$4,871Sale Price / set|25% Off
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
$1,430
H 31.5 in W 22.25 in D 29 in
A stunning walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line
By Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line, circa 1960s. The top
Walnut
$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 Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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 Milo Baughman, Drexel, Lane Furniture, Tomlinson, John Stuart
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 Drexel, John Van Koert
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
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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
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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 Barney Flagg, Drexel
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
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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
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
Walnut
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
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 Drexel, Kipp Stewart
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
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H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Edward Wormley Pair of Nightstands Precedent Line Drexel, 1950s / 1960s
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
Edward Wormley pair of nightstands for the Precedent collection by Drexel, circa 1947 The pair of
Brass
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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
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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
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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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
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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 John Van Koert, Drexel
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 Kipp Stewart, Drexel
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
$2,500 / 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
$1,895
H 15.25 in W 69.75 in D 22 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Walnut
Mid-Century Table by Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval surfboard coffee table by Henredon with added walnut trim and tapered legs. Please confirm location.
Walnut
$850
H 17 in W 67 in D 24.25 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Trioh Mobler marked Trioh c. 1960
By Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Danish Modern teak coffee table, marked "Trioh" ( Trioh Mobler ) circa 1960's. The table is structurally sound and sturdy, the top has been newly refinished, but ...
Teak
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's. Constructed of solid wood, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Wood
$1,200
H 15 in W 48 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Maple 48 inch Coffee Table/Bench for Winchendon Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful iconic maple 48” long coffee table or bench designed by Paul McCobb.. This mid century table was part of the planner group made for Winchendon Company . Circa 1950s/1960s. ...
Maple
$2,065Sale Price|30% Off
H 15.56 in W 49.22 in D 14.38 in
Midcentury Minimalist Walnut Brown Rectangular Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Minimalist walnut brown rectangular coffee table, 1950s.
Walnut
$2,250
H 18 in W 59 in D 20.75 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table by Kindt-Larsen for France and Daverkosen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian teak coffee table with sleek lines and solid construction. In an all original condition with a wonderful warm patina and ready for use. Designed by Tove & Edva...
Teak
Danish Teak Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish made coffee table. Teak grain, hidden shelf and tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
Mid-Century Lane Rhythm Coffee Table
By Young Manufacturing Company, Dixie Furniture Co., Broyhill, Lane Furniture, United Furniture Corporation
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century long coffee table manufactured by Lane, circa 1960s. This coffee table is a part of the Rhythm collection by Lane. Rectangular in shape and made from warm walnut wood. Si...
Wood, Walnut
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.25 in W 86 in D 23 in
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wrought Iron Coffee Table in Narra Wood 1960 Great length for those long sofas, or used behind sofa as display platform Dimensions: 13¼″ H × 86″ W × 23″ D Si...
Wrought Iron
$2,895
H 13.75 in W 47.5 in D 14.5 in
Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Rsoewood Bench / Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$1,650
H 15.25 in W 70.5 in D 22.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table w/ Expanding Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Dimensions: 15.25”H x 60”- 70.50"W x 22.50”D With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasin...
Formica, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Brass Trim by Imperial
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern walnut coffee table/bench with brass trim. This sleek and slender coffee table would make a beautiful addition to any space, and could also double as a bench...
Walnut
Expertly Restored MCM Lane Acclaim Walnut Coffee Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Medina, OH
Expertly Restored MCM Lane Acclaim Walnut Coffee Table. This Lane table is designed by Andre Bus, crafted of walnut and blonde oak boarder/dovetail and have beautiful tapered legs wi...
Walnut
$2,500
H 13 in W 59 in D 14 in
Expertly Restored - Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Teak Bench / Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style Norwegian Modern. _________________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back ...
Wood, Teak
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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.