Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Burl Sideboard
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Many modern cabinets try to emulate the style, but the original is always better! Arthur Umanoff designed this simple and handsome credenza for Dilligham in the 1970s, and it looks m...
Burl
Mid Century Modern Burl Credenza by Arthur Umanoff
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional 1970s Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham This remarkable credenza showcases Arthur Umanoff's distinctive design aesthetic for Dillingham, dating to appr...
Burl
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking mid-century modern burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s.
Birch, Burl, Lacquer
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s.
Burl, Lacquer, Wood
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning minimalist three door credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1970s. Gorgeous highly figured burl grain throughout the credenza.
Burl
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. We love the great looking burled olivewood top with two hidden drawers against the angular chromed legs. Top is in great shape wit...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional vintage burl wood credenza designed by American designer Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, circa 1970s.
Burl, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you purchase vintage furnitu...
Burl, Lacquer
Vintage Burl Wood Chest of Drawers by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional mid-century modern highboy / chest of drawers, designed by Arthur Umanoff and produced by Dillingham in the United States during the 1970s, showcases the timeless ap...
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Burl Sideboard
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century modern burl wood sideboard in the style of Milo Baughman and Arthur Umanoff, featuring rich, bookmatched burl veneer, minimalist lines, and a sculptural metal base.
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H 71 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Burl Wood Sideboard with Upper Cabinet
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Winnetka, IL
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham burl wood sideboard with upper glass cabinet having conforming glass and wood shelves.
Burl
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H 29.5 in W 38 in D 72 in
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Burl Burled Wood Dining Table 2 Leaves Pedestal Olivewood
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Burled Burl Wood Olivewood dining table by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham.
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H 28 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Burl Wood Bedroom Set Dressers Nightstands 80s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding, burl wood bedroom set; including a large triple dresser with eight drawers, a pair of nightstands, a mirror for the triple dresser, and a he...
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H 30.25 in W 47.5 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Burl and Chrome Desk, circa 1978
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have this stunning Arthur Umanoff burl desk for Contemporary Shells, circa 1978.
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H 27.5 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
1970s Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burlwood Credenza Burl Wood
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1970s Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl wood Credenza Minimalist modern credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham circa 1970s.
Burl
1970's Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl Wood Credenza Burlwood
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extraordinary 1970's Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl Wood Credenza Burlwood Description Minimalist modern 6 drawer 1 door credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff f...
Burl
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H 58 in W 42 in D 20 in
Stunning Burl Wood Armoire Wardrobe by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous highly figured burl grain wood armoire in a beautiful light finish by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham.
Burl
Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl Coffee Table, circa 1970s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Antonio, TX
This Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham olive burl coffee table with a black pedestal base is in overall good condition with minor surface loss.
Burl
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H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Arthur Umanoff Olivewood and Chrome Midcentury Desk with Two Hidden Drawers
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. Great looking desk with burled olivewood top and two hidden drawers on top of angular chromed legs. Top is in great shape, newly refinished ...
Burl
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H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern burl wood dining table designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s.
Burl
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Iron Bar for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Height: 41 in Width: 60 in Depth: 18 in We currently have this cocktail bar paired with a burl wood Arthur Umanoff credenza, a pair of Arne Norell lounge chairs and a set of Milo Ba...
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H 20.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Olive Wood Burled Accent Cabinet Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern olive wood Burled accent cabinet table Vintage 1976 two door cabinet.
Olive, Burl
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H 28 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Burl Wood Bedroom Set Dressers Nightstands, 1980s
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an utterly fabulous, burl wood bedroom set; including a large triple dresser with eight drawers, a pair of nightstands, a mirror for the triple dresser, a d...
Burl
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H 28 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Umanoff Burl Wood Chrome Bedroom, Dresser, and Headboard 80s
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a brilliant, burl wood and chrome bedroom set; including a large dresser with eight drawers, a pair of cantilever nightstands with one drawer each, a mirror...
Burl
Midcentury Olive Burl Waterfall Cocktail Table, After Milo Baughman
By Arthur Umanoff, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid-Century Modern waterfall Parsons style coffee table in burled olive wood, after Milo Baughman. Clean modern lines juxtaposed with the organic free flowing burl. Each table leg re...
Olive, Burl
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H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
Midcentury Burl Wood Gentleman's Dresser Armoire - Roland Carter - Lane - 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Roland Carter, Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage burled olive wood gentleman's chest or armoire by Roland Carter for Lane, circa 1970s. Repetitive book matched grain on the drawer and cabinet door facades. Clean organic mod...
Ash, Olive, Burl
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H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
Midcentury Burl Wood Alpha Dresser Credenza - Roland Carter for Lane - 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Roland Carter, Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage burled olive wood long dresser by Roland Carter for his Alpha series, produced by Lane, circa 1970s. Repetitive book matched grain on the six drawer and middle cabinet door f...
Ash, Olive, Burl
Midcentury Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s.
Burl, Lacquer
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1970s.
Burl, Lacquer
Mid-Century Burl Wood Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold design statement with this exceptional Midcentury Pedestal Dining Table, designed by the renowned Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham. Known for his sophisticated use of materi...
Burl
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H 28 in W 40 in D 18 in
Pair Burl Dressers, Henredon Scene Two, Modern Burled Nightstands or Chests
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff, Henredon
Located in Decatur, GA
Matching pair of four drawer bachelors chests or commodes by Henredon for their "Scene Two" line. Burls ash and Macassar ebony. Excellent condition with no flaws of note. Fully res...
Ash, Ebony, Macassar, Burl
Midcentury Olive Burl Waterfall Occasional Table, After Milo Baughman
By Hekman Furniture, Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff, Thayer Coggin
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid-Century Modern waterfall Parsons style occasional table in burled olive wood, after Milo Baughman. Clean modern lines juxtaposed with the organic free flowing burl. Each table le...
Olive, Burl
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H 20 in W 26 in D 17 in
PAIR Midcentury Burl Wood Alpha Nightstands - Roland Carter for Lane - 1970s
By Lane Furniture, Roland Carter, Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Decatur, GA
PAIR of vintage burled olive wood night stands by Roland Carter for his Alpha series, produced by Lane, circa 1970s. Book matched grain on the drawer facades - one large drawer and o...
Ash, Olive, Burl
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H 28.5 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Framingham, MA
Minimalist modern four door credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff circa 1976. Cabinet rests on a black lacquered plinth base.
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
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H 30 in W 42 in D 72 in
Midcentury Burl Wood Pedestal Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Thayer Coggin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Framingham, MA
Stunning pedestal base dining table in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff circa 1976. Seats 8 comfortably without the leaves and up to 12 with both inserted. Exquisite American craf...
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
Midcentury Burl Wood Credenza by Roland Carter for Lane, circa 1975
By Lane Furniture, Roland Carter, Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Framingham, MA
Exquisite burled olive wood low slung credenza console cabinet by Roland Carter for Lane, circa 1975. Repetitive book matched grain on the four cabinet door facades. Clean organic mo...
Burl
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 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.