Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by Younger
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by Younger Above average vintage condition and
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
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Younger Minimalist Satinwood Teak Sideboard, 1960s
Located in everton lymington, GB
A younger 1960s Minimalist teak and satinwood sideboard, large central drawer and bottom cupboard
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Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
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Satinwood, Teak
Low Teak Sideboard by A. Younger Ltd. Newly Refinished
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Teak low sideboard with very clean lines, 2 doors, 3 drawers with subtle inset drawer pulls and
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Model Sequence by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd.
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H 30.71 in W 83.86 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Model Sequence by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century sideboard in teak designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd in United Kingdom in 1968
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
Midcentury Solid Teak and Afromosia Sideboard by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd
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H 32.29 in W 77.96 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Solid Teak and Afromosia Sideboard by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd
Located in Farnham, Surrey
Stunning midcentury solid teak and Afromosia sideboard by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd, Scotland
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Model Sequence by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd, Gre
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Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Model Sequence by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd, Gre
By Herbert John Day
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-century sideboard in teak designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd in United Kingdom in 1968
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
Stunning Younger Sideboard with Bold Grain
Located in Houston, TX
Statement sideboard with grain that really pops. Superb quality and construction. Sideboard is made
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Younger
By Younger Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Danish modern style teak sideboard credenza by Younger. The credenza features gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Younger
By Younger Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Danish modern style teak sideboard credenza by Younger. The credenza features
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
1960's Teak Vintage Sideboard by Younger
By Younger Furniture
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage teak sideboard, designed by John Herbert for Younger. This was made in England, it
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Vintage Walnut Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger
By Younger Furniture
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage walnut sideboard by John Herbert for Younger. This
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Sideboard from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A walnut sideboard from Younger Featuring a cupboard and four drawers
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Teak Sideboard or Highboard from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern drinks cabinet / high sideboard. - Manufactured in the UK by Younger. - Made
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
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H 30 in W 82 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
By Younger Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover timeless elegance with our exquisite beautiful sideboard by British firm Younger designed
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Credenza Sideboard by A.Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful and unusual teak sideboard from A.Younger dating from mid 1960s. The Jacobean
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Striking Ebony Sideboard with Brass Handles by Younger
Located in Houston, TX
Ebony stained with brass handles. Sideboard / Credenza is finished in black lacquer with the grain
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Younger is the perfect addition
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning sideboard by British furniture maker Younger, this was designed by John Herbert. Lots
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger is a beautiful and rare find for
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak Sideboard by A. Younger
By Herbert John Day
Located in London, GB
A sleek and stylish vintage teak sideboard by A. Younger. This was designed by John Herbert, it was
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
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H 18.25 in W 78 in D 29 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger is a beautiful and rare
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Fiddleback Mahogany Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger
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H 33.86 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Fiddleback Mahogany Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger
Located in Surrey, GB
Mid Century Fiddleback Mahogany sideboard with rosewood insets by John Herbert for Younger Ltd
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Younger Danish Style
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H 29 in W 81 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Younger Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a gorgeous mid century sideboard by Younger, a standout piece available at Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Buffet Sideboard by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Younger Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Highboard Credenza, Danish styled, British made. The compact
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak 'Da Silva' Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
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H 29.14 in W 78.35 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Teak 'Da Silva' Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
-- Mid-Century Modern sideboard - Manufactured in the UK by Younger - Designed by John Herbert
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger Danish Style
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H 31 in W 66 in D 19.25 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Younger. Made from the finest Afromosia, this piece exemplifies fantastic craftsmanship and timeless
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Oak Dresser or Compact Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
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H 27.17 in W 58.27 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Oak Dresser or Compact Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Midcentury dresser or compact sideboard - Designed by John Herbert. - Manufactured in the UK by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Mid CenturyTeak Dresser or Compact Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
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H 27.17 in W 58.27 in D 18.12 in
Mid CenturyTeak Dresser or Compact Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid Century dresser or compact sideboard - Designed by John Herbert. - Manufactured in the UK by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Solid Afromosia Sideboard by A. Younger Ltd, England, circa 1960s
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H 31.89 in W 77.96 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Solid Afromosia Sideboard by A. Younger Ltd, England, circa 1960s
Located in Surrey, GB
Mid century solid afromosia sideboard by A. Younger Ltd, England, circa 1960s. 2 cabinet sections
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Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Style Credenza Hutch Sideboard by Younger
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H 51 in W 57 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Style Credenza Hutch Sideboard by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Style Credenza Hutch Sideboard by Younger is a stunning
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Teak
vintage MCM teak sideboard by John Herbert, part of Fonseca line by Younger
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H 30 in W 82 in D 19.5 in
vintage MCM teak sideboard by John Herbert, part of Fonseca line by Younger
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful vintage teak sideboard designed by John Herbert, part of the Fonseca line by A. Younger
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Younger & Co. Teak Sideboard
Located in Culver City, CA
Excellent sideboard with brass handles.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Sideboard By A. Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and classic mid-century British sideboard with brass hardware reminiscent of Paul McCobb.
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Vintage 1960s British Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dark Oak Toledo Sideboard from Younger, 1970s
By Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality Spanish influenced dark oak sideboard from the Toledo range, by Younger circa
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern English Teak Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern English Teak Sideboard Most likely by Younger from England. Above average
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Younger Danish Style
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H 29 in W 78 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Younger Danish Style
By Younger Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of the Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Teak Midcentury Credenza or Sideboard by Younger of England
Located in Berkeley, CA
This large teak credenza was manufactured by Younger of England in the 1960s, and offers ample
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
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H 18.25 in W 78 in D 29 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger is a beautiful and rare
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century 'Da Silva' Teak Sideboard by Younger, England, circa 1960s
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H 28.75 in W 77.96 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century 'Da Silva' Teak Sideboard by Younger, England, circa 1960s
Located in Surrey, GB
Mid century 'Da Silva' teak sideboard by Younger, England, circa 1960s. 3 drawers and 2 cabinet
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
'Fonseca' Vintage Sideboard by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd. 'circa 1950s'
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H 29.53 in W 82.29 in D 19.3 in
'Fonseca' Vintage Sideboard by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd. 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
‘Fonseca’ sideboard in teak and afrormosia wood (resembles teak) designed by John Herbert for A
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
A. Younger Mid Century Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Surbiton, GB
A. Younger midcentury rosewood sideboard.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury teak sideboard credenza by younger
Located in London, GB
Midcentury sideboard credenza. Beautiful golden teakwood sideboard. Central, opposite opening
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Younger Oiled Teak Midcentury Sideboard, 1960s
Located in everton lymington, GB
A younger ltd was a high quality British furniture manufacturer that led style and contemporary
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Late 20th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Rosewood and Teak Sideboard by Younger
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury tosewood and teak sideboard by Younger A midcentury long low sideboard designed by John
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Mid-Century Modern a. Younger Teak Sideboard
Located in Panningen, NL
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Danish design teak sideboard by Younger. The sideboard features
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
A. Younger Tola Wood Sideboard, 1950s, England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful low tola wood sideboard with arching curved drawer pulls and half disc door handles
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Younger Teak and Hessian Long Sideboard Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful British long teak sideboard by Younger, this would make a stylish addition to any
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
Mid-Century John Herbert for Younger Blonde Teak Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
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H 31 in W 84 in D 18 in
Mid-Century John Herbert for Younger Blonde Teak Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Younger Furniture
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning quality Mid-Century John Herbert for Younger Blonde teak sideboard credenza circa 1970s
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Younger Teak and Hessian Long Sideboard Mid-Century, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful British long teak sideboard by Younger, this would make a stylish addition to any
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
Midcentury Teak Sideboard by a. Younger Ltd, Scotland, circa 1960s
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Midcentury Teak Sideboard by a. Younger Ltd, Scotland, circa 1960s
Located in Farnham, Surrey
A midcentury teak sideboard designed by A. Younger Ltd, Scotland, circa 1960. The sideboard
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
Younger Teak & Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Southampton, NY
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Vintage 1960s English Sideboards
Mid-Century English Teak Sideboard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Teak sideboard by A. Younger Ltd of England. Gorgeous sculptural legs and contrasting teak and
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Midcentury French Walnut Sideboard Chest of Drawers by John Herbert, 1960s
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H 24.81 in W 59.85 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury French Walnut Sideboard Chest of Drawers by John Herbert, 1960s
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
A younger walnut chest of drawers A younger chest of drawers, featuring six drawers with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mid 20th Century Design Teak Credenza
Located in London, GB
Very Smart Mid Twentieth Century Design Credenza. A Younger Teak Sideboard Credenza, with a bank
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Mid-20th Century British Credenzas
British Younger Teak and Hessian Sideboard Credenza Mid Century 1960s
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H 29.14 in W 80.71 in D 18.12 in
British Younger Teak and Hessian Sideboard Credenza Mid Century 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful British long teak sideboard by Younger, this would make a stylish addition to any
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Younger Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the younger sideboard you’re looking for. Each younger sideboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect younger sideboard — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A younger sideboard made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one younger sideboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Younger Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Younger Sideboard?
Prices for a younger sideboard start at $1,425 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $2,850.
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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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