Iconic Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant and highly functional wardrobe cabinet by Van Der Meeren, a fine example of Belgian mid-century modern design. This piece reflects the post-war period where functionality, cl...
Metal
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant and highly functional wardrobe cabinet by Van Der Meeren, a fine example of Belgian mid-century modern design. This piece reflects the post-war period where functionality, cl...
Metal
Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet, Iconic Italian Designer Goatskin Dry Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
Own a piece of mid-century iconic Italian designed bar cabinet.
Brass
Mid Century Fluted Column Bar Cabinet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique fluted column bar cabinet. Iconic mid century Mediterranean design.
Wood
$3,395Sale Price|30% Off
Iconic Mid Century Curved and Tufted Vitrine
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic Mid Century Curved Vitrine Showcase with tufted Naugahyde base circa 1940-1950 of American origin. Vitrine has storage behind/below the 1950's green tufted vinyl with its orig...
Glass, Wood
American Mid Century Iconic Walnut & Rosewood Desk by Kent Coffey Rare
By Kent-Coffey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful walnut a classic MCM desk by Kent Coffey a rare piece to find nice original finish and patina very light use , unique rosewood accent handle with brass accents very clean p...
Rosewood, Walnut
Iconic vintage dutch design CU07 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Netherlands / CU07 cabinet / Pastoe / Cees Braakman / metal, teak / Vintage / Mid-century Highboard CU07 designed by the Dutch designer Cees Braakman in 1958 for Pastoe. This mo...
Metal
Iconic Mid Century Desk by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960's
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century desk, designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, circa 1960's. This stylish desk features a two tier top, the upper section having two sliding doors, that open to rev...
Leather, Wood
Peter Ghyczy 1970 Corner Cabinet – Iconic Stainless Steel & Aluminum Model R16
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
More than just furniture, this cabinet is a piece of history. Born during the golden era of post-war European design, it reflects Ghyczy’s innovative spirit and his role in shaping m...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Iconic Mid Century Drexel Rare Brigade Line Campaign Dresser Dry Bar Case Piece
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted signed Drexel Furniture Campaign style dresser/chest/dry bar from their rare Brigade line. Has 3 drawers in front and lift up hidden cabinet in back. Features signature campa...
Brass
Peter Ghyczy 1970 Corner Cabinet – Iconic Stainless Steel and brass Model R16
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
More than just furniture, this cabinet is a piece of history. Born during the golden era of post-war European design, it reflects Ghyczy’s innovative spirit and his role in shaping m...
Brass, Steel
Iconic Italian Design Cabinet “Il Cerniera” by Silvana Arcelli Montanari
Located in Oirlo, LI
This exceptional piece represents the spirit of Italian design experimentation from the 1970s, a period when furniture was not only functional but also conceptual. Designed by Silv...
Wood
Iconic Aldo Tura Brown Goatskin Bar Cabinet with Electric Lift & Mirror Interior
By Aldo Tura
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into the world of refined Italian design with this extraordinary Aldo Tura goatskin bar cabinet, crafted in Italy around 1960. Known for his daring use of luxurious materials a...
Goatskin, Smoked Glass, Wood
Elegant Restored Pair of Iconic Vintage Door Knocker Commodes by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored pair of vintage multi-purpose cabinets. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction highlighted by fabulous solid brass door knocker style hardware. Open ...
Brass
Iconic Bamboo Style Dresser by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo dresser designed by James Mont. This is a beautiful example of his iconic bamboo style. The casework is of Cerused oak and it has been newly refinished with the bamboo...
Oak
Iconic 'OS29' Sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1959
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic model ‘OS29’ or 'Triennale' sideboard designed by Arne Vodder in 1959. With great details such as the raised edge on top and the signature curved drawers. Comes straight from ...
Wood
Vintage Olivetti Synthesis Desk by Ettore Sottsass - 1970s Italian Design Icon
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in London, England
Don't miss the chance to own a true piece of design history. This vintage Olivetti Synthesis office desk was designed by the legendary Ettore Sottsass, an iconic figure of postmodern...
Metal
Mücke-Melder Highboard Vitrine Iconic Functionalism from 1930s Czechoslovakia
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Wien, AT
A true collector's piece: this rare highborn is an original 1930s design by Mücke-Melder, one of the leading names in Czech Functionalism. Crafted in small series, it pairs beautiful...
Steel, Chrome
Minimalist Teak Credenza B60 by D. Waeckerlin for Behr - German Design Icon
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 248 x 43 x 119 cm (L x D x H) Dimensions: approx. 97.6 x 16.9 x 46.9 in Elegant Dieter Wäckerlin sideboard with black metal base. Inlay made out of maple. Outside is ven...
Maple, Teak
Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Highboy Hollywood Regency Coastal Dresser Iconic
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
This piece is in stunning vintage condition. Please see other listings for additional parts of this set: lowboy/credenza and twin headboard.
Rattan, Wood
$1,473Sale Price|20% Off
Iconic Jiroutek Sideboard Type U 460 In Oak, Interier Praha 1960s
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic sideboard designed by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha in 1960s, original label still sttached. The sideboard in in half drawer, half compartment version. On the right side th...
Glass, Oak
Modernist Cupboard by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax – Belgian Design Icon, 1950
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Jean Prouvé, Tubax
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional example of European mid-century modernism, this cupboard by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax was designed in the early 1950s and remains one of the most celebrated piece...
Steel
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Book Form Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1950's.
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet designed by Aldo Tura, Italy, circa 1950's.
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure Are you in search of a truly remarkable vintage piece to enhance your interior space? Look ...
Metal
Iconic Design Reborn: Gio Ponti-Style Dry Bar with Cream Murano Glass 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Guazzora, IT
This mid-century modern dry bar, inspired by Gio Ponti, is an extraordinary piece of Italian craftsmanship. Made of steam-curved wood, polished brass and cream-colored Murano glass...
Brass
Extraordinary T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest, Widdicomb-1955
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Raleigh, NC
With its minimalist case, brass legs and cane-wrapped pulls this design has become an icon of mid century modern design. This cabinet has been fully restored and showing only minor ...
Brass
A. R. Cordemeijer Metal Vitrine Wall Unit 5600 for Gispen, Netherlands 1962
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen Culemborg
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Exquisite Grey Metal Vitrine Storage Unit by Gispen, Model 5600: A Timeless Dutch Design Treasure Discover the allure of timeless design with the Grey Metal Vitrin...
Metal
Spectacular Fifties Etagere from Bonbon shop in Paris for Exclusive Objects
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Brass
Pair of White Lacquer Gibbings for Widdicomb Dressers Bachelor Chests Brass Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests dressers cabinets designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Walnut
Gio Ponti Singer & Sons Walnut, Rosewood Chest of Drawers Restored
By Richard Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Gio Ponti Singer & Sons Walnut, Rosewood Chest of Drawers Restored Offered for sale is a Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons rosewood and walnut restored chest of drawers from the 1950s. T...
Rosewood, Walnut
$4,800Sale Price|43% Off
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Burl Wood Etched Brass Tall Chest circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Burl Wood Etched Brass Tall Chest circa 1970s Offered for sale is a Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Furniture burlwood tall chest with iconic Rohne acid-etched...
Brass
$2,200 / set
Broyhill 'Brasilia' End Tables / Record Cabinets
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern iconic end table cabinet by Broyhill for their 'Brasilia' line.
Walnut
Iconic Pastoe Credenza, Sideboard, Japanese Series, Model DU03 by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Schagen, NL
Mindblowing and timeless design, this large sideboard/Credenza by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands. This piece was made from teakwood veneer and features four drawers and tw...
Metal
Iconic Mid-Century Modern 'Rocket' Display Cabinet, English, 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket" Display cabinet/Vitrine.
Walnut
Mastercraft Lighted Brass Display Cabinet Vitrine Iconic Mid-Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Mastercraft display cabinet made of brass with black glass accents. Glass doors open to glass shelves with mirrored background and is lighted from above. Bottom brass doors ...
Brass
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' display cabinet/vitrine, English, circa 1935.
Bakelite, Walnut
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' display cabinet/vitrine, English, circa 1935.
Bakelite, Walnut
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet/Vitrine, English, circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display cabinet/Vitrine, English, circa 1935.
Bakelite, Walnut
1960's Iconic Australian Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard
Located in TORQUAY, AU
This iconic sideboard represents a cornerstone of Australian Mid-Century Modern design.
Teak
Iconic Henredon Walnut Campaign Credenza Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Iconic Henredon walnut campaign credenza. Lovely brass details and hardware with a classic distressed walnut finish. You will love the old world styling with tons of storage options.
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Iconic Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s, 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Iconic 2 door cabinet model 146 in white lacquer with brass studs, etched brass pulls, and inset milk glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals 1950s (signed “Parzinger Or...
Brass
Iconic Large Mid-Century Modern Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb sleek Mid-Century Modern design by the iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller, thin edge walnut veneer very large eight-drawer dresser with tapered aluminium legs and classy w...
Walnut
Iconic American of Martinsville Mid-Century Pair of Matching Campaign Vitrines
By American of Martinsville
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of rare and iconic signed mid century burl and glass vitrines from American of Martinsville. Made in the USA, circa 1970's. Come with custom glass shelves and fully ele...
Brass
Iconic American of Martinsville Mid-Century Pair of Matching Campaign Vitrines
By American of Martinsville
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of rare and iconic signed mid century burl and glass vitrines from American of Martinsville. Made in the USA, circa 1970's. Come with custom glass shelves and fully ele...
Brass
Iconic American of Martinsville Mid-Century Pair of Matching Campaign Vitrines
By American of Martinsville
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of rare and iconic signed mid century burl and glass vitrines from American of Martinsville. Made in the USA circa 1970's. Come with custom glass shelves and fully elec...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger 4-Door Blue Cabinet with Iconic Hardware, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large 4-door cabinet model no. 140, lacquered blue with iconic etched chrome hardware, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1960s. This is a beautiful example of Tom...
Chrome
American Mid Century Iconic Walnut & Rosewood Desk by Kent Coffey Rare
By Kent-Coffey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful walnut a classic MCM desk by Kent Coffey a rare piece to find nice original finish and patina very light use , unique rosewood accent handle with brass accents very clean p...
Rosewood, Walnut
Iconic 1950s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Leopold Desk Co.
By Lehigh Leopold
Located in Lafayette, IN
Design-wise this desk is the epitome of Mid-Century Modern. The geometric lines of the walnut veneered cabinet and brushed aluminium hardware merge beautifully with the curvaceous, s...
Walnut
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Desk by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1959
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Mid-Century Modern desk by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1959. Teak with brass supports. Striking design with floating top. Marked with manufacturers label. In very good c...
Brass
Solid Wood Paul McCobb Double Dresser Mid-Century Period Iconic Aluminum Pulls
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a beautiful Mid-Century double dresser by Paul McCobb. Solid wood with sculptural aluminum pulls. Dimensions: 34 1/4" H x 18 1/4" D x 48"
Maple
Iconic Mid Century Drexel Campaign Nine Drawer Dresser From Rare Brigade Line
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic and oh so rare Drexel 9-drawer Campaign dresser from their coveted Brigade. Gorgeous lines and brass hardware and accents throughout as well as ample storage what with its 9 ...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet with Brass Studs and Iconic Hardware, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
4-door lacquered cabinet model no. 147 in yellow lacquer with brass studs and hardware on an ebonized mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger, American 1950s. This is an timeless Parzinger ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern White Lacquered and Iconic X Brass Pulls Paul Frankl Dresser
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage and Mid-Century ten-drawer dresser has been newly restored with white lacquer and polished brass X pulls. The label on the interior is Johnson Furniture Co. This is for...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger 4 Door Chinese Red Cabinet With Iconic Hardware 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large 4 Door cabinet model no. 140, in Chinese red lacquer with iconic etched brass hardware, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. This is a spectacular cabinet.
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in mahogany with chrome studs and exquisite pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1981. This piece i...
Chrome
Sold|$14,000
Iconic LB7 Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic teak bookcase LB7 by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia. Adjustable eight shelves and two cabinets, black lacquered aluminium braces signed.
Rare Kartell 'Componibili' Units by Anna Castelli - Iconic 60s Space Age design
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Exuding timeless elegance, the original Kartell Componibili storage unit from the 1960s stands as a beacon of refined Italian design. Crafted by the visionary Anna Castelli Ferrieri,...
Plastic
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.