$5,795
H 29.5 in W 33.75 in D 15.75 in
Danish Mid Century Hydraulic Drinks Cabinet or Bar by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Hydraulic Bar Cart. With a turn of the key the hydraulic kicks in. First turn the key slightly to the right, push down the top, and the bar will come u...
Wood
$1,883
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
1960s Danish Teak Arrebo Møbler Folding Drinks Cart Bar Trolley Andreas Hansen
By Arrebo Mobler, Andreas Hansen
Located in London, England
1960s Vintage Danish Teak folding dry bar drinks trolley by Andreas Hansen for Arrebo Møbler which
Brass
$975
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Danish Teak Mid Century Bar Cart or Drinks Trolley in the Style of Dane Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted from high-quality Danish teak, this mid-century bar cart or drinks trolley is the
Teak
Rolling Bar Cabinet in Rosewood from CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Toledo, OH
Rolling Bar Cabinet in Rosewood from CFC Silkeborg. Danish Mid-Century Rosewood drinks cabinet
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 43.31 in D 19.3 in
1960s Danish Teak Corner Bar Drinks Cabinet with rotating Shelf
Located in Zurich, CH
it’s no surprise that some of the most inspiring designs of the time came with a hugely popular Danish
Brass
Danish Drinks Cabinet / Bar Cart
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare Danish drinks cabinet on wheels. This was made in Denmark, it dates from
Wood
1960s Vintage Danish Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stylish and top quality drinks cabinet made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960s. It’s a nice
Wood
1960s Danish Drinks Cabinet by Leif Arling
By Leif Alring
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely rare Danish vintage drinks cabinet, this dates from the 1960s, it was
Wood
1960s Vintage Danish Drinks Cabinet or Bar by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare vintage drinks cabinet or serving bar, this was made in Denmark by Dyrlund, it
Wood
1960's Danish Teak Drinks Cabinet / Bar by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very practical vintage Danish drinks cabinet / dry bar. This was made by Dyrlund, it
Teak, Formica
Danish Vintage Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A beautifully styled and extremely well made Danish vintage drinks cabinet. This was made in
Wood
Danish Vintage Drinks Cabinet by Axel Christensen
By Axel Christensen, Aco Møbler
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very impressive Danish vintage drinks cabinet by Axel Christensen. It was made in
Wood
Danish Vintage Drinks Cabinet by Leif Alring
By Leif Alring
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely rare Danish vintage drinks cabinet by Leif Alring, it dates from the 1960
Formica, Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Fredericia Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made 1960s vintage cabinet in teak, this was made in Denmark, this
Teak, Sycamore
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Fredericia Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made 1960s vintage cabinet in teak, this was made in Denmark, this
Sycamore, Teak
Sold
H 45.28 in W 51.19 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Highboard / Sideboard / Drinks Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury Danish rosewood highboard / sideboard / drinks cabinet, circa 1960s Top half consists
Rosewood
1960s Danish Teak Captains Bar / Drinks Cabinet by Dyrlund
By Drylund
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare captains bar / cabinet in teak, this was made in Denmark by Dyrlund, it
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Captains Bar or Drinks Cabinet by Dyrlund
By Drylund
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare captains bar or cabinet in teak, this was made in Denmark by Dyrlund, it
Teak
Danish Teak Corner Bar Carousel Drinks Cabinet, circa 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak corner cabinet with revolving bookcase, revealing storage for five liquor bottles and stemware
Mirror, Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Drinks Cabinet Bureau Desk Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
form and function. This versatile piece can serve as a desk, drinks cabinet, or storage unit, making it
Teak
Sold
H 43.5 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Media Record Tv Drinks Cabinet by Dyrlund Danish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning mid-century Danish cabinet by Dyrlund. This is a superb quality piece of furniture
Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 29.75 in D 29.75 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Danish Hidden Barcart Drinks Cabinet Rosewood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design and quality summed up in one piece. The Cabinet features an amazing revolving drinks bar and
Teak
1960s Danish Bar / Drinks Cabinet by Erik Buch for Dyrlund
By Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare vintage folding drinks bar, this was designed by Erik Buch and made in Denmark
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Drinks Cabinet by Dyrlund Dry Bar
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous cabinet made by Danish furniture maker Dyrlund is a truly stunning piece. With its
Teak
Sold
H 83.5 in W 99 in D 16.5 in
Superior Strength Danish Teak Three-Piece Bookcase with Drinks Cabinet
Located in South Charleston, WV
drop down cabinet front revealing an enclosed space ideal for drinks or as a dry bar. The hardware is
1960's Danish Teak Drinks Cabinet / Bar by Reno Wahl Iversen
By Dyrlund, Reno Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish teak drinks bar. This was designed by Reno Wahl
Teak
Sold
H 61 in W 26 in D 26 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Corner Drinks Cabinet Bar by Skovmand & Anderson
By Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptionally beautiful Danish teak corner cabinet from the 1960s.The high-quality workmanship and
Wood
Sold
H 45.48 in W 54.14 in D 18.12 in
Alfred Cox for Heals Teak Drinks Highboard Drinks Cabinet / Sideboard, 1950s
By Alfred Cox
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Alfred Cox for heals Danish design teak highboard drinks cabinet / sideboard, English, 1950s
Teak
Sold
H 52 in W 38 in D 63 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Bar Drinks Cabinet By Turnidge of London Danish Style
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home with the exquisite Mid Century Modern Teak Bar Drinks Cabinet by Turnidge of
Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Bar Cart / Drinks Trolley
Located in London, GB
A stylish and rare vintage Danish drinks cart in teak, this dates from the 1960s. It is of super
Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
1960s Mid CenturyDanish Rosewood & Brushed Chrome Pulldown Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, England
1960s Danish rosewood and brushed chrome drinks cabinet. The pulldown front of the cabinet features
Chrome
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Bar Cart / Drinks Trolley
Located in London, GB
A stylish and rare vintage Danish drinks cart in teak, this dates from the 1960s. It is of super
Teak
Mid Centruy Modern Vintage Teak Barcart Drinks Trolley Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your entertaining experience with this Mid Century Modern Teak Barcart Drinks Trolley. This
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Danish Teak Corner Bar Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful Danish designed 1960’s drinks cabinet or cocktail bar which will sit stylishly
Wood, Teak
1960s Danish Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A beautifully stylish and extremely well made Danish cabinet, with painted bi-folding doors. This
Wood
1960s Danish Teak Captains Bar / Drinks Cabinet by Dyrlund
By Drylund
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare captains bar / cabinet in teak, this was made in Denmark by Dyrlund, it
Teak
Brazilian Rosewood Drinks Cabinet
By Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
An Erik Buch Brazilian rosewood bar or drinks cabinet with hinged top and front, both with brass
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid Century Teak Danish Secret Corner Revolving Barcart Drybar Drinks Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is danish design and quality summed up in one piece. The Cabinet features an amazing revolcing
Teak
Sold
H 48 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Dyrlund Media Drinks Bar Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover timeless elegance with this Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Dyrlund Media Drinks
Teak
Danish Hydraulic Drinks Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and very rare drinks cabinet by Kai Kristiansen. This was made in Denmark, it dates
Wood
Danish Teak Corner Drink Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Unusual corner drinks cabinet in teak, with a pull out shelf. Featuring lovely square handles and
Teak
Dyrlund Danish Rosewood Drinks Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Solihull, GB
Dyrlund Rosewood drinks cabinet on castors. The cabinet has an extending pull out top with black
Rosewood
Sold
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 11.03 in
Danish Rosewood Drink Cabinet/Bookshelf From Viby Møbelfabrik, 1960's.
By Viby Møbelfabrik
Located in Nyborg, DK
Rosewood drinks cabinet/bookshelf manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's by Viby Møbelfabrik
Rosewood
Kurt Ostervig Drinks Cabinet
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Solihull, GB
Stunning rosewood drinks cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler, Denmark in the early
Wood
Midcentury Poul Cadovius Teak Drinks Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Hull, GB
DRINKS CABINET Stunning midcentury teak drinks cabinet by Poul Cadovius circa 1960s. The cabinet
Teak
Mid Century Poul Cadovius Teak Drinks Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Hull, GB
DRINKS CABINET Stunning mid century teak drinks cabinet by Poul Cadovius circa 1960 . The cabinet
Teak
Sold
H 34.85 in W 49.22 in D 19.89 in
Very Rare 1960’s Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Drinks Cabinet / Bar with Fridge
Located in London, GB
This 1960’s Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Drinks Cabinet is truly a show-stopping piece that is
Rosewood
Sold
H 33 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Fabulous Midcentury Drinks Cabinet Cocktail Dry Bar Yew Wood Lacquered, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Fabulous mid-20th century School Yew wood and black lacquered cocktail cabinet circa 1950s, the
Yew
Sold
H 68 in W 27.75 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar With Pull Out Tray G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding teak drinks cabinet with bar and pullout tray by G Plan. Original label at the back
Teak
Danish Rosewood Mobile Dry Bar or Drinks Trolley by Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg
Located in Surbiton, GB
Danish rosewood mobile dry bar or drinks trolley by Silkeborg.
Rosewood
Sold
H 45.67 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Danish Teak Tambour Bar Cabinet by Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Southampton, GB
Fabulous and elegant 1960s Danish teak drinks cabinet designed by Illum Wikkelsø for C.F
Brass
Sold
H 44.48 in W 19.5 in D 35.82 in
Erik Buch Drinks Bar and Barstools by Johannes Andersen, Circa 1960
By Johannes Andersen, Erik Buch
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Danish drinks bar also known as the ‘Bar in a Box’ designed by Erik Buch for Dyrlund matched with four
Teak
$721
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
Tommaso Barbi " Rhubarb " n 3 Appliqués Ottone 1960 Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Milano, IT
N 3 Appliqués Tommaso Barbi Model " Rhubarb " for Bottega Gadda
Brass
$1,150 / item
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Artefacto LS 16 Floor Lamp by Lørdag & Søndag
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto LS 16 Floor Lamp by Lørdag & Søndag Dimensions: D 46 x W 46 x H 130 cm. Materials: Wicker. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it ...
Wicker
$1,910
H 21.26 in W 26.38 in D 16.15 in
Large Rattan and Wicker Elephant Side Table by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury elephant-shaped side table with removable tray fully made in hand-woven wicker. This gorgeous object was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 1970s. In...
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
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
$710 / item
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Stainless Steel
$2,703 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$16,093 / item
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 129.93 in
130" Outdoor Dining Table Ft. Organic Design, Customizable
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Outdoor oval dining table hand sculpted of reinforced resin and lacquered in matte finish. This inspiring masterpiece with its artistic sculptural design, transforms any dining room ...
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of extremely high qualit...
Bouclé, Beech
Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors swing open to reveal mirrored and fitted interior which features inlay drawers, and ...
Wood
$3,595
H 63 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, green lacquered case with hand painted...
Brass
$8,387
H 36.62 in W 87.01 in D 20.48 in
A Composition of Graphic Warmth: French Art Deco Sideboard in Cocobolo, 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A study in measured rhythm and refined materiality, this French sideboard reveals a language of poised restraint and quiet sophistication. Anchored by a case of generous proportion, ...
Cocobolo
$7,900
H 33.5 in Dm 19.63 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Venetian / Murano Ivory Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian midcentury style Venetian glass pendant or chandelier in opaline ivory color glass with a transparent ivory disc reflector with blue trim. Three-light at 100 watts...
Murano Glass
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.