$2,200
H 22 in W 27 in D 22 in
Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT
By Heritage-Henredon, Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT!
Marble, Brass
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Outstanding Pair Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" Ash Burl Travertine Bachelors Chests
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" ash, burl wood and travertine bachelors chests. We
Travertine
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser With Travertine Top
By Drexel
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Drexel dresser, a true mid-century modern masterpiece. Crafted from high-quality walnut
Walnut
$1,775
H 22 in W 28 in D 20 in
American Mid-Century Modern End Table Travertine by John Van Koert for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful And rare end table by Drexel designed by John Van Koert, freshly refinished in chocolate
Travertine
Pair of Travertine Tops One Drawer Oiled Walnut End Side Tables
By Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern travertine tops walnut side tables with brass feet and caps.
Travertine, Brass
$4,600
H 30 in W 56 in D 18 in
Travertine Fliptop Insert Drop Front Door 3 Drawers Server Credenza Console
By Tomlinson, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine Flip Top Insert Drop Front Door 3 Drawers Server Credenza Console Table on Wheels MINT!
Brass
$2,600 / set
H 21 in W 21 in D 27 in
Pair Vintage Travertine Tops Cherry or Walnut Two Drawers End Tables Nightstands
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Vintage Travertine Tops Cherry or Walnut Two Drawers End Tables Nightstands.
Marble, Travertine
Vintage Drexel Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Drexel Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line
Travertine, Brass
Sold
H 23 in W 25.75 in D 16.75 in
1960s Stylish Drexel Nightstands Two-Tone Travertine Wood Cabinet End Tables
By Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of nightstands by Drexel with Travertine top. Top drawer with double dove tail construction
Travertine
Sold
H 23 in W 25.75 in D 16.75 in
1960s Stylish Drexel Nightstands Two-Tone Travertine & Wood Cabinet End Tables
By Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage nightstands by Drexel. Top drawer with double dove tail construction. Two tone color
Travertine
Sold
H 30.5 in W 37.75 in D 19.5 in
Drexel Mid Century Walnut Travertine Marble and Brass Bar Record Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel mid century walnut Travertine marble and brass bar record credenza Record credenza measures
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Sold
H 22 in Dm 26.13 in
Sleek Circular Drexel Meridian Pecan and Italian Travertine End Table or Stand
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek Drexel Pecan and Italian travertine lamp or end table.
Travertine
John Van Koert “Profile” Side Tables with Travertine Tops for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: John Van Koert Manufacturer: Drexel “Profile” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country
Travertine
Sold
H 14.25 in W 60 in D 24 in
John Van Koert Model K96 Walnut and Travertine Coffee Table for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
John Van Koert Model K96 walnut and travertine coffee table for Drexels "profile" line. Beautiful
Travertine
Sold
H 30.5 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chest Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chest Dresser by Drexel With over 15 years of
Travertine
Mid Century Travertine and Walnut Side Tables by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Experience the modern sophistication of our Mid Century Drexel Travertine and Walnut Side Tables
Travertine
Sold
H 31 in W 38 in D 19 in
Pair of Vintage Modern Drexel Heritage Cabinets with Marble Travertine Tops
By Drexel
Located in Washington, DC
condition and retain their original brass legs and travertine tops. Doors open to reveal one adjustable
Travertine, Brass
John Van Koert Walnut and Travertine Side Table for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
John Van Koert walnut and travertine side tables for Drexel. Beautiful walnut base with Italian
Travertine
Sold
H 14 in W 60 in D 24 in
John Van Koert "Profile" Model K96 Coffee Table with Travertine Top for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning modern coffee table designed by John Van Koert in collaboration for Drexel's "Profile
Travertine
Pair of Travertine Tops One Drawer Oiled Walnut End Side Tables
By Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern travertine tops walnut side tables with brass feet and caps.
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Travertine Top Round Drum Shape Two Doors End Side Tables Night Stands
By Drexel, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of travertine top round drum shape two doors end side tables night stands mint!
Travertine
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
$7,092 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Pair of Cabinets in Oak, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of cabinets in soap scandinavian oak. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Brass
$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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane. The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
Burl
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$5,434 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$8,054 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$1,200 / set
H 34 in W 42 in D 19 in
Mid Century Bachelor Chest in Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls C 1950's
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated mid century bachelor chest, in original cerused oak finish, with recessed brass pulls. This chest has three deep drawers, it is in very good, clean, original, ready to...
Brass
$2,263
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
Wood
$5,500 / set
H 32 in W 48 in D 22 in
Magnificent Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Bowed Front Bachelors Chests Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Dorothy Draper style bowed front bachelors chests. These are fabulous in person-very high end. Would you take a look at those fabulous ornate brass pulls with the...
Brass
Pair of wooden Night stands by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of nightstands in sculpted massive wood with 2 drawers. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024.
Wood
Ello Herringbone Travertine & Chrome Credenza
By Ello Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Ello Petite Herringbone design Travertine & Chrome Credenza. dual interior cabinets with adjustable shelf.
Travertine, Chrome
$2,996Sale Price|30% Off
H 40 in W 28 in D 36 in
Vintage Skirted Whiskey Mohair Grand Lounger Armchair by Lee Industries
By Lee Industries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic grand lounger armchair upholstered in a skirted whiskey mohair. Made by Lee Industries, circa early 2000s. Deep seated with contemporary lines. Please note the corner hem...
Mohair
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 31 in D 18 in
Exciting Pair John Stuart CasaLuda Collection Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of bachelors chests designed by furniture designer John Stuart for the Casaluda Collection. We love the well carved concentric squares on the door fronts along with t...
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.