$5,400
H 34.5 in W 55.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is more than furniture; it’s a statement piece that brings the refined aesthetic of 1960s modernism into contemporary spaces, making it an essential addition to any collection. ...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Drexel Declaration Small Dresser
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This exquisite Small Dresser is a hallmark of Drexel's premium Declaration line, exemplifying the brand's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned Kipp Stewa...
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Sleek Frame Rectangle Wall Mirror MINT!
By Drexel, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Sleek Frame Rectangle Wall Mirror MINT!
Mirror, Walnut
$4,800
H 30 in W 60 in D 40 in
American Walnut Danish Modern Style Boat Shape Dining Table w/ 3 Leaves Mint
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Danish Modern Style Boat Shape Dining Table w/ 3 Leaves Mint, Three table leaves measuring 12'' (inches) each.
Walnut
$4,400
H 30 in W 60 in D 40 in
Danish American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Boat Shape Dining Table 1 Leaf Mint
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish American Mid-Century Modern walnut boat shape dining table 1 leaf mint! Extension leaf 12 inches across. Measure: total length: 72 inches across.
Walnut
$4,500
H 29 in W 40 in D 26 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table W/ Extension Leaf Mint!
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut drop leaf dining table w/ extension leaf mint! Side leaves measure: 17 inches across. Center leaf measures: 20 inches across.
Walnut
$3,800
H 29 in W 60 in D 40 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table on Tapered Legs Two Leaves MINT!
By Dux of Sweden, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table on Tapered Legs Two Leaves MINT! Two 22"x2 leaves extension boards total length 104".
Walnut
$3,200 / set
H 33 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Cane Back Side Dining Chairs MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall, Drexel, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 solid and steady Danish mid-century modern oiled walnut side chairs in style of Risom.
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
$5,400
H 30 in W 58 in D 44 in
Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern Tapered Leg 2 Boards 58" Long Dining Table MINT
By Drexel, Paul McCobb, Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern Tapered Leg 2 Boards 58" Long Dining Table MINT
Walnut
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, from the Declaration series.
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Long Board Coffee Table by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish modern teak Drexel Declaration coffee table 60" long teak coffee table by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line.
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Declaration Credenza by Drexel, circa 1960
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
Midcentury Danish modern declaration credenza by Drexel features designing by by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall and includes walnut construction having four stacked central drawe...
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Dining Set by Drexel, 20th Century
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A midcentury Danish modern dining set offers walnut extension dining table & six cane-back and upholstered chairs by Drexel, 20th century ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Declarations Walnut Dining Room Set by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Danish modern declarations dining set by Drexel and designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall features sculpted walnut construction with extension table having two ...
Upholstery, Walnut, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Corner Desk
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Danish modern corner desk.
Sold
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Danish Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern set of eight Danish style dining chairs designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel's Declaration line.
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Drop Leaf Cart Bar Server
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unextended Dimensions: 36x14x31"H
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut and Rosewood Slim Curio China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern tall curio cabinet.
Mid Century Serving Bar Cart by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in New York, NY
This example is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. American made by Drexel Heritage, done in the Danish Modern style.
Laminate, Wood
Midcentury "Perspective" Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
It still has the original manufacturer’s label. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you purchase vintage furniture from Danish Mo...
Wood
Mid-Century Three Bay Wall Unit by Regner Christensen
By Poul Cadovius, Jitona, Drexel, George Nelson, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century Danish three bay wall unit designed by Regner Christensen in a walnut finish. This piece features four total cases and five shelves all of which are modular. Unit could p...
Wood
Sold
H 14.75 in W 65 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Surfboard Coffee Table in Walnut by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple yet extremely well built coffee table by Drexel in the Heritage collection. It features gorgeous walnut graining and tapered legs. In excellent restored condition.
Wood
Kipp Stewart Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut China Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern china cabinet designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel.
Danish Modern 8-Drawer Dresser in Walnut and Mahogany by Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant 8-drawer dresser by Drexel designed by John Van Koert part of the Counterpoint line circa the 1960s freshly refinished with brass handles. In light walnut fi...
Brass
Medium Small Danish Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Desk with Slate Top
By Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut desk with slate top. Beautiful solid walnut tapered legs.
Slate
Danish Oiled Walnut Cane Back Full Size Bed Headboard Rails Footboard
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern full size bead. Oil walnut finish.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Handsome Pair of Kipp Stewart Declaration Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair arrow back lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration line. Clear Danish Modern influence and style.
Walnut
Pair Kipp Stewart Declaration Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Pair arrow back lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, " Declaration " line. Clear Danish Modern influence and style.
Bentwood
Mid Century Danish Desk With Shelves By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Drexel Danish Desk with shelves. This desk set has a lot to offer is the foot print it provides. The desk has a great area for work space and offers plenty of shelf space...
Wood
$1,650 / item
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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid Century Modern-style walnut extending dining table with tapered legs. The tabletop is finished in rich walnut with mitered edges in Dark Chocolate. It features self-storing lea...
Wood
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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$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
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 18 in
California Modern Walnut Dresser with Tulip Style Pulls by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Steel Pull Handles ________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take thi...
Steel
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
Metal
$8,645 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$16,816 / 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
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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