Burl wood China Lighted Cabinet by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
inside of each cabinet. The Large Postmodern Burl Elmwood Cabinet by Dillingham Furniture Manufacturing
Chrome
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa
Burl, Lacquer, Wood
$5,699
H 28.25 in W 55.75 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United
Burl, Lacquer
$5,900
H 28 in W 55.5 in D 19.5 in
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, Circa 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Adjustable height shelved storage behind the cabinet door on the right and two burl wood drawers and shelved
Burl
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H 71 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Burl Wood Sideboard with Upper Cabinet
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Winnetka, IL
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham burl wood sideboard with upper glass cabinet
Burl
Dillingham Olive Burl Wood Armoire
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated burl armoire in a beautiful light finish by Dillingham Manufacturing Company. There
Burl
Burl Wood Credenza by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two adjustable shelves and two drawers in dramatic burl wood veneer. Please confirm item location (NY
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H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern burl wood dining table designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by
Burl
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Burl Credenza by Dillingham
By Milo Baughman, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century burl wood credenza or sideboard. This stunner was made by Dillingham in the style of
Wood, Burl
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H 27.5 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
1970s Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burlwood Credenza Burl Wood
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1970s Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl wood Credenza Minimalist modern credenza in burled
Burl
1970's Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl Wood Credenza Burlwood
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extraordinary 1970's Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham Olive Burl Wood Credenza Burlwood Description
Burl
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H 58 in W 42 in D 20 in
Stunning Burl Wood Armoire Wardrobe by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous highly figured burl grain wood armoire in a beautiful light finish by Arthur Umanoff for
Burl
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H 28 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Burl Wood Bedroom Set Dressers Nightstands, 1980s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an utterly fabulous, burl wood bedroom set; including a large triple
Burl
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H 28 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Umanoff Burl Wood Chrome Bedroom, Dresser, and Headboard 80s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a brilliant, burl wood and chrome bedroom set; including a large dresser
Burl
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H 28 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Burl Wood Bedroom Set Dressers Nightstands 80s
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding, burl wood bedroom set; including a large triple dresser
Burl
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H 20.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Olive Wood Burled Accent Cabinet Table
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Dayton, OH
cabinet. Features olive burl wood over black pedestal base; a minimalist square or cube design. Stamped
Olive, Burl
Mid-Century Dillingham Burl Wood Dining Table, style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
echoes the beautiful burl wood top. Two additional 18" leaves extend the table to 81". No light
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United
Burl, Lacquer
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States
Burl, Lacquer
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Dining Table by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a MIlo Baughman dining table in burl wood by Dilingham. It has two leaves that are stored
Wood
Mid-Century Burl Wood Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
centerpiece. The richly figured burl wood veneer top showcases mesmerizing natural grain patterns — warm
Burl
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H 30 in W 72 in D 38 in L 30 in
Milo Baughman Bird's-Eye Maple Burl Wood Dining Table by Dillingham
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman bird's-eye maple burl wood dining table by Dillingham. 72" long with no leaves. Two
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H 28.5 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Arthur Umanoff, Thayer Coggin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Framingham, MA
Minimalist modern four door credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff circa 1976. Cabinet
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
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H 30 in W 42 in D 72 in
Midcentury Burl Wood Pedestal Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Paul Evans, Arthur Umanoff, Thayer Coggin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Framingham, MA
Stunning pedestal base dining table in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff circa 1976. Seats 8
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
$3,521
H 30.71 in W 72.05 in D 20.87 in
1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Glass Brass Credenza Sideboard
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1950s sideboard, credenza, buffet with very elegant shapes and classic wood worked according its natural light graining. This great piece has 6 frontal drawers and ...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$6,926 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
65 Davis Allen Oak Stainless Credenza
By Davis Allen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Davis Allen joined Skidmore, Owing and Merrill (SOM) in 1950 as a junior architectural designer. In the intervening forty years, and since 1965 with the rank of Associate Partner, S...
Stainless Steel
$16,610 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
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
$7,556 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$13,499 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane. The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
Burl
$1,871 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 66 in D 17.5 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Olivewood Chrome Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman Burled Olivewood and Chrome credenza. This piece is in wonderful vintage condition retaining its original glossy finish in very nice condition. The chrome...
Chrome
Henredon Scene Two nightstands, a pair
By Henredon
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of nightstands by Henredon for their Scene two line. Burped olive wood drawer fronts. Ebonized and ash wood studio made ply creating beautiful framing details. E...
Wood, Burl
Mid Century Modern Burl Credenza by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional 1970s Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham This remarkable credenza showcases Arthur Umanoff's distinctive design aesthetic for Dillingham, dating to appr...
Burl
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.