Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
Metal
Vintage Circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern Bassett "Mayan" Nightstand
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Vintage Bassett Mid-Century Modern Nightstand / Cabinet This handsome vintage nightstand by
Walnut
$3,950
H 45 in W 40 in D 19 in
Vintage Circa 1960 Mid-Century Modern Bassett "Mayan" Chest of Drawers.
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This elegant vintage chest of drawers by Bassett exemplifies the clean craftsmanship and thoughtful
Walnut
$5,100
H 30 in W 74 in D 19 in
Vintage Circa 1960 Mid-Century Bassett "Mayan" Modern Dresser with Mirror
By Bassett Furniture, Leo Jiranek
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This exceptional vintage dresser by Bassett exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and architectural
Walnut
Midcentury Bassett Dresser from the "Mayan" Collection
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s Bassett Mid-Century Modern Mayan walnut long dresser. Features three drawers to left and
Wood
$1,195
H 36.25 in W 60.5 in D 3.25 in
Mayan Collection Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Queen Size Headboard, 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut queen size headboard From the Mayan Collection by
Walnut
Sold
H 30.25 in W 71 in D 19 in
Bassett “Mayan” Mid-Century Modern Vintage Long Lowboy Dresser, circa1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Denville, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern long lowboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Basset Furniture Company
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mayan Revival Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured in the 1960s by Bassett, and part of the
Walnut
Mid Century Modern “Mayan” Mirror by Bassett
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This Mid Century Modern Mayan mirror by Bassett features a distinctive geometric frame that adds a
Wood
Mid-Century Nightstand Side Table Bassett Mayan
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Bassett nightstand side table from the “Mayan” Collection circa 1960’s
Walnut
Bassett Mayan Low Walnut Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Bassett low dresser from the “Mayan” Collection. Circa 1960’s. The six drawer
Metal
Mid Century Bassett Mirror from the "Mayan" Collection
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s Bassett Mid-Century Modern Mayan walnut wood mirror. Top edge is embellished with ornately
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage Bassett Side Tables
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century walnut tables by Bassett for their 'Mayan' collection. Two drawers for bedside
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror Mayan Collection Bassett Ornate Details
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror Mayan collection bassett ornate details Dimensions. 28 3/4 W
Mirror
Mid Century Bassett “Mayan” Tallboy Bedroom Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Beautiful midcentury Bassett dresser. Smooth sliding drawers and a gorgeous design on the pull
Walnut
Tiki/Mayan Dresser by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
This dresser specifically was part of Bassett's 'Mayan' collection in the 1960s. The 'Mayan
Wood
Bassett Dresser from the Mayan Collection
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer dresser from the Mayan collection by Bassett. Refinished and
Walnut
Dresser from Bassett from the Mayan Group
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Exquisite nine drawer dresser in walnut from the Mayan group by Bassett. Expertly refinished
Walnut
Highboy Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser from the Mayan collection by Bassett. Refinished and very
Walnut
$220 / item
H 12 in Dm 4 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin White with White Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...
Ceramic, Cotton
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Steel
Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.
Walnut, Cedar
Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. These feature a book or magazine holder on the inside of a large single door. The inside has one adjustabl...
Laminate, Walnut
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Round Side Tray Table Pair By Gregorios Pineo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from Holly Hunt. A very fine pair of round Nutmeg stained oak side tables with round removable patinated brass trays with deep bronze like finish. The pair are v...
Brass
$72,597 / set
H 35.2 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
This exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical 18th century dressers in wood richly inlaid on the front, sides and 4 truncated pyramid legs are top-quality example of Italian 18th cen...
Marble, Bronze
$3,387Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.04 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Teak Highboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, 1960s, Danish Design
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Danish Highboard in beautiful teak wood. The piece was designed and made in 1960s and is a great example of Danish Mid Century Design in its best. It features two storage sections, e...
Teak
$1,350
H 51 in W 44 in D 20 in
Kent Coffey Eloquence Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kent Coffey Eloquence Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Highboy Dresser. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 51" H x 44" W x 20" D.
Walnut
$3,424
H 36.62 in W 44.1 in D 18.9 in
Damascus Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century
Located in Munich, DE
This handcrafted Damascus wedding chest is designed with mother-of-pearl inlays, three drawers and a marble top. It expresses the rich culture and artwork from where it stems. Handcr...
Marble
$23,500
H 36 in W 70 in D 29 in
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Canapé Settee
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French Louis XVI period painted and parcel-gilt canapé settee from the late 18th century, with rectangular back, out-scrolled arms, fluted legs and deep cantaloupe colored upholste...
Upholstery, Wood
$42,805Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 63 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands. English, Charles II period, ca 1685. Both with fleur-de-lys inlays bordered by holl...
Walnut
1950s Pepe Mendoza Square Door Pull Handle Malachite Brass
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Modernist Square Door Pull Mexico stamped by artist 4.75 x 4.75 x 1.5 d Preowned original vintage, patina present. Refer to image...
Malachite, Brass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 86 in W 0.5 in D 86 in
Dazzling Italian Cut Velvet Tapestry with Arabesque Motif
By Fortuny
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This highly decorative rare Italian cut velvet tapestry panel is finished on all edges and ready for hanging on a wall or using as a bed cover. It could also be used for upholstery. ...
Silk
Bernard Rooke Brutalist Pottery Table Lamp, UK 1960's
By Bernard Rooke Studio
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist table lamp by Bernard Rooke in a Mayan pattern with a textured finish and a nuanced green and ochre glaze. Size of the base only. No shade included.
Brass
Mini Teak Credenza / Entry Chest by Omann Jun
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Gunni Omann Manufacturer: Omann Jun Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 33.5? wide x 14.5? deep x 23.25? tall Condition: In excellent original ...
Teak
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.