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Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous bedroom set that includes a dresser with mirror, highboy dresser, and small dresser
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full 1960s bedroom set with decorative black plaques and ornate gold leafing. Long and tall chest
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set, Dresser, Chest, Nightstand, West Michigan Co
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Bedroom Set, Dresser, Chest, Nightstand, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Bedroom
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Wood
H 32 in W 66.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set by Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern bedroom set includes a dresser and two nightstands. The sculpted
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
Mirror, Full Length, Leaning, Mid Century Modern, Bedroom, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Full length leaning hardwood mirror. This Mid-Century Modern inspired hardwood full length mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors ...
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Hardwood
1957 Sculpted Pine Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Dresser Suit by Franklin Shockey
By Franklin Shockey Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful "Sculpted Pine" bedroom suit by Franklin Shockey. Set features:
Year of manufacture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Pine
H 31 in W 57.5 in D 19 in
Low Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Chair in Oak and Pierre Frey's Fabric - Barcelona
Located in Girona, ES
Low bedroom chair, waxed solid oakwood. New stuffing and feather cushion, new upholstery with
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Fabric, Oak, Feathers
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four piece mid-century modern bedroom set made in America. Artistic modern design with cut out
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
'Tabago' Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This highly collectible mid-century modern bedroom set from Tabago comes with nightstands
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
Kent Coffey "Forum" Series Bedroom Set
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full mid-century modern bedroom set designed by Kent Coffey. Warm walnut grain with accents of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Nightstand by Renzo Rutili
By John Stuart Inc., Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
1960s light stain cherry Mid-Century Modern bedroom nightstand featuring three drawers with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Cherry
Walnut Triple Dresser and Mirror Mid-Century Bedroom Set by Stanley Furniture
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bedroom set including a walnut and brass triple dresser and mirror by Stanley
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Metal, Brass
H 78 in W 64 in D 18 in
Modern Nightstand Bedside Table Minimal Nightstand abstract Print Black & White
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
or mid-century modern bedroom. Its dynamic and cubist silhouette features three drawers resting on
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
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Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 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
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedroom Set by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern bedroom set includes a low dresser, a highboy dresser, and a one
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Metal
Mid Century MODERN Walnut BEDROOM SET, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Bedroom Set, c. 1960's. This magnificent set consists of a long dresser
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern American Bedroom Set by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful two-piece set including a long nine-drawer dresser, tall nine drawer highboy dresser. Lovely curved front, walnut grain and tapered legs.
Measures: Dresser - 76 W, 20 D, 3...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist 2pc Bedroom Set by Lane Pueblo Collection
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A brutalist 2pc bedroom set by Lane Pueblo Collection. This magnificent bedroom set from Lane
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Century Walnut & Cane King Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Century King Headboard. Featuring a straight line design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Cane, Wood, Walnut
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
One of a kind
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Brass
H 32 in W 72.5 in D 22.5 in
MCM Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Cork and Wood Tall Dresser is a great piece to bring together any type of mid century modern bedroom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Wood, Cork
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern Rare Station Wagon Full Bedroom Set
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart complete 1950s bedroom set.
Paul Frankl for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Brass
H 32 in W 66 in D 22 in
Stunning Mid-century Bedroom Set by "Exclusively Yours"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful bedroom set features deep grain teak wood and a simplistic design that will fit
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
Restored Mid Century Rattan Dresser/Vanity Bedroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. The set has a Googie Mid-century styling with a Hawaiian vibe.
The dresser has 5 drawers with 2
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Vintage 1950s American Bedroom Sets
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Rattan, Formica
Vintage Modern Bird's-Eye Maple Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage modern bedroom set includes a tall armoire, long low dresser, wall mirror, and
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Birdseye Maple
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair of mid-century modern nightstands. Each with interesting brass handles for two drawers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood
Bedroom Suite by Colette Gueden
By Colette Gueden
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Bedroom suite by French designer Colette Gueden, comprised of a double bed, a chair and a wide and
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nighstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands, striking design with raised edges on the tabletops
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood, Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a radiant woodgrain exterior and sleek design, this pair of vintage Mid-Century night stands
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Oak Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style solid oak and quarter oak veneered 3 - drawer nightstand. With dish form
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood
Mid-century Modern Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern end tables with drawer and open cabinet storage. Great for the bedroom
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual vintage modern nightstand with brass trim, a lacquered finish, and a large drawer
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Laminate
Mahogany Mid Century Modern Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
This luxurious piece stands out with its custom-cast brass legs and hardware, adding a touch of sophistication and style.
The nightstand, finished in a refined Cambridge tone, featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Metal
Mid Century Modern Bernhardt Nightstand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add vintage charm to your bedroom with our Mid Century Modern Bernhardt Nightstand, offering
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Mahogany Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20 D16 H24.5 Top Width17
Mid Century Modern Mahogany nightstands on a stretcher base, refinished
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Headboard and Footboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern bed frame with slatted design and curved tops. Angled posts with black accenting
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Nightstand, Hathaway’s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom with our exceptional vintage mid century modern nightstand from Hathaway's
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century walnut end tables with two drawers and brass hardware.
Please confirm location
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Bentwood Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and bentwood headboard you can add a matching two nightstands with
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Bamboo, Bentwood
Pendant Light in Gold and Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
vintage living room, or Mid-Century Modern bedroom.
Measures: Height 19.7" 50 cm
Diameter 20.9" 53 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
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Brass
Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Nightstand, a clean-lined nightstand merges minimalism with
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Headboard- King
Located in Trenton, NJ
This over-sized mid-century modern headboard features a dark wood two tone finish with unique
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek pair of vintage modern nightstands in walnut wood grain, featuring one drawer for storage and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
'Tuxedo' Line Bedroom Set by Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers and matching end tables by Lane Furniture. Walnut wood with rosewood inlay "bow ties".
Please confirm location NJ or NY.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Metal
American of Martinsville Bedroom Set
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six piece full bedroom set by American of Martinsville. All in walnut grain with bright brass trim
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of contemporary modern nightstands feature a cabinet door with a hidden pull
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Teak
Mid Century Modern Nightstand by Kroehler
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your bedroom with the Mid Century Modern Nightstand by Kroehler. This
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Double Sized Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern rosewood headboard features rich wood grain on the front with
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
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Rosewood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style solid oak and quarter oak veneered 3 - drawer nightstand. With dish form
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dresser and Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands with sculpted wood handles. Two drawers with brass trim
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Brass
Pair of Carlström Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Sweden
By Carlstrom & Co. Mobelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
magazines. This pair of Scandinavian bedroom furniture are from the 1950-1960's and are made by the well
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculptural Nightstands
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern walnut sculptural nightstands, produced in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Nightstand
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Harvey Probber nightstand offers an upper bedside drawer with lower cubby style storage. Perfect height for use as a bedside table or living room side table. The incredible craf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, Italy, 1960
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern headboard featuring a unique design in rich walnut and elm grain.
Please confirm
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern King Sized Double Paneled Walnut Headboard
By Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern king sized double paneled walnut headboard. Beautiful original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
H 37.25 in W 78.25 in D 1.5 in
Ello Mirrored Glass Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mirrored glass bedroom furniture by Ello includes a credenza, highboy dresser, and (2) nightstands
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Double Pedestal Nightstand Bedside Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut double pedestal nightstand bedside table. Item features sculpted metal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Walnut
Asymmetrical Midcentury Bedroom Set, Vanity
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique custom made asymmetrical Mid-century bedroom set complete with vanity, stool and nightstand
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Modern Wooden Nightstands - Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Phenomenal pair of mid century modern wooden nighstands. Each feature one drawer with an open shelf
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
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Mid Century Modern Bedroom For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern bedroom you’re looking for. A mid century modern bedroom — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern bedroom, we have 43151 options in-stock, while there are 1224 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern bedroom — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern bedroom, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century modern bedroom has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Herman Miller and Berber Tribes of Morocco are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bedroom?
Prices for a mid century modern bedroom can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Bedroom
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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