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Heritage Henredon MCM Full Walnut Headboard + Footboard
Located in Kensington, MD
Heritage Henredon MCM Full Walnut Headboard + Footboard
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series Night Stands by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut night stands from the "Rhythm" series by Lane Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand. Item features a "Facade
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid-century walnut nightstands - pair.
Each
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
MCM Mid Modern Century Vintage Mainline by Hooker Walnut Wood Nightstands
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 1960s Mainline by Hooker Furniture walnut wood single drawer nightstands. The nightstands
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" MCM Walnut Nightstands
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
We are very pleased to offer a pair of mid-century nightstands by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as part of the "Esprit" collection, circa the 1960s. A cabinet door opens to reveal a...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Albert Parvin American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
Each
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
H 23.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Cartwright for founders MCM danish modern solid walnut double headboard
Featuring a padded front and lid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller twin walnut headboards with full grain beige leather inset
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
walnut and rosewood. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Rosewood, Walnut
H 40.25 in W 61 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Red Lion Table Co. Full Bed Headboard MCM Sculptural
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern headboard by Red Lion Table Company.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 60 in D 3 in
William Hinn style exoskeleton nightstands by Jorgen Clausen - set of 2 - MCM
By Jorgen Clausen
Located in Sayreville, NJ
enjoyed
Authentic Mid Century MCM in Walnut with teak like appearance.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 24 in W 27 in D 18 in
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Walnut and Cane Headboard- King
By Unagusta
Located in Trenton, NJ
adds a touch of sophistication to any bedroom.
In summary, this mid-century walnut headboard with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
American of Martinsville Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands c. 1960s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Denville, NJ
representation of the era, skillfully combining elements of American MCM with Danish Modern styles. Crafted from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
H 25 in W 21 in D 20 in
Refinished Mcm American of Martinsville Low-boy Walnut Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Medina, OH
legs and and top as well. This beautiful piece is a great statement piece for your bedroom or guest
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Albert Parvin American Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass Highboy Gentlemen Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville midcentury Walnut and Brass Highboy Gentlemen's Chest
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 48.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
United Style Young MCM Walnut Brass Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company, United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Style Young Manufacturing mid century walnut and brass gentleman's chest highboy dresser
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser
This highboy
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
H 49.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Merton Gershun American Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Front Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Highboy dresser
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 44.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
1971 MCM Lane Dresser Credenza Buffet Tower Suite Collection Walnut & Rosewood
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Suite Collection comprised of walnut, rosewood and chrome details, hardware, & door fronts, 9 drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 29.25 in W 79 in D 19 in
Paul Evans Style Mcm Canadian Brutalist Walnut 9 Drawer Pedestal Lowboy Dresser
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Style midcentury Canadian brutalist walnut 9 drawer pedestal lowboy dresser.
This
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Metal
H 30.5 in W 80 in D 20.25 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 54 in D 19 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass 5 Drawer Highboy
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 44.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
MCM 6 Drawer Dresser Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Manufacturing Company. Comprised of a walnut case rustic pecky cypress drawers, and a recessed black painted
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
MCM Daybed Sofa Walnut Frame with Arms & Gray-Blue Upholstery & Stram Springs
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) daybed sofa with a square walnut frame & poly
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Metal
H 28.5 in W 80.5 in D 33 in
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb MCM 4 Drawer Walnut Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn gibbings for widdicomb mid century 4 drawer walnut cane and brass highboy dresser.
This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Brass
H 40.75 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
Paul McCobb Style Lane Tuxedo Dresser Cabinet Credenza Walnut & Rosewood MCM Era
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note that I have the entire bedroom set at this time - See last picture. Long Dresser with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Metal
H 30.25 in W 80.25 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Style Lane Tuxedo Tall Dresser or Chest Walnut & Rosewood MCM Era
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note that I have the entire bedroom set at this time - See last picture. Long Dresser with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
H 47.75 in W 38 in D 18 in
MCM Walnut & Ash Frame with Pink Fabric Lounge Chair Style of Dux or Kroehler
By Dux of Sweden, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with walnut & ash frame and original pink fabric in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Ash, Walnut
H 36 in W 28 in D 34 in
Vintage mcm highboy dresser by Mengel furniture
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Rare highboy cabinet by Mengel furniture
Designed by Raymond Loewy circa 1950
Gorgeous piece with loads of storage.
Three large drawers, drop down cabinet , and storage space up t...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Metal
Mil Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
frame, expertly constructed from solid walnut wood, ensures both durability and a touch of natural
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Naugahyde, Walnut
Pair MCM Brutalist Brasilia Single Arch Mirrors 6130-01 Broyhill Premier Series
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
comprised of walnut, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall Mirrors
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Walnut
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 1.25 in
Vintage MCM George Nelson 5476 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Fuchsia Fabric
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern 5476 lounge chair designed by George Nelson for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Walnut
H 31 in W 27.25 in D 32 in
MCM Royal Blue & Blue Green Recliner & Ottoman Attributed to Selig Monroe Chair
By Selig
Located in Topeka, KS
wonderful in the corner of your bedroom or in the sitting room next to a gorgeous floor lamp. It is mid
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 39.5 in W 32 in D 34 in
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
you could certainly use it as a tall, narrow dresser in your bedroom or dressing area. It would be a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Aluminum
Midcentury George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Dresser Credenza
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Primavera line, circa 1950s. Iconic piece resulting from the collaboration of these two MCM Masters! Often
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Metal
Low Midcentury Walnut 3-Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Kensington, MD
offer this walnut compact & low MCM chest of drawers. Graduated drawers with a central knob on each
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM Chrome & Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
!! They would be wonderful used as side chairs in your living room, family room, bedroom, study, or as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Chrome
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Vintage MCM Sears Symphony Coll by Drexel Green Upholstered & Cane Lounge Chair
By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Sears & Roebuck by Drexel Symphony Collection lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.75 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
H 38.75 in W 29 in D 35.25 in
Large Mid-Century Walnut and Cane Dresser by Cavalier Furniture
By Cavalier
Located in Trenton, NJ
This larger scale Mid-Century Modern bedroom dresser from Cavalier furniture features a vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Cane, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser Set Dovetail Drawers Solid Walnut Burl Veneer
Located in Seattle, WA
This MCM Dresser Set Features Contrasting Wood and Burl Veneer Accents , Solid Brass Hardware and a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Walnut
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs & Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM or Mid-Century Danish Modern armchairs or lounge chairs with tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 26 in D 28 in
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with 4 Caned Panels
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's MCM Chest of Drawers with 4 Cane Panelled Storage on Top. Great storage space. Cane in very
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Walnut
MCM Khaki Vinyl Faux Leather Accent or Side Armchair in the Style of Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
back angle, fabulous round tapered walnut legs with an outward flare, and it is wearing a lovely khaki
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Pair Walnut Two Door Cabinet George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
, Primavera line circa 1950s. Iconic piece resulting from the collaboration of these two MCM Masters! Often
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Lane Mid-Century Pair Tuxedo Nightstands Endtables Walnut Rosewood Aluminum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note that I have the entire bedroom set at this time - See last picture. Long Dresser with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Vintage Reupholstered Emerald Green Dark Walnut Accent Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful reupholstered emerald green dark walnut MCM accent chair!! This chair was reupholstered
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Witco Styled Pulaski Oceanic Mirror in Walnut, USA, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
This BOLD mirror features warm, rich walnut woodgrains with a sculpted oceanic front panel full of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 44.5 in W 51.75 in D 2.5 in
American of Martinsville Vintage Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser c. 1960s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Denville, NJ
esteemed American of Martinsville, is a blend of classic American MCM and Danish Modern designs, crafted to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.25 in W 68.125 in D 19.125 in
American of Martinsville Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser c. 1960s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Denville, NJ
essence of vintage elegance, masterfully constructed from high-quality walnut. Its unique design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 52.5 in W 42.25 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Jean Royere Wardrobe, circa 1950, France
By Maison Gouffé, Jean Royère
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Walnut veneer storage cabinet with quadrangular opening and four doors decorated with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Daybed
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple and elegant vintage MCM daybed comprised of teak wood frame supporting a tufted upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 2 Patinaed Armchairs After Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chairs, USA, c. 1960
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Wormley for Dunbar. This set of armchairs is constructed from solid walnut and is found in its original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.75 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Model 197 Side / Desk / Dining Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, c. 1960's
By Finn Juhl
Located in Deland, FL
intricately sculpted walnut frames with exceptional old-growth woodgrains this exquisite chair is the epitome
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Burlwood, Butterfly Entertainment Wall Unit
Located in Whittier, CA
Mcm midmod mid Century vintage antique retro 50s 60s 70s teak walnut dresser drawer chest cabinet
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20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Oak, Burl
KENT COFFEY Impact MCM Walnut Nightstand
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Charlotte, NC
line. Walnut and elm, brass hardware, banded door fronts and sides. Features dual bifold doors
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Nightstands
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
cartwright for founders MCM Danish Modern solid walnut nightstands
Stunning rich walnut and impeccable
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
HENREDON Circa '60 Mid Century Modern MCM Walnut Nightstand
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid-Century Modern nightstand by Henredon, from their Circa '60 Collection. Walnut with inset
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
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Mcm Walnut Bedroom For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mcm walnut bedroom available at 1stDibs. A mcm walnut bedroom — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mcm walnut bedroom, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mcm walnut bedroom bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mcm walnut bedroom has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American of Martinsville, Kent Coffey and Lane Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mcm Walnut Bedroom?
Prices for a mcm walnut bedroom start at $350 and top out at $13,900 with the average selling for $2,295.
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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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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