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Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

$2,847

H 46.75 in W 40 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 40 wide x 18 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard

$995

H 39.75 in W 60 in D 2 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition mid century walnut queen headboard This headboard is 60 wide x 2 deep x 39.75

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Lane "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser
Lane "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser

Lane "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser

$2,000

H 44 in W 38 in D 18 in

Lane "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From Lane’s sought-after "First Edition" collection, this walnut highboy dresser exemplifies Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century Lane "First Edition" Walnut Gentleman's Chest
Mid-Century Lane "First Edition" Walnut Gentleman's Chest

Mid-Century Lane "First Edition" Walnut Gentleman's Chest

$2,800

H 47 in W 40 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Lane "First Edition" Walnut Gentleman's Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lane Furniture, circa 1965. Boasting five dovetailed drawers, this tall dresser features a faux tambour

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Mid Century Sculpted High Back Dining Chairs Lane first edition set of 6
Mid Century Sculpted High Back Dining Chairs Lane first edition set of 6

Mid Century Sculpted High Back Dining Chairs Lane first edition set of 6

$2,795 / set

H 38.5 in W 22.88 in D 23.25 in

Mid Century Sculpted High Back Dining Chairs Lane first edition set of 6

By Lane Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

Incredibly well constructed set of six dining chairs from the highly collectible Lane Furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition 9-Drawer Dresser in Walnut, c. 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition 9-Drawer Dresser in Walnut, c. 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition 9-Drawer Dresser in Walnut, c. 1960s

$3,800

H 31 in W 66 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition 9-Drawer Dresser in Walnut, c. 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

Arguably Lane's most coveted line. The First Addition Line is know for it's cascading angular

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition King Size Walnut Headboard
Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition King Size Walnut Headboard

Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition King Size Walnut Headboard

$2,995

H 39 in W 80 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition King Size Walnut Headboard

By Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This hard-to-find Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition king-size walnut headboard is a stunning

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane
Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane

$1,850

H 21 in W 21 in D 29 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This eclectic pair of walnut end tables designed by Andre Bus for the First Edition Collection by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

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A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror.
A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror.

A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror.

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H 43 in W 31.5 in D 1.5 in

A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror.

By Lane Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror. Can be used by itself or with Lane First

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Walnut Display Buffet & Hutch
Lane First Edition Walnut Display Buffet & Hutch

Lane First Edition Walnut Display Buffet & Hutch

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H 69 in W 44 in L 69 in

Lane First Edition Walnut Display Buffet & Hutch

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane First Edition walnut display buffet & hutch China cabinet measures: 44 wide x 18 deep x 69

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Record Cabinet
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Record Cabinet

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Record Cabinet

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H 29 in W 28.25 in D 15.5 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Record Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition mid century walnut record cabinet Cabinet measures: 28.25 wide x 15.5 deep x 29

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid-Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire
Lane First Edition Mid-Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

Lane First Edition Mid-Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

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H 69 in W 31.75 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Mid-Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane First Edition mid-century gentlemans chest armoire This armoire measures: 31.75 wide x 18

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire
Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

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H 69 in W 31.75 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition mid century gentlemans chest armoire This armoire measures: 31.75 wide x 18

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Lane First Edition Mid Century Buffet and Hutch
Lane First Edition Mid Century Buffet and Hutch

Lane First Edition Mid Century Buffet and Hutch

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H 66.5 in W 18 in L 66.5 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Buffet and Hutch

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane First Edition Mid Century buffet and hutch The buffet measures: 54 wide x 18 deep x 31

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Long Walnut Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Long Walnut Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Long Walnut Credenza

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H 30 in W 66 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Long Walnut Credenza

By Lane Furniture

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern credenza or dresser, made by Lane "First Edition". It is made of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

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H 30 in W 66 in L 30 in

Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition midcentury walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 66 wide x 18 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

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H 30 in W 66 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition midcentury walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 66 wide x 18 deep

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser

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H 44.5 in W 38 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition mid century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser is 38 wide x 18 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Lane First Edition Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Lane First Edition Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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H 39 in W 19 in D 20 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 19 wide x 20 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire, Mid-Century Modern
Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire, Mid-Century Modern

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire, Mid-Century Modern

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H 69 in W 32 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire, Mid-Century Modern

By Lane Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Gentlemans chest,,Lane first edition Mid-Century Modern gentlemans chest / armoire

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Expanding Round Pedestal Dining Table
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Expanding Round Pedestal Dining Table

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Expanding Round Pedestal Dining Table

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H 29.5 in W 79.25 in D 44.25 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Expanding Round Pedestal Dining Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition mid century walnut expanding round pedestal dining table. Table measures: 44.25

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves

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H 29.25 in W 98 in D 40 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition mid century walnut dining table with 2 leaves This table measures: 62 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Style Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Lane First Edition Style Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves

Lane First Edition Style Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves

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H 29.5 in W 93 in L 29.5 in

Lane First Edition Style Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane First Edition Style Mid Century walnut dining table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 53

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

1960s Lane “First Edition” 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser
1960s Lane “First Edition” 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser

1960s Lane “First Edition” 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser

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H 31 in W 66 in D 18.5 in

1960s Lane “First Edition” 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Charleston, SC

Arguably Lane's most coveted line. The First Addition Line is know for it's cascading angular

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern Walnut, 1960s
Lane First Edition Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern Walnut, 1960s

Lane First Edition Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern Walnut, 1960s

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H 44 in W 38 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern Walnut, 1960s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Fulton, CA

1960s Mid-Century Modern tall 5 drawer dresser by Lane Furniture "First Edition" series. Walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Lane First Edition Tall Mid Century Modern Gentlemen’s Armoire Dresser C. 1960s
Lane First Edition Tall Mid Century Modern Gentlemen’s Armoire Dresser C. 1960s

Lane First Edition Tall Mid Century Modern Gentlemen’s Armoire Dresser C. 1960s

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H 69 in W 31.75 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Tall Mid Century Modern Gentlemen’s Armoire Dresser C. 1960s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Charleston, SC

This Beautiful and sturdy walnut mid century modern tall gentleman’s armoire from Lane has a great

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture First Edition Cedar Blanket Chest
Lane Furniture First Edition Cedar Blanket Chest

Lane Furniture First Edition Cedar Blanket Chest

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H 17.63 in W 54 in D 17 in

Lane Furniture First Edition Cedar Blanket Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Fulton, CA

1960's Mid-Century Modern cedar blanket chest by Lane Furniture "First Edition" series. Walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

Midcentury Walnut First Edition Dresser by Altavista Lane
Midcentury Walnut First Edition Dresser by Altavista Lane

Midcentury Walnut First Edition Dresser by Altavista Lane

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H 30 in W 60 in D 18 in

Midcentury Walnut First Edition Dresser by Altavista Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

First Edition line retains the branded mark to the drawer manufactured by the Lane Furniture company.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Credenza by Lane
Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Credenza by Lane

Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Credenza by Lane

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H 31 in W 60 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Credenza by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" walnut credenza by Lane.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Dresser by Lane
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Dresser by Lane

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Dresser by Lane

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H 31 in W 60 in D 18 in

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

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 over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “First Edition” 9-Drawer Dresser by Lane
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “First Edition” 9-Drawer Dresser by Lane

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “First Edition” 9-Drawer Dresser by Lane

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H 31 in W 74.25 in D 18 in

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “First Edition” 9-Drawer Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Lane Scandia, First Edition Dining Table With 1 Leaf
Mid Century Modern Vintage Lane Scandia, First Edition Dining Table With 1 Leaf

Mid Century Modern Vintage Lane Scandia, First Edition Dining Table With 1 Leaf

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H 29 in W 80 in D 40 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Lane Scandia, First Edition Dining Table With 1 Leaf

By Lane Furniture

Located in Charleston, SC

Edition collection by Lane is in very good original condition with some superficial scratches on the top

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

First Edition Lane Coffee Table Attributed to Andre Bus
First Edition Lane Coffee Table Attributed to Andre Bus

First Edition Lane Coffee Table Attributed to Andre Bus

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H 20 in W 54 in L 20 in

First Edition Lane Coffee Table Attributed to Andre Bus

By Andre Bus

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Modernist figured walnut and pecan cocktail table attributed to Andre Bus for Lane. Classic

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Designed End Tables
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Designed End Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Designed End Tables

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H 29 in W 21 in D 21 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Designed End Tables

By Andre Bus

Located in Hopewell, NJ

effect on the sides and drawers. Designed by Andre Bus for Lane; mark inside drawer. First Edition

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Triple Dresser Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Triple Dresser Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Triple Dresser Credenza

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H 31 in W 74 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Triple Dresser Credenza

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful Restored Modernist Lane First Edition long walnut credenza / dresser Scandia Line

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

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H 30.75 in W 74 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 74 wide x 18 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire
Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

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H 69 in W 31.75 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Gentlemans Chest Armoire

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane first edition mid century gentlemans chest armoire This armoire measures: 31.75 wide x 18

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lane 'First Edition' Shark Fin Walnut Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Lane 'First Edition' Shark Fin Walnut Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Lane 'First Edition' Shark Fin Walnut Credenza

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H 30.5 in W 60 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Lane 'First Edition' Shark Fin Walnut Credenza

By Lane Furniture

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern credenza, made by Lane "First Edition". It is made of walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Nightstand
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Nightstand

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Nightstand

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H 22.75 in W 25.75 in D 17 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Nightstand

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Nightstand This nightstand measures: 25.75 wide x 17 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands, Lane "First Edition" circa 1965
Pair Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands, Lane "First Edition" circa 1965

Pair Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands, Lane "First Edition" circa 1965

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H 23 in W 24 in D 17 in

Pair Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands, Lane "First Edition" circa 1965

By Lane Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Stunning pair of sought after Lane "First Edition" nightstands in walnut. Clean sharp modern lines

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Lane First Edition Tilt Out Record Cabinet
Vintage Mid Century Lane First Edition Tilt Out Record Cabinet

Vintage Mid Century Lane First Edition Tilt Out Record Cabinet

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H 29.5 in W 32 in D 18 in

Vintage Mid Century Lane First Edition Tilt Out Record Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

32” x 18” x 29.5/73.5”H; each shelf is 32” x 12” x 22”H Lane First Edition record cabinet in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Lane First Edition Walnut Tall Chest or Dresser
Midcentury Danish Modern Lane First Edition Walnut Tall Chest or Dresser

Midcentury Danish Modern Lane First Edition Walnut Tall Chest or Dresser

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H 44.5 in W 38.25 in D 18 in

Midcentury Danish Modern Lane First Edition Walnut Tall Chest or Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern tall chest dresser made by Lane "First Edition". Features a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Round Cabinet End Tables, a Pair
Lane First Edition Mid Century Round Cabinet End Tables, a Pair

Lane First Edition Mid Century Round Cabinet End Tables, a Pair

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H 20.25 in W 28 in D 28 in

Lane First Edition Mid Century Round Cabinet End Tables, a Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane First Edition mid century round cabinet end tables - a pair Each table measures: 28 wide x 28

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Six Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Six Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs

Six Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs

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H 37.75 in W 19.75 in D 20.5 in

Six Lane First Edition Midcentury Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs

By Lane Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

An absolutely stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition dining chairs manufactured

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Lane First Edition Walnut Buffet Credenza Hutch
Mid Century Lane First Edition Walnut Buffet Credenza Hutch

Mid Century Lane First Edition Walnut Buffet Credenza Hutch

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H 69 in W 80 in D 18 in

Mid Century Lane First Edition Walnut Buffet Credenza Hutch

By Lane Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

An elegant long Lane First Edition Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut credenza/sideboard with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair
American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair

American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair

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H 31.25 in W 30.25 in D 18 in

American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Forest Grove, PA

and clean line reminiscent of "Lane First Edition" pieces. Together the chests offer lots of storage

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Tall / Highboy Dresser in Walnut, c. 1960s
Lane First Edition Tall / Highboy Dresser in Walnut, c. 1960s

Lane First Edition Tall / Highboy Dresser in Walnut, c. 1960s

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H 44.5 in W 38 in D 18 in

Lane First Edition Tall / Highboy Dresser in Walnut, c. 1960s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Deland, FL

First Edition collection manufactured by Lane Furniture, Alta vista in the 1950s. The walnut and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Lane First Edition Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, Pair

Lane First Edition Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, Pair

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H 23 in W 25.75 in D 17.13 in

Lane First Edition Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A nice pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut nightstands or end tables from the First Edition

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Lane First Edition Walnut and Pecan Side Tables
Pair of Lane First Edition Walnut and Pecan Side Tables

Pair of Lane First Edition Walnut and Pecan Side Tables

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H 21 in W 21 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Lane First Edition Walnut and Pecan Side Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

A great pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables from the very hard to find First Edition collection

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

All About Dogs by Charles Henry Lane, First Edition
All About Dogs by Charles Henry Lane, First Edition

All About Dogs by Charles Henry Lane, First Edition

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H 9 in W 6 in D 1.5 in

All About Dogs by Charles Henry Lane, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

All About Dogs by Charles Henry Lane. NY: John Lane, 1900. Hardcover. 399 pp. A record of the

Category

Early 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of Restored Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Walnut Nightstands
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Walnut Nightstands

Pair of Restored Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Walnut Nightstands

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H 23.63 in W 24 in D 17 in

Pair of Restored Mid-Century Modern Lane First Edition Walnut Nightstands

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands with louvered drawer fronts. This is a masterpiece of American 20th century design. Look at the pleated solid wood door and brass trim...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

American Mid Century Walnut Nine Drawer Dresser Tapered Legs Hidden Drawer Pulls
American Mid Century Walnut Nine Drawer Dresser Tapered Legs Hidden Drawer Pulls

American Mid Century Walnut Nine Drawer Dresser Tapered Legs Hidden Drawer Pulls

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H 31.25 in W 72.25 in D 18 in

American Mid Century Walnut Nine Drawer Dresser Tapered Legs Hidden Drawer Pulls

By Lane Furniture

Located in Forest Grove, PA

reminiscent of "Lane First Edition" pieces. The dresser offers lots of storage space with properly working

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture "First Edition" Cabinet
Lane Furniture "First Edition" Cabinet

Lane Furniture "First Edition" Cabinet

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H 31 in W 60 in D 18 in

Lane Furniture "First Edition" Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

for their First Edition collection with sharp and sleek modern lines for bedroom or office use. Please

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Eight "First Edition" Dining Chairs by Lane
Eight "First Edition" Dining Chairs by Lane

Eight "First Edition" Dining Chairs by Lane

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H 38.75 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

Eight "First Edition" Dining Chairs by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of eight dining chairs by Lane Furniture with bentwood seat and back set in a strong walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Coffee Table by Lane
Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Coffee Table by Lane

Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Coffee Table by Lane

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H 15.75 in W 52 in D 38 in

Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Coffee Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern “First Edition” walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Lane

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Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk
Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk

Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk

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Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Architecture of the Old South, North Carolina, First Edition by Mills Lane
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Architecture of the Old South, North Carolina, 1st edition book by Mills Lane. New York: A Beehive

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Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane, circa 1960s

Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane, circa 1960s

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Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane, circa 1960s

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Located in Chattanooga, TN

century design, an absolutely beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship by Lane Furniture

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Mid-Century Lane Walnut Pair Nightstands End Tables First Edition Collection

By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus

Located in Baltimore, MD

Edition Collection by Lane c. 1960s. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Lane

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'Book Sets' 2 Volumes, Horace Bleackley, Ladies Fair & Frail

Located in New York, NY

spines. Published: London: John Lane 1909 First Editions.

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Pair Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands, Lane "First Edition" circa 1965
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Pair Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands, Lane "First Edition" circa 1965

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Pair Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands, Lane "First Edition" circa 1965

By Lane Furniture

Located in Framingham, MA

Stunning pair of sought after Lane "First Edition" nightstands in walnut. Clean sharp modern lines

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Lane First Edition For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lane first edition available at 1stDibs. A lane first edition — often made from wood, walnut and paper — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lane first edition, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A lane first edition is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lane first edition over the years, but those crafted by Lane Furniture and Mills Lane are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lane First Edition?

Prices for a lane first edition can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $89 and can go as high as $2,995, while the average can fetch as much as $1,862.

Lane Furniture for sale on 1stDibs

When the first iteration of the Lane Furniture company began to produce its now-famous Lane cedar chests in the early 20th century, the family behind the brand was unsure of how successful they’d be, so they initially didn’t bother adding their name to the offerings.

The manufacturer was off to a modest start but the family was industrious: The Lanes were made up of farmers and contractors who’d built more than 30 miles of the Virginian railroad. They owned a cotton mill and purchased thousands of acres of land in Campbell County, Virginia, where the Virginian railroad was intended to cross the main line of the Southern Railway.

The Lanes hoped to start a town in this region of the state, and by 1912, streets for the town of Altavista had been laid out and utility lines were installed. In the spring of that year, John Lane purchased a defunct box factory at a bankruptcy auction. His son, Edward Hudson Lane, was tasked with the manufacturing of the cedar “hope” chests for which the Lane family would become known, even though the company was initially incorporated as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company.

The Standard Red Cedar Chest Company struggled in its early days but introduced an assembly system at its small factory after securing a contract with the federal government to produce ammunition boxes made of pine during World War I. The company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing after the war, and, in 1922, rebranding as the Lane Company, it implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products.

Ads tied the company’s strong cedar hope chests to romance. Anchored by copy that read “The gift that starts the home,” the campaign rendered a Lane cedar chest a necessary purchase for young women to store linens, clothing and keepsakes as they prepared to marry.

Wartime production during World War II had Lane producing aircraft parts. In the 1950s, the family-owned company began to branch out into manufacturing tables, bedroom pieces and other various furnishings for the entire home. Today, the brand’s vintage mid-century furniture — which includes the Perception, Tuxedo and Acclaim collections — is highly sought after. 

Designed by Andre Bus, Lane’s Acclaim furniture collection of coffee tables, end tables, dressers and more has been compared to Drexel’s wildly popular Declaration series for its blend of traditional craftsmanship and the impeccably clean contours that are frequently associated with the best of mid-century modern design. 

Ads for the Acclaim line suggested that it included “probably the best-selling table in the world.” Before its offerings expanded to include items for the bedroom and dining room, Lane was primarily known for its tables and case pieces — there are side tables, coffee tables and more created by Bus in the Acclaim collection, each sporting graceful tapered legs and dovetail inlays. 

Later, during the 1960s, Lane offered handsome modular wall units created by the likes of Paul McCobb, an award-winning Massachusetts-born designer best known for his work at Directional.

The company was acquired by United Furniture Industries in 2017 and became particularly well-known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022 United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane.  

Vintage Lane furniture is generally characterized by relatively neutral styles, which are versatile in different kinds of interiors, as well as good quality woods and careful manufacturing. All of these attributes have made Lane one of the most recognizable names in American furniture.

Browse storage cabinets, side tables and other vintage Lane furniture on 1stDibs.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

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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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