Midcentury Tallboy Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid-century G Plan Tola tallboy chest of drawers, dating to the 1950s.
Wood
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1970s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak chest of drawers from G Plan Featuring 4 drawers
Teak
G Plan - V.B. Wilkins Mid Century Small Dresser / Chest London
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized three drawer wooden dresser chest with satin black cut out base giving the piece a light floating affect .
Brass
Pair of G Plan Teak 'Fresco' Side Chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of G plan teak 'Fresco' side chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960, of cube-form, the three drawers with molded pulls, on a square plinth base, with G Plan label to the to...
Teak
Vintage Teak 6 Drawer Tallboy “Fresco” By G-Plan Furniture, 1960s.
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A beautifully proportioned six-drawer tallboy from the ever-popular Fresco range by G-Plan, designed in the 1960s. Crafted in warm teak, this piece showcases the clean, sculptural li...
Teak
G Plan Fresco Eight Drawer Double Dresser in Teak
By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 55″ wide x 17.5″ deep x 29″ tall
Teak
Mid Modern Century Commode Chest of Drawers Teak Wood
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful and elegant chest of drawers from the 60s, in teak wood, with four drawers and bronze handles, the four legs also end with four rounded bronze sabots.
Bronze
Mid Century Tola and Black Tallboy Chest from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Tola and Black tallboy chest from G Plan (E Gomme) Featuring a pull down compartment with an internal shelf and three drawers
Teak, Walnut
Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural pair of Danish style dressers attributed to G - Plan of Great Britain. Both chests are in good original, vintage estate condition, showing only light cosmetic w...
Teak
Architects Plan Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Substantial set of A1 Plan drawers - 3 in all. Mahogany Veneer - Polished aluminium details. In very good solid condition. Delivery Prices are estimates - we are a UK based dealer...
G Plan Chest Of Drawers Teak Fresco Tallboy
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive teak chest of drawers by G Plan from the companies iconic Freco range.
Teak
Midcentury G-Plan Fresco Teak Chest of 4 Drawers
By G-Plan
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Midcentury G-plan chest of 4 drawers, from the popular fresco range.
Teak
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
1950s-1960s Midcentury G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ Chest of Drawers
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A lovely example of the early G Plan Brandon range. Produced before G Plan started to be influenced by Danish design, it is very English in character. Made with oak with 2 ‘set back’...
Oak
Midcentury G-Plan Fresco Teak Cabinet
By G-Plan
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Midcentury G-plan fresco teak cabinet G-plan cabinet, ideal for storing 12”/LP records. Measuring 81cm wide, 46cm deep, 80.5cm high.
Teak
Unavailable
H 30 in W 56 in D 18 in
G Plan Fresco Teak Eight-Drawer Chest of Drawers by Victor Wilkins
By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
With a simplistic beauty and minimal design, this four-drawer chest of drawers offers practical and spacious storage in a sleek and compact design.
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 18.12 in
G Plan Fresco Teak Four-Drawer Chest of Drawers by Victor Wilkins
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
With a simplistic beauty and minimal design, this four-drawer chest of drawers offers practical and spacious storage in a sleek and compact design.
Teak
G Plan Quadrille Teak Six-Drawer Sideboard Storage Unit
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
1965 could be argued as one of the best years for G Plan design with R Bennett creating the stunning Quadrille range of furniture in luxurious teak with beautiful geometric styled ha...
Teak
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
1950s-1960s Original Mid-Century Oak G Plan E Gomme Sideboard/Cabinet
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
This G Plan E Gomme gold stamped chest of drawers/sideboard/cabinet dates from the 1950s-1960s and is part of the ‘Brandon’ range.
Oak
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
Danish Tallboy Chest Drawers with Inset Rosewood Handles G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
There is no doubting the exceptional skills and design talent that Denmark produced in the mid-20th century making them the forefront of the midcentury design movement and providing ...
Rosewood, Teak
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Swedish Teak Chest of Drawers with Inset Pulls G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
While the world focuses on the designs of the Danish manufacturers during the Mid-Century era, their Swedish counterparts are often overlooked despite producing some of the most intr...
Teak
Unavailable
H 20.48 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Rare 1970s Midcentury G Plan E Gomme Fresco Range Bedside Tables
By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
Two bedside tables with drawers from the Fresco range designed by Victor Wilkins for G Plan. Distinctive Fresco range handle detail, sits on solid turned teak legs. The price list...
Teak
Unavailable
H 36.03 in W 26.97 in D 16.54 in
Danish Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers with Turned Handles G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
There is no doubting the exceptional skills and design talent that Denmark produced in the mid-20th century making them the forefront of the Mid-Century design movement and providing...
Teak
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
1960s Mid-Century ‘Tola’ Tall Boy Chest of Drawers E Gomme for G Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century G Plan Tola chest of drawers tallboy in good sturdy condition.
Brass
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 38.19 in D 18.51 in
1960s ’Tola’ Drinks Cabinet / Sideboard by E Gomme for G Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century G plan Tola chest of drawers / sideboard / drinks cabinet in good sturdy condition.
Brass
Midcentury G-Plan Teak Three-Drawer Chest
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chesham, GB
A G-Plan teak three-drawer chest standing on four turned legs.
Teak
G Plan Chest of Drawer
Located in Brussels, BE
G Plan chest of drawer
Wood
Mid-Century Plan Chest
Located in Rochester, England
Introduce a touch of retro charm to your home office or living space with our stunning Mid-Century Plan Chest. Crafted from high-quality wood and featuring a sleek, minimalist design...
Wood
1950s English Plan Chest by Archlight
Located in London, GB
Two part plan chest by English makers, Archligh. Original brass fittings on each drawer and makers mark to the front.
Brass
Sold
H 25.2 in W 18.12 in D 37.8 in
Small G Plan Chest Of Drawer Fornasetti Restyled, a Pair Available
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brussels, BE
Small G Plan chest of drawer Fornasetti Restyledm, a pair available Price par piece.
Wood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 35.04 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Antique Industrial Architects Oak Plan Chest of Drawer, C.1940
Located in London, GB
A beautiful wooden plan chest with 6 drawers. c.1940 Made from two sections, each comprised of 3 drawers.
Wood, Oak
G-Plan Chest of Drawers
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Den Haag, NL
This is a beautiful tall chest of seven drawers with curved brass handles made by E.
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Plan Chest Dresser on Hairpin Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beutiful mid-century British plan chest would make the perfect bedroom storage.
Teak
George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
An English George VI period stacking map cabinet / architect's flat file. Two (2) section cabinet with four (4) drawers each. Solid quarter sawn oak drawer fronts with dove-tail cons...
Oak
Sold
H 39.25 in W 21 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Danish G Plan Teak Tall Dresser Chest Six Drawers Fresco 1966
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak tall dresser chest of six drawers by G Plan, from the "Fresco" range, 1966.
Teak
E. Gomme Lacquered Chest for G-Plan
By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chest designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom circa 1960’s.
Brass
G Plan Teak Gentleman's Chest with Aluminum Pulls
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
This modern mid century teak gentleman's chest was manufactured by G Plan and offers four nicely sized drawers.
Teak
G-Plan Danish Modern Oak Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern light oak bachelor chest by E Gomme G-Plan. This chest of three drawers is finished in star-fleck figured oak with solid oak edges, legs and handles.
Oak
Midcentury Tallboy Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
- Midcentury Tola wood tallboy chest of drawers - Manufactured by G-Plan for the Librenza range - Features 7 drawers.
Wood
Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century oak chest of drawers by G Plan from the Brandon range, circa 1960s.
Teak
Vintage Teak Fresco Chest of Drawers by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A smart and iconic vintage teak fresco chest of drawers by G Plan. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s.
Teak
Mid Century Modern G-Plan Teak Chest of Drawers
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century Modern G-Plan Limba Dresser Features teak construction with four standard drawers with a simple boxed aluminum frame. A lovely addition to any Mid Century design
Metal
Sold
H 28.15 in W 51.58 in D 14.18 in
Vintage G Plan "Quadrille" double chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Torino, IT
Vintage G Plan "Quadrille" double chest of drawers, Denmark 1960
Oak
G Plan Teak Quadrille Chest of Drawers Vintage, 1960’s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made chest of drawers in teak. This was made by G Plan in the 1960’s, as part of the Quadrille range.
Teak
G Plan - V.B. Wilkins Mid Century Dresser Chest London
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized four drawer wooden dresser chest with satin black cut out base giving the piece a floating affect .
Brass
1960's Vintage G Plan Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage tallboy chest of drawers in walnut. This was made in England by G- Plan, it dates from the 1960’s.
Walnut
1960s Pair of Walnut Chests of Drawers by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare pair of walnut chests of drawers. These were made by G Plan, they date from the 1960s.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Tall Chest Dresser, English, circa 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern G-Plan teak tall chest dresser, circa 1960. Stamped G-Plan.
Teak
Mid Century Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from the quality furniture makers, G Plan (E Gomme) Dating from the early 1960s There are six drawers in total - each having a brass an...
Wood
Sold
H 29.75 in W 56 in L 29.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak "Fresco" Chest of Drawers by G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak "Fresco" chest of drawers by G Plan, 1960s. The chest having Dual banks of four graduated drawers and standing on a plinth base.
Teak
Sold
H 29.75 in W 56 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak "Fresco" Chest of Drawers by G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak "Fresco" chest of drawers by G Plan, 1960s. The chest having dual banks of four graduated drawers and standing on a plinth base.
Teak
1950’s Mid-Century G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ oak chest drawers
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
The G Plan story began in 1898 with the founding of the E. Gomme furniture company. After World War II, the company set out to produce more modern, stylish, and affordable furniture,...
Oak
Vintage Chest of Drawers from E Gomme G-Plan, 1960s
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Midcentury chest of six drawers, by R Bennett for E Gomme's G Plan, England, 1965.
Teak
Sold
H 38.98 in W 34.85 in D 17.92 in
D Jordon & Sons Ltd Stamped Vintage Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Yew Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage military campaign chest of drawers which is fully stamped to the bottom drawer D Jordon & Sons Limited Acton depository western...
Brass
Mid-Century Oak Sideboard from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
This oak sideboard or dressing table from G Plan (E Gomme) Brandon range dates to the 1950s. Featuring five drawers
Oak
Sold
H 31 in W 36 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak "Limba" Chest of Drawers by G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Portland, OR
The chest having the early gold "G Plan" stamp within the top drawer.
Teak
G Plan White Chest of Drawer Fornasetti Restyled
Located in Brussels, BE
G plan white chest of drawer Fornasetti Restyled.
Wood
Tailored English G-Plan Three-Drawer Teak 'Floating' Chest
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tailored English G-Plan Mid-Century teak 'floating' chest with ebonized supports; the rectangular cabinet fitted with three drawers 'floating' above an ebonized base and legs with ...
Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers by G- Plan Vintage, 1960’s
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage tallboy chest of drawers, this was made by G- Plan and has a dated stamp on the back, it was made in 1962.
Walnut
Sold
H 48 in W 62 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanity Desk by lB Kofod Larsen for G Plan Danish
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a fabulous Vanity Dresser by Ib Kofod Larsen, from the acclaimed "Danish Design" collection he designed for G plan in the mid 60's, a stunning desk / vanity table. Th...
Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 54.14 in W 36.03 in D 18.9 in
G Plan Ercol Windsor Elm Blond Wood Chest of Drawers Dressing Table Inc Mirror
By Ercol
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 1960s Ercol G Plan blond wood elm dressing table chest of drawers with mirror This piece is part of a suite of Ercol furniture I hav...
Mirror, Elm
Mid-Century Oak Dressing Chest from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century oak dressing chest by G Plan from the Brandon range, circa 1950s.
Oak
Mid-Century Tallboy Cupboard Chest from G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern cupboard chest tallboy. - Manufactured by G Plan. - Features 2 drawers and a cupboard with shelves.
Wood
Mid-Century Tallboy Cupboard Chest from G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mi-Century Modern cupboard chest tallboy - Manufactured by G Plan - Features 2 drawers and a cupboard with shelves.
Wood
Mid-Century Tallboy Cupboard Chest from G Plan, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mi-Century Modern cupboard chest tallboy - Manufactured by G Plan - Features 2 drawers and a cupboard with shelves.
Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Mid Century Teak Dresser with Planning Drawers, UK, 1960
Located in Buxton, GB
This large vintage Architects Planning Drawers Mid Century Teak Dresser is a stylish and functional piece of furniture from the mid 20th century.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Dresser Chest by G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully designed & crafted large 1970s teak dresser designed by VB Wilkins for G-Plan of Great Britain, designed as part of the popular 'Fresco' range. The teak has a lovely vi...
Teak
Late 20th Century William and Mary Style Upholstered Footstool Ottoman
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful late 20th century walnut and Upholstered William and Mary style footstool or ottoman in very good vintage condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 10" tall.
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser in Walnut! All refinished!
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Jack Cartwright walnut tall boy, six-drawer, dresser with black base and black wood inset detail. Dove-tale construction of drawers. Newly Refinished and ready to go!
Walnut
$1,678Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
Ico Parisi in the Manner Set of Night Stands Late 50's
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Pair of one-drawer wall-mounted bedside tables with glass shelf and brass details. Italian production of the 50s in the style of Ico Parisi.
Brass
$4,960 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$6,585 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
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
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$162,326
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$2,500 / item
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
$3,847 / set
H 20.25 in W 26 in D 17 in
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 17 deep x 20.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio ...
Burl
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers. Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood with fluted leg details and patinated brass pulls.
Ebony, Amboyna
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.
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.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
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.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.