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United Furniture Mid-Century Modern Night Stand
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Fulton, CA
A walnut nightstand by United Furniture Company, circa. 1950. Fine craftsmanship with solid oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern Rare Station Wagon Full Bedroom Set
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart complete 1950s bedroom set.
Paul Frankl for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 66 in D 22 in
Mid Century MODERN Milo Baughman for Drexel NIGHTSTANDS, c. 1950's
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Nightstands, designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel, c. 1950’s. Sleek and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture, Mid-Century Modern, Station Wagon Bedframe
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl / John Stuart Full Size Bed Frame, Station Wagon
Rare collectors
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Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” Night Stand by Lane
By Lane Furniture
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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid century Modern full size bed , designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball as part
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 78.5 in D 58.25 in
Restored Mid Century Rattan Dresser/Vanity Bedroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. The set has a Googie Mid-century styling with a Hawaiian vibe.
The dresser has 5 drawers with 2
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Vintage 1950s American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Rattan, Formica
Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
A stunning pair of
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Mid-20th Century American Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 24 in D 20 in
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or chests of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
Italian Mid-Century Side-Tables/ Night Stands by Vittorio Dassi, 1950's
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in East Hampton, NY
Stunning Side-Tables or Night Stands designed by Vittorio & Plinio Dassi in the 1950s. Its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Two Ash Mid-Century Modern Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bedside tables.
Striking Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nightstands, Italy 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good vintage condition. Small sings of usage.
Probably made in Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Nightstands by William Hinn, circa 1950s
Located in North York, ON
These beautiful original Mid-Century Modern nightstands are curved, Mid-Century Modern in design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 23 in W 26.75 in D 17.25 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Nightstand, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19.25 in D 26.38 in
Mid-Century White Oak / Brass Nightstands
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of satin white mid-century nightstands in a taller profile working well with the new matrass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century MODERN Rosewood + Mahogany French NIGHTSTANDS, circa 1950s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
One of a kind French Mid Century Modern Rosewood + Mahogany nightstands, c. 1950's. This superbly
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s
Bamboo double bed. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
H 57.49 in W 68.12 in D 77.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Nightstands, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good vintage condition. Small sings of usage.
Probably made in Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Nightstands, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good vintage condition. Small sings of usage.
Probably made in Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Ashwood Nightstands, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of 1950s Italian nightstands, in ash, glass top and brass details. The bedside tables have
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Teak Bedroom Nightstands - Vintage Midcentury Elegance
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian bedroom nightstands from the 1950s is a testament to vintage midcentury
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble
H 22.45 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Parchment Bed Frame, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very rare Italian Mid-century Modern bed in parchment and maple of the 1950s. The bed has beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Modern Single Bed by "Móveis Cimo", Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
largest furniture factory in Latin America from the 1930s to the 1970s. This bed is part of the set
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Two Mid Century Modern Walnut Nightstands by WK Möbel Germany 1950s
By WK Möbel
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and highly decorative mid century modern nightstands by WK Möbel, Germany, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 20.28 in D 13.39 in
1950s Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of two (2) Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables / nightstands designed by George Nelson with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
H 18.5 in W 17 in D 24 in
Mid Century G Plan 'Brandon' Bedside Cabinets, Set of 2, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in Ely, GB
A Lovely Pair of Mid Century E. Gomme / G Plan ‘Brandon’ Bedside Cabinets, first launched in 1953
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Nightstands in the Style of Lane / Drexel
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
mid section. These are in a higher size perfect for today's modern bedding .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1950s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina ,Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 79.14 in
Paul Frankl Nightstand by Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This Paul Frankl nightstand is a true vintage gem, embodying mid-century modern style with its
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
main Italian Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern designers such as Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 108.27 in
Mid Century Queen Sculptural Walnut Headboard
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century queen sized walnut headboard with sculptural diamond designs to the front
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Maple and Walnut Nightstands, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian bedside tables in walnut, maple and burr walnut, glass shelves with gold decorations and brass finishes. They have been completely restored and polished with shellac....
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in
Mid Century Walnut Sculptural Nightstands in the style of G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century walnut nightstands with a sliding door having a sculptural diamond designs to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Night Stands, circa 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of scoop front nightstands by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Pair of Edmond Spence Nightstands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mid Century Modern wavey front 2 drawer, pair of nightstands. Gorgeous birch wood sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Birch
Pair of Carlström Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Sweden
By Carlstrom & Co. Mobelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
magazines. This pair of Scandinavian bedroom furniture are from the 1950-1960's and are made by the well
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculptural Nightstands
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern walnut sculptural nightstands, produced in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Rare pair of mid century Danish floating night stands by Melvin Mikkelsen, 1950s
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a stunning pieces of furniture. Pair of mid century danish floating nightstands by Melvin
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 6.7 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
Pair of French 1950's Perforated Steel Chevets
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely pair of French 1950's fer forge and perforated steel neo-classical 'chevets' or nightstands
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Iron, Steel, Brass
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Blue Lacquered Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstand or side table
By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
Widdicomb, Nightstand, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass an walnut, brass nightstand designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Room '56 dressing table by Rob Parry for Dico, The Netherlands 1950's
By Rob Parry
Located in Steenwijk, NL
manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. This piece was part of the 'Kamer 56' (translated: Room '56) serie. The pastel
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 12.21 in
Set of Two Vintage Mid-Century Sligh 1536 Parquet Top Step Tables
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sligh furniture.
Set of two vintage Mid-Century sligh 1536 parquet top step tables (MR12905
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Two Scandinavian Teak Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair of compact Scandinavian two-tier teak bedside tables, 1950s. These nightstands are ideal for
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Nightstand or End Table, a Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Mid Century Modern nightstands or end tables crafted with impeccable quality by the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Classic Mid-Century Modern Night Stands/Tables by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of 1940s side tables with drawer. The two-tone finish in original factory paint, visible wear. Shelf is adjustable. Drawer marked with Kittinger foil label.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Franklin Shockey Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Pine Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Franklin Shockey Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century organic modern solid sculpted pine three-drawer nightstands
By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Pine
H 26.25 in W 22 in D 17.25 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style three-drawer bedside
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.63 in W 25 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
By American of Martinsville
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Nightstand by Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili, John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
1960s light stain cherry Mid-Century Modern bedroom nightstand featuring three drawers with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Cherry
1960 Vintage John Kalpe Bedroom Set 5 Pieces
Located in Monrovia, CA
Original To Its Design.
California Mid Century Modern Furniture Manufacturers Designs Were Featured In The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1950's Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dresser by Crawford
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Midcentury Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by Crawford Furniture, and made of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern nightstand or side table
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.5 in W 18 in D 26 in
Pair Night Stands Mid-Century Italian Design Bamboo Minimal, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair night stands mid-century Italian design bamboo minimal 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Bamboo
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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 legendary 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.
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.
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