Bassett 5 Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bassett Furniture 5 Drawer Tall Dresser. Drawers are just over 6" deep making this a perfect
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Bassett 5 Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bassett Furniture 5 Drawer Tall Dresser. Drawers are just over 6" deep making this a perfect
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Credenza Dresser Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Bassett credenza, dresser circa 1960’s. Featuring a beautifully
Walnut
$1,600 / set
Vintage Walnut Step Tables by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic pair of vintage step tables by the world-renowned craftsmen of Virginia's Bassett
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard by Bassett Furniture, Inc.
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted mid-century modern walnut sideboard by Bassett Furniture Inc. of Indiana
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand By Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand by Bassett pairs rich walnut wood with sleek brass
Wood
Bassett Furniture Sideboard
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bassett Furniture mid-century modern credenza with cabinet and drawer storage. Made for their
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Four-Drawer Chest by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined American mid-century modern four-drawer chest produced by Bassett Furniture Industries
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Square Walnut Coffee Table by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with stretchers between each leg ensuring sturdiness without sacrificing style. The gorgeous walnut
Walnut
Bassett Industries Mid-Century Walnut and Glass Inset Side Table
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Bassett Furniture Industries Mid-Century modern Walnut and Glass Inset Side Table Measures 26" in
Walnut, Glass
Vintage Cabinet by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century modern credenza by Bassett Furniture. Walnut wood grain with four doors and two
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Bassett ' Prestige '
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Bassett Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century
Walnut
Set Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane Chairs
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of five Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane high back dining
Cane, Walnut
Bassett Industries Mid-Century Walnut and Glass Inset Side Tables, a Pair
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Bassett Furniture Industries Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Inset Side Tables. Measures
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT Petite DRESSER by Bassett Furniture Co., c. 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Petite Dresser by Bassett Furniture Co., c. 1960's. This thoughtful piece takes
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Bassett tall dresser/highboy/chest of drawers circa 1960’s. Featuring
Walnut
Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers designed by Pierre Debs for Bassett furniture. Rich walnut with brass
Walnut
Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers by Bassett Furniture with a slightly curved front. Five wide drawers with
Walnut
$1,400 / set
Mid-Century End Tables by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier tables by Bassett Furniture. Mid-century design with sculpted frame and tapered
Walnut
Danish Modern Style Coffee Table by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
with minor signs of use. Walnut, circa 1965. Measures occasional lounge table: 23.75" wide, 25" deep
Oak, Walnut
Bassett Five-Piece American Traditional Living Room Suite, 1990s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Beautiful matching Bassett 4-piece living room set from the 1990s. Includes: • Sleigh-arm sofa
Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Bassett Dresser from the "Mayan" Collection
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s Bassett Mid-Century Modern Mayan walnut long dresser. Features three drawers to left and
Wood
Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
Metal
$624Sale Price|20% Off
Refinished Mid-Century Modern Danish End Table with Lip by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
Refinished Mid-Century Modern Danish end table with lip by Bassett (American made with Danish
Walnut
Vintage Circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern Bassett "Mayan" Nightstand
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Vintage Bassett Mid-Century Modern Nightstand / Cabinet This handsome vintage nightstand by
Walnut
Vintage Circa 1960 Mid-Century Bassett "Mayan" Modern Dresser with Mirror
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This exceptional vintage dresser by Bassett exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and architectural
Walnut
Vintage Circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern Bassett "Mayan" Chest of Drawers.
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This elegant vintage chest of drawers by Bassett exemplifies the clean craftsmanship and thoughtful
Walnut
Mid-Century "Outlook" Display Cabinet by Leo Jiranek for Bassett
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vitrine was created for his "Outlook" Collection made by Virginia's Bassett Furniture. Highlighted by
Metal
Mid-Century Vintage American Walnut Drum Table
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American-made (likely by Bassett Furniture) round side table with a hexagon-shaped plinth base
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Credenza
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) This Mid-Century Modern credenza by Bassett
Metal
Newly Refinished - Single Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) This single walnut nightstand by Bassett
Walnut
Mayan Collection Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Queen Size Headboard, 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut queen size headboard From the Mayan Collection by
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Dining Table w 1 Extension
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
, designed by Bassett part of thier 'Presitge "Line. The table is made of solid wood featuring a Walnut
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser, Bassett Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) Designer: Bassett Furniture Manufacturer
Walnut
Pair American Mid Century Modern Walnut Rolled Edges End Side Tables MINT!
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair American Mid Century Modern Walnut Rolled Edges End Side Tables MINT!
Walnut
Walnut Six-Drawer Credenza or Cabinet in the Style of Bassett, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Walnut Six-Drawer Credenza or Cabinet in the Style of Bassett, 20th Century
Walnut
Walnut Six-Drawer Credenza or Cabinet in the Style of Bassett, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Walnut Six-Drawer Credenza or Cabinet in the Style of Bassett, 20th Century
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
warm walnut finish — hallmarks of true mid-century modern style. Crafted by Bassett Furniture, they
Walnut
Mid-Century "Monaco Walnut" Console / Dining Table
By Kent-Coffey, Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
host big to-do's. A rich "Monaco Walnut" finish is sure to add an worldly warmth into any decor scheme
Metal
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5-Drawer and 9-Drawer Dresser set.
Located in Seattle, WA
This rare Bassett Furniture dresser from the iconic “Monterey” line, designed by Leo Jiranek, was
Rosewood
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963
Located in Seattle, WA
This rare Bassett Furniture dresser from the iconic “Monterey” line, designed by Leo Jiranek, was
Rosewood
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963
Located in Seattle, WA
This rare Bassett Furniture dresser from the iconic “Monterey” line, designed by Leo Jiranek, was
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table by Bassett
Located in Wilton, CT
Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table by Bassett Furniture Company, circa 1965. Surfboard style
Walnut
Mid-Century Six Drawer Modern Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern six drawer Dresser by Bassett. This is a beautiful example of Mid
Walnut
American Mid Century Modern 6 Drawers Walnut Dresser Brass Hardware MINT!
By Kent-Coffey, Bassett Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid Century Modern 6 Drawers Walnut Dresser Brass Hardware MINT Referbished!
Brass
American Medium Light Walnut 9 Drawers 2 Door Compartment Long Dresser Mint
By Bassett Furniture, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American medium light walnut 9 drawers 2 door compartment long dresser mint.
Walnut
$464Sale Price|53% Off
Mid Century Modern Nightstand with Drawer
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern nightstand by Bassett Furniture features hardwood construction, walnut
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Dresser Dovetail Drawers by Bassett
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Vintage Walnut Tallboy Dresser by Bassett Furniture in Excellent Condition. Four
Walnut
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
legs. The beautiful coffee table maintains its well preserved, original walnut finish. The underside
Walnut
Leo Jiranek Designed Dresser
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low dresser with cabinet storage in walnut grain. Designed by Leo Jiranek for Bassett Furniture in
Walnut
Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel
By Lane Furniture, Drexel, Dixie, Bassett Furniture, Henredon
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage campaign dresser by Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s Accolade line. Featuring ten smooth sliding drawers, a bank in the middle and a row aligning the top. The far lef...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$1,650
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza Cabinet by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Beautiful restored mid-century modern walnut wood sideboard cabinet by Bassett Furniture Inc. circa
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable|$1,250 / set
Pair of Mid-Century By Bassett Danish Inspired Walnut Side Tables
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century Bassett Danish-Inspired Walnut Side Tables. Drawing inspiration from the timeless design
Wood
Unavailable|$3,300
Adrian Pearsall Style Gondola Sofa by Bassett Prestige
By Bassett Furniture
Located in New London, CT
Perhaps the closest version of Adrian Pearsall's designs for Craft Associate is this by Bassett
Fabric, Walnut
Unavailable|$1,150
Adrian Pearsall Style High Back Lounge Chair by Bassett Prestige
By Bassett Furniture
Located in New London, CT
Perhaps the closest version of Adrian Pearsall's designs for Craft Associate is this by Bassett
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bassett Walnut Sculpted Edge Surfboard Coffee Table
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bassett walnut sculpted edge surfboard coffee table. Item features a
Walnut
Sold|$850 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bassett Walnut Nightstands
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Sacramento, CA
Pair of walnut mid-century modern nightstands by Bassett. From Bassett's "Transit" series, the
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bassett Walnut Long Dresser Credenza with Brass Stretcher
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza with brass stretcher by Bassett. Item features beautiful
Walnut
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.