$2,295
H 82.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Jack Cartwright for Founders Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1970s
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in South Bend, IN
Cartwright for Founders USA, 1970s Gorgeous book-matched burl wood front, with smoked glass front doors
Glass, Burl
Burl & Brass Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century modern credenza by Founders. Designed with a combination of bright burl wood
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burl Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern Thomasville bar cabinet in burl. Unique design with smoked glass cabinet
Brass
$7,500
H 27.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. Burl Wood Nightstand / Bedside Table
By Renzo Rutili, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century nightstand / bedside table comprised of an upper two-drawer chest with burl
Metal, Brass
Burl Olive Moderne Credenza
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Toronto, ON
Burl olive 9 drawer credenza/long chest of drawers. Original design brass pulls.
Brass
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H 29 in W 64 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Baughman for Founders Burl Wood Brass 4-Piece Bedroom Set
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an absolutely breathtaking bedroom set, made of burl wood and brass, by
Burl
Midcentury Burlwood Nightstands
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of midcentury Founders burl wood veneer two drawer nightstands with square brass pulls.
Brass
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Burl Sideboard by Founders
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern burl sideboard by Founders Of rectangular form, fitted with two
Brass
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H 23.13 in W 26 in L 23.13 in
Jack Cartwright for Founders Midcentury Burl Wood Bedside Chests, Restored
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Cartwright for Founders Furniture USA, circa 1970s Olive ash burl wood, with brass finished hardware
Burl
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H 22 in W 25 in D 15 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Founders Walnut Burl Nightstands
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands, designed by Milo Baughman for Founders. They
Brass
Mid Century Burl Nightstands by Founders
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Add a touch of vintage charm to your living space with these Founders nightstands. Crafted from
Burl
Classic Burled Server or Display Cabinet by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful server or display cabinet manufactured by Founders. Elegant burled, quilted maple, four
Brass
Vintage Burlwood and Brass Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a stunning vintage burl wood and brass credenza manufactured by Founders in the United
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Founders Walnut Nightstands
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of mid-century modern nightstands made by Founders. The nightstands are made of
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Burl King Headboard by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Peabody, MA
for Founders, ca. 1960s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Founders Walnut Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern credenza made for Founders. It is made of walnut and a burl wood
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Founders Nightstands
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands, attributed to Milo Baughman, by founders. They
Walnut, Burl
Burled Elm and Brass Extending Dining Table by Founders
By Warren Platner, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully restored sculptural 1970s elm burl wood rectangular dining table on an architecturally
Brass
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H 29.25 in W 72 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Founders Mid Century Burlwood Brass Chrome and Glass Sideboa
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style founders mid century burlwood brass chrome and glass sideboard credenza This
Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Chinoiserie Burl Wood Dresser With Mirror by Founders
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century chinoiserie dresser with mirror by Founders. Features a Burl wood veneer
Mirror, Wood
Extending Burl Table by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite mid-century modern dining table by Founders in beautiful bright burl wood grain. Accented
Burl
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Dresser by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage burl wood and brass dresser manufactured by Founders in the United States, circa
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage burl wood and brass credenza manufactured by Founders in the United States, circa
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage burl wood and brass chest of drawers / nightstands manufactured by Founder in the
Brass
Vintage Burlwood Sideboard by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featuring an elegant combination of burl walnut and brass accents, this large vintage sideboard by
Brass
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H 29 in W 68 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Style of Milo Baughman Extendable Burl Wood Dining Table by Founders
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Impressive pedestal form Mid-Century Modern burl wood dining table by Founders, a division of
Brass
Founders Modern Burlwood and Brass Server
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1970s burlwood and brass two tiered server in very good condition. It is by Founders
Burl
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H 29.25 in W 64.25 in D 15.5 in
Modern Brass And Burlwood Parsons Style Console Table By Founders Ed
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking burlwood and brass console table manufactured by Founders Furniture Company. It
Brass
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H 80 in W 58 in D 16 in
Founders Furniture Burled Wood and Smoke Glass Wall Unit Display Cabinet Lighted
By Thomasville, Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
with brass trim and handles by Founders Furniture. This piece is in good vintage condition. It does
Brass
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H 29 in W 72 in D 18 in
1970s Milo Baughman for Founders Burl Wood and Brass Buffet Credenza Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in South San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman for Founders by Thomasville Furniture. Dated March 29, 1978. Burl Wood and Brass
Brass
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H 42.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Burl Wood Dining Chairs by Founders Furniture in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Thomasville, Milo Baughman
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of eight burled elm wood dining chairs by Founders furniture for Thomasville, circa 1975
Burl
Beautiful 1970's Burlwood Game/Dinette Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
restored ,it was manufactured by Founders . It has the original extension leaf and sold separately the 2
Burl
Two Piece Burlwood China / Server Display Case
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
This two piece server by Founders dates from the seventies . The top piece has glass shelves and
Glass, Burl
Set of 4 Burlwood Chairs for Game Table or Dinnete
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four 1970,s chairs by chairs manufactured by Founders. These still have the original rust
Velvet, Burl, Upholstery
Fabulous Pair Of 1970, s Burlwood Nightstands / Small Comodes
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of three drawer nightstands , small COMODES . These date back to the late seventies and are in excellent re-furnished condition. They also have their original brass hardware . A...
Brass
Midcentury Burl Olive Wood Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American made nine-drawer burl olive wood dresser with brass pulls made by Founders furniture
Burl
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H 29 in W 100.5 in D 38 in
Burl Wood Dining Table by Founders Furniture in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thomasville
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Burled elmwood dining table by Founders furniture for Thomasville, circa 1975. Includes two leaves
Elm
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Scandinavian Flower Table "Miami" by Nils Jonsson for Troeds
By Nils Jonsson, Hugo Troeds
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Miami" by Nils Jonsson for Hugo Troeds, Sweden, 1960s. This elegant flower table showcases the refined simplicity of Scandinavian mid-century design. Its top is encased in copper, f...
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Style Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Charles Hollis Jones style rectangular coffee table is made of lucite and acrylic with glass tabletop with brass trim. The heavy and thick lucite legs and frame hold the glass t...
Brass
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$2,200
H 24.81 in W 28.75 in D 7.88 in
Small Art Deco Bookcase or Shelf done in walnut veneer with French finish
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous little Art Deco shelf or a small bookcase. It features beautiful walnut veneer in dark colour, which is enhanced by French finish. Made in Au...
Walnut
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
French Art Deco Commode
Located in Bridgewater, CT
An elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, veneered in Macassar ebony, with three drawers, silvered bronze trimmings on tapered gadrooned legs, circa 1930.
Macassar
$11,011 / set
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
Chrome
$16,500 / set
H 24 in W 26 in D 20 in
Italian Geometric Pair Postmodern Yellow Green Cream Gray Glass & Brass Chests
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bring your own accent colors to any space with our customizable modern collection, entirely handmade in Italy, with the purpose of anchoring individuality through Art in a functional...
Brass
Art Deco Italian Side Table in Burl Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco side table, walnut burl, elm burl, Italy, 1940s This stunning Art Deco side table is an exquisite example of Italian craftsmanship from the 1940s. Its design features a cap...
Burl
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :)
Walnut
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
By Pierre-Paul Montagnac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s cabinet by Pierre-Paul Montagnac. Model exhibited at the 1945 Salon d'Automne. This cabinet is a masterpiece of French cabinet-making designed by Pierre-Paul Montagnac....
Metal
Lacquered Burlwood and brass Credenza, 1970s
Located in Sint-Niklaas, VOV
A really exclusive sideboard/credenza in high quality burlwood veneer and brass details. This cabinet is completly restored and in absolute perfect condition. Featuring 5 opening d...
Brass
$3,303Sale Price|20% Off
H 54.34 in W 61.03 in D 82.68 in
Art Deco bed, Carved wood, France, Circa 1920
By Paul Follot, René Joubert and Philippe Petit, DIM, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
In the style of the productions of Dufrène, Follot, DIM (Petit & Joubert). Art Deco, France, Circa 1920 In walnut and mahogany carved with roses, fruits, grapes, flowers, baskets.....
Wood
French Art Deco Period Jules Leleu Manner Burlwood Work Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Art Deco period inlaid burlwood travailleuse / work table, in the manner of iconic French designer Jules Leleu (Paris, France, 1883-1961) France, circa 1930s, ex...
Brass
$12,170 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 59.06 in
Shagreen Console with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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.