Fully Restored Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set, Dresser, Chest, Nightstand, West Michigan Co
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Bedroom Set, Dresser, Chest, Nightstand, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Bedroom
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 66.5 in D 21.5 in
Tommi Parzinger Restored Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Credenza or Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This magnificent and fully restored original vintage Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern low cabinet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Nightstand, End Table, West Michigan Furniture Co Frank Metz
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Nightstand, End Table, West Michigan Furniture Co. Ebony, Walnut, Metz
One part
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 25 in W 21.5 in D 16.25 in
Art Deco Modernist Pair Matching of Italian Bedside Table Nightstands, c1930
Located in Devon, England
fully restored. Doors and drawers open smoothly and without effort. No damage to report. Very sturdy and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
1960s Highboy with sculpted spade handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W40 D18 H47
Spade detailed dresser in fully restored condition both structurally and aesthetically
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Two tier side tables by Lane Acclaim- pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W27 D20 H21 H14
Pair of classic lane two tier nightstands in fully restored condition. The pair is
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Decagon Dry Bar Cabinets by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect for storing beverage glasses, bottles, and corkscrews. Fully restored, each piece is newly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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Located in New York, NY
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Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
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This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Located in Glendale, CA
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Comodini Art Déco " Vanity " Firenze 1925
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegante e raffinata coppia di Comodini Art Dèco Fiorentini del 1925 interamente in Radica di Noce.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Night Stands
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Stylish Midcentury Bedroom Suite by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful American walnut bedroom set by Lane Furniture features sculpted front armoire, nine drawer dresser, pair of nightstands, and queen size headboard. The matched five-pie...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Model 5321 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell model 5321 brass and rattan table lamp. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile, Wood
1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
By Cantu, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed
Rare and important polyvalent entertainment music cabinet, beautiful also ...
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H 27.96 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Matching Figured Walnut Art Deco Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands
Located in Barnstaple, GB
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Night Stands
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Walnut
Contemporary Ixtle Solid Walnut Finish Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Ixtle walnut credenza.
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedroom Set by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern bedroom set includes a low dresser, a highboy dresser, and a one drawer nightstand with a compartment underneath. The highboy features three cube shaped...
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Art Deco Pair of Stylish 'His & Hers' Bedside Table Nightstands, Italian, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire such a high styled pair of original Art Deco bedside table nightstands. Originating from Italy and dating to the early 1930s they fill both the highly d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
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Chrome
H 18.12 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
1945s Set of Bedside Tables , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia.
- Made of wood.
- Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Glass, Wood
American of Martinsville Nightstand
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful walnut nightstand by American of Martinsville features the sturdy construction and fantastic wood grain the midcentury manufacturer is so well-known for. With tapered ...
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Mel Smilow - Mid Century Modern Night Stands in Walnut - Fully Restored
By Jens Risom, Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
. Fully restored featuring stunning American black walnut grain. One large drawer in each unit. These
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W22 D16 H21.5
Fully restored minimal walnut nightstands. Each unit is structurally sound and fully
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Fully Restored End Tables or Nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North Miami, FL
restored 1950s American walnut nightstands have cane wrapped handles and brushed brass legs and fittings
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Brass
H 23.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage walnut nightstands- pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W24 D15 H23.5
Fully restored pair of mid century walnut nightstands. The pair has original
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Rare Danish Walnut Floating Sculptural Nightstands Circa 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Danish sculptural base end tables or nightstands.
Phenomenal set in excellent condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Edward Wormley Dunbar Cabinet or Nightstand in Walnut Mahogany & Brass Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
body and satin walnut doors and solid brass hardware. Fully restored.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
H 25 in W 32 in D 15 in
Minimal Midcentury Nightstands-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20.5 D15 H24
Fully restored mid century nightstands. The pair is structurally sound with no
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
nighstands. Fully restored in white finish.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Walnut
Paul McCobb Nightstands End Tables on Brass Bases
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. Fully restored/refinished. Brass frames with dark
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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William Hinn Sculptural Walnut End Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Fully restored pair of end tables or nightstands by William Hinn. This are version features tabour
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Kent Coffey End Tables in Limed Walnut, circa 1950s
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of organic end tables or nightstands designed by Kent Coffey, fully restored and perfectly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Brass
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Night Stands or Side Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
"Glove Box Nightstands" by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Fully restored and refinished. Walnut cases
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chests with Brass Legs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut three-door chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Fully restored and refinished
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Stylish Art Deco Italian Queen Sized Bed
Located in Devon, England
walnut is that of a mid-tone / light colour, ideal for mixing with modern interiors and period
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Vitrolite, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser with Spear Handles, c 1950, Signed
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
moving into Mid-Century Modern and is one of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings many sought-after classic designs
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Vintage 1950s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers
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Nickel
H 30.25 in W 67 in D 22 in
Pair of Fully Restored Walnut & Burl Helen Hobey for Baker Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and super sculptural pair of nightstands was designed in the 1970s by Helen Hobey for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pair of 1960s vintage mid-century modern nightstands are crafted out of walnut wood that has
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands or Side Tables
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
patterns throughout. Fully restored, gorgeous and ready for your use!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Metal
Restored Mid-Century Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut and in great condition. Our professional in-house team has fully restored and refinished these
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Basic Witz Pair Mid-Century Walnut Olive-Burl Restored Nightstands or End Tables
By Basic Witz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of super elegant, professionally & fully restored, walnut cases & olive-burl handle areas with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut, Burl
H 24.5 in W 23 in D 15 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pair of 1970's Mid-Century Modern-style Cube Nightstands have been fully restored and have
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut, Plywood, Lacquer
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Brasilia Style Ebonized Walnut Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century modernist Brasilia style nightstands or end tables in hand-rubbed ebonized
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Walnut
William Hinn Walnut Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of walnut nightstands by William Hinn. Fully restored and refinished.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Walnut
William Hinn Walnut Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of walnut nightstands by William Hinn. Fully restored and refinished.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
William Hinn Walnut Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of walnut nightstands by William Hinn. Fully restored and refinished.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Mosaic Style Nightstands by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of fully restored Brutalist-style nightstands has been stained dark walnut and black
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Night Stands
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Wood, Oak, Plywood
1960s Italian Maple and Walnut Nightstands
Located in North Miami, FL
walnut trim, and warm polished brass details. Fully restored - inside and out!
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
Pair of Midcentury Walnut Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of sleek Mid-Century Modern nightstands that have been fully restored, is handcrafted out of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
Walnut Nightstands by Brown and Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W24 D17 H22
Minimal nighstands by Brown and Saltman in fully restored condition. The pair is
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Nightstands Restored in Rich Charcoal Finish
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, Baker Far East Collection
Located in New York, NY
Collection by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, 1950s. These have just been fully restored and modernized
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
H 24 in W 22 in D 22 in
Sculptural Diamond Front Walnut Nightstands by Albert Parvin, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
and fully restored.
We offer free regular deliveries to NYC and Philadelphia area. Delivery to DC
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Nightstands, circa 1956
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bedside tables featuring some very handsome lines
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Walnut
Art Deco Italian Matching Pair Of Walnut Bedside Cabinets, Nightstands, c1930
Located in Devon, England
sort after the luscious veneers of figured walnut. A wonderful design to delight the eye and with their
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Louvered nightstands on steel legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20 D15 H28
Walnut louvered nightstands on original solid steel legs. Pair has been fully restored
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Steel
Midcentury Italian Nightstands with Glass, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and stylized 1960s midcentury Italian nightstands, with clear glass, on top. You can see
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
Kipp Stewart Declaration Bedroom Set for Drexel, Newly Restored, circa 1950
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern bedroom set designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall as part
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Porcelain, Mirror, Walnut
Pair of Refinished Nightstands or End Tables by John Stuart for Janus Collection
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company, Janus Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hourglass shaped front doors, also fully refinished, in another listing.
This incredible Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 25 in W 26 in D 16 in
Art Deco Pair of Stylish Blonde Bedside Cabinets, Nightstands, Italian, c1930
Located in Devon, England
its best and Blonde walnut which so easily fits in with both modern and period settings. A wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 16.15 in D 12.6 in
Walnut and Ebony Side Two-Tier Side Table by Lane the Tuxedo Series
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
(walnut and ebony) with bow tie inlay on the top in the style of Nakashima.
Fully restored and in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb End Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Fully restored pair of nightstands or side tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Night Stands on Brass Legs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Nightstand/End tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Fully restored and refinished. Dark
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Side Table with Brass and Cane
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
End table or nightstand by Paul McCobb fo Calvin Furniture. Fully restored/refinished. Brass frame
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Paul McCobb End Table on Brass Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Side table or nightstand by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. Fully restored/refinished. Brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb 8712 Nightstands For Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb 8712 Nightstands For Directional circa 1955 in fully restored condition.Bronzed finish
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Merton Gershun Martinsville Walnut End Tables
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful restored Martinsville nightstands. Deep rich walnut grain fully envelope both nightstands
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
1950s California Modern Muriel Coleman Small Chest of Drawers
By Muriel Coleman
Located in San Francisco, CA
figurative walnut. Fully restored.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Pair of Andrew Szoeke End Tables in Rosewood
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Providence, RI
door with recessed, circular walnut knob opens to reveal an adjustable shelf. Fully signed with the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Zebra Wood
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Fully Restored Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of fully restored midcentury modern walnut nightstands available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, all fully restored midcentury modern walnut nightstands available were constructed with great care. Fully restored midcentury modern walnut nightstands have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of fully restored midcentury modern walnut nightstands to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern fully restored midcentury modern walnut nightstands are of considerable interest. Many fully restored midcentury modern walnut nightstands are appealing in their simplicity, but West Michigan Furniture Co., Mel Smilow and Smilow-Thielle produced popular fully restored midcentury modern walnut nightstands that are worth a look.
How Much are Fully Restored Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands?
Fully restored midcentury modern walnut nightstands can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $15,800.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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