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Italian Midcentury Modern Bedside Tables by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern bedside tables or nightstands in an original design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Bedside Table Lamps or Wall Lights, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two lovely Mid-Century Modern bedside table lamps or wall lights. Manufactured in 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 3.35 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bedside Tables in Solid Maple and Glass Shelf, Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of bedside tables in solid maple and maple veneer with partially silvered glass shelf. Drawer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Maple
H 21.07 in W 21.07 in D 11.82 in
Single Mid-Century Sculptural Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Mid-Century Modern bedside table with storage. Sculpted front door and angled legs.
Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Elm Scandinavian Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm mid-century modern bedside table, circa 1960's. Lovely veneered case and drawer face, tapered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Elm
Exposed Framework Bedside Tables in Walnut by John Stuart, C. 1950s
By John Stuart
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of mid-century modern bedside tables or nightstands crafted in walnut by John Stuart, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Atomic Age Boomerang End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern bedside tables with beautifully sculpted base and matching boomerang handles
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Teak Nightstand Bedside Table by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern bedside table nightstand designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, circa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
H 21.5 in W 19.13 in D 12.5 in
Set of Two Elegant Bedside Sconces or Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, Germany, 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern bedside sconces or wall lamps with adjustable shades
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.47 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Set of Two Elegant Bedside Sconces or Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus Germany 1950s
By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern bedside sconces or wall lamps with adjustable shades
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.47 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Italian Midcentury Cesare Lacca Attributed Nightstand Top Marble Pink Portugal
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 1940s midcentury modern bedside table Cesare Lacca attributed in lacquered mahogany with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 22.84 in W 22.05 in D 12.21 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand: Ebonized Finish with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
setting, this mid-century modern bedside table is not just a piece of furniture but a statement of style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Walnut
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H 24 in W 24 in D 16 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bedside Pair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century bedside pair, circa 1960's. Veneered case on slender legs, sleek drawer and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Maple Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Maple mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneered case with slender legs, practicle shelf and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Mahogany mid-centruy bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered with slender splayed legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Mahogany Danish bedside table, circa 1950's. Sleek drawer for small items, upper shelf is perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Bedside Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage storage tables with three drawers. Great for living room or bedside use.
Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bedside Cabinet Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage mid century Danish modern teak bedside cabinet nightstands - a pair. Item features drop
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bedside Dresser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
and as a bedside.
Unrestored item with option to purchase in restored condition for an additional
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern White Painted Wood Bedside
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions for the Mid-Century Modern white painted wood nightstand are as follows:
Height
Category
20th Century American Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut end tables with two drawer storage. Great for living room or bedroom use.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Earl Mid-Century Modern White Oak Bedside Table
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Open up its two floating slow closing drawers to stow away all your bedside essentials. This
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Oak Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century Pennsylvania house oak bedside chest of drawers nightstand featuring three drawers with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bedside tables.
Striking Italian design
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak & Tile Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak & tile mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneered case with solid legs. Sleek dovetailed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Walnut Bedside Tables Nightstands, A Pair
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Mid-Century Modern Henredon patinated Walnut Bedside Tables or Nightstands. Prewired for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Two Ash Mid-Century Modern Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bedside tables.
Striking Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Contemporary Abstract Pattern
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Cabeza Bedside Table is a modern marquetry piece for contemporary interior design projects. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 23.23 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Dark Mid Century Bedside Table - 23"
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the rowan finish with Komodo embossed leather sides. The rectangular bedside table has a soft
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Leather, Wood
Light Mid Century Bedside Table - 23"
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the mangrove finish with Komodo embossed leather sides. The rectangular bedside table has a soft
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Yellow Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
one drawer made in marquetry technique and rests on drop-shaped legs.
A captivating and modern bedside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of Two Scandinavian Teak Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair of compact Scandinavian two-tier teak bedside tables, 1950s. These nightstands are ideal for
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Bedside Table Pair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Set of 2 Mahogany bedside tables, circa 1960's. This pair of nightstands features beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or chests of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
Franklin Shockey Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Pine Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Franklin Shockey Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century organic modern solid sculpted pine three-drawer nightstands
By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Pine
H 26.25 in W 22 in D 17.25 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bedside Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Set of 2 Oak bedside tables, circa 1960's. Dovetailed drawer for small items, lower shelf is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD Hanging NIGHTSTANDS / Bedside Tables, c. 1950
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Petite pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Hanging Nightstands / Bedside Tables, c. 1960's
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
H 13.5 in W 10.75 in D 8.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Four Drawer Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case rests on slender, tapered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Mid Century Walnut Burl Bedside Tables / Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid Century Walnut Burl Bedside Tables / Cabinets. Measure 16.25" in width, 14.5" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century bedside table, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a pair of exquisite bedside tables, crafted in the 1970s by the esteemed Yugoslavian
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Mid-20th Century Croatian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Italian mid-century modern wooden bedside table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden bedside table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Bedside table with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.81 in W 25.2 in D 14.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Nighstand Bedside Table Contemporary Design Black Wood
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Tribal Bedside Table brings an unmistakable design style. This modern black bedside is a bold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Geometric Pattern Wood Nightstand
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Marpha Bedside Table is a statement piece for a modern bedroom, with its remarkable pattern and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Danish Mid-Century Walnut Bedside
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut Danish bedside, circa 1960's. Veneered case with solid robust legs. Divided open cubby, get
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Bedside Lamps, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of bedside or table lamps, in brass and satin-finished curved Murano glass with oriental
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Swedish Oak Bedside Tables
By IKEA
Located in Wembley, GB
A pair of single-drawer oak and oak-veneered bedside tables by Möbel-Ikea. Swedish, c. 1960s.
Both
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests, Dressers Bedside Stands, Opposing, Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chests, dressers bedside stands, opposing, refinished
A pair of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.25 in W 60 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Dark Mid Century Bedside Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
with Komodo embossed leather sides. The rectangular bedside table has a soft-closing single drawer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Antiqued Distressed Pine Bedside Cabinets Nightstands
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid Century Antiqued and Distressed Solid Pine Bedside Cabinets Nightstands. Ample storage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Pine
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Floating Bedsides / Nightstands
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish bedsides, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered wall mount nightstands for sleek small
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Bedside tables, rattan, Sweden mid 1900s Nordiska Kompaniet, Scandinavian Modern
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Sweden mid-1900s. Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern.
Well handcrafted rattan. Smaller signs of wear and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rattan
H 20.48 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Bedside Tables, 1960s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of bedside tables designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 60s. In solid walnut, drawers with brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
Mid century Scandinavian shaped birch bedside table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian shaped birch bedside table circa 1960.
Good piece of Scandinavian modern
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vittorio Dassi Style Nightstands Bedside Burl Walnut
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century pair nightstands 1950s Vittorio Dassi manner in folder and burl walnut, legs in dark
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Burl
H 23.2 in W 20.8 in D 14 in
Pair of Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands / Bedside Tables, C. 1960
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Walnut Nightstands, circa 1960s. These gorgeous bedside tables
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 24.5 in W 27 in D 16 in
Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple and Ebonized Bedside Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, Brian Palmer
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer chests or nightstands
By Brian Palmer for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
H 30.75 in W 18 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Abstract Black Yellow Wood One Drawer
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Brooklyn Bedside Table is bold, elegant and modern bedside table. The nightstand features one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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Mid Century Modern Bedside For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern bedside you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century modern bedside was constructed with great care. There are 1080 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern bedside you’re looking for, while we also have 55 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern bedside, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern bedside, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern bedside over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Sven Engström and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bedside?
The average selling price for a mid century modern bedside at 1stDibs is $2,046, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $79,582 for the highest priced.
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 Bedside
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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