Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Blonde T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Blonde finish raw maple. Very modern designed pair of nightstands wi...
Steel
Midcentury Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid century Paul McCobb three-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1508.
Steel, Iron
Midcentury McGuire Writing Desk with Cane Drawer Fronts and Brass Pulls
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant midcentury writing desk by McGuire exemplifies the brand’s refined approach to natural materials and relaxed modern design. Constructed with a warm-toned wood frame and ...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Style 4-Drawer Dresser in Ebony Lacquer & Brass Pulls
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Restrained elegance was a hallmark of the great Tommi Parzinger, one of the most momentous designers of the Mid-Century era. His work—whether for Charak Modern or his own esteemed li...
Gold
Small Rosewood 3-Drawer Dresser with Sculpted Handle Pulls Danish Vintage 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This compact chest features a clean rectangular silhouette elevated on elegantly tapered legs. The front is fitted with three dovetailed drawers offering efficient storage. It is a s...
Rosewood
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Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb six-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1509. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 6 drawer, solid maple, black T pulls and b...
Steel, Iron
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
Steel
Teak 4-Drawer Dresser with Raised Edges and Sculpted Pulls Danish Vintage 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The top drawer includes a brass lock, complemented by sculpted pulls and dovetail joinery.
Teak
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
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, Grosfeld House, James Mont, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!
Marble, Brass
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
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, James Mont, John Widdicomb, Harvey Probber, 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
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.
Steel, Iron
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 details Top measurements: 24” W x 15 1/4” D Total height 28” H 26 1/2” wide ...
Mirror
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 in the business , I have owned several Paul McCobb pieces ,I have never seen or owne...
Aluminum, Iron
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 and a porcelain white colored Bakelite center.
Brass
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. Pull out desk or sorting table flip top compartment. Exposed tapered dowel shape l...
Walnut
Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
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
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 Drawer Low Profile Desk Console
By Tommi Parzinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Bleached Walnut Lucite & Brass Pulls 4 drawer low profile desk console writing table. Solid oak drawer design. Completely restored.
Brass
Fine Widdicomb Burl Wood One Drawer Buckle Style Brass Pull End Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Widdicomb Burl Wood One Drawer Buckle Style Brass Pull End Table MINT!
Burl
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 bachelor chest dresser mint!
Brass
Vintage Ten Drawer Dresser Debonaire Cabinet with Brass X Pulls by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, sophisticated debonaire cabinet/dresser (Model 1031-B) designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture (ca. 1950, USA). Crafted from solid pearwood and finished with elegant "X...
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 dresser cabinet.
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak, 6 Drawer Dresser in Walnut with Solid Brass Pulls
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Wilton, CT
His pieces are considered an even more rarefied Mid-Century Modern and are considered "High-Style Modernism".
Brass
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire
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
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
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
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 stunning brass pulls,, Great design,, almost regency looking.. Hand delivery avail ...
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
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-out trays and tapered fluted legs. Measures 29" in width, 19" in depth and 27.5" in...
Mahogany
Ficks Reed Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Pulls Two Drawer Console Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ficks Reed Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Pulls Two Drawer Console Hall Table Small Desk MINT! Inspected mint vintage condition.
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 pulls, brass feet, and virtually indestructible Laminate top. Condition is good and com...
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 Burl Wood Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pull 2 Drawer Night Stands MINT!
By Century Furniture, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Burl Wood Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pull 2 Drawer Night Stands MINT!.
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
Baker Walnut & Brass Ring Drop Pull One Drawer Tapered Leg Side End Table MINT!
By Established Lines, Baker Furniture Company, 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
Newly Refinished - Mid Century Modern Walnut Nightstand by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut became a favored material for its distinctive grain patterns and rich natural coloring. Integrated drawer pulls were a popular Mid Century Modern detail, allowing furniture ma...
Walnut
Newly Refinished-Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser, Milling Road/Baker Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
😁 Designer: Milling Road Furniture / Baker Furniture Manufacturer: Milling Road Furniture / Baker Furniture Materials: Walnut-Stained Wood, Dark Walnut-Stained Drawer Pulls This...
Wood
Tall Mid-century Highboy Walnut Dresser by John Stuart Inc
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall midcentury dresser by John Stuart Inc. features warm walnut tones accented by aluminium trim and chrome drawer pulls.
Chrome
Restored Early Mid-century Stacked Rattan Credenza TV Stand w/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
It features a Mahogany Top with Mahogany fronted drawers with stacked rattan sides, borders, legs and drawer pulls. Exuding mid-20th-century elegance and charm, perfect for adding a...
Rattan
Paul McCobb Credenza by Winchendon Perimeter Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage Paul McCobb Perimeter Group credenza features double-sided cabinets, drawers for storage, and unique ebonized finish. Classic McCobb drawer pulls add to it's unique Mid-...
Wood
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.
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