Pair of Restored Midcentury Drexel "Modern" Walnut Nightstands, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our restoration team knocked these out of the park. Top, sides and drawer fronts have been professionally refinished by our in-house cabinet shop. This 1950s Drexel "Modern" nightsta...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Drexel declaration Kipp Stewart walnut writing desk.
Glass, Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Declaration Credenza by Drexel, circa 1960
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
Midcentury Danish modern declaration credenza by Drexel features designing by by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall and includes walnut construction having four stacked central drawe...
Brass
Drexel Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves The table measures: 57.5 wide x 40 deep x 29.5 inches high; each leaf is 12 inches wide, making a maximum table width ...
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Brass Round Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Heritage Mid Century walnut and brass round coffee table This table is 42 wide and 42 deep by 15.25 inches high This piece is available in what we call restored vintage condi...
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Walnut Sideboard Server or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial flip-top sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet on casters By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Walnut, with hand-painted details and original ...
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Elegant sculpted black lacquered frames, w...
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Sold|$2,200 / set
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Dining Set by Drexel, 20th Century
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A midcentury Danish modern dining set offers walnut extension dining table & six cane-back and upholstered chairs by Drexel, 20th century ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Declarations Walnut Dining Room Set by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Danish modern declarations dining set by Drexel and designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall features sculpted walnut construction with extension table having two ...
Upholstery, Walnut, Rosewood
Drexel Heritage French Carved Burled Walnut Marble-Top Sideboard Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French carved marble-top sideboard by Drexel Heritage. The sideboard features gorgeous burled walnut wood grain with nice carved wood details and a thick beveled black...
Marble
Refinished Set of 3 Nesting Tables in Walnut by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
Like new. In stunning condition with new lacquer surfaces and precisely color matched. All walnut construction. Nesting tables that stack for room saving modernism. Produced 1959. M...
Walnut
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style walnut extension dining table By Drexel USA, 1964 Measures: 64"W x 44"D x 29"H.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Drexel Declaration Coffee Table, 1950
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut and Rosewood Drexel Declaration coffee table.
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest in the Style of Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut nine drawer Mid-Century Modern dresser with wooden pulls in the manner of Danish furniture. Each drawer has a dark line to the center making a nice detail with conical legs ...
Wood, Walnut
2 Drexel Heritage Accolade II Walnut Campaign Linen Press Chifferobe Cabinets
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
A pair of vintage Drexel Accolade II clothing armoires, cabinets, closets.
Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style walnut extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 56"W x 40"D x 29.13"H.
Walnut
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style walnut extension dining table By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 56"W x 40"D x 29.25"H.
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Drexel Pacer
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage walnut long dresser, Pacer Collection by Drexel Furniture.
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Biscayne” Walnut Credenza by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Bachelor Chests. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers for storage, original white milk glass har...
Wood, Walnut
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, circa 1950s Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel USA, circa 1950s Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Vintage Drexel Esperanto Mid Century Walnut Octagonal Spanish Style Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel Esperanto Mid Century Walnut Spanish Style Octagonal Dining Table with (2) 12" Leaves.
Walnut
Walnut Pedestal Based Side Table by Drexel for the Declaration Collection
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A darker rich walnut pedestal side table with bookmatched walnut top and a black ebony band to the lower bottom for detail and a round base, manufactured by the Drexel Furniture comp...
Walnut
1950's Mid-Century Modern Drexel Biscayne Walnut 11-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by Drexel in the 1956, and is part of the Biscayne series.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Boat-Shaped Coffee Table, 1961
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern boat-shaped coffee or cocktail table by Drexel Heritage. The table features stunning walnut wood grain, with sculpted solid walnut legs and stretche...
Walnut
Sold|$4,800
Pair Drexel Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1960s Drexel nightstands for the Declaration line. The nightstands are walnut with an adjustable glass shelf and a single pull out drawer.
Walnut, Glass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Carved walnut with shell motif, hand-painted floral accents, and original brass hardware.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror with Walnut Frame by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern wall mirror by Drexel features hardwood frame with unique carved detailing, vintage mirrored glass, and piano wire for hanging. Matching lowboy dresser and h...
Mirror, Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut long dresser or credenza with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, cir...
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Carved walnut with shell motif, hand-painted floral accents, and original brass hardware.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of eight Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring two bent wood arm chairs, six side chairs, wooden backrests with diamond inla...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Palazzo Walnut Bar Buffet Console Cabinet 40"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Made of walnut featuring rectangular form with formica top and painted doors that open to three storage shelves. 587-440.
Formica, Walnut
Drexel Campaign Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Campaign mid century walnut and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Brass 10 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel heritage mid century walnut and brass 10 drawer lowboy dresser Each dresser measures: 68 wide x 19.5 deep x 32 inches high ?
Brass
Drexel Meridian Mid Century Modern Walnut China Display Cabinet Buffet Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Meridian Collection China Cabinet Showcase by Drexel No 964-220-2, Circa 1964. Features a light walnut frame with a stepback glass display portion featuring two sets of double doors...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a Kipp Stewart design, two arm chairs, four side chairs, wooden backrests with ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergère Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered bergère or lounge chairs. By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th century Carved walnut, with upholstered seats and...
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style drop-front secretary desk By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut, with shell motif, hand painted flo...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet by Attributed Maker Drexel, USA, 1968
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice American possibly, Drexel?! Mid-century walnut buffet with two top drawers.
Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secrétaire À Abattant
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut drop-front secretary desk with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, ci...
Brass
1966 Mid Century Drexel French Walnut Bordeaux Full Bed Headboard 206-540
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
1966 mid century Drexel Bordeaux French Provincial full size bed headboard.
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Burled Walnut Marble-Top Dresser or Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial dresser, sideboard, or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, late 20th century Carved burled walnut, with beveled marble top and original brass hard...
Marble, Brass
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Campaign Style Walnut Burl Tiered Side End Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie / Campaign style side table.
Brass
Sold|$1,995 / set
Drexel Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel Mid Century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 4 Each chair measures: 19.25 wide x 19 deep x 40 high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches All pieces of ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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
Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser by Drexel, Circa 1970s
By Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century seven drawer highboy by Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s ‘Index’ line.
Metal
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Beveled Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut framed large beveled glass wall mirror By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 33.75" W x 1.25" D x 47.75" H.
Mirror, Walnut
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Walnut and Gold Gilt Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style extension dining table By Drexel USA, Mid-20th century Book-matched walnut top, with carved walnut legs and gold gilt d...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut chest of drawers with brass handles from Drexel's New Today's Living Collection. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnitur...
Brass
Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Diamond Inlay Dining Side Chair, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Declaration Kipp Stewart Walnut Diamond Inlay Dining Side Chair - a Pair.
Walnut
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency king size headboard By Drexel, "Repertoire" Collection USA, 1960s Sculpted walnut and burl wood, with brass accents.
Brass
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Wall Mirror with Unique Walnut Frame by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern wall mirror by Drexel features hardwood frame with unique carved detailing, vintage mirrored glass, and piano wire for hanging. Matching lowboy dresser and h...
Mirror, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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.