Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden sideboard with 2 black sliding doors, each containing height-adjustable shelves and one door that can be locked designed by George Nelson. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPI...
Metal
$16,214
H 44.5 in W 10.38 in D 19 in
George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Telgte, DE
George Nelson vertical chest of drawers commode for Herman Miller model 5517 sideboard 1952 The solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by Japanese design, provides lots of wonde...
Metal, Aluminum
$14,500
H 32.75 in W 80 in D 19.75 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Buffet/Sideboard for Herman Miller, 1950s. Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, long out of production George Nelson walnut Thin Edge buffet/sideboard/credenza/storage cabinet. Original 1950s acquired from the original owner. Retains the original finish. A...
Aluminum
$9,500
H 25.63 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson / Florence Knoll
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson We have a pair of these (found together) listed separately. These appear to be upscale executive cabinets with no plastic...
Wood
$6,582Sale Price / item|46% Off
H 33 in W 72 in D 21 in
Herman Miller by Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Four Door 10 Drawer Buffet
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco burl mahogany sideboard buffet - the classic Burl buffet or sideboard has an elegantly curved front panel with four doors and steel pulls.
Steel
$6,200
H 29.75 in W 72 in D 21 in
Leif Jacobsen Style, Mid-Century Modern, Credenza, Burlwood, Canada, 1950s
By Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Style Sideboard / Credenza / Cabinet, Burlwood Mid-century cabinet with all original hardware and wood from the time period.
Chrome
$4,500
H 33 in W 60 in D 20 in
American Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Rosewood, Walnut, United States, 1950s
By Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern, Credenza or Sideboard, Rosewood, Walnut, 1950s This modern cabinet features a walnut frame that provides a warm, sophisticated aesthetic. It is designed...
Rosewood, Walnut
$10,531
H 44.49 in W 10.24 in D 18.9 in
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...
Aluminum
$3,500
H 29.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet from the Basic Cabinet Series embodies timeless elegance. Designed in the 1950s, it sh...
Birch, Lacquer
Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gilbert Rohde sideboard from the “Paldao” series. Features a pedestal base, pull-out cutting surfaces and four cabinets with carved nobs. Interior has eight pull-out drawers. Manufac...
Paldao
Art Deco Sideboard in walnut wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...
Wood
Art Deco Sideboard in walnut wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...
Wood
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood and Parchment, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: wood and (Parchment in leather) Italian We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pus...
Wood, Parchment Paper
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in walnut Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...
Chrome
$20,000
H 39.77 in W 24.02 in D 86.62 in
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, Parchment leather and Bronze Chromed
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...
Bronze, Chrome
Bar Cart " Mobilo PE03" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Brussels, BE
Bar Cart " Mobilo PE03" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s An admirer of Charles & Ray Eames' work for Herman Miller, he drew inspiration from the techniques and materials used to d...
Wood
$1,949
H 31.5 in W 60 in D 18.75 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Walnut Sliding Door Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Mid century Modern sliding door credenza for sale. It has two sliding doors that open up to an adjustable shelf on both sides, and is really well made. It's made of ...
Walnut, Formica
Midcentury Herman Miller Rosewood and Chrome Sideboard
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in London, GB
Midcentury rosewood and chrome sideboard credenza Beautiful grain to this rosewood sideboard, flat chrome sides with inset circular chrome handles. This is also finished at the bac...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 34.75 in W 62.25 in D 29.5 in
George Nelson & Assoc. Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza Dry Bar
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Denver, CO
Late 1960s Herman Miller rosewood thin edge sideboard designed by George Nelson & Assoc. Sliding panel opens to reveal storage with drop down door reveling dry bar bottle and glasswa...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 38 in W 92 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Modular Sideboard Storage Unit Rare for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Allentown, PA
1950s slat bench, desk chest of drawers, and bookcase. Wood, steel Herman Miller George Nelson An original 1950s Herman Miller set in very nice vintage condition, with a great pat...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Teekanne Mod. "Gallus Italicus" von Matteo Thun für Memphis Milano um 1982
By Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano
Located in Wien, AT
Moller, Cado, Ostergaard, Philippe Starck, Möller, Kai Kristiansen, Grete Jalk, Arne Wahl Iversen, Hans Wegner, Art Nouveau, Mid Century, Midcentury, Bauhaus, Midcentury, 50er, 60er,...
Pottery
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 43.5 in D 34 in
Edward Wormley Model 5309 Brass, Walnut & Glass Coffee Table by Dunbar, USA 1955
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Edward Wormley Model 5309 brass, walnut & glass coffee table by Dunbar, USA, 1955 Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Model 5309 walnut, brass & glass coffee table for D...
Brass
Lampe Mod. Jingzi von Herzog & de Meuron um 2001
By Herzog & de Meuron
Located in Wien, AT
Moller, Cado, Ostergaard, Philippe Starck, Möller, Kai Kristiansen, Grete Jalk, Arne Wahl Iversen, Hans Wegner, Art Nouveau, Mid Century, Midcentury, Bauhaus, Midcentury, 50er, 60er,...
Silicone
Sold
H 25.99 in W 69.3 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Teak sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 2 sliding doors, tubular chromed metal legs. Some scratches and repair Excellent vintage condition. Scratches and races of wear.
Steel
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H 18.12 in W 69.3 in L 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Teak sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 2 sliding doors, tubular chromed metal legs. Some scratches and repair.
Teak
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Sideboard
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao sideboard.
Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden sideboard with 2 sliding doors each containing 2 height-adjustable shelves. Metal feet. The keys are stamped Herman Miller. Wear and tear due to time and age.
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Credenza or Sideboard
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic George Nelson designed credenza for Herman Miller. Three large drawers on the right, with a door on the left to reveal a shelf. Cupcake pulls and beautiful walnut grain patterns.
Walnut
Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden sideboard with 2 black sliding doors, each containing height-adjustable shelves and lockable doors designed by George Nelson. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request u...
Metal
Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden sideboard with 2 black sliding doors, each containing height-adjustable shelves and one door that can be locked designed by George Nelson. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPI...
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 69.5 in D 19 in
Vintage MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom Designed Sideboard Credenza
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern George Nelson for Herman Miller custom designed sideboard credenza.
Wood
Sideboard by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Side board composed of two sliding doors of black color. Foot in metal. No key. Wear due to time and lage of the sideboard.
Metal
Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden sideboard with 1 black sliding door containing two height-adjustable shelves. There is a door on the side containing a shelf, and a trapdoor on the top so that a waste bin can...
Metal
George Nelson Thin Edge Credenza Sideboard for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Nice thin edge credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Four drawers with flanking doors that open to reveal adjustable shelved storage. This example shows cosmetic wear...
Metal
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H 29.75 in W 56.25 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, 1950s Walnut, with black lacquered feet and original alu...
Aluminum
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H 25.75 in W 80 in L 25.75 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Newly Restored
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard or credenza with a unique side cabinet and drop down trash bin By George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, 1950s Walnut and aluminum ...
Aluminum
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H 29.75 in W 56.25 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Newly Restored
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, 1950s Walnut, with black lacquered feet and original alu...
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sideboard with Glass Front Hutch
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an outstanding George Nelson sideboard for Herman Miller. This piece is from the "Basic Cabinet Series" from the late 1940s. The left side has five drawers that open smoothl...
Walnut
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H 26.38 in W 51.19 in D 18.51 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Executive Office Group Sideboard, 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A stunning "Executive Office Group" series sideboard or credenza in Brazilian rosewood by George Nelsen for Herman Miller 1960s. A rare small size and gorgeous combination between ro...
Aluminum
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H 29.75 in W 49.5 in D 14.88 in
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Restored
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group" USA, 1940s Exotic book-matched paldao ...
Brass
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H 29.75 in W 64.5 in D 40 in
American Mid Century Model 4656 Gateleg Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
George Nelson’s 1947 design for Herman Miller was an updated take on the classic gateleg table. The central panel support has four rotating legs that allow for more stability than th...
Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bar Cabinet, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group" USA, 1940s Exotic book-matched paldao ...
Leather, Paldao
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H 29.75 in W 56.25 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Wood Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s Primavera wood, with black lacquered feet and original a...
Aluminum
Rare Black Frame Teak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Black Frame Teak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Features 3 doors, inside the left door is 1 drawer and shelves, the other side has 4 drawers. could be used as a...
Walnut
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H 32.5 in W 34.25 in D 19.25 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet - Green Lacquered doors & Hair Pin Legs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
George Nelson was an iconic designer who collaborated with Herman Miller to create some of the most innovative and sought-after furniture designs of the mid-20th century.
Aluminum
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H 37.5 in W 40 in L 37.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet Series" USA, 1950s Walnut, with black lacquered fee...
Brass
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H 37.5 in W 40 in L 37.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, server, bookcase, or bar cabinet By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet Series" USA, 1950s Walnut, with black lacquered ...
Brass
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H 69.5 in W 33 in D 14 in
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bar Cabinet Hutch, Newly Restored
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard china hutch or bar cabinet Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group" USA, 1940s Exotic bookmatched palda...
Brass
Vintage Eames-Style Storage Unit by Modernica for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage storage unit designed manufactured by Modernica for Herman Miller. This versatile piece is a bookcase, sideboard, media stand, room divider, extension of your workspace, or d...
George Nelson Ebonized Bench and Sideboard for Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson platform bench and 2 section buffet made for Herman Miller, circa 1955.
Modernist bookcase sideboard from the 80s
By Herman Miller
Located in LYON, FR
In the spirit of Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, this bookcase sideboard is the fruit of the ingenuity of a French craftsman from the 80s. Made up of adjustable vertical and horizo...
Aluminum
Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden sideboard with 5 drawers and metal legs. Wear due to time and age.
Metal
George Nelson Walnut Credenza or Sideboard for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A fine two door Nelson walnut credenza with storage and an adjustable shelve , four pull-out drawers that have aluminum J pulls are to the right all sitting on tapered wood legs. The...
Small sideboard by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller - 1970
By George Nelson
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing small sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1970s. It is made up of 2 black sliding doors and metal handles. It also has a shelf on each side that can be adjus...
Wood, Teak
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H 24.75 in W 72 in L 24.75 in
Walnut Credenza Sideboard in the Style of George Nelson / Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid century walnut credenza and two sliding doors having finger pulls in stain black with adjustable shelves inside. The one end has a door with cut in lower handle revealing a sma...
Walnut
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H 35 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Rosewood Sideboard/Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1968
By George Nelson
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rosewood sideboard/cabinet with two sliding doors and aluminum fittings by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1968. Measures: H 35, W 55”, D 18.5”. George Nelson (1908–198...
Rosewood
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H 25.75 in W 80 in D 18.75 in
1950s George Nelson Vintage Walnut Credenza for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
Rare Vintage Walnut credenza In The Manner Of A Herman Miller George Nelson Executive Credenza / Sideboard / Cabinet. In Such As A 1950s Herman Miller Walnut Executive Office Cred...
Aluminum, Steel
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H 26.38 in W 68.9 in D 18.51 in
Sideboard by George Nelson Walnut Veneer Vintage Italy, 1960s-1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard with sliding doors designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Metal legs, walnut veneer, 1960s-1970s.
Walnut
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H 25.2 in W 54.14 in D 18.9 in
George Nelson Sideboard Teak Veneer Enamelled Metal United States 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard with sliding doors and drawers, enamelled metal, teak veneered wood top.
Metal
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H 29 in W 67 in D 18 in
Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson..Newer production,, originally designed in 1952.. Looks as contemporary today as the day it was designed.. 8...
Steel
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H 27.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Sideboard, Credenza, Stamped Mantel & Goetz
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern dresser, sideboard, Stamped Mantel & Goetz Mid-century modern stamped dresser Two drawers over four doors.
Wood
George Nelson Style Finished Back Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful sliding door sideboard in the style of Herman Miller's Mid-Century office cabinets.
Sold
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 17.52 in
Two 1950s Steel Frame Orange and Lemon Cabinets by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of vibrant 1950s "Steel Frame" cabinets by George Nelson for Herman Miller. In wood and steel with original lemon, orange and olive paintwork and black melamine surface, th...
Steel
George Nelson Hairpin Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Unique sideboard from Herman Miller's BCS line in the early 1950s. Blonde oak veneered cabinet with bent aluminium pulls and hairpin legs. This cabinet has been modified to include s...
Oak
Rare Cees Braakman Sideboard, circa 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare sideboard, designed by Cees Braakman, circa 1950. Manufactured by Pastoe (Netherlands). Oak wood base and structure. It's in excellent original condition, preserving a beau...
Metal
Sideboard/ Chest by Paul Laszlo, USA
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Chest of drawers designed by Paul Laszlo. USA, Brown & Saltman, 1955. Elegant six-drawer chest made of ashwood, using the Laszlo typical basket weave design on the drawer fronts. ...
Wood
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H 28.35 in W 89.38 in D 18.12 in
Rosewood Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Braakman's designs from this series are timeless and beautiful. Dutch Mid-Century design at its best. Braakman is famous for his 'Japanese' series furniture.
Metal
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H 28.35 in W 89.38 in D 18.12 in
Rosewood Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1960s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood credenza by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The interior is made of birch veneer which contrasts beautifully with the rosewood exterior. The drawers are made...
Chrome, Metal
Edward Wormley Janas Coffee Table with Tiffany Glass Tiles for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Dimensions: 77.75 L x 19 W x 17 H About the Designer: As the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company, Edward Wormley was, along with such peers as George N...
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Sideboard Credenza Media Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century sideboard credenza media cabinet Measures: 48 wide x 18.5 deep x 30.5 high See below for 5 ways to save!
Wood
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H 29.5 in W 56.13 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern Primavera Sideboard Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard or credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Chrome
George Nelson Sideboard for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
BCS sideboard. Black lacquered body, with "coral" front. Aluminum J pulls. Adjustable shelf with four pull out drawers.
Aluminum
George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s thin-edge credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored. Walnut case with new spun aluminum pulls. Early Herman Miller foil label inside drawer.
Aluminum
George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Beautiful George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge sideboard / credenza. Walnut case in excellent condition. Large proportions and plenty of room for storage with 4 drawers, one hid...
Aluminum
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Black for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Black for Arteluce Executed in painted aluminum and custom fabricated period-styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard American j-b...
Brass, Aluminum
Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture Beryllium Rod
By Val Bertoia
Located in Wilmington, DE
Bertoia Sonambient sculpture. Offered is a beautifully unique sculpture by Bertoia studios (Val). Titled "4 Love Clover of Sound". The piece is made of Beryllium Copper rods weld to...
Brass, Copper
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
By Mobilier International
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Probably by George Nelson 1960's. An exceptional large scale wall unit with three compartments. Tall heavy black powder coated adjustable height metal frames with other metal legs. ...
Aluminum, Steel
$3,089
H 20.48 in W 77.17 in D 36.62 in
Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Wood and metal daybed with brass elements, upholstered mattress and cushions, produced by Rima, designed by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s The headboard and footboard of this daybed, produc...
Metal, Brass
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
$4,895
H 32.25 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Two-Tone Credenza for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood, Satin Lacquered Doors ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...
Wood, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
By George Nakashima
Located in Paris, IDF
This dresser crafted from American black walnut is a stunning testament to George Nakashima's craftsmanship. Created upon the request of a private client in 1955, the angular shapes ...
Walnut
$5,352 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Petite Classic Knoll Credenza in Walnut and Cream Ca' 1950's
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll petite scale (36"W) credenza. Walnut with nice rich patina, cream colored, original fronts and leather tabs. Vintage circa 1950s with original Knol...
Wood
$9,537
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 18.31 in
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos factory in Hedemora, Sweden. AB Artek in Hedemora opened 1946 in order to produc...
Birch
$5,265
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's
By Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
jean Prouvé (1901-1984, France) : Bureau " Surveillant" Rare modèle du bureau "surveillant : structure des pieds à section carré en métal laqué noir, caisson bois plaqué et plate...
Metal
$3,510
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
Aluminum
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical. Teak wood constructi...
Walnut
Bertu Storage, Carsen Modern Storage Cabinet, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Carsen Cabinet in Maple is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is handmade with solid maple (or wood of your choice) and finished with a beautiful com...
Maple
Sold|$7,875
H 25.75 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exceptional walnut exterior and black door credenza was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller’s Executive Office Group circa 1962. This great mid-century modern design mak...
Metal
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.