Sold|$795
Drexel Mid Century Walnut Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Mid Century walnut nightstand Nightstand measures: 26 wide x 17 deep x 23 high This price includes getting this piece in what we call restored vintage condition.
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$2,400 / set
Set of Six Declaration Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Six declaration line dining chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Walnut and rosewood construction, all are in good original, ready to use condition.
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
Sold|$2,500
Drexel Viewpoint 70 Walnut Night Stand
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking and unexpected night stand from Drexel's "Viewpoint 70" line. Walnut wood with three drawers and illuminated side compartment with glass shelf.
Chrome
Sold|$7,800
Walnut Credenza by Drexel, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Westport, CT
A dresser executed in walnut by Drexel Furniture, circa 1950-1959. An all-around very handsome design featuring Dual drawers with wood drawer pulls.
Walnut
Sold|$7,800
Walnut Dresser by Drexel, C. 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Westport, CT
This exquisite walnut nine-drawer dresser by Drexel exemplifies the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design.
Walnut
Sold|$2,300
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The walnut top has plenty of space for working from home or office with raised edge to the back and sides retains a branded manufactures mark by the Drexel Furniture company.
Wood
Sold|$3,200
Vintage Drexel Selectra Walnut Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Circa 1960's sleek and handsome credenza by Drexel in walnut. This is from their "Selectra" line, very rare and hard to find.
Drexel Counterpoint Round Extension Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Wilmington, DE
This table was made for "Counterpoint" by Drexel. The table is made of walnut and includes three extension boards.
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Heritage Bamboo Style Walnut Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Drexel Heritage Bamboo Style Walnut Breakfront. Featuring four glass doors that open up to three glass shelves, four wooden doors with reeded fronts tha...
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Walnut
Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Stereo Console
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Declaration mid century walnut stereo console This console measures: 66 wide x 17.75 deep x 26.75 inches high ?
Grasscloth, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight line design, two drawers with white knobs, four doors at the bottom that open up to...
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight line design, push doors on each end that open up to storage space, four center draw...
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Sold|$4,600 / set
Drexel, Side Tables, Walnut, Cane, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and cane side tables designed and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s.
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Kip Stewart Walnut Magazine Rack for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut magazine rack with sculptural spindles to the sides and higher open boxed ends that serve as handles.
Walnut
Sold|$2,500
Burl & Walnut Round Side Table for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round burl wood and walnut side table for Drexel c.1960s, USA. The table features a walnut spindle base with a burl wood table top and walnut rim.
Walnut, Burl
Sold|$5,800 / set
Walnut Bedside Tables by Drexel, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Westport, CT
Set of nightstands or end tables by Drexel Furniture, circa 1950-1959. An all-around very handsome design featuring dual drawers with wood drawer pulls. Completely restored by the pr...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Table. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular walnut top, one leaf that extends the table to 82” L, f...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Table. Featuring a straight line design, one leaf that extends the table upto 82” L, four modern legs, and a...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Table. Featuring a straight line design, two leaves that extend the table up to 104” L, four modern removabl...
Wood, Walnut
Drexel Biscayne Series Walnut Buffet Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Constructed from solid Argentinean walnut which is no longer available.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut High Chest
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this authentic 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration high chest, a sought-after design by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall.
Wood, Walnut
Drexel Campaign Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Campaign mid century walnut and brass nightstand Nightstand measures: 28 wide x 18 deep x 22.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight line rectangular design, solid wood frame, and a beautiful walnut finish.
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern sofa by Drexel Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage blue upholstery with removable cushions, beautifully crafted armrests...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut High Chest
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This striking Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration high chest is a true icon of American modern design.
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Night Stands by Milo Baughman
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Night Stands by Milo Baughman
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Heritage Accolade Walnut Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Drexel Heritage Accolade Walnut Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight line design, rectangular beveled mirror, and beautiful walnut finish.
Mirror, Wood
Sold|$1,395 / set
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century modern sculpted walnut twin headboards By Drexel USA, 1960s Measures: 41.5"W x 1.75"D x 41.25"H.
Walnut
Sold|$995 / set
Vintage Drexel Campaign Style Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Vintage Drexel Campaign Style Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, original campaign style brass hardware, single drawer at the top, tw...
Brass
Sold|$4,500 / set
Pair of Kipp Stewart Walnut Bachelor Chests by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of lovely Kipp Stewart Declaration by Drexel 3-drawer walnut bachelor chests from the 1960's.
Walnut
Drexel Furniture Wallace Nutting Collection Inlaid Walnut Sideboard Buffet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful sideboard buffet by Drexel Furniture. This piece is part of the Wallace Nutting collection and has beautiful inlaid details with stunning wood grain that makes t...
Walnut
American Mid Century Walnut & Birch Coffee Table by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
An architectural beautiful solid walnut and birch wood construction, coffee table by Drexel. circa the 1950s.
Birch, Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century modern sculpted walnut five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Drexel USA, 1960s Measures: 38"W x 19"D x 47.38"H.
Walnut
Sold|$5,800 / set
1950's Walnut Base Slipper Chairs By Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern walnut base slipper chairs by Drexel Heritage, fully restored and newly re-upholstered with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Fabric, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Banded Walnut Side Table Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A solid walnut banded top nightstand, small chest or end table is signed by luxury maker, "Drexel Heritage."
Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Buffet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboard buffet by Drexel. Original 1960s American Mid-Century Modern design in pristine condition.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut, with original...
Brass
Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Drawer Desk
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel mid century walnut and Formica 4 drawer desk Desk measures: 54 wide x 20 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage conditi...
Formica, Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Framed Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut framed wall mirror By Drexel USA, 1960s Measures: 32" W x 2.13" D x 44" H.
Mirror, Walnut
Drexel Declaration Modern Walnut Magazine Side Table by Kip Stewart
By Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern walnut magazine stand or side table by Kip Stewart for Drexel from Declaration Collection with two removable shelves.
Walnut
Vintage mid century walnut coffee table by Drexel, circa 1960s.
By Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage walnut coffee table by Drexel, circa 1960s. This mid century piece features a walnut frame with inset heavy stone panels that showcase a beautiful, organic pebble pattern.
Walnut
Drexel Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Triple Dresser or Credenza, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection" USA, 1966 Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser or Credenza, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Matchbook Walnut Rectangular Extendable Parsons Dining Table MCM
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage mid century modern parsons style extendable dining table.
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Burled Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Hollywood Regency chinoiserie nightstands from the Dynasty collection by Drexel Heritage. The nightstands features stunning burled walnut wood grain and a subtle A...
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstand, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nightstand By Drexel USA, circa 1950s Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold|$1,250 / set
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Pinnacle Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Pinnacle Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, single drawer with original hardware, open storage space at the...
Brass
Sold|$1,250 / set
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Pinnacle Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Pinnacle Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, single drawer with original hardware, open storage space at the...
Brass
Drexel Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Long Dresser or Credenza, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie long dresser or credenza By Drexel Furniture "Compass Collection" USA, 1950s Walnut and brass hardware and accent...
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser or linen press By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut with shell motif, hand-painted ...
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Lingerie Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style gentleman's chest or lingerie chest with flip-up vanity mirror By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Walnut, with lift...
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Linen Press
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut with shell ...
Brass
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut and Brass Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut...
Brass
Sold|$2,100
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer for your consideration a Mid century desk in Walnut wood by Drexel designed by Kipp Stewart Walnut wood with two pull our drawers in the right side.
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut nightstands with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 19...
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut wardrobe dresser chest of drawers with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" ...
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Biscayne” Walnut Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enjoy! :) Materials: Walnut, Chrome Pulls, Patinated Brass Sabots Expertly refinished and thoughtfully restored, this elegant walnut dresser from the Biscayne line encapsulates th...
Brass, 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.