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Pair of Brutalist Bronze Mid Century Modern Entry Doors
Pair of Brutalist Bronze Mid Century Modern Entry Doors

Pair of Brutalist Bronze Mid Century Modern Entry Doors

By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Bronze Entry Doors... A Mid-Century Jewel and great statement piece for the front of any

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Door Handle, Circa 1940
Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Door Handle, Circa 1940

Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Door Handle, Circa 1940

Located in Ibiza, Spain

This Mid-Century Modern door handle, crafted from solid brass, exemplifies the design aesthetics of

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-Century Carved Redwood Double Doors by Forms and Surfaces, 1970s
Rare Mid-Century Carved Redwood Double Doors by Forms and Surfaces, 1970s

Rare Mid-Century Carved Redwood Double Doors by Forms and Surfaces, 1970s

By Forms and Surfaces, Evelyn Ackerman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare set of Mid-Century carved redwood doors by American company Forms and Surfaces. Produced in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gothic Style Arched Oak Plank Door
19th Century Gothic Style Arched Oak Plank Door

19th Century Gothic Style Arched Oak Plank Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid-19th century gothic style arched oak plank door with original wrought iron strap hinges and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

Modernist Entrance Door Custom Built
Modernist Entrance Door Custom Built

Modernist Entrance Door Custom Built

By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton, Maria Armada

Located in South Charleston, WV

Custom made to your specifications. As shown 96" x 42". Interior doors will be significantly less

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Walnut, Oak, Teak

Modernist Starburst Single Entry Door Built to Order
Modernist Starburst Single Entry Door Built to Order

Modernist Starburst Single Entry Door Built to Order

By Maria Armada, Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats

Located in South Charleston, WV

custom interior and exterior passage and entrance doors with a Mid-Century Modern style. Because our

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Large Brass & Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1950s
Large Brass & Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1950s

Large Brass & Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1950s

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bold and highly decorative pair of large circular brass door pulls by renowned Mexican designer

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

New Radial Sunburst Walnut Double Entry Residence Door by Aaron Saxton
New Radial Sunburst Walnut Double Entry Residence Door by Aaron Saxton

New Radial Sunburst Walnut Double Entry Residence Door by Aaron Saxton

By History Never Repeats, Maria Armada, Aaron Saxton

Located in South Charleston, WV

, please request a quote. The price includes the door and all associated hardware. Included is the

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand-Blown Murano Glass Spiral Door Handles with Silver Dust, 1960s
Pair of Hand-Blown Murano Glass Spiral Door Handles with Silver Dust, 1960s

Pair of Hand-Blown Murano Glass Spiral Door Handles with Silver Dust, 1960s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

hardware suitable for double doors or large cabinetry. The mounting centers are adjustable/spaced between

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Silver

Pair of Heroic Sunburst Style Doors after Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespe
Pair of Heroic Sunburst Style Doors after Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespe

Pair of Heroic Sunburst Style Doors after Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespe

By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

hardware for functional use. These doors are meant to be mounted to a ceiling with a 125 inch height

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Pair of Brass and Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1958
Pair of Brass and Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1958

Pair of Brass and Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1958

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cabinet pulls, drawer handles, or decorative wall accents. They embody the unique blend of Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Organic Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut  Server Cabinet
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut  Server Cabinet

Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet

By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet MINT. Sliver drawer

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Awl Brass Knob by V.Brokkr
Awl Brass Knob by V.Brokkr

Awl Brass Knob by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

transience. These resonant observations, along with Brutalist architecture and Italian mid-century design

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Graft Joinery Pull by V.Brokkr
Graft Joinery Pull by V.Brokkr

Graft Joinery Pull by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted objects that referenced both

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Bust Small Pull by V.Brokkr
Bust Small Pull by V.Brokkr

Bust Small Pull by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted objects that referenced both

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Bust Medium Pull by V.Brokkr
Bust Medium Pull by V.Brokkr

Bust Medium Pull by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted objects that referenced both

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Bust Large Pull by V.Brokkr
Bust Large Pull by V.Brokkr

Bust Large Pull by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted objects that referenced both

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Bust Entry Pull by V.Brokkr
Bust Entry Pull by V.Brokkr

Bust Entry Pull by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted objects that referenced both

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Awl Blackened Brass Knob by V.Brokkr
Awl Blackened Brass Knob by V.Brokkr

Awl Blackened Brass Knob by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted objects that referenced both

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Graft Entry Pull by V.Brokkr
Graft Entry Pull by V.Brokkr

Graft Entry Pull by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted objects that referenced both

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Nemes Large Pull by V.Brokkr
Nemes Large Pull by V.Brokkr

Nemes Large Pull by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

Germany and other European capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Nemes Small Pull by V.Brokkr
Nemes Small Pull by V.Brokkr

Nemes Small Pull by V.Brokkr

Located in Geneve, CH

Germany and other European capitals, Ned noticed that doors and their hardware were carefully crafted

Category

2010s Australian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Tambour Door
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Tambour Door

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Tambour Door

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser featuring a clean, streamlined silhouette and a warm walnut grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Stunning Century Furniture Mid Century Modern Burl & Glass Bar Cabinet
Stunning Century Furniture Mid Century Modern Burl & Glass Bar Cabinet

Stunning Century Furniture Mid Century Modern Burl & Glass Bar Cabinet

By Century Furniture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning burl, brass and glass bar by Century Furniture having two doors with recessed hardware

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Tambour Door
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Tambour Door

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Tambour Door

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern lowboy dresser features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Nightstands with Cane Front & Brass Hardware
Mid Century Modern Nightstands with Cane Front & Brass Hardware

Mid Century Modern Nightstands with Cane Front & Brass Hardware

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern pair of nightstands features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Burl Credenza Brass Hardware
Mid Century Burl Credenza Brass Hardware

Mid Century Burl Credenza Brass Hardware

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Collection. Wonderful burl offset by solid brass hardware. This piece has ample storage with four swinging

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza With Cane Door Panels
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza With Cane Door Panels

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza With Cane Door Panels

Located in Elkton, MD

Stunning mid-century modern credenza blends timeless elegance with warm character. Crafted from

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Front Nightstands with original Hardware
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Front Nightstands with original Hardware

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Front Nightstands with original Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern front nightstands with original hardware and one hidden drawer. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser with 2pc Design & Tambour Door
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser with 2pc Design & Tambour Door

Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser with 2pc Design & Tambour Door

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern highboy dresser features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Two Door Nightstands
Mid-Century Two Door Nightstands

Mid-Century Two Door Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern end tables with two door cabinet storage. Warm walnut grain and brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Large 70s Solid Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Door Knocker
Vintage Large 70s Solid Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Door Knocker

Vintage Large 70s Solid Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Door Knocker

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Large, Focal, Mid Century Modern, Solid Brass, Sculptural Door Knocker Elegant lines. Undulating

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sideboard with Ornate Hardware, Style of Tommi Parzinger
Mid Century Modern Sideboard with Ornate Hardware, Style of Tommi Parzinger

Mid Century Modern Sideboard with Ornate Hardware, Style of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Presenting an exquisite Mid-Century Modern sideboard in the style of designs by Tommi Parzinger

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Doors Nightstands by Henredon
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Doors Nightstands by Henredon

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Doors Nightstands by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands tables by Henredon in medium walnut finish. Featuring large

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Four-Door Sideboard, Stained Walnut, Glass - Italy
Mid-Century Modern Four-Door Sideboard, Stained Walnut, Glass - Italy

Mid-Century Modern Four-Door Sideboard, Stained Walnut, Glass - Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

. Central doors with polished brass railings, original vegetal decorated glasses, polished bass hardware

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Leather Sliding Door Credenza for Calvin Group
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Leather Sliding Door Credenza for Calvin Group

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Leather Sliding Door Credenza for Calvin Group

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern brown leather sliding doors sideboard/credenza with 3 top drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

50s Eichler Home Cold War Atomic Scare Mid Century Modern Brass Door Knocker
50s Eichler Home Cold War Atomic Scare Mid Century Modern Brass Door Knocker

50s Eichler Home Cold War Atomic Scare Mid Century Modern Brass Door Knocker

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

50s Eichler Home Cold War Atomic Scare Mid Century Modern Brass Door Knocker Rare Rare, Vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Long Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Doors Drawers Credenza Finished Back
Long Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Doors Drawers Credenza Finished Back

Long Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 Doors Drawers Credenza Finished Back

By Harvey Probber, Alpha Workshops

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Long rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern 4 doors drawers credenza server sideboard finished back

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls
Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls

Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern and table night Stand in light walnut with hammered brass hardware by Heritage

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sideboard Buffet
Mid Century Modern Sideboard Buffet

Mid Century Modern Sideboard Buffet

Located in Westwood, NJ

This beautifully crafted sideboard is a striking example of mid-century modern design reimagined

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Landstrom Mahogany Dresser Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Landstrom Mahogany Dresser Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Landstrom Mahogany Dresser Credenza

By Landstrom Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern mahogany four-drawer dresser, credenza, or sideboard by Landstrom

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tugas Dry Bar on Wheels in Mahogany, Pivoting Door - France
Mid-Century Modern Tugas Dry Bar on Wheels in Mahogany, Pivoting Door - France

Mid-Century Modern Tugas Dry Bar on Wheels in Mahogany, Pivoting Door - France

By Bar Tugas

Located in Girona, Girona

Dry bar "Tugas" on wheels, solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, french polish. Pivoting door with an

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit
Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit

Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit

By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton

Located in South Charleston, WV

our door decorative hardware. Perfect for retro fits of Mid-Century Modern homes and businesses

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Spanish 2-Door Oak Cabinet with Iron Hardware, 1940s
Spanish 2-Door Oak Cabinet with Iron Hardware, 1940s

Spanish 2-Door Oak Cabinet with Iron Hardware, 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

. The double-door façade features deeply carved geometric panels — a nod to Spanish Renaissance motifs

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Coastal Mid-Century Modern Oak Sideboard
Coastal Mid-Century Modern Oak Sideboard

Coastal Mid-Century Modern Oak Sideboard

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

its modern coastal aesthetic. Vertical reeding across the doors introduces texture and dimension

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Black Sideboard Buffet
Mid Century Modern Black Sideboard Buffet

Mid Century Modern Black Sideboard Buffet

Located in Westwood, NJ

This beautifully crafted sideboard is a striking example of mid-century modern design reimagined

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Metal

2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle
2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle

2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle

By Paul Evans

Located in Wayne, NJ

Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul Evans style Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knobs Door Pulls

Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit
Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit

Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit

By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats

Located in South Charleston, WV

our door decorative hardware. Perfect for retro fits of Mid-Century Modern homes and businesses

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit
Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit

Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit

By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton

Located in South Charleston, WV

our door decorative hardware. Perfect for retro fits of Mid-Century Modern homes and businesses

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Campaign Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest Dresser with Two Doors Compartment
Campaign Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest Dresser with Two Doors Compartment

Campaign Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest Dresser with Two Doors Compartment

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern brass hardware Campaign chest dresser with two doors compartment.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dresser American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane w/ X’s
Mid-Century Modern Dresser American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane w/ X’s

Mid-Century Modern Dresser American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane w/ X’s

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane Dresser w/ X’s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Wood Nightstand with Fluted Doors, Tiger Oak Interior, 1960s
Mid-Century Wood Nightstand with Fluted Doors, Tiger Oak Interior, 1960s

Mid-Century Wood Nightstand with Fluted Doors, Tiger Oak Interior, 1960s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An elegant Mid-Century Modern storage cabinet crafted in a rich, warm-toned solid wood and veneer

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Mid Century Modern Door Hardware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century modern door hardware on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every piece of mid century modern door hardware was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of mid century modern door hardware, we have 25 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of mid century modern door hardware — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of mid century modern door hardware, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Tommi Parzinger, Aldo Tura and Era Industries each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of mid century modern door hardware that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Door Hardware?

Prices for a piece of mid century modern door hardware start at $695 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $3,000.

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

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.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.