Swedish Midcentury Journeyman's Exam Cabinet by David Rosén, 1951
By David Rosén
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking cabinet designed by David Rosén and executed by a journeyman as a journeyman’s examination. Boxy, imposing design, offers a lot of storage. Made from mahogany with graphic s...
Mahogany
Osvaldo Borsani, Bookcase model “E 22”, 1951
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) Bookcase model “E 22” Manufactured by Tecno Varedo (Italy), 1951 Rosewood, aluminium Measurements 423 cm x 49 cm x 292 H in 166.55 in x 19.29 i...
Rosewood
A Mid-20th-Century Moroccan Wall-Mounted Cupboard, Fez, Dated 1951
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mid-century painted wooden wall cupboard with sliding pierced doors and open shelving, inscribed to the reverse “1951 – Fez, Morocco.” The cupboard’s simple geometric form, elongated...
Wood, Paint
19thC English Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet sku 1951 W128 x D35 x H228 cm Internal shelf depth 28 cm Weight 100 kg
Mahogany
Francisque Chaleyssin Art Deco Cabinet in Sycamore Veneer, circa 1940
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Francisque Chaleyssin (1872-1951) Art Deco cabinet in sycamore veneer, circa 1940.
Sycamore
Original Paulistana par Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier Moveís
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Quelques années plus tard, en 1951, il ouvre son propre cabinet. Comme la plupart des architectes de son temps, il travaille non seulement sur les plans de nombreuses maisons privées...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 52.76 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in
Secretaire / Bookcase BB04 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1951
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
A secretaire designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands, 1951. This secretaire is from the well-known birch series. The birch series of Cees Braakman is becoming incr...
Birch
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H 86 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
Piero Fornasetti Gio Ponti Architettura Trumeau Secretary Bookcase Cabinet, 1951
By Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piero Fornasetti Architettura Trumeau secretary bookcase cabinet, 1951 Glorious example in its original state, less than 40 of these cabinet were produced between 1951 and 1975.
Wood
Sold
H 59.06 in W 46.26 in D 16.74 in
"Flora" Mahogany Cabinet Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1951
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
The design is originally from 1937, this particular cabinet was built in 1951.
Mahogany, Paper
Sold
H 24.41 in W 87.41 in D 17.72 in
Built-In Maple Glass Brass Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1951
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
The cabinet was designed in 1951 by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamento Borsani Varedo with archive number 7356, for a private furnishing as a unique piece.
Brass
Borge Mogensen Teak M232 Cabinet for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1951
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant teak cabinet by Børge Mogensen model no. 232 designed in 1951.
Teak
Library E22 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Italy 1951
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Library E22 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Italy 1951
Heywood Wakefield Six-Drawer Dresser in Wheat, 1951
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice six-drawer Heywood-Wakefield dresser in Wheat. The dresser has unique sculpted pulls and midcentury details. Each of the drawers open and close smoothly while pr...
Maple
Sold
H 19.5 in W 136 in D 19 in
Wall Mount Cabinets in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1951
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of wall-mount cabinets in Teak, comprised of eight drawers and sliding doors revealing shelves.
Wood
Sideboard by André Arbus for the 'Provence' Boat, France, 1951
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Sideboard by André Arbus for the 'Provence' boat - France, 1951.
Wood
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H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Mauser Werke Waldeck 1951 Rundform Series, Sideboard Modell Athen, Bauhaus
By Mauser Werke
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare Mauser Sideboard "Athen" inspired by the dessau Bauhaus, dating from 1951, the legendary "RUNDFORM"-Series credenza.
Sold
H 36.82 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Børge Mogensen Pair of Oak 232 Cabinets by C M Madsen for FDB, 1951
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
Both sideboards Stand, sturdily on distinctive oak legs. Each cabinet stamped with cabinet maker's mark and that of the FDB.
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Seven-Drawer Mahogany Tallboy Dresser, 1951
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and beautiful mahogany Mid-Century Modern tallboy dresser designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The dresser features stunning mahogany wood grain and a sleek, Minimalist desi...
Mahogany
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H 48.04 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
Roger Landault — “Junior” Secretary Desk for Meubles ABC, France, 1951
By Marcel Gascoin, Pierre Guariche, Rene Gabriel, Roger Landault
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exceptionally rare “Junior” secretary desk in light oak, designed by Roger Landault and produced by Meubles ABC, one of the most distinguished French furniture manufacturers of th...
Oak
Pair of Mid 20th Century Industrial Steel Medicine Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Industrial mid century cabinets C. 1951.
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Hans Wegner Pair of Burmese Teak and Off-White Linen Canvas Covered Armchairs
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Erik Lassen was aware and perhaps prophetic of this phenomenon as can be gauged by his comments on visiting the 1951 Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibition, Copenhagen, where the chair and...
Teak
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H 24 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Restored Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Basic Series Nightstands
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed with foil labels on the drawers, dating these pieces to 1951-1956. Cabinets fully refinished. This involves chemical stripping of old finish, followed up by hand-sanding.
Wood, Mahogany
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H 68.25 in W 47.63 in D 15.75 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Elm Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1951
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern breakfront bookcase cabinet By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection USA, 1951 Elm wood, with opaque glazed trim, glass front door...
Brass
Borge Mogensen Oak M232 Cabinet for FDB Mobler, Denmark, 1951
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant cabinet by Børge Mogensen model no. 232 designed in 1951.
Oak
Milo Baughman 1951 Buffet by Drexel Perspective
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model 500-4 by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective in Mindoro Wood 1951. The Buffet certainly feels larger than the measurement of 52 5/8" wide x 19" deep and 32 3/4" tall.
Fruitwood
Sold
H 32 in W 36 in D 14 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Glass Front Bookcase, 1951
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The bookcase features a clean and simple midcentury design. It has two sliding g...
Sold
H 13.39 in Dm 16.54 in
Decorative Basket Handmade in Braided Birch Bark, "Hemslöjd", Sweden, 1951
Located in Odense, DK
Handmade basket made in 1951 by Oscar Åhl. This wonderful basket is a great example of the traditional folk art movement "Hemslöjd" that for centuries has passed on handicraft skills...
Birch
A pair of Borsani chest of drawers, Tecno Borsani Italy 1951
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Borsani chest of drawers, Tecno Borsani Italy 1951
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H 33.08 in W 48.04 in D 18.51 in
Gordon Russell Ltd of Broadway, 'Double Helix' Sideboard, Designed 1951
By Judith Ledeboer, David Booth, Gordon Russell
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Stunning "Double Helix" sideboard by Gordon Russell of Broadway, from an original design by David Booth and Judith Ledeboer, 1951 which was exhibited at the Festival of Britain.
Mahogany, Rosewood, Sapele Wood
Cabinet or Cupboard CB01 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1951
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
A large cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands, 1951.
Birch
Dutch Design UMS Pastoe CB01 Cabinet Secretary by Cees Braakman, 1951
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Mid-century cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands, 1951.
Birch, Plywood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Secretaire or Writing Cabinet in Birch, Sweden, 1951
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Elegant Scandinavian Modern (Swedish) Secretaire or shelving cabinet with a folding down desk made by Edsbyns Møbelfabrik in Sweden, stamped and dated on the back 1951.
Birch
Cabinet or Credenza CB02 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1951
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
A small cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands, 1951.
Birch
EB01 Dressing Table by Cees Braakman edited by Pastoe, 1951
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Paris, FR
This beautiful and very rare dressing table called the EB01 has been designed by Cees Braakman and edited by Pastoe in 1951. Only a few models have been edited. Birch wood with tw...
Sold
H 26.78 in W 110.24 in D 17.72 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Model SE" Black Piano Gloss Sideboard, Italy, 1951
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The E22 series is a modular wall unit made by Tecno Italy in 1951. The wall unit consists of different components such as shelves, cabinet, drawers and sideboards.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 47 in W 35.5 in D 24.75 in
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk or Vanity, 1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
An utterly charming and quite uncommon 1951 Scandinavian modern teak and oak drop-front secretary desk or vanity from Denmark. Front drops down to serve as a nicely-sized work surfa...
Brass
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H 47.25 in W 51.58 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Cabinet in Yellow Birch by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, CB01, 1951
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
A great piece of Mid-Century Modern Dutch design heritage is this well constructed storage cabinet in yellow Birch by Pastoe and designed by Cees Braakman This acclaimed birch collec...
Birch
Sold
H 47.25 in W 51.58 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Cabinet in Yellow Birch by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, CB01, 1951
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
A great piece of Mid-Century Modern vintage Dutch design heritage is this well constructed storage cabinet in yellow Birch by Pastoe and designed by Cees Braakman.
Birch
Wardrobe KB02 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1951
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
A wardrobe designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands, 1951. This wardrobe is from the well known birch series. The birch series of Cees Braakman is becoming increasi...
Pair of Vintage Borge Mogensen "Hunting Chairs"
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Two shown in this listing, third available. First shown in 1950-1951 at Copenhagen Cabinet-Makers' Guild Exhibition, these chairs are a beautiful example of Danish applied art and...
$1,857 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$6,900
H 50.5 in W 63.5 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Cabinet in Oak, Hand carved by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet, Denmark, Mid-20th Century This exceptional Danish cabinet is crafted from solid oak and distinguished by its deeply hand-carved façade. The front pan...
Oak
French Art Deco Ebonized Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Art Deco display cabinet in ebonized (black-polished) wood, featuring glass on all four sides. The cabinet includes a full-height glass door with a brass handle. Inside, it h...
Brass
Pair 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1895 Pair 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Cabinets , Georgian Style with Brass Grilled Doors and glass shelves With keys Measures: W67 x D41 x H190cm.
Mahogany
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$1,388Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 34.65 in D 22.45 in
Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This mahogany and pine vitrine was made circa 1920s in England and probably used in a shop. It features a solid wooden frame with glass sides, top and sliding doors.
Mahogany, Pine
On Hold|$1,625 / set
H 22.05 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in
1935s Pair of Rare Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition - cleaned - renovation oil used - polished - made in Czechoslovakia
Wood
$150,000 / set
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto extraordinary set of twelve dining chairs model 'Africa' with sculptural frames in walnut including ebony with seats in saddle or cogn...
Brass
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$6,037
H 9.06 in W 82.68 in D 21.66 in
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
Metal, Brass
$3,715 / set
H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 16.42 in
Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970
By Willy Guhl
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 5 (on a total of 20 identical pieces!!!) modular concrete bookcases, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist, rectangular loop cases with rounded edges, with a great grey patina wit...
Concrete
Edward Wormley, Console Table, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass console table designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 27.375” H x 59.875” W x 21.875” D
Brass
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.
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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.
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