Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Paul McCobb
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
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.
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.
Walnut
Expertly Restored-John Van Koert “Profile” Travertine Top Side Tables for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Original Travertine Tops, Walnut Wood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life,...
Travertine
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 walnut finish with silver-plated polished handles. very clean part of the Drexel Pr...
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
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
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
Pair of Classic American Modern Nightstands for Restoration, 1960's
By Merton Gershun, Lane Acclaim, Drexel, Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Classic American Modern Nightstands, 1960's Basketweave Drawer Front & Travertine Tops * For Full Restoration * In good as found vintage condition for restoration - see ...
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 design, center travertine insert, single drawer for storage, original hardware, four ...
Travertine, Brass
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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
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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.
Travertine
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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: 37.75 wide x 19.5 deep x 30.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Travertine, Marble, Brass
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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 Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: John Van Koert Manufacturer: Drexel “Profile” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960s Dimensions: 21″H x 28″W x 18.25″D Materials: Walnu...
Travertine
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H 14.25 in W 60 in D 24 in
John Van Koert Model K96 Walnut and Travertine Coffee Table for Drexel
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Denton, TX
John Van Koert Model K96 walnut and travertine coffee table for Drexels "profile" line.
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 experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our pa...
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. With a touch of luxury and style, these tables feature a sleek combination of traver...
Travertine
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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
Beautiful pair of classic yet unusual mid-century modern cabinets. Cabinets are in excellent condition and retain their original brass legs and travertine tops. Doors open to revea...
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 top.
Travertine
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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" line in the United States, circa 1960s.
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 Tomlinson, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of travertine top round drum shape two doors end side tables night stands mint!
Travertine
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 114.5 in D 71.5 in
Sexy Jack Lenor Larsen Red Velvet Sofa Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super sexy Jack Lenor Larsen abstract red velvet sofa sectional. This is one of a kind masterpiece is attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional. The unusual Larsen velvet fabric is...
Upholstery
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
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
$7,795 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Statement Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, 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
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$5,412 / 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 N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
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
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 71 in W 54 in D 20 in
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Chrome
$1,450 / set
H 20.25 in W 28 in D 19 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables w/ Bookshelves
By Mersman
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 designs...
Walnut
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Unusual Pair Theodore Alexander Bamboo Rattan Side/End Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Theodore Alexander Bamboo end/side tables. The tops have a thick resin epoxy coating over unusual decorative sliced pieces of bamboo. We love the way the differen...
Bamboo, Epoxy Resin
Greta M. Grossman Marble-Top Side Table for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Crema Marfil Stone Marble ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, ...
Marble
Lane Rhythm Walnut Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome coffee table in walnut, this design from the Lane "Rhythm" collection has subtle details that exhibit a Scandinavian influence. 20"h X 20.5"w X 29.75"d
Walnut
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 91 in D 34 in
Magnificent Directional Even Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Directional even arm sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen cut velvet fabric. This sofa is in very nice vintage condition with only light signs of wear. The original fabric is a ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,250
H 19.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall "Stingray" Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Adrian Pearsall “Stingray” side tables for Craft Associates exemplifies mid-century modern design with dynamic organic form and sculptural presence. The sculpted wood ba...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
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
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.