Johnson Carper Curved Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American dresser by Johnson Carper for their Brentwood line. Features curved
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Johnson Carper Curved Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American dresser by Johnson Carper for their Brentwood line. Features curved
Walnut
Johnson Carper Full Size Frame
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full size bedframe by Johnson Carper. Maple wood head and foot board with railings. Please confirm
Maple
Johnson Carper 'Fashion Trend' Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern tall chest of drawers by Johnson Carper. Made famous on the set of I Love Lucy
Wood
Johnson Carper 'Fashion Trend' Bedside Tables
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern end tables by Johnson Carper, featuring contrasting wood, curved legs and three
Maple
Johnson Carper 'Fashion Trend' Dresser w/ Mirror
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern dresser by Johnson Carper with mirror. Made famous as the bedroom set of I Love
Wood
$639Sale Price|36% Off
H 30 in W 46 in D 18 in
Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Sculpted Drawers
By Johnson Carper
Located in East Freetown, MA
Johnson Carper Mid=Century Modern wooden desk with seven concave front drawers that pull out easily
Wood
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Johnson-Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern Highboy dresser by Johnson-Carper features hardwood construction, walnut
Formica, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Nightstands by Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Johnson-Carper feature hardwood construction
Formica, Walnut
$2,400 / set
H 24.5 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Diamond Front Night Stands in the Style of Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stands are styled after mid-century furniture maker Johnson Carper. Two dovetailed drawers open to
Walnut
$2,250
H 30.25 in W 63.5 in D 17.75 in
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with 9 Drawers by Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser by Johnson-Carper features hardwood construction, walnut
Formica, Walnut
$1,050 / set
H 38.5 in W 59 in D 2 in
Mid Century Modern Headboard & Footboard with Beveled Detailing by Johnson Carpe
By Johnson Carper
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern full/double headboard & footboard by Johnson Carper features hardwood
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Johnson Carper Walnut Concave High Chest
By Johnson Carper
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Johnson Carper Walnut Concave High Chest. Featuring a
Laminate, Wood, Walnut
Johnson Carper Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johnson Carper Mid Century lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 64 wide x 18 deep x 30 inches high
Brass
Sold
H 60.5 in W 45 in L 60.5 in
Antique Johnson Carper Walnut Art Deco Mirrored Vanity Dresser Dressing Table
By Johnson Carper
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Johnson Carper Furniture Co Art Deco vanity or dressing table. Made of walnut featuring Art
Mirror, Walnut
Johnson Carper Mid Century Walnut Full Storage Headboard
By Johnson Carper
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johnson Carper Mid Century walnut full storage headboard Head board measures: 56 wide x 8.25 deep x
Walnut
Johnson Carper Midcentury Desk with Hutch and Chair
By Johnson Carper
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johnson Carper midcentury desk with hutch and chair This desk with hutch is 46 wide x 18 deep x
Wood
Mid Century Modern NIGHTSTAND by Johnson Carper, c. 1960's
By Johnson Carper
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Nightstand by Johnson Carper, c. 1960's. Beautiful architectural
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT DESK by Johnson Carper, c. 1960s
By Johnson Carper
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Johnson Carper, featuring chunky drawer pulls and seven deep and
Walnut
Mid Century MODERN SCULPTED DRESSER by Johnson Carper, c. 1960's
By Johnson Carper
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Dresser by Johnson Carper., c. 1960's. Beautiful architectural
Laminate, Walnut
Pair of Small Dressers by Johnson Carper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautifully scalloped 3-drawer units by Johnson Carper use separately or join them together
Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Concave WALNUT DESK by Johnson Carper, c. 1960s
By Johnson Carper
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Johnson Carper, featuring concave drawers and seven deep and
Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Concave WALNUT DESK by Johnson Carper, c. 1960's
By Johnson Carper
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Johnson Carper, featuring concave drawers and four spacious
Wood
Johnson Carper Mid Century Formica Top 6-Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johnson Carper mid century Formica top 6-drawer walnut lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 54 wide x
Formica, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid Century MODERN SCULPTED Long DRESSER / Credenza by Johnson Carper, c. 1960's
By Johnson Carper
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Long Dresser / Credenza by Johnson Carper., c. 1960's. Beautiful
Laminate, Wood
Sold
H 31.25 in W 52 in D 17.75 in
Johnson Carper Mid Century Walnut and Formica 4 Piece Corner Dresser Desk
By Johnson Carper
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johnson Carper mid century walnut and formica 4 piece corner dresser desk Desk measures: 52 wide x
Formica, Walnut
Mid Century MODERN SCULPTED BEDROOM Set by Johnson Carper, c. 1960's
By Johnson Carper
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Bedroom Set by Johnson Carper., c. 1960's, consisting of Long Dresser
Wood
Sold
H 30.25 in W 46 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk by Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
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
Mid-Century Modern tall green Lacquered nightstands, a pair
By Johnson Carper
Located in Charleston, SC
produced by Johnson Carper C. 1960’s
Wood, Lacquer
circa 1960
By Johnson Carper
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Dresser by Johnson Carper., c. 1960's. Beautiful architectural
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Three Drawer Concave Front Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Trenton, NJ
drawer fronts and tapered legs in the manner of Johnson Carper. Perfect sized vintage dresser for adding
Walnut
Johnson Carper Curved Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century dresser by Johnson Carper for their Brentwood series. Attractive curved drawers
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Dresser by Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Mid-Century Modern bentwood dresser designed by Johnson Carper. This eye-catching piece
Wood, Bentwood
Sold
H 45 in W 28 in D 2 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Johnson Carper Fashion Trend Solid Walnut Mirror
By Johnson Carper
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Johnson Carper Fashion Trend solid walnut mirror. Beautiful
Walnut, Mirror
Sold
H 30 in W 62.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Johnson Carper Mid Century Modern Walnut Formica Top Credenza Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Johnson-Carper "Fashion Trends" Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Woodgrain
Formica, Walnut
Sold
H 22.5 in W 22 in D 14 in
MCM Johnson Carper Fashion Trend Pair of Walnut Nightstands or End Tables
By Johnson Carper
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Johnson Carper Fashion Trend pair of walnut nightstands or end
Laminate, Walnut
Johnson Carper "Brentwood" Nightstands
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands with curved front drawers. Great simple modern design with walnut grain. Please confirm location.
Walnut
Sold
H 30.25 in W 54 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Johnson Carper Fashion Trend 6 Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern Johnson Carper Fashion Trend six drawer walnut & veneer dresser
Laminate, Walnut
Sold
H 49.5 in W 32 in D 19.25 in
1950s Newly Lacquered Mid-Century Art Deco Style 5 Drawer Tall Chest
By Johnson Carper
Located in Charleston, SC
This piece has had a complete overhaul! This stunning dresser with a very unique base and fantastic pulls, has been carefully restored and lacquered in a gloss Benjamin Moore “Deep...
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Dresser
By Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on classic Scandinavian modern design for your home! This petite mid-century teak chest of drawers has Danish style in spades- with carved oval drawer pulls, hourglass...
Metal
Johnson Carper Highboy
By Johnson Carper
Located in Orange, CA
Gorgeous wood construction by Johnson Carper, with the original pulls. Excellent storage. 4
Metal
Lacquered Low Dresser by Johnson Carper
Located in New London, CT
Part of the Fashion Trend series from Johnson Carper, this six-drawer walnut low dresser has been
Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Carper Night Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of three drawer mahogany nightstands by Johnson Carper circa 1950 finished in custom
#1245 Blonde chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
Cream colored wooden chest of drawers with sculptural metal pulls by Johnson-Carper for Fashion
Two-Drawer Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
Two drawer nightstand by Johnson-Carper circa 1950 refinished in sable finish with translucent
Eight Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Johnson Carper Furniture eight drawer walnut dresser in a rich sable finish with parquetry drawer
American Modernist Dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
Six drawer dresser by Johnson-Carper, interesting descending angled brass pulls with a amber hued
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Two Tone Cabinets
By Fritz Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
center panels and mid tone wood faux slat fronts and legs. Fashion Trend for Johnson-Carper. Pair
Wood, Lacquer
$9,534
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural design an...
Leather, Wood
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30” Lower convex disc...
Brass
$15,790
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,423
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 27.17 in
Swedish, Lounge Chair, From The 1940s, Made Of Elm, Upholstered With Jacquard.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish Armchair from the first half of the 20th century is expertly crafted from rich elm wood, showcasing timeless Scandinavian design. The chair features later 1960s ...
Jacquard, Elm
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
$2,500Sale Price|28% Off
H 48 in W 78.5 in D 37.5 in
Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo and birds eye maple Bed
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aesthetic movement birds eye maple and birch bed, circa 1900. The inside of the headboard with faux bamboo turnings and a large birds eye maple inset panel, both inside and outside o...
Birch, Birdseye Maple
Kent Coffey "Forum" Series Bedroom Set
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full mid-century modern bedroom set designed by Kent Coffey. Warm walnut grain with accents of brass trim. Tall dresser: 53"h, 44"w, 20.5"d Nightstands: 24"h, 23"w, 15.75"d Long dres...
Walnut
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Glossy Black by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...
Plastic
$825Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Bench Line in Solid Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Bench line in natural solid cedar wood. Wood treated with natural pine extracts wax. Solid cedar wood include movement, cracks and changes in wood conditions, this is the essential...
Wood, Cedar
$3,420 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 33.47 in
Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning original Mies Van der rohe M20 lounge chair made from wicker and chrome. The wicker is in a great vintage state. The chromed tubular steel frame has an ultra-modern style an...
Chrome
$1,495
H 30 in W 15 in D 19.25 in
Early to Mid-20th Century Art Moderne Maple 2 Drawer Nightstand Style of Bissman
By Conant Ball, Bissman Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Early to Mid-20th Century Art Moderne solid maple 2 drawer nightstand in the style of Bissman and after Russel Wright for Conant Ball. This piece has been attributed based ...
Maple
$149 / item
H 22 in W 22 in D 9 in
The Fringe Linen Accent Pillow in Rust Havane Color Includes Down Feather Insert
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Fringe Collection Sewn with a brass zipper closure and overlocked seams, this nubby linen textured pillow has a rust, brown tone. A perfect accent pillow to blend seamlessly into...
Linen, Down
Spanish Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, brass, oak, Spain, 1960s. This lounge chair originates from Spain and stylistically refer to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the bas...
Brass
$1,995
H 30 in W 28 in D 19.25 in
Early to Mid-20th Century Art Moderne Maple Small 3 Drawer Chest or Cabinet
By Russel Wright, Bissman Furniture Company, Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Early to Mid-20th Century Art Moderne solid maple small 3 drawer chest or cabinet in the style of Bissman and after Russel Wright for Conant Ball. This piece has been attri...
Maple
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.