Knoll Style Mid-Century Office Cabinet
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern office cabinet in walnut wood grain with aluminum hardware and matching
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Knoll Style Mid-Century Office Cabinet
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern office cabinet in walnut wood grain with aluminum hardware and matching
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Aluminium & Caning, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Aluminium & Caning, 1970s
Aluminum
Mid Century Teak Dresser Aluminum Pulls
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century teak dresser Mid-Century Modern credenza sideboard, English, circa 1960s. Flamed teak
Mahogany
Mid-Century Brutalist Cabinet or Highboard, Belgium ca. 1970
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1970 / Cabinet / wood and aluminum / Mid-Century / Brutalist A striking example of
Aluminum
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard George Nelson Style with Aluminum Legs
By George Nelson
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary sideboard or credenza in walnut veneer with faceted chromed steel legs, a mid-century
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Hanging Showcase 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage two-tiered showcase with 7 glass panes and 2 sliding glass doors, 1960s
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cast Aluminum Wine Rack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple, elegant and playful in the shape of a tall bottle. This cast aluminum wine rack can sit on
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Etagere Bookcase Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Etagere Display Shelf. Item features
Metal
Exceptional Vintage Mid Century French Teak Wall Unit Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century modern teak wall unit cabinet was made in France circa 1970
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Fabulous Chunky Aluminum Large Scale Etagere, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous large scale chunky aluminum and glass etagere. You will love the mellow patina the thick
Aluminum
Mid-Century Style Modular Floating Wall Shelf in Aluminum & Wood.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oak with the sleek precision of aluminum, creating a striking balance of materials. Metal dividers and
Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Étagère Display Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern brushed aluminum chrome frame étagère display shelf. Item features
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit by Pierre Vandel, Lacquered Aluminum
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Miami, FL
influence from Japan. Black lacquered aluminium frame with gold details and glass shelves. It is in very
Aluminum
Rare Paul McCobb modular cabinet , aluminum ring pulls / iron base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Paul McCobb modular cabinet on rare iron base, aluminum ring pulls..solid maple
Aluminum, Iron
Restored Mid-Century Flower Stand, Beech, Umakart, Aluminium, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Mid-Century flower stand from the mid-20th century was crafted in Czechoslovakia. Made from
Aluminum
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Marvelous Pace Collection 3 Piece Burled Walnut Aluminum Credenza Mid-Century
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Leon Rosen Pace Collection 3-piece burled walnut and aluminum credenza buffet. We love
Aluminum
Behr Wall Cabinet by Horst Brüning, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Horst Bruning, Behr
Located in Hellouw, NL
, it is still considered timeless. The wall cabinet has aluminum sliding doors, 4 drawers, and 5
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut W Aluminum Inlay Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern credenza by Jen's Risom. 3 drawers beside a cabinet door with 1 shelf
Aluminum
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Herman Miller, John Keal, George Nelson, John Stuart, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser. 1970s classic all
Aluminum
$1,998Sale Price|60% Off
Mid century Modern 6 Drawer Tall Walnut Dresser with Aluminum Finger Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Mid century Modern tall 6 drawer walnut dresser with aluminum two finger pulls. Really
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut TV Stand with Slatted Doors and Aluminum Base
By Thalloris
Located in SULECHÓW, -
The LINDE TV stand is a premium handcrafted walnut media console designed for lovers of mid-century
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Aluminum and Smoked Glass Shelves Étagère, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt aluminum étagère or bookcase with smoked glass shelves. The
Aluminum
Peter Ghyczy 1970 Corner Cabinet – Iconic Stainless Steel & Aluminum Model R16
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
innovative spirit and his role in shaping mid-century modern interiors. Durable yet elegant, industrial yet
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Lovely Pair of Floating Aluminum and Glass Shelves Etagere Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of chunky aluminum and glass floating shelves-etageres. These are hung directly on the
Aluminum
Florence Knoll aluminium, metal and marble cabinet, Knoll International, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Chest of drawers in wood, metal, and brushed aluminum with a marble top, produced by Knoll
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard with Geometric Inlay and Aluminum Base
By Thalloris
Located in SULECHÓW, -
The ULME sideboard is a premium handmade walnut credenza that embodies mid-century modern elegance
Walnut
Paul Mayen Mid-Century Aluminum I-Frame Desk / Dining Table Base
By Paul Mayen
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century I-frame aluminum desk / dining table base. (requires a rectangular glass top)(PAUL
Chrome
Mid Century French Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Pierre Vandel Paris C.1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid Century French Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Pierre Vandel Paris C.1970 PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A
Aluminum
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet MINT. Sliver drawer
Aluminum
Oak Aluminum Apothecary 30 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet on Solid Legs Formica Top
By Herman Miller, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oak Aluminum Apothecary 30 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet on Solid Legs Formica Top
Aluminum
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Milo Baughman Style Lattice Front Aluminum Edge Credenza Mid Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Milo Baughman-style white lacquered credenza cabinet. Asian-inspired lattice relief detailed
Lucite, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Medical Display Cabinet in Steel - Italiy 1945-50
Located in Girona, Girona
Medical display cabinet in steel painted with metallic green “hammered” paint. Base and door in
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s
By Pastoe
Located in Stockholm, SE
aluminum cabinets / shelves with smooth sliding doors by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe in Netherlands 1990s. In
Aluminum
Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid century French shelving display cabinet bookcase C.1970. PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Front Dry Bar Cabinet with Shelving
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cabinet’s streamlined mid-century profile. A cleverly concealed pull-out compartment at the base reveals a
Aluminum
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with
Aluminum, Iron
Lucite and Aluminum Mid-Century Modern 5-Tier Etagere Vitrine Shelving Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 5-tier Lucite and glass etagere. Possibly designed by Charles Hollis Johnes.
Chrome
Mahogany and Aluminum Cabinet Designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc
By Jens Risom
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mahogany sideboard with aluminum hardware designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc, circa 1960s. Labled
Mahogany
Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By James Mont, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with
Aluminum
$3,349Sale Price|24% Off
Mid-Century Brutalist Bar Cabinet by Jean Batenburg, 1970's
By Jean Batenburg
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Vintage brutalist Bar cabinet in ebonized oak. Beautiful contrast between the dark exterior and
Aluminum
Rosewood Front Mid-Century Dresser
By Pierre Cardin, Roger Rougier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century space age dresser with stunning features. Four rosewood lined doors with polished
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern British Teak Lowboy Dresser by White & Newton
By White & Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking example of British Mid-Century design, this teak lowboy dresser by White & Newton
Aluminum, Metal
Mid Century Dresser with Twelve Drawers
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Chic long low mid century dresser with two banks of four drawers, flanking two doors which open to
Aluminum
Georges Frydman aluminum dresser for Efa 1958
By Georges Frydman
Located in Grenoble, FR
George Frydman Two-part china cabinet with aluminum doors and oak structure dating from the 1950s
Aluminum
De Coene Minimalist Highboard in Brushed Aluminum and Ash
By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene, cabinet, lacquered ash, brushed aluminum, Belgium, 1970s. This Postmodern cabinet
Aluminum
Florence Knoll, Desk, Walnut, Aluminium, USA, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and aluminium desk designed and produced by Florence Knoll in the USA, c. 1970s. Wear
Aluminum
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Style Double Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, classic mid-century modern six drawer double dresser, in the style of Paul McCobb
Aluminum
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Projection” Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
expertly refinished mid-century modern highboy dresser by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Projection” line
Aluminum
Long Office Cabinet by Robert John
By Robert John
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office storage sideboard by Robert John. Cabinet space, drawer storage, set on
Aluminum
$2,150 / item
Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century American modern design. Stanley Furniture Company of Stanleytown, Virginia produced well
Aluminum
Pair of Obelisk Étagères in Polished Aluminum
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual obelisk shaped étagères. Polished aluminum (aluminuim), with glass shelves and
Aluminum
$1,080Sale Price / item|40% Off
Vintage Mid Century Rolling Pharmacy/ Medical Cart
Located in Waxahachie, TX
on Halloween 2014. Rolling mid century pharmacy medical cart. Would make a great kitchen island
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin 'Linear' Mid Century Walnut Sideboard
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sliding door credenza by Paul McCobb for his Linear series. Made with walnut and accenting aluminum
Aluminum
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Palm Beach, FL
technique on anodized aluminum legs. Stamped Thomasville on the bottom.
Aluminum
Otto Zapf Regalsystem Vitra Vieler Wingset Wandregal Aluminium
By Vitra, Otto Zapf
Located in Berlin, DE
Bilder) Hersteller: Vitra Designer: Otto Zapf Herkunftsland: Deutschland Epoche: 1984, Mid Century
Aluminum
$10,922 / set
Pair mid century burr dressers. Italy c1970
Located in London, GB
Burr wood, four drawers, with inlaid brass and aluminium elements. Golden glass and gilt brass
Aluminum, Brass
George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinet with interior shelves. Each cabinet door has a polished aluminum pull. The case sits atop four
Aluminum, Steel
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.