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Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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
CB06 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1952
Located in Balen, BE
A Mid-Century linnen cabinet 'model CB06', designed by Cees Braakman in the 1950s and manufactured by Pastoe in the Netherlands. This is a rare example in the birchwood series with...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Birch, Teak

Heals Rosewood Ladderax cabinet, or drinks cabinet, for Staples of Cricklewood
By Ladderax
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Heals rosewood Ladderax cabinet The modular Ladderax system where all components are hung from the two ladders, in this case one cabinet and 2 shelves can be hung in any configuratio...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

French Mid-Century Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Bar Cabinet with an ebonized oak exterior, having a stepped top, with the left side door opening to a shelved interior and the right side having a fall front door ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Mid Century Modern Excllusive Wall Unit by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Designed by Edward Wormley with a 'Less is More' aestethic this walnut wallunit offers three shelved cabinets under three tier glass shelving incorporating a center display cabinet w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Parchment covered two door cabinet C 1940 in the manner of Samuel Marx.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Parchment covered two door cabinet C 1940 in the manner of Samuel Marx. The case covered in parchment with a patchwork design opening to three shelves.
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance. Made in France, 1950's period. Marked on the inside: Manufrance, Saint Etienne. Nice well designed ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Formica, Beech

Rom Weber Burled Wood and Walnut 2 Door Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Romweber 2 door Buffet or Cabinet. Newly refinished and looking amazing! Olive ash burl inlay with walnut body. Small brass pulls. Doors open to reveal an adjustable shelf. Cabi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Striking Pair Of Free Standing Mid Century Italian Storage Cabinets
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Sourced from a private collector in the beautiful city of Savona, this rare and magnificent pair of authentic mid century Italian free standing storage units are a very special find ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Hardwood

Vintage Italian Ebonised Cabinet with Parchment Doors & Brass Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this mid century Italian bar cabinet has an ebonised body, parchment covered doors with a functional lock and a mirrored interior. Cabinet has original brass hardware, internal bottle racks, checkered mirrored...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dental Cabinet by The American Cabinet Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Dental/Medical Cabinet by The American Cabinet Co. Cabinet features ten graduated drawers set in a sturdy frame with casters. Drawers offer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

1950s Italian Mid-Century Metal Teak Wood Brass Slant Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century dry bar cabinet, with typical black metal side legs and top horses country theme decorated slant front door in wood and brass details.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Metal

Edward Wormley Pedestal Bar Cabinet in Olive Burl Model 6302d
Located in Southampton, NJ
Faceted Pedestal Cabinet/ Dry Bar model 6302D by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, introduced in 1963, in natural olive burl with hinged door and dark mahogany interior cabinet. Includes t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Set Of Two Vintage Cabinets In Veneered Rosewood, Denmark 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming set of two vintage cabinets in veneered rosewood from Denmark, most probably the 1960s. This set consists of a chest of drawers and one cabinet with a drawer and two sliding...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

John Widdcomb, Cabinet, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood cabinet produced by John Widdcomb, USA, 1950s.  
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Restored Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern M590 Server or Record Cabinet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully refinished Heywood Wakefield M590 server. This piece was originally intended to be a compact sideboard in the dining room. We thing the size is ideal for use as a record ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Danish Teak China Cabinet or Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak lighted china cabinet or display case wall unit was made in Denmark by STM Mobler circa 1970. This lovely cabinet is elegantly proporti...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield China Cabinet with Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern china cabinet by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original Wheat finish, two piece construction with removable top cabinet. Sliding glass do...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking lighted wall unit or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s Gorge...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. These feature a book or magazine holder on the inside of a large single door. The inside has one adjustabl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Petit Comité
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Our Architecture and Cabinetry furniture collection is a collaboration with the most renowned Mexican architects. In this collection we explore, through signature cabinetmaking, the ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Quartz, Brass

1960’s mid century Beaver & Tapley modular wall units
Located in London, GB
These units are available as a set of individually Please ask for individual prices. Beaver and Tapley created their modular system in the early 1960’s, and they are still trading t...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Handmade Carved Oak Sideboard With Emperor Marble Top, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-carved oak sideboard with three hinged doors and central interior shelf. Top and plinth made of 3 cm thick emperor marble. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble

Medical Stainless Steel and Glass Cabinet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage medical cabinet, crafted from stainless steel and glass, emanates a timeless charm. Its double doors open to reveal a meticulously organized interior, featuring three gl...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Walnut Display Cabinet from Bytomskie Fabryki Mebli 1960's
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Mid Century Modern Walnut Display Cabinet 1960's by Bytomskie Furniture Factories in 1960's. Item has been restored and refinished enhancing unique grain hue and pattern of walnut ve...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall two door cabinet on hair pin legs. Sculpted handle doors open to a red interior with shelves. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall System 1950/60 Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this Iconic wall system by Poul Cadovius for Royal system . Poul Cadovius saw a challenge in the heavy furniture, that took up a lot of floor space, and by introducing the n...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Amsterdam School Style Coat Rack Wood and Metal Hooks, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage charm and functionality to your entryway with this Amsterdam School style coat rack. Crafted circa 1940 and manufactured in Holland, this piece showcases the r...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Medical Cabinet by W.D Allison Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Medical Cabinet by W.D Allison Co. Cabinet features nine graduated drawers set in a sturdy metal frame with casters and steel handles. Push-release drawers offer optimal orga...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cerused Oak Modular Wall Unit Shelving or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by the renowned Lou Hodges in the 1970s. This cherished piece comes straight from the...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with cabinets and shelf. The bottom cabinet has a remov...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Low Sideboard
Located in Emeryville, CA
Arne Wahl Iversen (1927-2016) was a Danish furniture designer renowned for his timeless and functional creations. He began his career as a cabinetmaker before studying at the School ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large two-piece wall unit with bottom wide drawer storage and bookcase topper with glass doors. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).           
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Sideboards
Located in London, GB
A pair of ash and hessian sideboards, the sliding doors opening with leather handles. Spain, 1970s 145 cm wide by 80 cm high by 42 cm deep Provenance: Former headquarters of the p...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Fours Drawers & Doors Oak & Hammered Wrough Iron
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage buffet cabinet, made circa 1960 in Spain. Oak and wrough iron. Four drawers and four doors Like most Spanish furniture, great attention ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

RETRO4M Restyled 1950s Italian Highboard– A Modernist Noir
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a masterfully restyled piece from the 1950s, this Italian credenza offers a dialogue between vintage charm and contemporary chic. RETRO4M, renowned for their meticulous re...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Cupboard On Stand by Dal Vera
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Sophisticated Simplicity: Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Cupboard On Stand by Dal Vera Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Mid-Century Modern Italian Wal...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Stow and David Walnut Toned a Side Board Cabinet.
Located in Seattle, WA
This piece features two dovetailed drawers above two hinge doors opening to large cabinet space with one adjustable shelf inside. Tapered legs, original brass toned hardware. Wood gr...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Geometry Cabinet, in Ebonized Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Geometry Cabinet, in Ebonized Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The geometry cabinet uses the traditional marquetry technique in a contemporary design. the result on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

G Plan Fresco Mid-Century Modern Teak Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
We’re happy to provide our own competitive shipping quotes with trusted couriers. Please message us with your postcode for a more accurate price. Thank you. Beautiful G Plan Fresco ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Henredon, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet or sideboard designed and produced by Henredon, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

50s-60s Furniture
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with hinged door, exposed drawers and open shelves, made of ash veneer wood.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Anna Castelli, Vintage Large Round Componibili, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Anna Castelli Ferrieri’s most iconic and famous contribution to the Kartell’s collection is the Componibili system: truly versatile, stackable and modular, the units have a place in ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Hanging Two Drawer Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional
Located in Oakland, CA
Hanging cabinet attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional furniture, Crafted out of Philippine Mahogany with a dark rosewood finish. The cabinet has two drawers with brass pulls an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer Side Table, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Componibili Classic round modular storage unit designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in 1970. Componibili storage unit / 3 drawers ivory designe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Teak G Plan Fresco Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Located in London, GB
We’re happy to provide our own competitive shipping quotes with trusted couriers. Please message us with your postcode for a more accurate price. Thank you. Beautiful G Plan Fresco ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three drawer mid-century style file cabinet with teak grain wood veneer. Metal gliding rails, finished back and wood handles. Please confirm location NY...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage bar cabinet with brass details, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Mid-century modern bar cabinet in premium teak wood adorned with stunning golden details. We have a matching sideboard available from the same set.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Brass Cabinets with Marble Tops, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian brass cabinets with marble tops. The cabinets are wood with a yellow painted finish. Has brass frames and decorative brass hardware with an adjustable glass shelf ins...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

1960s Danish Teak Writing Cabinet, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Max. depth when the writing area is extended is 55cm
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid 20th Century Danish Bureau
Located in Bristol, GB
An exquisite and compactly sized teak bureau, produced by Hanbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, with three large and three small drawers, mail slots and a pull out table top, allowing thi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Purple Cabinet in Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Murano glass kitchen cabinet, jewelry-inspired design. Handcrafted birch wood frame with fine Murano glass and brass feet. Ninety vibrant Muran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Custom Order Paul Evans Leather & Steel Cabinet or Credenza Late 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made by Paul Evans and Paul Evans Studio, this piece was made in the late 1970s, years after the widespread fame of his other iconic lines and his work with Directional. At this stage, Evans was trying to modernize and move into the new post-modern era, and this cabinet is a glimpse of what might have been if he had not passed. This cabinet retains a level of quality that rivals the outgoing models at the time. Clad entirely in leather, it exudes simplicity, with fewer bells and whistles but still retains touches that set it apart. The laminate top is offset by around an inch like the slate and travertine topped cabinets...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho John Sturart Burl Wood and Brass Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a dash of American charm to your space with this exquisite Vintage Boho John Stuart Burl Wood and Brass Etagere. Crafted with meticulous attention...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard by Deilcraft
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut mid-century sideboard by Deilcraft, circa 1960's. Solid overhanging curved edges, sleek handles with metal inlay and tapering capped legs! Sliding doors open to a slim cutlery...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Hollywood Regency Illuminated Dry Bar in the Style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent Hollywood Regency style dry bar in chrome-plated steel, brass, glass, mirror, suede and woven rattan wicker. This incredibly rare version of the iconic dry bar designed ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel, Metal, Chrome

Teak Cabinet & Dresser w/ Acrylic Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish teak companion cabinets set on clear acrylic legs. Two door cabinet and three drawer dresser. Great as bedside tables. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Teak

Mid-century Modern cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Lawson-Fenning, Joe Colombo, Paul McCobb, and Edward Wormley. 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. Prices for cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $228,000 while the average work can sell for $4,501.

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