Drexel John Van Koert Counterpoint

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1950s Drexel Furniture

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Drexel Walnut Dining Table

John Van Koert Designed 'Counterpoint' for Drexel

$2,000

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...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s

$16,250 / set

Set of John Van Koert Chairs by Drexel Furniture, 1950s

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by John Van Koert, a visionary in mid-century modern design, crafted an enduring legacy with his innovative and iconic creations.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished

$1,525

John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Two-Tier Side Table, Newly Refinished

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted cherry wood two-tier occasional side table or nightstand By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1950s M...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cherry

Vintage John Van Koert Drexel "Counterpoint" Cherry Dining Side Chair - a Pair

$795 / set

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 Pair.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Recent Sales

John Van Koert “Counterpoint” Bookshelf for Drexel

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H 30 in W 33.75 in D 12 in

John Van Koert “Counterpoint” 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 Country: United States Date: 1960s Dimensions: 30″H x 33.75″W x 12″D Materials: ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert Design for Drexel Counterpoint Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard

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H 72 in W 50 in

John Van Koert Design for Drexel Counterpoint Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in West Hartford, CT

Mid-Century Modern signed John Van Koert Classic for Drexel. Classically elegant, this Mid-Century Modern Drexel counterpoint piece can be used as a breakfront, credenza or sideboar...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century 'Counterpoint' Credenza by John Van Koert for Drexel

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H 30 in W 50 in D 20 in

Mid-Century 'Counterpoint' Credenza by John Van Koert for Drexel

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century credenza a part of Drexel’s ‘Counterpoint’ line designed by John Van Koert.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Mahogany and Grasscloth Credenza Dresser

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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 custom grasscloth facade treatment that contrasts nicely with his signature round ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Grasscloth, Mahogany

Drexel Counterpoint Table and Six Chairs Designed by John Van Koert

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H 29.5 in W 50 in D 39 in

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.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

John Van Koert Counterpoint Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1950s

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H 49.5 in W 34 in D 20 in

John Van Koert Counterpoint Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1950s

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut, with original brass...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Sleek 1960s John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Extension Desk

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H 30.25 in W 45.75 in D 25.88 in

Sleek 1960s John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Extension Desk

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Hudson, NY

Sleek walnut desk designed by John Van Koert for the Drexel "Counterpoint" line.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Double Dresser, Newly Refinished

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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 Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern double dresser or credenza with unique cantilevered top By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1950s Black lacquere...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk by John Van Koert For Drexel

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H 30 in W 45 in L 30 in

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 features 4 drawers with recessed pulls and a 6 inch side ledge that extends out to 22 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Ash Side Table by John Van Koert for Drexel

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H 22 in W 30 in D 21.5 in

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 protruding lower level at 15.75 inches ht.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Settee or Bench by John Van Koert, Drexel, Wood and Upholstery, 1950s

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H 26.5 in W 46 in

Settee or Bench by John Van Koert, Drexel, Wood and Upholstery, 1950s

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare settee/ loveseat/ bench by John Van Koert for Drexel "Counterpoint". A true unicorn of an item.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Newly Refinished

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H 30.25 in W 28.13 in D 20 in

John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Newly Refinished

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest or nightstand By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 28.13"W x 20"D ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century 'Counterpoint' Bedside Chest by Drexel

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H 30 in W 28 in D 19.75 in L 30 in

Mid-Century 'Counterpoint' Bedside Chest by Drexel

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century bedside chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s ‘Counterpoint’ line.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Acid Washed Foil Commode by John Van Koert for Drexel

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H 30 in W 60 in D 20 in

Acid Washed Foil Commode by John Van Koert for Drexel

Located in North Miami, FL

Fantastic acid washed foil under glass top commode with original brass pulls and original sticker in center drawer. The colors of the acid washed foil are enflamed with gold, yellow,...

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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

John Van Koert “Counterpoint” Three-Tier Bookshelf for Drexel

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H 37.75 in W 54 in D 17 in

John Van Koert “Counterpoint” Three-Tier 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 Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 37.75?

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

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H 30 in W 45 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Modern Extension Desk By John van Koert For Drexel Counterpoint

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning, wonderfully detailed, mid-century American desk was designed by John van Koert for Drexel's "Counterpoint" line in 1956.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

1950's Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Drexel Dresser

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H 30.25 in W 60 in D 20 in

1950's Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Drexel Dresser

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage Mid-century Modern designer dresser for sale. Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in 1956, and is part of the Counterpoint series by Koert.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Double Dresser, Newly Refinished

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H 30 in W 50 in D 20 in

John Van Koert for Drexel Cherry Wood Double Dresser, Newly Refinished

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double dresser or credenza By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1950s Sculpted cherry wood, with brass hardware.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished

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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 Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A pair of sleek and stylish mid-century modern sculpted walnut bachelor chests or nightstands with unique cantilevered top By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Sculpted Walnut Tambour Door Bookcase Headboard, 1956

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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 Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut tambour door bookcase headboard with unique built-in floating cantilevered bedside tables By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint"...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1956

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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

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern black lacquered extension dining table By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, 1956 Measures: 54"W x 36"D x 29.75...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern

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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 two separate drawer units and a fabulous cedar lined hamper.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Mahogany

Danish Modern 8-Drawer Dresser in Walnut and Mahogany by Drexel

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H 30 in W 59.75 in D 20 in

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.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Pair of Nightstands, circa 1960

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H 27 in W 20 in D 18 in

John Van Koert for Drexel Pair of Nightstands, circa 1960

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

John Van Koert for Drexel pair of nightstands, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint Dresser

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H 30 in W 60 in D 20 in

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, dating to 1960.

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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

PAIR OF JOHN VAN KOERT FOR DREXEL COUNTERPOINT NIGHT STANDS

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H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in

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 COLLECTION

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Vintage 1960s American Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Drexel Six-Drawer Chest

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H 30 in W 66.5 in D 19.75 in

Drexel Six-Drawer Chest

By Drexel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This Counterpoint chest by John Van Koert for Drexel has beautiful lines, recessed brass pulls, and protracted top.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert Span Chest, circa 1960

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H 30 in W 50.5 in D 20 in

John Van Koert Span Chest, circa 1960

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

John Van Koert Span chest, circa 1960. Model 8007 for the counterpoint line for Drexel, this chest is made of mahogany and cherry with solid brass hardware.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Pair of Nightstands or Cabinets by John Van Koert, circa 1960

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H 30 in W 28 in D 20 in

Pair of Nightstands or Cabinets by John Van Koert, circa 1960

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Pair of nightstands or cabinets by John Van Koert, circa 1960. Called the 'span chest' models 8005, right span chest and 8006, left span chest for the counterpoint line by Drexel.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs

$2,000 / set

H 29 in W 27.25 in D 27 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Side Table by Mobelintarsia

$600

H 17.88 in W 22 in D 17.5 in

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Side Table by Mobelintarsia

By Mobelintarsia

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful mid-century modern teak side table with gorgeous rosewood grain pattern and cute bulb like feet by Mobelinstaria, circa 1960. Size: 17.88"H x 22"W x 17.5"D.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Lane Perception Two-Tier End Table, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

$325Sale Price|34% Off

H 20 in W 21 in D 27.75 in

Lane Perception Two-Tier End Table, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Trenton, NJ

A fully authenticated example of the Lane Perception collection — one of the most admired and Scandinavian-influenced furniture lines produced by Lane Furniture of Altavista, Virgini...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Mahogany Bookshelf End Table

$2,850

H 23 in W 32 in D 32 in

1940s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Mahogany Bookshelf End Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

From the 1940s Dunbar Enduring Modern catalog is model # 2193, a single large end table with lower tier bookshelf by Edward J. Wormley. Rounded legs, has divider in center to hold bo...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Dresser Cabinet Attributed to Paul McCobb

$2,800

H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Dresser Cabinet Attributed to Paul McCobb

By Jack Cartwright, Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Well constructed mid-century cabinet of solid walnut, walnut veneer, and brass. The case features a bi - fold door which opens to 4 interior drawers, flanked by a bank of 4 drawers w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Side End Table

$950

H 22 in W 27 in D 27 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Side End Table

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Table is good structurally. There are some wear on the finish consistent with the age. 5mm or so section of caning is missing. There are couple of small dents on the top. Condition i...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs

$28,000 / set

H 34 in W 31 in D 33.5 in

Set of 4 Edward Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

The Edward Wormley 5701 chair for Dunbar's Janus Collection is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning chair is upholstered in a Holly Hunt's Great Plains heav...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stanley Model 404-85 Mid-Century Walnut Dinning Chairs

$700 / set

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 17 in

Pair of Stanley Model 404-85 Mid-Century Walnut Dinning Chairs

By Stanley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stylish pair of 404-85 MCM dining chairs by Stanley. Crafted in warm walnut with comfortable upholstered seats, and featuring clean lines and classic proportions, they offer a perf...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser

$3,295

H 33.5 in W 48 in D 18.25 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 48 wide x 18.25 deep x 33.5 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Dresser has Minor Scratches...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Style Chest or Dresser Founders Jack Cartwright Mid Century Modern

$2,750

H 30 in W 60 in D 18 in

Danish Modern Style Chest or Dresser Founders Jack Cartwright Mid Century Modern

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Style Walnut Chest or Dresser, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders, American, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled. It offers a voluminous amount of s...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Lane Rhythm Mid Century Square Walnut Side End Table

$1,495

H 20.25 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Lane Rhythm Mid Century Square Walnut Side End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Rhythm Mid Century Square Walnut Side End Table This side table measures: 23.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 20.25 inches high Restored - Mint Condition! Ready to Ship. We take our phot...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Mid Century Profile Dining Chairs by John Van Koert for Drexel 1950s

$3,000 / set

H 33.5 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in

Set of Six Mid Century Profile Dining Chairs by John Van Koert for Drexel 1950s

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Nice clean set of Mid Century Dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel as part of their Profile series. This set consists of six chairs, two arm, and four side chairs. A...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stellar Set of 4 Cane Back Chairs by Edmond Spence

$3,950 / set

H 32.5 in W 23 in D 21 in

Stellar Set of 4 Cane Back Chairs by Edmond Spence

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb set of a very difficult to find series of chairs by Edmond Spence, circa 1950's. Birch with cane backs. Excellent Restored Condition, with wonderful patina. The price noted ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Dresser

$3,895

H 32.25 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Dresser

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 8 Drawer Dresser This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 32.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Dresser has Minor Areas of Stain Wea...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl Dresser and Nightstand for Johnson Furniture, 1950s

$5,600Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 17 in W 24 in D 24 in

Paul Frankl Dresser and Nightstand for Johnson Furniture, 1950s

By John Stuart, Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic 1950s ten-drawer double dresser and nightstand was designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart during the 1950s. Crafted from a beautiful...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

$2,800

H 45.5 in W 34 in D 20 in

Mid Century Drexel Declaration Dresser by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional six drawer chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall, for Drexel as part of the iconic Declaration series, circa 1950/60’s. The dresser features t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

French Sconces Wall Lamps with Brass & Clear Holophane Glass

$254 / item

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in

French Sconces Wall Lamps with Brass & Clear Holophane Glass

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French sconce, wall lamp Heavy clear reeded Holophane glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.20 kg / ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bench in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

$1,242 / item

H 18.9 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in

Bench in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was design...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Pins Medium Side Table

$2,505 / item

H 21.66 in Dm 19.69 in

Pins Medium Side Table

By Marioni

Located in Milan, IT

Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...

Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

$6,950 / item

H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940

$3,950 / set

H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek

Located in Almelo, NL

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut and Oak, Nine Drawers, USA, 1960

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 72 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut and Oak, Nine Drawers, USA, 1960

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-Century Modern dresser made of walnut and oak wood. It looks like has 12 drawers but it is a nine drawer dresser. Just a really cool detail. Also, the combination of two differen...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs, Michael Van Bueren, Domus Mexico 1960s

Sold|~~$5,500 / set~~

H 36 in W 25 in D 31.5 in

Pair Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs, Michael Van Bueren, Domus Mexico 1960s

Located in Round Rock, TX

Pair of Mexican Woven Lounge Chairs, Attributed to Michael van Beuren for Domus A handsome pair of midcentury Mexican lounge chairs attributed to Michael van Beuren for Domus, circa...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Mahogany

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John Van Koert for sale on 1stDibs

John Van Koert was integral to the rise in popularity of Scandinavian modern furniture during the mid-20th century all over the United States. The Canadian-born designer’s spare walnut coffee tables and elegant armchairs, for example — particularly those that he created for North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture — reflected the influence of the era’s alluring Danish design and were prominently featured in the modern interiors of postwar American homes.

Originally from Manitoba, Van Koert moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to attend the University of Wisconsin. There he studied sculpture and trained in metalwork. Van Koert later taught design in the school’s art department. After World War II, Van Koert settled in New York City. He created jewelry for Harry Winston before shifting his focus to flatware and furniture design.

Van Koert found quick success with his flatware designs for Towle Silversmiths. His Contour set was part of the “Knife, Fork and Spoon” exhibition organized by the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis in the early 1950s. In 1954, he served as design director for the “Design in Scandinavia” exhibition, which toured Canada as well as the United States and featured hundreds of designs created in Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden by the likes of Kaj Franck, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finn Juhl and others.

Van Koert kept busy over the years. Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism during the postwar era with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile, Casa Del Sol and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by Van Koert.

In the early 1960s, Van Koert created a contemporary line for Richardson-Nemschoff, a furniture manufacturer based in the designer’s former stomping grounds of Wisconsin. During the early 1970s, he partnered with Sarreid Ltd., a brand that got its start sourcing materials from Spain and Italy and bringing the exceptional talents of European wood carvers, sculptors and painters to the forefront of American home decor.

On 1stDibs, find vintage John Van Koert seating, tables and storage pieces.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.