G Plan Teak Floating Nightstands/ End Tables
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Very stylish pair of teak vintage floating bedside tables. These were made by G- Plan and their
Teak
Unavailable
H 35.48 in W 100.28 in D 17.88 in
G Plan Teak Continental Headboard Retro Vintage Floating Nightstands
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive G Plan teak and black leatherette cushioned continental headboard.
Teak
Fabulous G Plan Nightstands with Brass Handles
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Nightstands in a cheerful gold toned oak with white lacquered drawer and brass accents. Tops are
Mid-Century Modern Teak G Plan Fresco Nightstands Danish Style Vintage
By G-Plan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed and made to match. These popular bedside nightstands are part of G Plans popular ’Fresco’ range
Teak
1960s Pair of Nightstands by VB Wilkins for G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of mid-century nightstands produced by VB Wilkins for G Plan during the 1960s. Made
Wood, Teak
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H 21 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Modern Teak G plan Fresco Nightstands Dressers Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed and made to match. This popular 3 drawer bedside nightstands are part of G Plans popular ’Fresco
Teak
Mid Century Walnut Sculptural Nightstands in the style of G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
out finger pull to the bottoms for easy opening . Manufactured in the manner of the G Plan furniture
Walnut
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H 17.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Nightstands by VB Wilkins for G Plan Sidetables
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning mid-century nightstands were manufacturedby G Plan in the 1960s. Produced in teak
Teak
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H 21 in W 16 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Teak G plan Fresco Nightstands Danish Style Bedside end table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed and made to match. These popular bedside nightstands are part of G Plans popular ’Fresco’ range
Wood, Teak
Vintage Teak Nightstands by Victor Wilkins For G-Plan
By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of teak nightstands designed for G-Plan Furniture by Victor Wilkins in the 1960
Teak
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H 20.48 in W 19.89 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Midcentury Bedside Tables Nightstands by G Plan, circa 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of elegant midcentury 'floating' nightstands by G Plan. England, circa 1960. These
Teak
Pair of E. Gomme Two-Tone Lacquer Nightstands for G-Plan
By Ebenezer Gomme, G-Plan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of beautiful nightstands or chests designed by E. Gomme and manufactured for G-Plan in the
Brass
G Plan Nightstand
Located in Southampton, NY
GPlan nightstand with black base with brass hardware. Matching dresser and armoire also available.
Metal
Pair of Vintage British Midcentury Teak "Fresco" Nightstands by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
of the "Fresco" collection manufactured by G Plan in England. This special pair, recently imported
Teak
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Nightstands by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
designed by Victor Wilkins and manufactured by G Plan in England. This pair, recently imported from UK to
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Nightstands by G Plan, a Pair
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
designed by Victor Wilkins and manufactured by G Plan in England. This pair, recently imported from UK to
Teak
Pair of Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Nightstands by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
designed by Victor Wilkins and manufactured by G Plan in England. This pair, recently imported from UK to
Teak
Mid Century G Plan Fresco Teak Bedside table nightstand 60s
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
G Plan teak Fresco bedside cabinet c 1960/70 Complete with original G Plan stickers of authenticity
Teak
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H 21.07 in W 17.92 in D 15.95 in
Mid Century G Plan Teak Fresco Bedside Cabinet Nightstand 1960s 70s
By Victor Wilkins, G Plan Furniture
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
G Plan teak Fresco bedside cabinet c 1960/70 Complete with original G Plan stickers of authenticity
Teak
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H 25 in W 18 in D 16.25 in
Pair of Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Fresco" Nightstands by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of two British MCM nightstands from the "Fresco" collection of G Plan
Teak
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
$1,920 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Sold|$1,650
H 26.5 in W 77.5 in D 97 in
Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed Frame with Built-in Nightstands
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century European full-ish Teak bed with built in nightstands and enameled metal frame. The bed features an inset quilted black skai headboard. In original condition with some wea...
Metal
$1,895
H 15.25 in W 69.75 in D 22 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
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 design...
Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,361 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,705 / set
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 3.94 in
Tiffany Blue Italian Bathroom Vanity Set Mirror, Sconces, Shelf by VECA, 1970s
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent Italian bathroom set in a lovely blue tiffany colored artglass and chromed steel that includes a sqaure mirror, two sconces and a wall shelf. These fantastic items were m...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Nightstands in the Style of Boris Tabacoff
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this pair of nightstands in the style of Boris Tabacoff, circa 1970.
Steel
$3,840 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 19.3 in
Italian Pair of Black Lacquered Nightstands by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 70s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare pair of black lacquered nightstands or bedside tables was designed by Willy Rizzo and produce by Mario Sabot in the 70s
Plastic, Wood
$1,680 / set
H 22.05 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in
1935s Pair of Rare Art Deco Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition - cleaned - renovation oil used - polished - made in Czechoslovakia
Wood
$2,248Sale Price|35% Off
H 28.35 in W 80.12 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Italian Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
Charming sideboard designed by Vittorio Dassi made in Italy in the middle of the 20th century. This wonderful sideboard was rendered in veneer woods. It has five drawers configured b...
Wood
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$2,789Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 21.66 in W 24.61 in D 14.18 in
Fully Restored Pair of Italian Bedside Tables with Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of nightstands, manufactured in Italy during the fifties Set of two nightstands, Italy, 1950s We have carried out a long and complete restoration on these bedside tables a...
Glass, Wood
$4,800 / set
H 22.75 in W 22.25 in D 28.25 in
Elegant 2-Tier Side Table Wit Italian Travertine by M. Singer & Sons, 1950s
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous two-tier boat tail shaped side or end tables designed by M. Singer and Sons produced in the 1950s. Very sculptural walnut frames with "floating" Italian travertine tops. Jus...
Travertine
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 173 in D 87 in
Guido Faleschini Tucromo Velvet King Size Bed by i4 Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Original Tucroma king size bed rendered in an original Ink colored (blue-black) velvet with black saddle leather straps and chrome buckles, two integrated four drawer nightstand...
Metal, Chrome
$1,435Sale Price|55% Off
H 20.5 in W 23 in D 32 in
1960s Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Bookcase End Tables - a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Numbers 26 and 30 Classic mid century design. Functional. Spa...
Wood
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.