Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser. Featuring walnut wood, 5 spacious drawers
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser. Featuring walnut wood, 5 spacious drawers
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Nightstands by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
interiors. This is a rarely seen model by quality manufacturer Basic Witz. Streamline modern with stepped
Wood
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 43 in W 44 in D 20.75 in
Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Highboy, Chest on Chest, dresser made by noted American maker Basic Witz
Wood
$2,400
H 44 in W 38 in D 18 in
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls
By Basic Witz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. featuring two-tone wood,, rosewood elements, with
Brass
$5,400
H 31 in W 68 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut 68" Long 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT
By Basic Witz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut 68" Long 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut 1-Drawer Side Table by Basic Witz
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage mid-century modern walnut side table by Basic Witz, Waynesboro, Virginia. This piece
Walnut
Unavailable
H 75.75 in W 52 in D 16 in
BASIC WITZ Mid 20th Century Pecan Mediterranean Style China Cabinet
By Basic Witz
Located in Charlotte, NC
A mid 20th century Mediterranean style china cabinet by Basic Witz. Pecan, or similar nutwood, with
Brass
Teak Bow Front Cabinet
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s modernist teak bow front cabinet. Manufactured in Virginia, Basic Witz. Furniture Company.
Teak
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 2-Drawer Nightstands, Pair
By Basic Witz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Basic Witz mid century walnut 2-drawer nightstands - pair These nightstands measure: 22.25 wide
Walnut
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Basic Witz mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Lowboy measures: 66 wide x 18 deep x 31
Brass
Mid Century Walnut Nightstands by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Doylestown, PA
Great pair of mid century walnut nightstands by Basic Witz. These lovely stands feature one
Aluminum
Mid Century White Dresser Chest for Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin white mid century dresser with six large drawers to each side and three smaller center
Wood
Basic Witz Furniture Mid Century Vanity Jewelry Chest
By Basic Witz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Basic Witz furniture Mid Century vanity jewelry chest This chest is 22.5 wide x 20 deep x 48.5
Wood
Mid-Century Sculptural Dresser by Basic-Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long nine-drawer dresser in walnut with excellent diamond front doors. Original brass diamond pulls, metal track drawers, black sculpted base. Works well as a dresser and/or media co...
Mid-Century Modern Basic Witz Parquet Door Walnut Credenza
By Basic Witz
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a walnut credenza by Basic Witz. It has two parqueted doors with shelving inside and
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can sea...
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Aluminum
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H 24.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Basic-Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Basic-Witz Year: c.1960’s
Walnut
Sold
H 27.5 in W 56 in D 18 in
MCM Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Front Media Console Credenza by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Basic Witz Credenza from their "Basicanna" line,it has been professionally refinished and is
Cane, Walnut
Midcentury Brass-Lined Handle Line Series Dresser by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Pasadena, TX
Basic Witz Basic-Witz Furniture Waynesboro, VA The company was started in 1889 in Waynesboro
Walnut
Mid-Century Highboy Dresser by Basic Witz
By Henredon, Drexel, Dixie Furniture Co., Lane Furniture, Basic Witz
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century highboy dresser designed by Basic Witz Furniture. Made from walnut wood and featuring
Wood, Walnut
American Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish walnut chest of drawers made by Basic Witz. Clean lines, tapered legs and handsome brass
Mid Century Two-Tone Lacquered and Walnut Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Basic Witz Furniture Industries Manufacturer: Basic Witz Furniture Industries Period
Brass
Mid Century Two-Tone Lacquered and Walnut Night Stands
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Basic Witz Furniture Industries Manufacturer: Basic Witz Furniture Industries Period
Brass
Pair Of American Two Drawer Nightstands
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern nightstands by the Basic-Witz company out of Virginia. Modern lines, cone shape legs
American Mini Dressers w/ Original Pulls
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mini dressers by Basic Witz with three drawers and original brass pulls surrounded by a
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x
Chrome
Mid-Century Side Tables by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern end tables made by Basic Witz. Made of walnut with laminate tops. Great
Laminate, Walnut
Basic Witz Lowboy Mid-Century Walnut Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern design six drawer walnut dresser with brass pulls by Basic Witz
Brass
1960s Mid Century Modern Basic Witz Bookcase Display Cabinet
By Basic Witz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1960s Mid Century Modern Basic Witz Bookcase Display Cabinet Need a place to store books
Walnut
Mid Century Two Tone 9 Drawer Dresser by Basic-Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century nine drawer triple dresser by Basic Witz. The chest features three banks of
Wood
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H 43.25 in W 40 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dresser was produced by Basic Witz in the 1960’s, showcasing the clean, sculpted lines and tapered legs
Walnut
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H 31 in W 43.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Basic Witz, C1960s
By Basic Witz
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Presenting a stunning vintage mid-century modern walnut chest of drawers by Basic Witz, circa 1960
Walnut
Pr. Two Tone Mid Century Night Tables by Basic Witz c. 1950's
By Basic Witz
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of night stands by Basic Witz, made in the USA, circa 1950's. The night tables feature
Wood
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H 24.5 in W 23 in D 15 in
Basic Witz Pair Mid-Century Walnut Olive-Burl Restored Nightstands or End Tables
By Basic Witz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a rarely seen model by quality manufacturer Basic Witz, and now they're in superb ready to go
Walnut, Burl
Walnut Dresser by Basic-Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Dresser by Basic-Witz
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Mid-Century Two-Tone Lacquered Five-Drawer Dresser by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern newly lacquered two-tone five-drawer dresser.Includes new custom cut
Glass, Wood, Paint
1960s Basic-Witz Oak 6 Drawer Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s oak wood six drawer dresser by Basic-Witz. The dresser has brass accent pulls and is
Brass
1960's Basic Witz Furn Co Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Basic Witz
Located in Washington, DC
1960's Basic Witz Furn Co Walnut Chest of Drawers with brass handles
Brass
Highboy by Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W40 D17.5 H46.5. Restored midcentury Higboy by Basic Witz. Higboy has no major areas
Wood
Walnut Dresser by Basic-Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Dresser by Basic-Witz
Walnut
1960s Walnut Low Dresser with Rosewood Accent
By Basic Witz
Located in Amherst, NH
drawers. The dresser is made by Basic-Witz and is marked in the drawer. Excellent refinished condition.
Ash, Rosewood, Walnut
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
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 Glendale, 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
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$2,497 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$6,200 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,800
H 42 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish 5 drawer dresser in bleached mahogany with decorative faux bamboo front. The chest features an architecturally inspired case, which surrounds the drawer fronts, crea...
Mahogany
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
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.