White Lacquer Diamond Shape Brass Dimond Pulls Two Drawer Nightstand
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern white lacquer end table stand.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
White Lacquer Diamond Shape Brass Dimond Pulls Two Drawer Nightstand
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern white lacquer end table stand.
Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Style 4-Drawer Dresser in Ebony Lacquer & Brass Pulls
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
designers of the Mid-Century era. His work—whether for Charak Modern or his own esteemed line, Parzinger
Gold
Vintage Stained Satinwood Nine-Drawer Dresser with Brass Pulls by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-eight" or "infinity" drawer pulls, all supported by an ebonized bracket-style base. A couple of the
Brass
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser
Steel, Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull
Steel
Two Drawer American Oiled Walnut Sculpted Wood Pulls Night Stand Cabinet MINT!
By Heritage-Henredon, Established Lines, Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two Drawer American Oiled Walnut Sculpted Wood Pulls Night Stand Cabinet MINT!
Walnut
Sculptural Legs & Drawer Pulls White Wash Bone Tone 5 Drawers Mahogany Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sculptural Legs & Drawer Pulls White Wash Bone Tone 5 Drawers Mahogany Dresser
Mahogany
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Grosfeld House, James Mont, John Widdicomb, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!
Marble, Brass
Unusual Paul McCobb 6-drawer dresser on iron base, aluminum ring pulls
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Paul McCobb 6-drawer dresser on rare iron base, aluminum ring pulls..solid maple.40 years
Aluminum, Iron
Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage mid century Paul McCobb 3 - drawer dresser for Planner Group #1508. Beautiful small
Steel, Iron
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Harvey Probber, James Mont, John Widdicomb, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
Henredon Carved Chestnut Drawer Fronts Large Heavy Brass Drop Pulls Dresser MINT
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Carved Chestnut Drawer Fronts Large Heavy Brass Drop Pulls Dresser MINT
Brass
5" Patinaed Brass & Porcelain Drawer Pull Handle w/ Steeple Tips , Set of 29
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of 29 beautiful mid-century drawer pulls featuring dark aged brass with elegant steeple tips
Brass
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Etched Two-Drawer Mirrored Chest with Flower Rosette Pulls
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh etched two-drawer mirrored chest with flower rosette pulls and silver-leaf
Mirror
Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American walnut hammered brass pulls 5 drawer chest of drawers dresser mint.
Brass
Henredon Heritage One Drawer Drop Ring Pulls Walnut End Table Nightstand MINT
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Heritage One Drawer Drop Ring Pulls Walnut End Table Nightstand MINT!
Walnut
Tall Highboy Light Walnut Multi-Drawer Cabinet Sliding Leather Doors Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall highboy gentleman's chest or bachelor chest. Medium to light walnut finish
Walnut
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console
By Baker Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 drawer low profile desk console writing table. Solid
Brass
Faux Tortoise 4 Drawer Heavy Brass Horse Shoe Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Faux gold Tortoise 4 drawer heavy sold brass horse shoe pulls
Brass
Large Asian Black Lacquer Large Carved Wood Door Pulls 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Asian Black Lacquer Large Carved Wood Door Pulls 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza
Oak
Light American Walnut Three Drawer End Table Night Stand w/ Brass Hardware Pulls
By American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern "floating" over solid walnut frame three drawer brass pulls end stand or a tiny
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak, 6 Drawer Dresser in Walnut with Solid Brass Pulls
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Wilton, CT
considered an even more rarefied Mid-Century Modern and are considered "High-Style Modernism". This dresser
Brass
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
Brass
Pair John Stuart Refinished 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers W/ Long Brass Pull
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair John Stuart refinished 3 drawer bachelor chests dressers w/ long brass pulls.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer 'First Edition' Dresser & Nightstand by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Mid Century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser + Matching End Table / Nightstand by Lane (c.1960s
Walnut
Square Burl Olive Wood Campaign Style Pull One Drawer Large End Side Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass & chrome base burl olive wood square campaign style drawer pull side end table stand.
Brass, Chrome
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls
By Basic Witz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. featuring two-tone wood,, rosewood elements, with
Brass
Baker Burl Wood Walnut Brass Drop Ring Pulls One Drawer Nightstands End Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Baker Burl Wood Walnut Brass Drop Ring Pulls One Drawer Nightstands End Tables MINT!
Brass
Baker Modern Five Drawer High Chest Tambour Door Compartment Brass Hardware Pull
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass hardware walnut high chest by Baker.
Brass
English 1860s Painted Wood Five-Drawer Chest with Turnip Feet and Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood chest from the mid-19th century, with five graduating drawers, turnip feet
Wood
Kittinger George III Mahogany Single Drawer Galleried Tea Table w Pull-Out Trays
Located in Germantown, MD
Kittinger Authentique Furniture George III Style single deep drawer tea table server with two pull
Mahogany
Ficks Reed Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Pulls Two Drawer Console Desk
By Ficks Reed, Baker Furniture Company, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ficks Reed Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Pulls Two Drawer Console Hall Table Small Desk
Brass
Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome
Brass, Chrome
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 10 Drawer Double Dresser Solid Brass X Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tan walnut finish double dresser credenza by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture.
Brass
Pair of Burl Asian Campaign Fusion 2 Drawer Night Stands End Table Brass Pulls
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Burl Asian Campaign Fusion 2 Drawer Night Stands End Table Brass Pulls MINT!
Brass
Pair Burl Wood Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pull 2 Drawer Night Stands MINT!
By Heritage-Henredon, Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Burl Wood Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pull 2 Drawer Night Stands MINT!.
Brass
Baker Walnut & Brass Ring Drop Pull One Drawer Tapered Leg Side End Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Established Lines, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Walnut & Brass Ring Drop Pull One Drawer Tapered Leg Side End Table MINT!
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller One Door One Drawer Night Stand J Pulls Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nelson for Herman Miller one door one drawer night stand J Pulls MintT!
Oak
John Stuart Twelve Drawer Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Brass stretcher and unique drawer pulls add to the mid-century appeal of this American made dresser
Walnut
American of Martinsville Blonde Mahogany Mid Century Modern Step Up End Table
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One Drawer and Brass Pull. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H (top tier) x 16" H (second tier
Mahogany
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Wicker Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
functionality • Unique drawer pulls with mid-century character • A perfect balance of form, function, and
Wicker, Walnut
Tall Mid-century Highboy Walnut Dresser by John Stuart Inc
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
trim and chrome drawer pulls. This substantial mid-century highboy makes an impressive dresser in any
Chrome
Restored Early Mid-century Stacked Rattan Credenza TV Stand w/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
rattan sides, borders, legs and drawer pulls. Exuding mid-20th-century elegance and charm, perfect for
Rattan
Paul McCobb Credenza by Winchendon Perimeter Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
storage, and unique ebonized finish. Classic McCobb drawer pulls add to it's unique Mid-Century appeal
Wood
Unavailable|$1,600 / set
"Casa del Sol" Enameled Drawer Pulls by John Van Koert
By Paolo De Poli, John Van Koert
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
Exquisite drawer pulls salvaged from John Van Koert’s Casa Del Sol line. Priced as a set of 6. Last
Brass, Enamel
Century Greywashed French Country-Style Four-Drawer Dresser with Ornate Pull
Located in Southampton, NY
Greywashed four drawer French Country-style chest of drawers with hidden pullout surface for
Unavailable|$3,495 / item
Modern Bar Cabinet Lucite Pulls, Walnut Base & Chevron Pattern Drawer & Shelving
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
walnut. Lucite and shiny brass pulls complete the look. Standing on a solid walnut base, the Corfu bar
Brass
Unavailable|$3,995
French Oak Bleached Three Drawer Chest with Carving and Aged Brass Pulls
Located in Chicago, IL
sides with a parquet top and pulls with lovely aged patina.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,495 / item
Modern Amalfi Two-Drawer Artisan Desk with Lucite & Brass Legs & Pulls in Walnut
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Freshen up the patterns in your office with our gorgeous Amalfi Desk finished with a matte white case and Lucite knobs. The natural patterns of the walnut wood show in the beautifull...
Brass
Black Frame & Natural Walnut 6-Drawer w/ Brass Pulls Chest of Drawers / High Boy
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a signed Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Calvin refurbished black walnut frame with
Brass
Stewart MacDougall Walnut Sideboard for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Miami, FL
Declaration Line, it has the original porcelain ball & brass drawer pulls. Mid Century styling, Danish Modern
Brass
Mid-Century Two Drawer Nightstand with Brass Drawer Pulls
Located in Trenton, NJ
The simple yet striking appeal of this mid-century modern nightstand features clean modern lines
Brass
Sold|$144 / set
Mid Century Burnt Orange & Ivory Bakelite Bridge Drawer Pull
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Orange & Ivory Bakelite Pull Knobs Set of Twelve, Burnt Orange Bakelite drawer pull
Bakelite
Mid century 6 drawer low dresser with round Brass pulls
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Low 6 drawer Dresser with Blonde finish and large round Brass pulls. Made in the USA
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Dresser with Brushed Aluminum Pulls
By Cavalier
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern nine-drawer dresser with brushed aluminum pulls, and matching mirror (mounts to
Walnut
Mid Century Mirrored 9-Drawer Dresser and Hidden Pulls
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid century mirrored dresser with a "distressed" metalic gold trim and similarly aged mirrors
Wood, Mirror
Mid century 5 Drawer Tall dresser with round Brass pulls
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers Blonde finish with large round brass pulls. Very clean ready for
Brass
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.