Lane Mid Century Cabinet

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Cedar Chests

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Basketweave Cabinets Attributed to Lane - Pair

$2,125 / set

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Basketweave Cabinets Attributed to Lane - Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of ebonized mahogany cabinets with basketweave fronts attributed to Lane Furniture

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Lane Staccato Mid Century Modern Oak Brutalist Nightstand Cabinet Side Table

$840Sale Price|30% Off

Lane Staccato Mid Century Modern Oak Brutalist Nightstand Cabinet Side Table

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Dayton, OH

1970s Vintage Lane Furniture Staccato collection Brutalist style Oak nightstand cabinet. 568-32

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Dresser by Lane Furniture

$1,560

Mid-Century Dresser by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Celebrate the golden age of American furniture design with this mid-century dresser by Lane, a

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza

$3,250

Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous vintage modern credenza by Lane featuring nine drawers total with sleek metal handles

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Pair mid century Brutalist Pueblo cabinets nightstands Lane Furniture USA 1970s

$2,039 / set

Pair mid century Brutalist Pueblo cabinets nightstands Lane Furniture USA 1970s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Hastings, GB

Pair of Brutalist 'Pueblo' cabinets / nightstands by Lane Furniture, USA 1970s. Great for bedroom

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Resin, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Credenza with Drawers and Cabinet Storage

$3,990

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Credenza with Drawers and Cabinet Storage

By Lane Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Credenza with Drawers and Cabinet Storage ⸻ Description Mid

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lane "Rhythm" Walnut Credenza

$2,000

Mid-Century Modern Lane "Rhythm" Walnut Credenza

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Lane “Rhythm” Walnut Credenza. Crafted in the 1960s by Lane Furniture, this

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Clothing Armoire Cabinet 64"

$2,520Sale Price|30% Off

Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Clothing Armoire Cabinet 64"

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Dayton, OH

1970s Vintage Lane Furniture Staccato collection Mid Century Modern clothing armoire / linen press

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century "Pueblo" Armoire by Lane

$3,100

Mid-Century "Pueblo" Armoire by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish mid-century modern armoire manufactured by Lane. Intricate design throughout the piece's

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest

$2,000

Mid-Century Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring classic mid-century style and practical storage to your home with this stunning Lane

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

Materials

Walnut

1960s Mid Century Walnut Highboy by Lane

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Mid Century Walnut Highboy by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1960s Mid-Century Walnut Highboy by Lane This elegant mid-century walnut highboy, designed and

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Lane Dresser w/ Inlay

$3,500

Mid-Century Lane Dresser w/ Inlay

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning design by Lane Furniture! Walnut wood with delicate rosewood inlaid details. Nine wide

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Altavista Mid Century Slatted Rosewood Walnut Bar Server Credenza Cabinet

$2,295

Lane Altavista Mid Century Slatted Rosewood Walnut Bar Server Credenza Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A rare and wonderful Lane Furniture server or dry bar. Rosewood slats with rosewood inlay, walnut

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, Mfg. by Lane Furniture

$1,800

Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, Mfg. by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic mid-century modern highboy dresser manufactured by Lane Furniture, crafted in warm walnut

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Walnut and Burl Cabinet

$880Sale Price|20% Off

Lane Walnut and Burl Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Lane walnut and burl cabinet Versatile cabinet with shelving. Ideal for record storage. Brass

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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Lane "Tower Suite" Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Sideboard

$1,950

Lane "Tower Suite" Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Sideboard

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Lane “Tower Suite” Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Sideboard showcases iconic mid-century

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Curved Lane Cedar Chest

$1,800

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Curved Lane Cedar Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This inlaid Mid-Century Modern curved Lane cedar chest is a true statement piece, showcasing the

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

Materials

Cedar

1970s Lane Asian Inspired Credenza Mid Century

$2,140

1970s Lane Asian Inspired Credenza Mid Century

By Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This authentic 1970s Lane credenza exemplifies late Mid-Century design with distinct Asian-inspired

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Lane

$2,400

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large vintage modern credenza by Lane features nine drawers, metal pulls, sturdy metal legs, with a

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut Sideboard

$2,495

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut Sideboard

By Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight line

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Rolling Dry Bar Cabinet with Drop-Leaf Top

$2,870

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Rolling Dry Bar Cabinet with Drop-Leaf Top

By Lane Furniture

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood Rolling Bar Cabinet with Drop-Leaf Top ⸻ Description Mid

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Lane Perception Mid Century Walnut Offset Credenza

$2,595 / set

Lane Perception Mid Century Walnut Offset Credenza

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Perception Mid Century Walnut Offset Credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 30

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

$2,147

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 43.75

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut Dresser

$2,495

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm 9-drawer dresser is a standout example of iconic American

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

$3,947

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 80 wide x 20.25 deep x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut Sideboard

$2,495

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut Sideboard

By Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight line

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Dresser Styled After Lane

$2,660Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Mid Century Dresser Styled After Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This mid-century modern walnut credenza was expertly designed and made in the United States in the

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

$4,295

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 80 wide x 20.25 deep x 31

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

$3,295

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 19 deep

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

$3,895

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 19 deep

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

$3,295

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane

$1,200

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Elkton, MD

Lane tall chest of drawers in walnut, featuring five drawers. This elegant piece includes discreet

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

McCobb Nelson Style Lane Jewelry Chest Cabinet Box Mid Century Modern

$800

McCobb Nelson Style Lane Jewelry Chest Cabinet Box Mid Century Modern

By Paul McCobb, George Nelson, Lane Furniture

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful small Mid Century modern jewelry cabinet or box made by high quality furniture maker

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser

$2,495

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser This armoire measures: 42.25 wide x 18 deep x 58

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane Furniture

$2,000

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic mid-century modern highboy dresser crafted in rich walnut by Lane Furniture. Features clean

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

$3,695

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

$2,847

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Brutalist Staccato Dresser 1970s Mid-Century Modern

$3,980

Lane Brutalist Staccato Dresser 1970s Mid-Century Modern

By Lane Furniture

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

give this piece a mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

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

$2,800

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

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century American walnut gentleman's chest from the legendary craftsmen of Virginia's

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Two Piece China Cabinet

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Two Piece China Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Trenton, NJ

This mid-century walnut china cabinet offers both elegance and practicality in a compact design

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Highboy Dresser by Lane Mid-Century Modern Brutalist

$1,895

Highboy Dresser by Lane Mid-Century Modern Brutalist

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser

$3,895

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser This armoire measures: 38 wide x 18.75

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Armoire

$3,247

Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Armoire

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Armoire This armoire measures: 36 wide x 19 deep

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Mirror

Lane Mid-Century American Modern Brutalist Carved Front Credenza / Sideboard

$11,500

Lane Mid-Century American Modern Brutalist Carved Front Credenza / Sideboard

By Lane Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American Modern (1960s) "Brutalist" credenza / sideboard / dresser with three Sets of

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Brutalist Gentleman's Chest Dresser by Lane

$1,699

Mid Century Brutalist Gentleman's Chest Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Lane Tallboy Gentleman’s chest dresser. Walnut case with chrome pulls

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Brutalist Credenza or Dresser by Lane

$2,300

Mid Century Brutalist Credenza or Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Lane Credenza or Dresser. Long and low, perfect as a TV stand/media

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser from Perspective by Lane Furniture

$2,250

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser from Perspective by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern lowboy dresser from Perspective line by Lane Furniture features hardwood

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser

$3,995

Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This exceptional Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition nine drawer dresser showcases the timeless

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Lane "Tower Suite" Credenza Walnut Rosewood Chrome Mid Century 1970s

$2,300

Lane "Tower Suite" Credenza Walnut Rosewood Chrome Mid Century 1970s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A Lane "Tower Suite" credenza with three drawers and a two door cabinet that opens to reveal a

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Lane Mid Century Walnut Tuxedo Bow Tie Sideboard Credenza

$2,495

Lane Mid Century Walnut Tuxedo Bow Tie Sideboard Credenza

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Mid century walnut tuxedo bow tie sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 66.25 wide x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser from Perspective line by Lane Furniture

$1,595

Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser from Perspective line by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern Highboy from the Perspective line by Lane furniture features hardwood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut High Chest

$1,995

Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut High Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This striking Mid-Century Modern Lane “Tuxedo” high chest is a perfect blend of bold design and

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Lane Altavista Sculptural Bent Oak Double Dresser 1960s

$2,650 / item

Mid Century Lane Altavista Sculptural Bent Oak Double Dresser 1960s

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid century modern Double Dresser by Lane AltaVista Virginia Simple yet

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut Dresser

$2,995

Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut Dresser

By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus

Located in Baltimore, MD

An elegant Mid Century Modern Lane Acclaim 7-Drawer Dresser c. 1960s. This is a beautiful example

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut 7-Drawer Dresser by Lane

$2,095

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut 7-Drawer Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

showcases the clean, architectural lines that defined American Mid-Century Modern design, featuring a long

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Warren Church for Lane Mid-Century Modern Gentlemans Chest

$2,500

Warren Church for Lane Mid-Century Modern Gentlemans Chest

By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut gentleman's chest designed by Warren Church for the "Perception" line by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Lane Furniture 1960s Tallboy HighboyDresser Storage

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Lane Furniture 1960s Tallboy HighboyDresser Storage

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Madison, WI

Very nice looking and functional high quality Brutalist Lane dresser. The drawers catch on rollers

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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Lane Mid Century Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lane mid century cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every lane mid century cabinet was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the lane mid century cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lane mid century cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Lane Furniture, Lane Acclaim and Warren C. Church each produced at least one beautiful lane mid century cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lane Mid Century Cabinet?

Prices for a lane mid century cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $11,920, while the average can fetch as much as $2,211.

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.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.