Mid Century Modern Teak English Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Teak English Sideboard by McIntosh Above average vintage condition and
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak English Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Teak English Sideboard by McIntosh Above average vintage condition and
Teak
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh Average vintage condition and structurally
Teak
$2,394
H 30.75 in W 69 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern VIntage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Mcintosh Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover timeless elegance with our Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Mcintosh
Teak
$2,510Sale Price|32% Off
H 29.53 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
Vintage 1960 Retro Teak Sideboard or Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after small sized vintage sideboard or credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s. It has
Teak
$3,800
H 30 in W 87 in D 18 in
Mid-Century British Modern Sideboard by Tom Robertson for McIntosh Scotland
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sideboard designed by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh Furniture of Kirkcaldy, Scotland! Showcasing a healthy
Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany, Teak
$2,510Sale Price|28% Off
H 29.53 in W 79.53 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Retro Teak large Sideboard Credenza by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company, Tom Robertson
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage 1960s McIntosh sideboard by Tom Robertson. It has three drawers, cupboard space, and a
Teak
$2,442Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 29.53 in W 79.14 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Retro Teak Brass Handles Sideboard by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, 1960s
By Tom Robertson, A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Markington, GB
Rare Vintage 1960s McIntosh Sideboard by Tom Robertson – A Collector's Gem An exceptional
Brass
Mcintosh Dunoon Teak Sideboard
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Stunning and unusual mid-century sideboard designed by Tom Robertson for cabinetmaker A.H. McIntosh
Teak
McIntosh Sideboard in Teak (Moy Collection)
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Stunning teak sideboard designed by Tom Robertson for AH McIntosh, included in the Moy collection
Teak
McIntosh Sideboard (Dunbar Collection)
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Designed by Tom Robertson for A.H McIntosh and Co., it was made in the 1960s in Scotland. This Mid
Teak
McIntosh Sideboard (Eden Model)
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Fascinating creation of Tom Robertson, the Scottish firm A.H. McIntosh manufactured in the early
Teak
Small sideboard (Moy by McIntosh)
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Tom Robertson designed this sideboard for the Moy collection in the ’60s for A.H. McIntosh in
Teak
McIntosh Tall Sideboard, Scotland 1970s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Tom Robertson designed this sideboard in the early ’70s for the well-known brand A.H. McIntosh in
Teak
McIntosh Tall Sideboard, Scotland 1970s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
Tom Robertson designed this sideboard in the early ’70s for the well-known brand A.H. McIntosh in
Teak
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 79.14 in D 17.72 in
McIntosh Vintage Sideboard Made by a.H.McIntosh & Co Ltd of Kirkcaldy Scotland
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegance vintage sideboard made by A.H.McIntosh & Co Ltd Of Kirkcaldy Scotland. It was made
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.26 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard by Tom Robertson for McIntosh, United Knigdom, 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid-century sideboard in teak, designed Tom Robertson was produced in Great Britain by
Teak
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Teak Sideboard with Louvre Doors by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage teak sideboard designed by Tom Robertson and manufactured by A.H. McIntosh of Kirkcaldy
Teak
McIntosh Teak Mid-Century Sideboard Highboard Credenza
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
McIntosh of Kirkcaldy had a stunning eye for design and used their skills and design prowess to
Teak
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 82.68 in D 19.3 in
Rare Model British Midcentury Teak Sideboard by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare model vintage midcentury sideboard by renowned makers McIntosh of Kirkclady
Teak
Macintosh Teak Sideboard Credenza Midcentury
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
teak sideboard with its inlaid parquet style doors creates a real focal point as do the unusual
Teak
Teak sideboard (Dunvegan Collection)
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Buxton, GB
Tom Robertson designed dunvegan sideboard in teak wood for A.H. McIntosh in Scotland in the 1970s
Teak
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 79.14 in D 17.72 in
Long Mid-Century Dunvegan Sideboard by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh, 1960s
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Basel, CH
Dunvegan 1960s teak sideboard was designed by Tom Robertson and was manufactured by McIntosh in the 1960s
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.06 in D 18.51 in
Macintosh of Kirkcaldy Teak Inset Handle Sideboard Storage Unit G Plan Eames Era
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
teak sideboard with it’s large side cupboards offers versatile and ample storage in a beautiful compact
Teak
Fine McIntosh Teak Sideboard Credenza Scotland
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD JANUARY 2010...Beautiful organic lines highlight this exceptional McIntosh Teak piece that is
A.H McIntosh Teak Sideboard by Tom Robertson
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Stunning and beautifully crafted teak sideboard designed by Tom Robertson and manufactured by A.H
Teak
Stunning Two-Tone Teak Danish Style Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Danish style sideboard or credenza by McIntosh. Teak sideboard is freshly finished in a
1960s Teak McIntosh Sideboard
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This beautiful vintage modern rosewood sideboard features plenty of room for storage within its six
Teak
1960s Teak Vintage Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely rare vintage teak sideboard by McIntosh, this was made in the 1960s. It’s
Teak
Midcentury Teak Sideboard by McIntosh, 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Midcentury teak sideboard Dunvegan by Mcintosh plan from the 1960s. It is a shining example of the
Teak
Sideboard vintage in teak, McIntosh, Scotland 1960
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Torino, IT
Questo straordinario sideboard danese incarna il design scandinavo degli anni '60 con eleganza
Teak
Teak Sideboard or Highboard from McIntosh, 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak drinks cabinet or highboard from McIntosh - Circa 1960s It features two pull down drinks
Teak
Sideboard McIntosh, 1960s
By P. J. McIntosh
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard with sliding door, drawers and extractable writing desk.
Teak
McIntosh Louvred Door Teak Mid-Century Sideboard
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Norwich, GB
A smart design teak sideboard made by A. H. McIntosh & Co of Kirkcaldy. Circa late 1960s. *Free
Teak
Mid Century Teak Compact Sideboard from McIntosh, 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak long and low chest of drawers or compact sideboard from McIntosh - Circa 1960s It features
Teak
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by McIntosh Above average vintage condition and
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Mcintosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mid Century Vintage McIntosh 'Dunfermline' Sideboard A lovely Mcintosh vintage 'Dunfermline
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Mcintosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mid century teak sideboard manufactured during the 1960s by A.H. McIntosh in Kirkcaldy
Teak
Mid Century Teak Buffet Sideboard Scottish A.H McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A stylish Scottish mid-century teak buffet with three lower paneled doors and three corresponding
Teak
1960s Sideboard McIntosh Furniture
By P. J. McIntosh
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard vintage di manifattura inglese in legno impiallacciato teak con tre cassetti, due ante a
Teak
Mid Century McIntosh Dunvegan Teak Sideboard, Circa 1960s
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Surrey, GB
A mid century Dunvegan teak sideboard designed by Tom Robertson and manufactured by A.H. McIntosh
Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 79 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza sideboard by Mcintosh Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home with the exquisite Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza sideboard by renowned
Teak
McIntosh vintage sideboard, Scotland 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Torino, IT
McIntosh vintage sideboard, Scotland 1960
Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern teak sideboard by Scottish Furniture Maker McIntosh 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern teak sideboard by Scottish Furniture Maker McIntosh. Beautiful wood grain
Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 64 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza Dunfermline by A.H McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A.H. Mcintosh & CO. teak sideboard from the Dunfermline collection. Designed by Tom Robertson in
Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Mcintosh Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a stunning classic mid-century modern credenza by Scottish furniture maker Mcintosh. This
Teak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 84.5 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza by Mcintosh Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Mid-Century Modern teak sideboard by esteemed Scottish maker McIntosh exemplifies the
Teak
1960s McIntosh Teak Forfar Sideboard
By Tom Robertson
Located in London, Lambeth
McIntosh teak Forfar sideboard introduced in 1969. The Forfar and Fife sideboards were
Teak
Sold
H 30.25 in W 79.5 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by A.H Mcintosh Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An A.H Mcintosh of Kirkcaldy mid-century sideboard. The sideboard is a stunning and iconic design
Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern A.H McIntosh Dunvegan Teak Credenza Sideboard Vintage Danish
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An A.H Mcintosh of Kirkcaldy mid-century ’Dunvegan’ sideboard. The sideboard is a stunning and
Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern a.H McIntosh Dunvegan Teak Credenza Sideboard Vintage Danish
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An A.H Mcintosh of Kirkcaldy mid-century ’Dunvegan’ sideboard. The sideboard is a stunning and
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard by A.H Mcintosh Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully designed & scarcely seen model of sideboard by the renowned manufacturer McIntosh of
Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 79 in D 17 in
A teak “Drummond” sideboard by Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh circa 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning teak “Drummond” sideboard by Tom Robertson, the innovative mind behind A.H. McIntosh
Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 69 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Eden A.H McIntosh Credenza Sideboard Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare model McIntosh Eden sideboard is a truly outstanding example of mid century design
Teak
Sold
H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by A.H Mcintosh British Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An eye catching midcentury sideboard by renowned British furniture maker A.H Mcintosh. This
Teak
Sold
H 33.5 in W 79.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Crednza Sideboard by A.H Mcintosh Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sideboard is a stunning and iconic design by Tom Robertson for A H McIntosh Kirkcaldy. This sideboard is
Teak
Teak Sideboard by A.H. McIntosh
Located in Stratford, CT
Teak sideboard with 3 front drawers, 3 doors and interior shelves
Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 18.9 in
Teak Dunvegan Sideboard by Tom Robertson and Manufactured by A.H. McIntosh
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in The Hague, NL
This beautiful 'Dunvegan' sideboard was produced by cabinetmaker A.H. McIntosh & Co from Kirkaldy
Teak
Sold
H 29.75 in W 59.88 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
. McIntosh. The sideboard features gorgeous teak wood grain and sleek mid-century modern design, with
Teak
Sideboard vintage in teak – McIntosh Furniture, 1960
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Torino, IT
Porta a casa un pezzo iconico del design britannico con questo sideboard vintage in teak di
Teak
Large A.H. McIntosh Sideboard in Teak
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
This rare large teak credenza was designed by A.H. McIntosh and offers a wonderful storage solution
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard By Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh & Co, 1960
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-century period sideboard designed by Tom Robertson and manufactured for Mcintosh of Kirkcaldy
Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 84.26 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Tom Robertson for A.H. McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This beautiful vintage modern sideboard features plenty of room for storage within its three
Teak
Sold
H 30.25 in W 79 in D 17.75 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Sideboard Credenza by Mcintosh Danish Style
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover timeless elegance with our Mid Century Modern Vintage Sideboard Credenza by Mcintosh
Teak
Long Teak Sideboard by A.H. McIntosh & Co.
Located in Stratford, CT
Long teak sideboard with four drawers, three doors, and interior shelves
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
Vintage Modern Walnut Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A solid Mid-Century Modern server made of Walnut. It boasts 6 drawers with 3 of them hidden behind detailed doors. Tapered legs perfectly accent the piece and allow it to fit into an...
Walnut
Danish Teak Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage teak sideboard makes a stylish storage piece in a variety of settings. Quality Teak veneer, unique carved pulls, interior rosewood drawers and plenty of cabinet...
Mid-Century Sibast Furniture Teak Sideboard, Made In Denmark
By Sibast
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish Mid Century teak sliding door sideboard dating to the 1950's/1960's for restoration.The sideboard in a more diminutive size and useful for many applications. The slidi...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding tambour doors, two drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean cond...
Teak
$1,995
H 26 in W 64 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard by Bath Cabinets Danish Style
By Bath Cabinet Makers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegant Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Credenza Sideboard, crafted by the renowned British furniture maker Bath Cabinets. This beautiful mid century credenza features g...
Teak
$3,745
H 31.11 in W 83.08 in D 20.28 in
Danish Design Credenza / Sideboard by Bernhard Pedersen in Teak 1950 Brown Beige
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Danish design credenza/sideboard in teak designed and produced by Bernhard Pedersen. Bernhard Pedersen is known for very high quality Danish furniture and this piece perfect...
Teak
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
Large Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern style credenza offers plenty of storage behind sliding doors, with multiple shelves and slide out trays. A rich woodgrain complements the credenza's minimal d...
Wood, Teak
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 67 in D 17 in
Mid Century Danish Modern sliding door Teak Credenza by Ib-Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern sliding door Teak Credenza by Ib-Kofod Larsen. Great sized credenza with 3 front sliding doors that have sculpted finger pulls. Behind the doors are 2 Adjus...
Teak
Chunky sideboard by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s. Made in oak with sliding doors in teak. Beautiful legs in oak and iron.
Iron
ib Kofod-Larsen Large Teak Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ib Kofod-Larsen large teak credenza, Denmark. Long low credenza perfect as a media cabinet or for beneath art work, with lots of storage capacity. Comprising two open cabinets with a...
Teak
$4,895 / item
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
Walnut
Small Sliding Door Teak Credenza
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 54" wide x 17.5" deep x 30.5" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with ...
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Sideboard by Gunni Oman
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The elegant modern style of Scandinavian designer Gunni Oman sets this sliding door Rosewood sideboard apart from other Mid-Century servers. Featuring four felt lined drawers, spacio...
Rosewood
$3,597Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 17 in D 79 in
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern 4 door teak credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern teak credenza sideboard. Made in Norway, c. 1965. Wonderful light teak wood with (4) upper short drawers and (4) lower cabinet doors. The ca...
Birch, 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.
An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.
Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.
Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)
The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.
Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.
If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.
Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.