Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Tambour Door Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 60 wide x
Wood
$6,400
H 30 in W 45 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drexel's "Counterpoint" line in 1956. According to Drexel the collection was inspired by a musical
Cherry, Mahogany
$795 / set
H 29.25 in W 21 in D 20 in
Vintage John Van Koert Drexel "Counterpoint" Cherry Dining Side Chair - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern John Van Koert for Drexel "Counterpoint" Cherry Wood Dining Side Chairs - a
Cherry
$1,495
H 30 in W 28.25 in D 20 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Walnut Nightstand
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Mid Century Walnut Nightstand This nightstand measures
Walnut
$1,695
H 22 in W 30 in D 21.5 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
nightstand By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1950s Measures: 30" W x 21.5
Cherry
John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century design by John Van Koert with luxurious mahogany, blended with wild-grained cherry wood. Inset hardware, rounded lines and tapered legs. Six drawers and center cabi...
Wood, Cherry
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H 72 in W 50 in L 72 in
John Van Koert Design for Drexel Counterpoint Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Modern Drexel counterpoint piece can be used as a breakfront, credenza or sideboard and has ample storage
Glass, Walnut
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H 30 in W 60 in D 20 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Mahogany and Grasscloth Credenza Dresser
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, mahogany, credenza dresser by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint features a
Grasscloth, Mahogany
Drexel Counterpoint Round Extension Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Wilmington, DE
This table was made for "Counterpoint" by Drexel. The table is made of walnut and includes three
Walnut
Drexel Counterpoint Table and Six Chairs Designed by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert
Located in Pasadena, TX
Drexel table and six chairs designed by John Van Koert. Dining set by Drexel"s Counterpoint
Wood, Walnut
John Van Koert “Counterpoint” Bookshelf for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: John Van Koert Manufacturer: Drexel “Counterpoint” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Ash Side Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile, Mid-Century Modern, ash side table by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint features a
Ash
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H 26.5 in W 46 in L 26.5 in
Settee or Bench by John Van Koert, Drexel, Wood and Upholstery, 1950s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare settee/ loveseat/ bench by John Van Koert for Drexel "Counterpoint". A true unicorn of an item
Upholstery
Sold
H 30.25 in W 28.13 in D 20 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 28.13"W x 20"D x 30.25"H. Newly
Walnut
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H 30 in W 66.5 in D 20 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Double Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk by John Van Koert For Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully detailed, Mid-Century Modern, walnut desk by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint
Walnut
Sleek 1960s John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Extension Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek walnut desk designed by John Van Koert for the Drexel "Counterpoint" line. This desk shows
Brass
Acid Washed Foil Commode by John Van Koert for Drexel
Located in North Miami, FL
brown. The body is high gloss white lacquer. Designed for the Counterpoint Line of Drexel by Jonh Van
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H 30 in W 82 in D 40 in
Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus
Cherry, Mahogany
John Van Koert “Counterpoint” Three-Tier Bookshelf for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: John Van Koert Manufacturer: Drexel “Counterpoint” Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Double Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double dresser or credenza By John Van Koert for Drexel
Brass
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H 29.75 in W 90 in D 36 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1956
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1956 Measures: 54"W x 36"D x 29.75"H. Extends up to
Walnut, Lacquer
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H 30 in W 28.13 in D 19.75 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
unique cantilevered top By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1950s
Walnut
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H 35 in W 77.25 in D 11 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Tambour Door Bookcase Headboard, 1956
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
floating cantilevered bedside tables By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Dresser
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb and rarely found John Van Koert designed dresser for Drexel's Counterpoint Collection
PAIR OF JOHN VAN KOERT FOR DREXEL COUNTERPOINT NIGHT STANDS
Located in Geneva, IL
PAIR OF HANDSOME NIGHT STANDS DESIGNED IN THE 1960S BY JOHN VAN KOERT FOR DREXEL'S COUNTERPOINT
Wood
John Van Koert for Drexel Pair of Nightstands, circa 1960
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
John Van Koert for Drexel pair of nightstands, circa 1960. Part of the counterpoint line for Drexel
Cherry, Mahogany
John Van Koert Span Chest, circa 1960
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
John Van Koert Span chest, circa 1960. Model 8007 for the counterpoint line for Drexel, this chest
Cherry, Mahogany
Pair of Nightstands or Cabinets by John Van Koert, circa 1960
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
, right span chest and 8006, left span chest for the counterpoint line by Drexel. These left and right
Cherry, Mahogany
$5,129 / 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
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
1960's Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs, open back for additional storage, interior and exterior drawers and original brass ...
Steel
$2,500 / item
H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
FINLEY Shade Ceramic Large Table Lamp, Textured Black Lava Glaze by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can be ...
Ceramic
$10,314
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 39.77 in
Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a very elegant rosewood writing table by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen c1958. This is a really nice, really well made piece. The piece was originally designed ...
Rosewood
Modernist Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel, 1960s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A boldly angled modernist single pedestal desk having a distinctive raised gallery with sliding doors and a warm dark grey leather surface.
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.