Mid-Century Lane Campaign Cedar Chest Trunk with Brass Hardware, USA
By Lane Furniture, Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A substantial vintage Lane cedar chest or storage trunk executed in a sophisticated Campaign and Ming Revival style, featuring richly grained dark-stained wood construction accented ...
Brass
Lane Acclaim Cedar Trunk / Blanket / Hope Chest
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Fulton, CA
Iconic Lane Acclaim cedar trunk / hope or blanket chest designed by Andre Bus.
Ash, Walnut, Cedar
Stunning & Rare Lane Mid Century Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a Beautiful and unique Mid-Century Modern cedar blanket chest and bench by Lane Furniture. It is made of cedar with freshly reupholstered with new cushioning and vegan le...
Walnut, Cedar
Midcentury Cedar Trunk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low trunk with cedar wood inside and Mid-Century Modern style outside.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cedar Storage Trunk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cedar lined walnut chest by Lane features tapered legs, oak inlays, and original manufacturers tags. Perfect for storage in any setting, please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Cedar, Walnut
Lane Walnut Dovetail Mid-Century Modern Cedar Hope Chest Trunk
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut hope chest trunk by Lane.
Walnut
Sold
H 20.25 in W 32 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern "Asian" Cedar Blanket Chest or Trunk by Lane, circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Asian cedar lined blanket chest on a black iron stand, made by Lane. Outstanding hardware latch. Great and functional Mid-Century piece in excellent condit...
Iron
Lane Mid-Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Trunk w/ Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice walnut Lane chest in excellent condition.
Walnut
Sold
H 19 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane Brutalist Staccato Walnut Cedar Chest Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern Lane brutalist Staccato cedar chest or trunk form coffee table.
Walnut, Cedar
Customizable Trunk by Lane Acclaim with Seating by Andre Bus
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in South Charleston, WV
Lane Alta-Vista "Acclaim" series Walnut, oak, cedar USA, 1959, Hope / Blanket storage chest 53 wide x 17.25 deep and 20 inches tall.
Oak, Walnut, Cedar
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 70 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Very Minor Areas of Stain Wear....
Brass
$1,800
H 33 in W 37 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Cedar Lined Hope Chest w/ Brass Pulls One Bottom Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice one drawer cedar hope chest.
Mahogany, Cedar
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 28.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Very Minor Stain Wear on Top Surface...
Brass
$1,825
H 17.75 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware, natural patina and dovetail construction. Created in China during the first quarter of...
Brass
20Thc Cedar Wood Trunk /Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful & sleek cedar chest or trunk is in fine as found condition .This cedar chest has a inside slide tray for other small items or treasures.
Cedar
Vintage Henredon Campaign Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted by the renowned maker Henredon, this exceptional vintage campaign dresser exemplifies mid-twentieth-century design sophistication through its robust wood construction and sig...
Metal
$2,450
H 18 in W 34.25 in D 19.5 in
1970s Sarreid Ltd. Spain Brass-Clad Campaign Style Two Drawer Cocktail Chest
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A handcrafted brass-clad two-drawer cocktail chest produced by Sarreid Ltd. of Spain during the 1970s. Constructed over a solid wood case and entirely clad in hand-applied brass shee...
Brass
Vintage Lane Acclaim Chest by Andre Bus
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century flip top cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Iconic oak on walnut dovetails, designed by Andre Bus. This can be used at the foot of your bed or as living room storage. Please...
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
$2,995
H 55.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures...
Brass
Mid-Century Cedar Chest By Cavalier
By Cavalier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the perfect blend of beauty and functionality with this exquisite cedar chest by Cavalier. Crafted with premium cedar wood, this chest not only offers ample storage space fo...
Wood
$3,701
H 14.97 in W 34.45 in D 16.15 in
Fine Early 20th Century Antique Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Fitted Storage Chest
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional early 20th-century fitted storage chest, finely crafted from Indian rosewood and distinguished by its extensive brass inlay, fitted interior and unusually sophisticate...
Brass
$3,213
H 35.44 in W 80.32 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Large Trunk for Furs Shelter in Solid Wood of Pine Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury large container box trunk for furs shelter in solid wood of pine polished to wax Measures cm: H 90, W 204, D 80
Pine
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Campaign Mid Century Oak and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 70 wide x 19 deep x 30 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Very Minor Stain Wear on Top Surfa...
Brass
$1,290
H 19 in W 43.13 in D 14.88 in
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large antique English walnut country house storage chest on a later stand, circa 1900-1910. Narrow, rectangular chest having an upholstery lined lid supported by double brass chain...
Brass
$6,400
H 55 in W 40 in D 19 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Style Highboy Dresser Chest Double Door
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Mid-Century Modern campaign style highboy dresser chest double door compartment Mint!
Walnut
Vintage Baker Wood and Metal Campaign Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage campaign chest was crafted by Baker Furniture Company, whose original maker's mark remains visible inside, confirming its authenticity and reflecting the brand's celebra...
Metal
$5,327 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 15.16 in
Pair of Small 19th Century Italian Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Simple and elegant pair of small 19th Century Italian bedside commodes or side tables. Later painted in a pale greyish white. With working locks and keys.
Wood, Paint
$8,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 17.25 in D 17 in
Set of Six French Art Deco Dining Chairs, Oak & Chenille, 1930s
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six late 1930s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced in Provence, defined by clean, architectural lines and a balanced, restrained form. Crafted from solid oak, the...
Chenille, Oak
$13,761 / set
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Set of Four Caned Back Dining Side Chairs, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Great shape. Naturally patinated metal sabots.
Metal
$3,495
H 13.13 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
English Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Leather and Camphor Wood, circa 1820
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome medium-sized British officer's military Campaign camphor trunk or chest of brass-bound and studded leather over camphor wood, circa 1820. Manufactured by the British East...
Brass, Metal
$960Sale Price|56% Off
H 21 in Dm 13.75 in
Ceramic Table Lamp in Pale Celery Green by Swiss Ceramic Artist Fritz Haussmann.
By Fritz Haussman
Located in Chicago, IL
A pale green ceramic table signed Haussmann. Signed and numbered as shown. The color is a pale celery green yellow sometimes the color of lemon with a lovely speckle glaze. An Art De...
Ceramic
$3,040Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in W 14.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed
By Mario Bellini, Cassina, Zanotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well-crafted set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, Italy circa 1980s, in rich burgundy leather. Often compared stylistically to Mario Bellini’s iconic 'Cab' chairs for...
Leather
$1,141Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.59 in W 31.5 in D 16.34 in
Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's tool chest. An English, stained pine craftsman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Pleasingly robust with charming personalised...
Pine
Bleached Maple Organic Shaped Table by Last Workshop, 2023
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 The table has three different sized legs that are attached to the table top via hidden joinery. In solid hard Maple, bleached...
Hardwood, Maple
$6,620 / set
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
21th Century Pair Biedermeier-Style Commodes Night Tables Deep Burgundy
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of handcrafted commodes in the Biedermeier style, finished in a rich deep burgundy high-gloss lacquer, hand-applied and meticulously polished to achieve a refined, mirro...
Brass
$1,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Four Faux Skin Lacquered Paper Dining Chairs after Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of our lacquered paper faux skin dining chairs in very pale yellow with off white fabric seats, upholstery has stains etc. The curved backrest section adds a nice design element....
Upholstery, Wood, Paper
$4,800
H 12 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in
Low Midcentury Italian Modern Square Travertine Marble Cube Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and natural square coffee table made of travertine for Italy circa 1970s. It features a very low profile with solid slab travertine construction with beautiful veining and m...
Travertine
monoxyle wooden mortar sidetable
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A indonesian 'Lesung' or mortar from the early 20th century. Made from a solid monoxyle block of hardwood. These mortars were traditionally used to process ricegrains. A verry attrac...
Wood
Ceramic lamp base with faceted ball, signed PM Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Paul Millet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French table lamp from the 1940s by Paul Millet for the Sèvres porcelain factory. Round, faceted ceramic lamp base with a beige glaze. Lampshade sold separately. Very good vintage co...
Ceramic
$975 / item
H 32.49 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Set of Pink Tubular Steel Chairs by Robert Mallet-Stevens
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chairs, lacquered metal, fabric, France, design 1928, production later Admirable set of salmon pink lacquered tubular chairs with s...
Steel
$3,346
H 35.04 in W 32.29 in D 28.75 in
Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Button Tufted Green Upholstered Armchair In The Style of Howard & Sons With Mahogany Legs & Porcelain Castors. Height: 91cm I Width: 73cm I Depth: 84cm Hei...
Upholstery, Porcelain, Mahogany
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.
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