$3,700
H 46 in W 46 in D 19 in
John Stuart for Mt. Airy “Janus Collection” Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional mid-century modern highboy dresser from the Janus Collection, designed by John Stuart
Wood, Walnut
$6,800
H 29.5 in W 62 in D 42 in
John Stuart Two Tone Leaves Mid-Century Modern Rectangle Dining Table Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart two tone leaves Mid-Century Modern rectangle dining table MINT! two leaves, each
Walnut
$5,600
H 32 in W 72 in D 22 in
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s Fully refinished
Brass
$2,600
H 38 in W 28 in D 3 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Rectangle Walnut Wall Mirrors by John Stuart MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Rectangle Walnut Wall Mirrors by John Stuart MINT!
Walnut
John Stuart Rolling Bar Cart on Big Wheels and Travertine Serving Top
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Rare and stunning John Stuart bar cart on big wooden wheels, with a travertine serving top, one
Travertine
$2,000
H 40 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb. This
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of John Stuart Ebonized Bases Floating Tops End Side Tables
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern ebonized brass tips bases side end tables with floating tops.
Brass
$1,795 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Modern Set 4 Dining Chairs by John Stuart & Jack Lenor Larsen
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 walnut dining chairs with Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Fabric is worn at the front
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart
By Bert England, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive midcentury credenza from John Stuart, designed by Bert England. A handsome piece with
Travertine, Brass
$3,400 / set
H 24 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT
Walnut
John Stuart Burl Wood Brass Round Pulls Two Drawers Stand
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
burl walnut wood.
Walnut
$3,200
H 22 in W 23 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT
Walnut
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 22.5 in
Six J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
From Clingman's Mid-Century Modern group, set of six walnut dining chairs with curved and spindle
Walnut, Silk, Upholstery
$4,800
H 32 in W 60 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern John Stuart Book Matched Walnut 8 Drawer Double Dresser MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern John Stuart Book Matched Walnut 8 Drawer Double Dresser MINT!
Walnut
$12,500 / set
H 33 in W 40 in D 19 in
Pair John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
By James Mont, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands by John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury nightstands sold by John Stuart. Two dovetail jointed drawers on each, with open
Walnut
$2,750
H 39 in W 28 in D 31 in
Lovely Widdiicomb Regency Modern Wing Lounge Chair Ottoman for John Stuart
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Regency Modern John Widdicomb for John Stuart lounge chair with matching ottoman. The
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Brutal Mirrors by John Stuart
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century brutal mirrors by John Stuart for John Widdicomb. Thin profile with iconic arched tips
Mirror, Walnut
Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Side by side three-drawer set and double doors compartment dresser credenza.
Brass
$5,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Refinished John Clingman for Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Walnut & Brass
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by John Clingman, this line of furniture was produced by John Widdicomb. Made with solid
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
John Kapel for Glenn of California Walnut and Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
By John Stuart Inc., Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in South Bend, IN
nightstands By John Kapel for Glenn of California and retailed by John Stuart USA, 1960s Walnut, with
Walnut, Lacquer
$1,495 / set
H 20.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables with a Caned Shelf
By John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of mid century modern walnut end tables with a caned shelf below. Table top centers
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Vintage Sculptural American Walnut End Tables
By John Widdicomb, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century American Modern end tables constructed in walnut and oak. The ample
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Oiled Walnut 4 Drawers Back Splash Bachelor Chest Dresser
By John Stuart, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut four-drawer back splash bachelor chest dresser credenza console cabinet.
Walnut
$8,500
H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Herman Miller, Jens Risom, John Stuart, John Keal, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser. 1970s classic all
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser
By John Stuart, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.
Walnut
$3,200
H 24 in W 28 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
tray by John Stuart.
Walnut
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Magnificent John Widdicomb Square Coffee Side Table Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart Inc., Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent square coffee or side table by Widdicomb for John Stuart circa 1950. This fine table is
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 48 in W 24 in D 1 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Shape Walnut Wall Mirrors MINT!
By John Stuart, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Shape Walnut Wall Mirrors MINT!
Mirror, Walnut
Sophisticated Erwin Lambeth Curved Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
solid walnut sides are very well preserved in their vintage condition. Just gorgeous from any angle-you
Walnut, Upholstery
$2,095
H 45.5 in W 33 in D 19 in
Vintage Mid-Century Highboy Dresser by John Stuart-Five-Drawer Chest with Carved
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century highboy dresser, attributed to John Stuart (label present inside drawer
Walnut
$1,344Sale Price|48% Off
H 28.5 in W 68.25 in D 48.25 in
Mid Century Modern Rectangular Teak Dining Table with Black Painted Legs
By John Stuart
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dining table by John Stuart features beautiful walnut top with original
Teak, Paint
$4,400
H 16 in W 66 in D 22 in
Oiled Walnut Tile Insert Floating Top Mid-Century Long Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut tile insert floating top mid-century long surfboard coffee table.
Walnut
$5,800
H 31 in W 78 in D 20 in
5 Drawers Two Door Compartments Long Walnut Credenza Dresser Dowel Legs Mint!
By Paul McCobb, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 5 drawers two door compartments long walnut credenza dresser dowel legs mint!
Maple
$3,800
H 23 in W 22 in D 15 in
Walnut Two Doors Bottom Compartment One Drawer End Table Night Stand Mint
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut two doors bottom compartment one drawer end table night stand cabinet mint.
Walnut
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 59.75 in D 19 in
1960s Mid Century Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Mount Airy Janus Collection
By Mount Airy Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Mid-Century Modern dresser designed by John Stuart for Mount Airy "Janus Collection,” ( it
Walnut
$3,200 / set
H 21 in W 26 in D 25 in
Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables
By American of Martinsville, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge One Drawer Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables
Walnut
1960's Mid-Century Modern Leather & Walnut Sofa
By John Stuart, Grete Jalk, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burbank, CA
is in excellent condition. It has a solid frame in mahogany, and was refinished in walnut. The top
Brass
$3,200 / set
H 24 in W 20 in D 19 in
Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut Night Stand End Table
By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut NightStands End Tables MINT!
Brass
$9,000 / set
H 23 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Bleached Walnut Cork Tops Paul Frankl End Side Tables MINT!
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Bleached Walnut Cork Tops Paul Frankl Two Drawers End Side Tables MINT!.
Walnut, Cork
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
Walnut
$4,500 / set
H 21 in W 24 in D 20 in
Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl for John Stuart bedside tables or nightstands with concave fronts, open storage spaces and
Brass
$4,200
H 39 in W 63 in D 2 in
Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT
By Established Lines, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT
Brass
$5,400
H 32 in W 76 in D 21 in
Danish Mid-Century Walnut 6 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser w/ Carved Double Doors
By John Stuart Inc., Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish mid century walnut 6 drawers long credenza dresser w/ carved double doors. Fine carved
Walnut
$4,800
H 44 in W 37 in D 19 in
6 Drawers Drop Pulls Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Tall Legs MINT
By Hickory Manufacturing Company, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
6 Drawers Drop Pulls Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Tall Legs MINT
Hickory
$1,800
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 26.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern New Grey Wool Upholstery Rocking Lounge Chair Mint!
By Selig, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern New Grey Wool Upholstery Rocking Lounge Chair MINT!
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,000
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Harvey Probber, John Stuart, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
$4,800
H 56 in W 48 in D 19 in
Blond Walnut Side by Side 4 Doors Two Compartment Chest Drawers Dresser MINT!
By Finn Juhl, John Stuart, Tomlinson, Harvey Probber, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Blond Walnut Side by Side 4 Doors Two Compartment Chest Drawers Shelves Dresser MINT!
Brass
$5,800
H 54 in W 42 in D 19 in
Diamond Shape Door Front Horse Shoe Shape Brass Drop Pulls High Boy Dresser MINT
By Drexel, John Widdicomb, John Stuart, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Diamond Shape Door Front Horse Shoe Shape Brass Drop Pulls 6 Drawers Shelves Compartment High Boy Gentlemen's Chest Dresser MINT!
Brass
$3,400
H 47 in W 24 in D 21 in
Two Tone White Lacquer Oil Walnut 5 Drawers Tall Chest Dresser Brass Tips Feet
By John Stuart, Jens Risom, Harvey Probber, Jack Cartwright, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two Tone White Lacquer Oil Walnut 5 Drawers Tall Chest Dresser Brass Tips Feet
Brass, Steel
$4,795 / set
H 32.5 in W 25.25 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Olga Molgaard Neilson
By John Stuart Inc., Peter Hvidt
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Olga Molgaard Neilson for John Stuart Inc. Created out of walnut with sloping curved arms and spindle
Fabric, Walnut
$2,200
H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Chest
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart, Drexel, Tomlinson, Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Hope Chest Bottom Shelf
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 33 in W 39 in D 19 in
Pair of Black & White James Mont Style Bachelor 3 Drawer Chests Mid Century MINT
By John Stuart Inc., James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Black & White James Mont Style Bachelor 3 Drawer Chests Mid Century MINT
Walnut
$6,400
H 45 in W 40 in D 21 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brass X Pulls High Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brass X Pulls high chest of drawers dresser cabinet.
Brass
$25,000 / set
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 8 Chairs Set New Linen Upholstery Seats
By John Stuart Inc., Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern dining table 8 chairs set new linen upholstery seats Mint!. Measures- Chair: 18'' x 20'' x 33'' & seat height: 19''. Table: 36'' x 72'' × 30'' & leaf: 1 ...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.