

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass dresser. Circa 1960. Adds warmth and charm to

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1960s Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Dresser

H 29 in W 63 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Full of Mid-Century Modern style and quality, this vintage walnut sideboard offers plenty of

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard

H 29 in W 68.5 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern walnut dresser with sculpted wood handles. Nine drawers, brass trim handles

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dresser

H 30.75 in W 74.25 in D 19.5 in

Mid-Century Platform Bed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large mid-century modern walnut platform bed with storage headboard. Mattress size: 54.5"w, 75"d

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Platform Bed

H 32.75 in W 93 in D 86.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut HighBoy Dresser

Located in Esperance, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut highBoy dresser.

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut HighBoy Dresser

H 42 in W 35.75 in D 18.25 in

Mid-Century American Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Double pedestal mid-century desk with laminate top. Six total drawers for storage and finished wood

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century American Desk

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern American end tables with brass hardware. Strong construction with mid

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands

H 24.75 in W 22 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Sideboard

By George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet sideboard.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Sideboard

H 31 in W 54 in D 18 in

Pair Mid-Century Modern Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair Mid-Century Modern nightstands. These nightstands offer a Classic mid century design given the

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Pair Mid-Century Modern Nightstands

H 24 in W 24 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern office chairs with walnut wood frames. Handsome mid-century design for your

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

H 29 in W 29 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand

By Lane Furniture

Located in Trenton, NJ

Embrace the charm of mid-century design with this exquisite walnut nightstand, a piece that offers

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand

H 20 in W 25 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern lamp. The lamp has a solid walnut frame with linen and two gold acrylic panels

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lamp

H 39 in W 10 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Shelves

Located in Bradenton, FL

A mid-century free-standing set of shelves. Made of walnut with chrome corners. Three shelves are

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Shelves

H 18 in W 18.25 in D 7.25 in

Lane Mid Century Walnut and Live Edge Mid Century Side End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Countryside, IL

Lane mid century walnut and live edge mid century side end table End table measures: 23.5 wide x

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Lane Mid Century Walnut and Live Edge Mid Century Side End Table

H 20 in W 23.5 in D 29.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tufted Bench

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern tufted bench with a walnut base. Newly upholstered.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tufted Bench

H 19.5 in W 60.5 in D 20.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very nice mid-century dresser with brass fixtures and wicker accents. Six pull-out drawers in a

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser

H 31 in W 52 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Danish Walnut Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Danish style walnut desk. Vibrant color and in good condition. Dimensions: W

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Walnut Desk

H 29 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut sofa designed and manufactured in the United States, circa

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa

H 28.5 in W 90 in D 28.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Loveseat

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful midcentury walnut loveseat this unique loveseat features a stunning walnut frame with

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Loveseat

H 32 in W 47 in D 30.5 in

Mid-Century Swivel Barrel Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-century swivel barrel chairs redone in velvet with walnut base.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Swivel Barrel Chairs

H 28 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern walnut wall mirror Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror. It is not

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror

H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in

Mid-Century French Walnut Game Table

Located in San Antonio, TX

Elevate your interior with the timeless charm of our Mid-Century French Walnut Game Table

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Walnut Game Table

H 29.5 in W 33.2 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Slatted Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sturdy walnut slatted bench at an ideal height for both seating and table use. Gorgeous mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Slatted Bench

H 14 in W 60 in D 17.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Mirror

Located in Charleston, SC

A stunning sculpted walnut mid-century modern mirror. Mirror is in excellent condition. C. 1960

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Mirror

H 43 in W 26 in D 2.75 in

American Mid-Century Walnut Armchairs

Located in Dorchester, MA

Solidly constructed of walnut, this armchair joins American craftsmanship with rounded mid-century

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Walnut Armchairs

H 31 in W 24 in D 23.25 in

Long Mid-Century Lowboy Walnut Dresser

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Trenton, NJ

This Mid-Century Nine Drawer Lowboy Dresser is a remarkable piece that seamlessly merges timeless

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Wood

Long Mid-Century Lowboy Walnut Dresser

H 32 in W 78 in D 21 in

Stylish Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror Mid-Century Modern

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Make a statement with this fantastic double mirror by Lane, circa 1970. This vintage Mid-Century

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Stylish Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror Mid-Century Modern

H 41.5 in W 52 in D 1 in

Midcentury Walnut Bookcase

Located in Pasadena, TX

Midcentury Walnut Bookcase Perfect for china, glass, bottles, books, etc. The cabinet has

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Bookcase

H 52 in W 40 in D 14 in

Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table Design: Mid-Century Modern style with four tapered legs

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20th Century American Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Small Walnut Low Coffee Table

H 13.75 in W 22 in D 19 in

Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

size. Quality Mid-Century craftsmanship and rich walnut make this piece beautiful and functional

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bar

H 30 in W 36 in D 20 in

Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century walnut lounge chairs were designed and manufactured in the united states circa 1960s

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs

H 24.25 in W 27.25 in D 26.75 in

Mid-Century Full Size Headboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Full size headboard in walnut grain. Mid-century modern design with spokes. Please confirm location

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Full Size Headboard

H 40 in W 56.5 in D 1 in

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern bar made in Mexico in the 60s.

Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar

H 39.77 in W 78.75 in D 16.15 in

Mid Century Walnut Nightstand

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid Century Walnut Nightstand Nightstand measures: 21.75 wide x 14 deep x 23.25 high All

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Walnut Nightstand

H 23.25 in W 21.75 in D 14 in

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Italian mid-century modern walnut and brass inlaid side table. Circa 1960. Perfect for

Category

1960s Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Side Table

H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in

Mid Century, Walnut Sideboard, 1960s

Located in Wroclaw, PL

Walnut veneer Mid-Century sideboard from Bydgoskie Furniture Factory, Poland 1960s This item has 2

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century, Walnut Sideboard, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 60.24 in D 14.97 in

Mid-Century 6 Drawer Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low mid-century modern dresser with six drawers and sculpted ribbon base. Please confirm location

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century 6 Drawer Dresser

H 33 in W 73.75 in D 20.75 in

Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Greta Grossman

By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California. Classic mid-century

Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Greta Grossman

H 32.75 in W 64.75 in D 17.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Bedside Tables

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid-century walnut end tables with two drawers and brass hardware. Please confirm location

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Bedside Tables

H 34.5 in W 23 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage walnut coffee table is full of Mid-Century style, with a surface of contrasting white

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

H 15.5 in W 31 in D 31 in

Italian Mid Century Bar Cart

By Cesare Lacca

Located in London, GB

A walnut and brass bar cart in the mid century taste by Cesare Lacca Italy Circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century Bar Cart

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in

Mid-Century Modern Document File

By Paul McCobb

Located in Denton, TX

mid-century modern desk top document file classic walnut with stainless steel squared post that

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Document File

H 6.13 in W 12.13 in D 9.75 in

Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather

Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair

H 39.77 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall mid-century modern American made dresser with four deep drawers. Walnut grain with metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers

H 41.75 in W 34.25 in D 18.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Tall Walnut Dresser

Located in Baltimore, MD

Attractive tall mid century modern sleek smooth face dresser. This is a very simple yet modern

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tall Walnut Dresser

H 41.5 in W 34 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hanging Wall Mirror

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut hanging wall mirror.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Midcentury Vintage Walnut

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hanging Wall Mirror

H 45 in W 20 in D 1 in

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Midcentury Vintage Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of midcentury vintage walnut for your home. An item from our selection of midcentury vintage walnut — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of midcentury vintage walnut — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of midcentury vintage walnut made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of midcentury vintage walnut over the years, but those crafted by Florence Knoll, Jens Risom and Alfred Cox are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Vintage Walnut?

The average selling price for a piece of midcentury vintage walnut at 1stDibs is $1,921, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $20,000 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

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 legendary 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.

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.

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