Mid-Century Modern Alfred Hendrickx Hifi Cabinet, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Alfred Hendrickx Hifi Cabinet, 1960s
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Alfred Hendrickx Hifi Cabinet, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Alfred Hendrickx Hifi Cabinet, 1960s
Wood
$3,480 / item
H 30 in W 20 in D 61.75 in
"Douglas" Turned Leg Stereo HiFi Cabinet / Credenza - Mid-Century Modern WALNUT
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Turned Leg Douglas Stereo Cabinet is functionally the same as the original Douglas cabinet but with a classic turned leg. It's been meticulously designed to be the perfect home f...
Walnut
$3,400 / item
H 28.75 in W 61.5 in D 22 in
Birch Stereo Cabinet, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Credenza, Vinyl Hifi Station
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This birch stereo credenza is an original design with classic mid century modern lines. It features beautiful American natural birch with sliding doors below (protect those records f...
Birch
$4,646Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Turntable Display Stand, Danish, HiFi Cabinet, Kofod Larsen, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A Danish, rosewood media or hifi cabinet with storage drawers by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960 A superb example of mid-century S...
Rosewood
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
$12,009
H 31.5 in W 101.97 in D 19.89 in
Mid-Century Studio Hifi Phono Credenza in Walnut by Vincent Labadessa USA 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
This cabinet is made in one piece and the quality is extraordinary. The left and right wooden slats part is to hide speakers. You can fill the center parts with records and Hifi. An ...
Walnut
Danish Teak Sideboard with Three Drawers, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Teak Sideboard with Three Drawers, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern small teak sideboard or console table. Three drawers with sculpted pulls. Tall round tapering legs....
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Stye Record Cabinet
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
Designed and crafted at our Chicago studio, the HiFi Record Cabinet is a must-have home for your prized audio equipment. Crafted from solid Walnut wood and featuring hand-cut dovetai...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 14.77 in W 66.93 in D 18.9 in
Bofinger Produktion Antoine Philippon Rosewood Room Divider HiFi-Lowboard
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq, Bofinger
Located in Oldenburg, NI
A rare - and never seen before - Bofinger Produktion Lowboard designed by Antoine Philippon in the 70s made from Rosewood. Can be used as a room divider because both sides are equipp...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian HiFi Cabinet in Rosewood
By Fornem Møbelkunst, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian HiFi cabinet in rosewood by Kai Kristiansen.
Rosewood
1970s Mid Century Teak HiFi Cabinet Vinyl Record Player Unit by Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very well made Mid Century modern Teak HiFi Cabinet by quality maker Parker Knoll, suitable for vinyl record player, decks and amps.
Teak
George Nelson Hifi Cabinet with Satellite Speaker
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a classic George Nelson minimalist record player cabinet and satellite speaker cab from the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) group of the 1940s. Made by Herman Miller with beautifu...
Walnut
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H 33.5 in W 67.25 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge HiFi Media Cabinet, 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
This Herman Miller cabinet was created in 1952. It is from the desirable thin-edge series and has a space for a single speaker, a flip open top for a turntable and a drop down compar...
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Hifi Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The unit was designed by Borsani as a coordinated system to use either at home or in the office and is flexible. Th...
Wood
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H 39.38 in W 40.16 in L 39.38 in
Rare Cabinet Bar Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Lacquered, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A very rare vintage Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen cabinet bar made in the 1970s. Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass Asian inspired handles end feet, feels crisp and luxe....
Brass
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H 39.38 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Cabinets Bar Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Lacquered 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A very rare pair of vintage Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen cabinets bar made in the 1970s. Glossy white lacquer, paired with bright brass asian inspired handles end feet, feels crisp ...
Brass
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H 39.38 in W 40.16 in L 39.38 in
Rare Pair of Cabinets Bar Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Lacquered, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A very rare pair of vintage Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen cabinets bar made in the 1970s. Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass Asian inspired handles end feet, feels crisp ...
Brass
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H 78.75 in W 96.26 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
Monumental Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this monumental credenza or sideboard designed by Paul McCobb for the Connoisseur Collection. Extremely rare unit comprised of 5 drawers, one adjustable she...
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Clausen & Søn, 1960s
By Clausen & Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
Loads of storage space in this Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase. Depth of bookshelves in top modules is 26 cm.
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Low Sideboard by Hundevad 1960s
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak low sideboard by Hundevad 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern long and low sideboard made by Hundevad & Co in Denmark.
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s Floating modular 3 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This...
Teak
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H 78.75 in W 35.04 in D 13 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Floating modular 1 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. ...
Rosewood
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H 33.27 in W 15.56 in D 10.24 in
Tannoy Chatsworth Monitor Gold Speakers, Stunning Pair, Legendary Sound
By Tannoy
Located in London, GB
Tannoy monitor gold 12 inch speakers LSU/HF/12/8 in original 'Chatsworth' cabinets. A true British classic, these are the legendary Tannoy Monitor Gold loudspeakers. The Monitor Go...
Midcentury George Nelson Hifi Cabinet Thin Edge for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this amazing Hifi cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Featuring walnut on the signature cast aluminum legs. Having one adjustable shelf on ...
Aluminum
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H 26.75 in W 54.5 in D 16.75 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza Cabinet Sideboard Poul Hundevad 1970
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Portland, OR
Mid Century Modern Danish teak credenza, sideboard, cabinet, designed by Poul Hundevad (1917-2011) , circa 1970.
Teak
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H 56.5 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Kai Winding, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co., Kai Winding
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Kai Winding, 1960s. Elegant and beautiful Scandinavian Modern bookcase designed by Danish architect Kai Winding for Hundevad & Co. Den...
Rosewood
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H 35 in W 99.75 in D 25.88 in
Custom Made Colossal Mid-Century Modern Tambour Door Mahogany Console Stereo
By Foster-McDavid, Arne Vodder, Jens Risom, Brown Saltman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
First, let's talk about these awesome cabinets, then we'll move on to the professionally restored, Original audio components and incredible sound. Please believe me when I say pictu...
Mahogany
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Record Cabinet
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful teak grain patterns that accentuate the graceful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design of this cabinet.
Teak
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H 35.63 in W 46.25 in D 15.25 in
Blaupunkt Arkansas 59 Tube Stereo Record Player Console with Bar Cabinet
By Blaupunkt, Telefunken
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This handsome marvel of German engineering is the Arkansas 59 by Blaupunkt. The Mid-Century Modern HiFi tube stereo features AM/FM and shortwave radio along with a turn table for rec...
Beech
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H 68.12 in W 127.56 in D 15.75 in
Private Listing: 4 Bay Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Cado Royal, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal.
Teak
Danish Modern Long Teak Sideboard by Hundevad & Co, 1960s.
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern long and low sideboard designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co in Denmark.
Teak
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H 98.82 in W 126.58 in D 18.71 in
Vintage Danish Walnut Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s in American Walnut. Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Cado.
Walnut
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s Floating modular 4 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This ...
Teak
HIFI Cabinet by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Completely restored and refinished to perfection. Does not include stereo components
Metal
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H 35.75 in W 80.75 in D 23 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Thin Edge' TV / HIFI Cabinet model 5718
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful rosewood cabinet with hifi component storage. This cabinet has two lower bins for LP storage, a pull down door with receiver and phonograph storage, A large sliding door ...
Aluminum
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H 20.87 in W 31.89 in D 17.92 in
Mid Century G Plan Fresco Teak compact sideboard cupboard record cabinet, 1970s
By G-Plan, Victor Wilkins
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
70's G plan Teak two door cabinet designed by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for Gplan. It is made in 1970s by G Plan out of exotic timers mostly Burmese Teak(a mellow medium light teak co...
Teak
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H 24.02 in W 45.08 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Danish teak record cabinet sideboard TV Unit By Salin Möbler Nyborg
By Salin Møbler
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage Danish teak record cabinet sideboard bySalin Möbler, 1960s Mobile cabinet in teak, Danish work from the 60s 70s. Rarely offered, a Danish design teak audio furniture. Manuf...
Teak
Vintage Bang and Olufsen Rosewood HiFi Cabinet Media Table
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Here is a vintage Bang and Olufsen rosewood hi-fi cabinet designed by Jacob Jensen. Made in Denmark, probably circa 1970s-80s. It is finished on all sides, so it can be placed agains...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Entertainment, Music Cabinet, Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Fulton, CA
Here is an absolutely beautiful and scarce teak Danish modern stereo or Hifi cabinet designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s. Superb wood grain and amazing glow to original finish! Tamb...
Teak
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H 29.53 in W 50.4 in D 19.69 in
French Design Cabinet of the 1950s by Guillerme and Chambron for "Votre Maison"
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Lines sober, geometric and very practical this old cabinet, French design of the 50s, has a solid oak structure, fetish material of the famous French duo Guillerme and Chambron for t...
Oak
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H 96 in W 96 in D 18 in
Original Comprehensive Storage System CSS by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
This CSS system is completely original and includes some interesting components and all the necessary hardware for installation as pictured. Included: Two up/down aluminum lights...
Aluminum
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H 24.8 in W 53.94 in D 15.95 in
MC40 Music HiFi Cabinet or Sideboard by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Rare collector’s item from Bang and Olufsen, Denmark. Designed in the 1970s by Jacob Jensen, this was the largest model of the series. The series consisted of three models: the MC...
Sold
H 78 in W 35 in D 18 in
Midcentury HiFi Stereo Record Cabinet Stack by Barzilay in Black Walnut, 1970
By Harvey Probber, Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Barzilay, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Framingham, MA
Seldom seen upright HiFi record cabinet stack in American black walnut. Built by Barzilay in California, circa 1970. Solid brass scissor hinges allow the four cabinet doors to open f...
Brass
Guy Lefevre Bird's-Eye Maple Cabinet, France circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Cabinet by Guy Lefevre for Jansen, France circa 1970, Bird's-eye Maple veneer, height-adjustable Flip-up shelf, two doors, it can be used as HiFi or turntable cabinet or as ...
Brass
Art deco bar cabinet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco bar cabinet with glass tray. Professionally stained and repolished.
Walnut
$8,709Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$911 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Onmyōdō bench in dark brown wood
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Introducing our exquisite Onmyōdō bench, meticulously handcrafted using premium Wenge wood to offer a timeless addition to your space. This slatted bench features a minimalist design...
Wenge
$5,005 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$6,944 / 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
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$10,650 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 18 in
Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetailed drawer boxes Dimensions:...
Brass
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Swan" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
______________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With o...
Aluminum
Beautiful Art Deco Cabinet from 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a piece of history - an Art Deco cabinet from the 1930's that has been repurposed as a bar/fridge, but with endless possibilities for customization. This unique piece of ...
Mahogany
$6,740 / item
H 23.63 in W 65.75 in D 18.51 in
Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Credenza, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designe...
Birch, Oak
$1,882 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$1,940
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
1950s Midcentury Regency Italian Wood, Brass and Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet Cart
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart characterized by its original Asian themed painted front wood pull-out tilt door with interior part in mirror gl...
Brass
$2,495
H 48.5 in W 59 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Bar Sideboard Buffet G Plan 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish original Mid Century Modern teak credenza bar, by G Plan, 1960s. This very chic twin level credenza is made from very attractive figured grained teak, the top with cur...
Teak
$990Sale Price|38% Off
H 43.71 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Space Age Meets Tradition Bar Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful wow effect bar cabinet from Denmark, clear lines and traditional craftsmanship outside and very modern brushed aluminum details inside. All backs inside with linen. LOCA...
Teak
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.