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Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
J.C. Mahey pair of pink black lacquer brass nightstands chests 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
These twin nightstands chest of drawers in a beautiful peach pink and black lacquer could serve in a bedroom, or as sturdy end tables in a living room or office, or else as small com...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Small side table or a nightstand of hardwood. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy around 1960. Two drawers with built-in handles and central foot on two si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Lane "Perception" Nightstands by Warren Church
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury Lane Nightstands. An elegant basket weave finish design, rectangular drawers with built in handles, and clean dovetail drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Vintage American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands with Leather & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the stylish era of the 1960s with this exceptional pair of American of Martinsville nightstands, masterfully hand-crafted from walnut wood and brought back to life wit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Single Mid-Century Sculptural Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Mid-Century Modern bedside table with storage. Sculpted front door and angled legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of French Midcentury 1970s Plastic/Glass Coffee Tables/Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
Angular cube shaped tables, work equally aswell as coffee tables or bedside tables. Produced in France in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Each has a high gloss black plastic frame with t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Plastic

Pair of Nightstand White Lacquer Bamboo and Wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of nightstand white lacquer bamboo and wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960. Rare model in "torsade" wood in white lacquer on wheels. Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Pair Mid Century Black and Cream Italian Bedside Cabinets with Black Glass Tops
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1950s bedside cabinets feature a black and cream painted finish. Each cabinet has a functional top drawer ove...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Smoked Glass, Wood

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstand or End Table with X’s
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nightstand or end table from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with their signature X’s and asymmetric handles. It is in wonderful resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Sculpted Walnut Nightstands
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Edmond J. Spence Nightstands Offered is a pair of mid-century nightstands with sleek lines designed by Edmond J. Spence. Made from Walnut, these ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Nightstands in the manner of Vittorio Dassi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of handmade nightstands by Vittorio Dassi. Each nightstand has a pair of doors with an intricate zigzag design, glass shelf and details in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

1940s Mid-Century Nightstand, Bedside Table, Cherrywood Gio Ponti attributable
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and particular, of great image bedside table or nightstand in cherrywood, circa 1940, Gio Ponti design attributed In good conditions polished to wax Esposizione Mobili Cantù ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Cherry

Pair of Ebonized Planner Group Side Tables by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Dorchester, MA
Paul McCobb designed this pair of side tables, model 1540, for Winchendon's Planner Group. An ebonized maple case sits on angular tapered legs; its single wide drawer sports an alumi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Aluminum

Harvey Probber 4-Drawer Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury nightstands with classic styling, featuring rosewood panels banded in ebonized mahogany, each having 4 drawers which provide ample storage. Door pulls and legs tri...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of French Midcentury Nightstands
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome pair of French midcentury mahogany veneered nightstands that have a drawer and door with original hardware. Very good condition, recently restored.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Pair of Modern Mahogany & Brass Night Stands by Gibbard
Located in Hanover, MA
This pair of modernist bedside tables is from the Pacesetter Collection from Canadian furniture manufacturer, Gibbard, circa 1955/1956. Each has an open cupboard and single drawer...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Glove Box Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Glove box nightstands model #4001 designed by T.H. Robjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s. Restored walnut box with a single pull-out drawer with cane and brass accent handles. Stands on brushed brass tapered legs, original label in the drawer. These iconic nightstands...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of contemporary modern nightstands feature a cabinet door with a hidden pull that opens up to unveil a large compartment with a shelf. A sleek and simple pedestal...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern 1 One drawer End Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century modern end table stand with classic brass cone shape McCobb pull.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Modernist Night Stand in Oak and black steel
Located in PARIS, FR
The Mayet bedside table consists of a drawer veneered in oak, levitating on a mat black steel base, hand polished and welded. A shelf also hand veneered in oak nests below the drawer...
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Burl Wood End Tables Nightstands with Brass Hardware Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco end tables in burl walnut with brass hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Elm Butterfly Handle Bedside Side End Lamp Wine Tables Cupboards
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Chinese elm side table cabinets with oversized brass butterfly doors A very good look...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Elm

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Side Tables or Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of side tables in lacquered wood, silver glass top, drawer, brass feet and handles with original patina. This elegant pair of tables would look stunning in any interior.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel precedent end tables or nightstands. These pieces are in vintage condition and do show wear to the finish-we recommend refinishing or lacquer...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design "Thin Edge" series nightstand for Herman Miller. Made from highly figural rosewood on tapering aluminum legs with a white lacquer cubby and an adjustable shelf. ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

Magnificent White & Gold Mid-Century Murano Glass Pair Nightstands Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Imagine walking into a tastefully decorated room and immediately noticing two beautiful white and gold bedside tables that catch the eye with their refined elegance. The nightstan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Nightstands in Oak attributed to Henning Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Presenting a pair of oak bedside tables by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in the 1960s by Nyrup Møbelfabrik. In good vintage condition, these nightstands exhibit a poetic blend of baroque...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

San Rafael Nightstand by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Nightstand is an expertly crafted nightstand. It has one pull-out drawer and is hand-built with solid wood end caps and turned front legs. We offer this nightstand i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready. An exquisite pair of chests designed by th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid Century Teak Bedside Tables Drawers, JS Salko G Plan Style, 1970s Set of 2
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A really smart JS Sakol retro teak veneer three drawer matching pair of drawers / bedside cabinets, circa 1970s. Teak drawers by J. S. Sakol with similarities to the G Plan Fresco ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Charlotte Perriand Modernist Luggage Rack, Tubular Steel, Les Arcs, France, 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Luggage rack made by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1968 for the ski resort Les Arcs. Support formed by wooden slats, resting on a chromed metal structure. Lot 2 Shipping: 64/51/41 ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Bodega Side Table, Nightstand in Warm Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bodega Side Table, Night Stand in Black Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contrast...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vittorio Dassi Style Nightstands Bedside Burl Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century pair nightstands 1950s Vittorio Dassi manner in folder and burl walnut, legs in dark beech, walnut burl flame veneer on the doors and sides; interior in mahogany folder....
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Burl

Pair of Italian Nightstands, Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very exquisite set of two beautifully carved nightstands or side tables most probably attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), Italy, circa 1950s. They feature black glass tops and she...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Abstract Black Yellow Wood One Drawer
Located in Porto, PT
Brooklyn Bedside Table is bold, elegant and modern bedside table. The nightstand features one drawer made in marquetry technique and rests on drop-shaped legs. This bedside table wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid Century Rosewood Bedside Cabinets with Three Drawers, Germany, c. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century nightstands in rosewood veneer, each with three drawers. The rectangular cabinets stand on four rectangular chromed metal feet. The general vintage condition is good.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

American of Martinsville Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful walnut nightstand by American of Martinsville features the sturdy construction and fantastic wood grain the midcentury manufactu...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Contemporary Abstract Pattern
Located in Porto, PT
Cabeza Bedside Table is a modern marquetry piece for contemporary interior design projects. It features three drawers, and its round silhouette with contrasting black and white enhan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Geometric Pattern Wood Nightstand
Located in Porto, PT
Marpha Bedside Table is a statement piece for a modern bedroom, with its remarkable pattern and chromatic choice. Modern, bold, and elegant at the same time, this bedside table will ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Modern Organic Oval Round Bedside Table Surrealist Figures Wood Marquetry Black
Located in Porto, PT
Birds Bedside Table is hand-crafted and boldly decorated using marquetry. Featuring one drawer, its round silhouette with contrasting colors enhances any modern bedroom design. A cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Post-Modern Pair of Cream and Brass Lacquer 1980s Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century 80s cream lacquer & brass nightstands by Lane. Gorgeous post modern design. The cream lacquer is smooth. The brass glows. Two drawers on each. Signed with label ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Lacquer

Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Handsome solid brass hardware mark the drawers. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Oak Night Stands 1940s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of night stands Oak wood. 1940s Holland. Good condition. Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative shipping quotes
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Stylish Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great looking pair of American of Martinsville walnut nightstands. These stylish nightstands have a great flip down door opening to reveal a nice open space with on small drawer. The...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstands
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or end tables. Mid Century John Widdicomb scultped walnut night stands with brass pulls. USA, Circa 1950s The nightstands are finis...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Linen Wrapped Ernest C. Masi "Sheaf of Wheet" Shape One Drawer End Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Linen Wrapped Ernest C. Masi "Sheaf of Wheet" Shape One Drawer End Side Table Night Stand MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Grasscloth

Pair Swedish Edmund Spence 2 Drawer Blond Birch Night Bed Stands Cabinets MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Swedish Edmund Spence 2 Drawer Blond Birch Night Bed Stands Cabinets MINT!
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch

A pair of bedside tables by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of walnut wood and glass bedside tables, designed by Carlo de Carli, produced by Sormani in 1964. This pair of small wooden nightstands stands out for the precious interplay of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Mid century Paul Mccobb for Lane walnut rosewood nightstands
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair Mid century Paul Mccobb for Lane walnut rosewood and cane nightstands. Designed by Paul Mccobb and manufactured by Lane in Alta Vista VA. Walnut with rosewood sections and solid...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Nickel

Mid-Century Teak Headboard & Bedside Tables from McIntosh, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak headboard with a pair of attached bedside cabinets from McIntosh - circa 1960s The nightstands each have storage compartments - complete with turned teak handles It's a very ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration MCM Magazine Rack End Table Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Magazine Rack End Table Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 18 deep x 23.25 inches high All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Pair of Mid century Lane rhythm 2 drawer walnut nightstands
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair Mid century rhythm Lane walnut 2 drawer nightstands. Designed and manufactured by Lane in Alta Vista VA. Walnut solid oak drawer construction with carved handle pulls. Very wel...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Nickel

Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

Travertine Top Cerused Drop Front Doors Compartments Night Stand End Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine Top Cerused Drop Front Doors Compartments Night Stand End Table Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Drop Pulls Walnut Side End Table Stand MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-century Modern night stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern night stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage night stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern night stands made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original night stands, popular names associated with this style include Lawson-Fenning, American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb, and Lane Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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