Teak Eeka Sideboard Louver Door, 1960s, Holland
By EEKA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Teak sideboard. Comes with a Louver door easy in use just close it. and its locks
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Teak Eeka Sideboard Louver Door, 1960s, Holland
By EEKA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Teak sideboard. Comes with a Louver door easy in use just close it. and its locks
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Louvered Front Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Italian sideboard features a formica style black top, and unique louvered drawers
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Louvered Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century walnut louvered credenza Credenza measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 24.5
Walnut
Sold|$2,771
Nathan Yong Louvered Walnut 4 door Credenza
Located in Houston, TX
Collection (2012) is distinguished by horizontal lines that lend a sense of restfulness. This louvered design
Walnut
Ward Furniture Mfg Mid Century Louvered Highboy
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Mid Century Ward Furniture Mfg 4 drawer highboy dresser. Baby Steps line. Formica top. Gorgeous striped inlay on drawers. Check my other listings for the set. Classic design. Popu...
Formica, Wood
American Of Martinsville Six Drawer Louvered Front Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merton Gershon designed mid-century modern dresser for American Of Martinsville. Stylish louvered
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century American of Martinsville Louvered Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, louvered pull-out drawers provide ample storage for the bedroom, living room, or office. Brass accents
Brass
Wild Louvered Front Dresser by Merton L. Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
louvered front and warm walnut grain throughout. The dresser can be placed on the left, right, or middle of
Mid Century Louvered Front Server with Hutch by Stanley
By Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful mid-century sideboard features wonderful straight lines, with unique louvered front
Gorgeous Mid-Century American Of Martinsville Louvered Front Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern three drawer dresser by American Of Martinsville. Beautiful louvered front, two
Beautiful Louvered Front Dresser By American Of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern design with flair! Total of seven drawers for plenty of bedroom storage. Slatted front gives fashion and function, doubling as the drawers pulls. Nicely accented...
Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Upright Dresser By Ward
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinct design for this hiboy dresser, which features a highly desirable louvered front, tapered
Ward Furniture Mid Century Louvered Walnut Single Sided Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ward furniture mid century louvered walnut single sided desk Desk measures: 44 wide x 18.25 deep x
Walnut
Bassett Mid Century Louvered Walnut 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bassett Mid Century louvered walnut 4 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38.5 wide x 18.5
Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front Sideboard Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Martinsville. This popular design has louvered drawers, brass pulls, and brass trim. The right cabinet doors
Brass
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front Sideboard Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
credenza. This popular design has louvered drawers, brass pulls, and brass trim. The right cabinet doors
Brass
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Louvered Dresser Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid century louvered dresser credenza This piece
Wood
Sold|$5,600
Pair of Midcentury Louvered Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
. Designed with six louvered drawer fronts, this detail lends the piece a strong linear textured appeal. The
Brass
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front Ebonized Triple Dress
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
offers three large louvered drawers. The two centre cabinet doors open up to reveal three additional
Walnut
American of Martinsville Walnut Louvered Drawer Dresser Mid-Century Modern Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut louvered drawers dresser by American of Martinsville. Item features two
Walnut
Mid Century Louvered Dresser By Merton Gershon For American Of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Martinsville features a louvered front. The companion American Of Martinsville dresser shown is listed
Brass
Ward Furniture Company Mid Century Louvered Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ward Furniture Company mid century louvered walnut 6 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 56
Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Louvered Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century louvered highboy Dresser Chest This
Wood
Ward Furniture Company Mid Century Louvered Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser Chest
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ward Furniture Company mid century louvered walnut 3 drawer dresser chest Dresser chest measures
Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Louvered Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century louvered highboy dresser chest This
Brass
Two Tone Louvered Modern Beautility Sideboard with X-Base and Brass Accents
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant louvered sideboard, credenza or cabinet. Freshly finished in a medium teak with ebony
Teak
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front Server or Small Chest
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
chest has a nice louvered front with three drawers that open and close smoothly. The chest can be used
Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front 9 Drawer Lowboy Dress
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville louvered front 9 drawer lowboy dresser This lowboy is
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Small Louvered Chest of Drawers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small chest of drawers, consisting of louvered walnut fronts and mahogany case. Five drawers total
Walnut
Merton Gershun Louvered Front Ebonized Chests or Large Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern louvered front bachelor chests or large nightstands By
Brass
Florence Knoll Black Lacquered Louvered Front Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates USA, Circa 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with louvered front drawers
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold|$1,600
Merton L. Gershun Walnut Display Cabinet
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique mid-century walnut display cabinet features American of Martinsville's classic louvered
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Credenza from Dania by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
construction, walnut veneer with original finish, three large dovetailed drawers with louvered faces, black
Brass
Early Polished Steel and Tiger Stripe Maple Desk Attributed to Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
maple frame with a side cabinet that featured louvered drawers. In the early 1950s FK planning unit
Steel
Sold|$4,000
Fantastic Deco Style Wardrobe
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual armoire with louver front cabinet and mahogany wood grain. Three tall cabinets with mirror
Sold|$1,800
Henredon 'Circa 60' Louvered Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low cabinet by Henredon for their 'Circa 60' line. Features louvered doors, four drawers, and drop
Brass
Vintage Walnut Louvered Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
configure wonderfully into this nine drawer piece. Two-three drawer louvered cabinets rest on top of the low
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Walnut Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with vertical louvered cabinet doors and a pedestal style base. This well-made case piece by Lane makes
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tower Suite Rosewood & Walnut Lowboy Credenza Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
accents offers both beauty as well as quality. The six drawers offer ample storage, and the louvered
Walnut
Mid Century Lane Tower Suite Rosewood & Walnut Armoire Highboy Gentleman's Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
storage, and the louvered cabinet doors and dovetail construction demonstrate the superior craftsmanship
Rosewood
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut Louvered Credenza Cabinet Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville walnut louvered drawer credenza cabinet dresser. Item
Walnut
Nils Jonsson for Troeds Danish Modern Louvered Teak Cabinet Sideboard
By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Credenza with louvered design. Two doors on each side with birch
Teak
Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet With Two Roller Louver Door & Ten Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
This French filing cabinet is another good example of the quality furniture that was made in those
Walnut
Mid-Century Louvered Front Dresser By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beautiful lines on this vintage dresser perfectly compliment the wonderful walnut finish. Tapered legs and plenty of storage space make this the perfect piece for any interior. P...
Unique Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wonderful angled louvered front drawers. Turned back edge and a wonderful vintage wood tone add to the
Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Tall Chest/Dresser
By Harmony House
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern tall chest by Harmony House. Features a louvered front with
Brass
Stylish Vintage Modern Curved Front Louvered Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern highboy dresser featuring three bottom drawers with sculpted pulls and one cabinet
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Louvered Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful louvered front dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
19th Century Spanish Kitchen Cupboard with Louvered Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish kitchen cupboard with louvered doors.
Wood
Mid-Century Louvered Front Credenza by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage credenza features a unique walnut finish with louvered front drawers. Brass
Walnut
Vintage Stanley Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dovetailed Louvered Front Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Stanley Mid-Century Modern credenza Dovetailed Louvered front drawers ( Dimensions. 68 W
Wood
Midcentury American of Martinsville Dania Collection Louvered Walnut Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Baltimore, MD
drawers, three additional fitted drawers are hidden behind the two central cabinet doors. The entire piece
Walnut
American Martinsville Walnut Louvered Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American of Martinsville Walnut 9 Louvered Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza. Item
Walnut
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Merton Gershun Louvered Credenza
By Merton Gershun
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very sophisticated dresser, chest of drawers or credenza by Mid-Century Modern designer Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville's Dania line, having stunning walnut louvre fro...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Walnut Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique louvered front drawers. Brass trim on the stretchers and door handles make this mid-century
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Dressers by American Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
A pair of louvered front walnut dressers by American Martinsville. Each dresser has six drawers
Early Florence Knoll Commode with Louvered Drawer Fronts
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early example retaining its 601 Madison Ave label dates this cabinet to the late 1940s. This
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.
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.