$6,495 / set
H 26 in W 36 in D 36 in
Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Modern 5 piece modular or sectional sofa Contemporary Classics line by Drexel
Fabric, Polyester, Wood
$2,320
H 29 in W 17.5 in D 41.5 in
Iconic Mid Century Drexel Rare Brigade Line Campaign Dresser Dry Bar Case Piece
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted signed Drexel Furniture Campaign style dresser/chest/dry bar from their rare Brigade line
Brass
$1,300
H 15.25 in W 75 in D 16 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line Walnut Coffee Table/ Bench
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kipp Stewart for Drexel 75" long Walnut Coffee Table. Long and Sleek! Nice Scale and only 16
Walnut
$850Sale Price|43% Off
H 48.5 in W 32.5 in D 1 in
Clean Lined Walnut Mirror by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined walnut mirror by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. Retains it's warm
Mirror, Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougal Declaration Line Side Tables for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougal Declaration Line side tables designed for Drexel Furniture, U.S.A
Walnut
$6,495
H 45.25 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
Gentlemen's Dresser by Barney Flagg for Drexel, Parallel Line, USA, 1960s
By Barney Flagg
Located in Deland, FL
Discover the elegance of mid-century design with our rare Drexel Parallel Gentleman's Dresser. This
Glass, Walnut
$2,950
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
Edward Wormley Precedent Line Coffee Table for Drexel / Dunbar Milo Baughman
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
An early, modernist Wormley form for Drexel. This vintage item requires refinishing
Wood
$2,200
H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Chest
By Drexel, John Stuart, Tomlinson, Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Hope Chest Bottom Shelf
Brass
Fine Drexel Modern Line Walnut Credenza
Located in Miami, FL
Drexel's "Modern Line" from the late 50's. Featuring three drawers to the left and herringbone veneered bi
Walnut
Pair of Drexel Modern Line Pegged Walnut Armchairs
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of modernist design Drexel walnut armchairs dining chairs with beautifully curved bent
Walnut
Viewpoint Line Gentleman's Chest for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Super well-made furniture by Drexel for their Viewpoint series, features walnut grain, sleek
Sold
H 31 in W 66 in D 20 in
Restored "Modern" Line By Drexel Walnut Double Dresser Credenza, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
professionally refinished by our in-house cabinet shop. This 1950s Drexel "Modern" dresser looks virtually
Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 63 in D 18 in
Iconic Mid Century Drexel Campaign Nine Drawer Dresser From Rare Brigade Line
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic and oh so rare Drexel 9-drawer Campaign dresser from their coveted Brigade. Gorgeous lines
Brass
Edward Wormley Sidetable Precedent Line for Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Part of the Precedent line Edward Wormley designed for Drexel in the late 1940's, this
Pair of Walnut End Tables Parallel Line for Drexel, 1960s
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of end tables or nightstands by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture Company High Point, North
Walnut
Bench and Two Storage Cubes by Milo Baughman Perspective Line for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. This line for Drexel was made exclusively for Bloomingdale's in New York. A matching desk and folding
Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in
Vintage Drexel Parallel Walnut & Glass Occasional Table attr. to Ed Wormley
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Mid Century Modern Drexel Furniture Company Walnut and Glass Top Occasional Table/Nightstand
Glass, Wood
Drexel Dresser from the Declaration Line
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Washington, DC
Appealing three drawer dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel Furniture. Well
Porcelain, Walnut, Wood
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H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman Dresser & Mirror for Drexel Today’s Living Line Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nine-drawer Mid-Century Modern dresser by Milo Baughman from Today’s Living line for
Elm
Walnut Side Table Declaration Line by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut side table with solid construction designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel from their
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Line
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Line.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 60 in D 20 in
8-Drawer Dresser in Walnut, Kipp Stewart, Drexel's Declaration Line, USA, 1960's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
for a minor veneer repair, this stunning walnut dresser from the Drexel Declaration line is in
Walnut
Sold
H 28 in W 17.75 in D 60 in
Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Kipp Stewart, Declaration Line, Drexel, USA, c. 1960's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Bernice “Ray” Eames, Stewart went on to design furniture of a mid-century modern aesthetic for Drexel
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 56 in D 20.5 in
Six-Drawer Dresser by Barney Flagg for Drexel's Parallel Line, USA, c. 1960's
By Barney Flagg
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare six-drawer dresser designed by the influential Barney Flagg for Drexel
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 56 in D 20.5 in
Bedroom Dresser Set by Barney Flagg for Drexel's Parallel Line, USA, c 1960's
By Barney Flagg
Located in Deland, FL
Discover the elegance of mid-century design with our rare set of Drexel Parallel Line bedroom
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 71.25 in W 38 in D 18.25 in
Secretary Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Furniture Line
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive secretary designed by Kip Stewart featuring two adjustable shelves on top, tambour door storage compartment, three storage drawers below and a pull-out writing surface. Th...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table By Drexel, Declaration Line, c1960s
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for the prestigious Drexel 'Declaration' line from the
Rosewood, Walnut
Clean Lined Walnut Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined walnut desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1960s. This piece is currently
Brass
Clean Lined Walnut Bench by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined midcentury walnut bench, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. It
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Drexel Declaration Six-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Stylish six-drawer dresser by Drexel. Classic Mid-Century Modern "Declaration" line, clean
Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Edward Wormley Pair of Nightstands Precedent Line Drexel, 1950s / 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Camden, ME
Edward Wormley pair of nightstands for the Precedent collection by Drexel, circa 1947 The pair of
Brass
Sold
H 15.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
Minimalist Walnut Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, Declaration Line
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional minimalist low profile walnut coffee table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel - Declaration
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in
Designer 1950s Dresser by Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Line Refinished
By Barney Flagg
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful Minimalist walnut nine-drawer dresser designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel; Parallel line
Walnut
Clean Lined Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined midcentury walnut bench, designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, American, circa 1950s. It
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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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
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
Bentwood
Sold
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
Walnut "Parallel Line" Drop-Leaf Table by Barney Flag for Drexel C.1960
By Barney Flagg, Drexel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A walnut drop-leaf dining table designed in the 1960s by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture's
Walnut
Edward Wormley Dresser for Drexel Precedent Line
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Nashville, TN
Six drawer dresser by one of the true masters. Made with silver elm and white linen lacquer with brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 23 in D 20 in
Elegant Set of 10 Dining Chair by John Van Koert's Profile Line for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Portland, OR
This set of ten dining chairs which include two armchairs and six sides have been black lacquered and new foam and upholstery ready muslin. Arm height is 26". Side chair measures: 3...
Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Eight Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart Declaration Line Walnut Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
walnut frames have subtle curves and details. They are part of the Declaration Line for Drexel. The
Fabric, Linen, Silk, Walnut
Edward Wormley Side Tables from His Drexel 'Precedent' Line
By Edward Wormley
Located in Portland, OR
These simple beauties are from Wormley's most successful line for Drexel Furniture company. Edward
Birch
$2,765 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Italian Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier, Brass Patinated
By Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The chandelier draws inspiration from the iconic 1950s light fixtures made by the mid-century modern Italian studios. Every detail of this lamp is meticulously crafted. The arms and...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$3,526 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$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
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in creamy white fabric designed by Vico Magistretti, Model: Maralunga. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Fabric
$2,000 / set
H 30 in W 31 in D 27 in
Pair of James Mont Style Mid-Century Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-ce...
Textile, Wood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$12,000 / set
H 29 in W 25.6 in D 27.6 in
Mid-Century Brazilian Armchairs by Rino Levi, Hardwood & Boucle, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
This rare pair of armchairs, designed by Rino Levi in the 1950s, exemplifies the refined intersection of Brazilian modernism, architecture, and craftsmanship. Best known as one of Br...
Bouclé, Hardwood
Large John Van Koert coffee Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
38" wide x 16" tall, large walnut coffee table. John Van Korea for Drexel. This table has been refinished but maintains two flaws (photographed and shown in video), otherwise excelle...
Walnut
$2,144Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Contemporary Ava Armchair in Wood by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Wood Ava Armchair by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil The AVA armchair is part of the collection Machina & Manus by the Brazilian designer Guto Índio da Costa in collaborati...
Wood
Sold|$4,500
H 75 in W 56 in D 17 in
Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-62/63 Breakfront Buffet/Hutch Walnut China Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Broyhill Brasilia line is extensive, spanning multiple rooms across more than 30 models. Throughout our multi-decade experience in this industry, we have seen and handled nearly ...
Walnut
$396Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.5 in W 34 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Mirror by United Furniture Corp
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern wall mirror made by United Furniture. This piece is large and heavy with a walnut frame. It is in good condition shows minor wear including sm...
Mirror, Walnut
$4,895 / item
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
Walnut
$18,475
H 16 in W 52 in D 23.75 in
Paul Evans Signed & Dated Rectangular Sculpted Bronze and Glass Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and iconic Brutalist sculpted bronze "Stalagmite" was realized by the fabled designed Paul Evans in in 1970. It features a welded sculptural and heavily textured bronz...
Bronze
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.25 in W 59.5 in D 14.5 in
Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutley gorgeous low profile bench / coffee table in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 59.5"W x 14.5"...
Rosewood
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.
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.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.