Mid-Century Modern Étagères in Michael Taylor Style, Glass & Wood
By Michael Taylor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
While some level of restoration is recommended, the Cabinets retain a desirable Mid Century presentation.
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood "Ladoga" Credenza by Erik Wortz
By IKEA, Erik Wortz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Well-preserved over the years, this credenza retains the originality and charm that collectors look for in authentic mid-century pieces. This credenza embodies the enduring qualities...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and elegant Danish sideboard made in teak, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker during the mid-20th century. The sideboard features a refined rectangular cabinet with four s...
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Erik Buch Danish Rosewood Dry Bar
By Erik Buch
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern Original Dry bar by Erik Buch 1965.
Leather, Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet in Walnut Wood, Slovenia, 1960s Design
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The cabinet includes two spacious drawers on the left side and enclosed shelving/storage behind the larger cabinet door. Minimalist dark metal pulls and slim tapered legs give it a c...
Wood
$728Sale Price|44% Off
Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser from Sculptra by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser from the Sculptra line by Broyhill features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, three dovetailed drawers with signature...
Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Burled Wood Tall Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous burled wood and chocolate lacquered tall dresser. The sides have a shiny chocolate lacquer in very nice vintage condition. The lovely burled wood doors with brass recessed p...
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser with Cabinet.
Located in Seattle, WA
The drawers are fitted with integrated sculpted wooden pulls that reflect classic mid-century modern design.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern White & Newton Teak Sideboard England, 1960s
By White & Newton
Located in High Point, NC
A striking mid-century teak sideboard by White & Newton Ltd. of Portsmouth, England, dating to the 1960s. White & Newton is celebrated for its refined British modernist cabin...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Burl Credenza by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional 1970s Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham This remarkable credenza showcases Arthur Umanoff's distinctive design aesthetic for Dillingham, dating to appr...
Burl
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza with Sliding Doors & Exposed Drawers
Located in Fulton, CA
Extra wide Danish Modern rosewood credenza. Made in Denmark, Circa. 1960's. Very nice original finish with nice glow from patina. Two sliding doors with hidden storage and four expos...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Accord Walnut High Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
A handsome Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville “Accord” walnut high chest, circa 1960s, showcasing the clean lines and sophisticated detailing that make this collection so de...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Dresser by Albert Parvin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful diamond front dresser features three wide center drawers contained behind sculpted diamond front doors. Unique drawer pulls and brass tipped tapered legs add to the mi...
Wood
$1,627Sale Price|25% Off
1960s Kent-Coffey Highboy Dresser, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1960s Kent-Coffey Perspecta highboy dresser. Lots of storage with three lower pull out drawers and two additional + two shelves hidden behind the upper doors. In good vin...
Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza, Formica Laminate, UK Import, 1970
Located in Seattle, WA
The case is accented with brass tone trim and matching brass-tone drawer and door pulls, creating a bold, graphic façade typical of late mid-century European design.
Laminate, Wood
Fabulous Architectural 3 Dimensional Tall Dresser Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wow!! is all i can say about this piece. Just open the tall doors and see all the wonderful storage options-tie holder, pull out garment rack , cubbies and drawers. Everything you ...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Cabinet Attributed to Paul Laszlo, Black, Mirror
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Cabinet Attributed to Paul Laszlo.
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Raymondville, TX
This vintage mid-century modern credenza by R-Way Furniture features a classic design, beautiful amber tone walnut wood with a lacquered finish, and versatile storage.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Hutch by Lane Furniture, Walnut, 1965
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Exceptional mid-century modern Brutalist hutch by Lane Furniture, showcasing the bold architectural detailing that defines the era.
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bow Front Bookcase Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
:) Materials: Walnut-Stained Oak, Original Glass Doors This Mid-Century Modern bow front bookcase credenza showcases a beautifully curved façade with sliding glass doors that glide...
Glass, Oak
Pair Mid Century Modern Rosewood nightstands single drawer lower cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Brazilian Rosewood nightstands having a pull-out top shelf over a single drawer above (2) lower cabinet doors. Chrome Square tube base with Polished metal pulls. Go...
Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard, Walnut & Maple, Circa 1940-1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, large vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian freestanding sideboard made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut and Maplewood, in good condition.
Ceramic, Glass, Maple, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Storage Cabinet, 1960, Minimalist Style
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern teak storage cabinet or bar cabinet was made in Denmark circa 1960.
Brass
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood accents
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood Handles United States, 1960s A beautifully crafted 9-drawer walnut credenza dresser by Kroehler, exemplifying the e...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Curved and Sculpted Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
Here is a very nice walnut 6 drawer dresser by United Furniture Corporation, circa 1960s. Internally we call this piece the "Sharkfin" dresser from the unique design of the sculpted ...
Walnut
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Sculptural Walnut Tall Dresser American Mid Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely American modern walnut tall dresser. Very interesting details with large sculptural pulls and nicely carved legs. I have the matching night stands and credenza if your looking...
Walnut
Salvador Dalí Double Rinocerontico Knob, Bronze, Mid-Century Modern
By Salvador Dalí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Double Knob Rinocerontico designed by Salvador Dali produced by BD design. Three polished lacquered cast bronze pieces joined together. Double (for both sides of the door): 13 x 35...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This combination of open workspace and hidden storage reflects the mid-century modern philosophy of “form follows function.”
Brass
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.
Wood
Restored 1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Sideboard by Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Kipp Stewart
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Rare and refinished 1960s Directional walnut buffet / credenza with sculpted pulls by Calvin. The black inlay around each cabinet door – reminiscent of Drexel’s Declaration collectio...
Walnut
Continental Mid Century Modern Birchwood Veneer Credenza, ca. 1950-1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top above a conforming case with 4 doors and two drawers, the interior with storage areas, the far right door folding forward, retaining original round brass key...
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Style Grass Cloth Credenza
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern sideboard features three cabinet doors with unique brass pulls that open up to unveil large compartments with shelves. Unusual design covered in grass c...
Brass
Danish Executive Desk in Rio Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern, c1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish executive desk in richly grained Rio rosewood, made in the 1950s or 1960s. The front includes a central drawer and two cupboards with interior pull-out trays, all key-operated...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern American Sideboard with Brass Trim, Circa 1960
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern (circa 1960) sideboard with a mottled brown lacquered case with brass trim resting on a solid wood bracket-shaped base with four cabinet doors with two br...
Metal
Maddox, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Stainless Steel, Nightstands, USA, 1960s
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Maddox, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Stainless Steel, Nightstands, Bedside Tables, USA, 1960s Pair of modernist nightstands or bedside tables designed and produced by Maddox Tables i...
Stainless Steel
Leonardo Fiori, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Sideboard, Wengé, Seagrass, 1950s
By Leonardo Fiori
Located in Stamford, CT
Leonardo Fiori, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Credenza or Sideboard, Wengé, Seagrass, 1950s Modern credenza designed by Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo in Italy circa 1950s.
Grasscloth, Wenge
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut 9-Drawer Triple Dresser Dovetailed Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
This stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut triple dresser by Basic-Witz perfectly balances iconic 1960s style with incredible storage functionality.
Walnut
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Sideboard by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind mid-century case piece makes the perfect addition to any home, business, or office.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Biltrite
By Biltrite
Located in North Hollywood, CA
If you're in the market for a statement piece that combines style and functionality, look no further than this vintage Biltrite credenza from the 1970s. Manufactured in Montreal, Can...
Chrome
Newly Refinished- Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pieces like this dresser show how furniture companies experimented with texture and depth, turning simple storage furniture into something much more visually expressive. The raised p...
Walnut
Mid century Danish modern Scandinavian white oak bookcase credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Scandinavian white oak bookcase credenza Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Stepback Wall Unit, Credenza with Bookcase top Large 2 piece combination credenza a...
Oak
American Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Rosewood, Walnut, United States, 1950s
By Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern, Credenza or Sideboard, Rosewood, Walnut, 1950s This modern cabinet features a walnut frame that provides a warm, sophisticated aesthetic.
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by A.Younger, Ltd., Circa 1960's
Located in High Point, NC
Mid Century Modern Teak Sideboard beautifully crafted by renowned British furniture maker A.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Accord 9-Drawer Dresser - Refinished
By American of Martinsville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This impressive Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville “Accord” nine-drawer dresser dates to the 1960s and features the collection’s distinctive mix of warm walnut, sculptural d...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey "The Cadence" High Boy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek design has a unique vertical louvered front on the cabinets and unusual sculpted pulls. Stunning light walnut wood grain and tapered legs make this handsome Mid-Century Case pi...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk & Armchair by Amleto Sartori, Italy
By Amleto Sartori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian office set of a writing desk and an armchair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Amleto Sartori in good condition.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet, Danish Wood & Brass, 1960s Design
Located in London, GB
This elegant Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet is a masterclass in Danish-inspired craftsmanship.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard by Finn Juhl & Baker, Circa 1950
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish, American cabinet made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Baker in good condition.
Walnut
Mid 20th Century Modern Campaign Henredon Black Entertainment Cabinet or Armoire
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid to Late 20th Century. NOTE: If you love this wonderful black lacquered entertainment cabinet or armoire by Henredon we have other...
Brass
$5,999Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror Skyscraper Sideboard by Ello Furniture
By Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror glass sideboard by Ello Furniture.
Mirror
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Burled Wood Credenza Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS MILO BAUGHMAN BURLED WOOD AND CHOCOLATE LACQUERED CREDENZA. THE TOP HAS A SHINEY CHOCOLATE LACQUER IN VERY NICE VINTAGE CONDITION. THE LOVELY BURLED WOOD DOORS WITH BRASS ...
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Dresser w/ Cane & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
😁 Materials: Walnut-Stained Elm Wood, Original Cane Front, Brass Pulls This mid-century modern sculpted dresser from the 1960s showcases a striking balance of texture, warmth, and...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Likely Oak Woven Front Cabinet by Lane Furniture.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century modern cabinet by Lane Furniture, produced in Altavista, Virginia in the 1970s, showcases the brand's signature craftsmanship and distinctive design detailing.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Richard Young for Merrow Associates Chrome Credenza
By Merrow Associates, Richard Young
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern credenza, designed by Richard Young for Merrow Associates.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Ramseur Furniture, 1970s
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sleek design with ample storage space within its three hefty drawers and large compartment hidden by two cabinet doors. Sturdy construction with tapered legs and a vintage walnut f...
Brass
Salvador Dalí Rinocerontico Knob, Bronze, Mid-Century Modern, Spain
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Knob Rinocerontico designed by Salvador Dali produced by BD design. Three polished lacquered cast bronze pieces joined together. Measures: 13 x 19 x 24 H cm During the 1930s in P...
Bronze
$5,156Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Bramin Danish Mid-Century Modern Highboard in Teak and Walnut, 1960s
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rødekro, DK
An exceptional and rare Danish Mid-Century Modern highboard by Bramin, Denmark, 1960s.
Teak, Walnut
Mid Century Smaller Walnut Lighted Curio Cabinet in the Style of Danish Modern
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare size Mid Century light up walnut curio cabinet with upper double wood framed glass doors with sculptural elegant pulls and two adjustable glass shelves.
Walnut
$5,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mid-Century Modern Gilded Mahogany Buffets Cabinets, circa 1950
By Alberto Mastroianni
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Mid-Century Modern gilded mahogany buffets cabinets, circa 1950, perfectly embodies the bold yet elegant aesthetic of the era.
Gold Leaf
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza with Adrian Pearsall Style Base.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Low Laminate Top Walnut Petite Credenza has a durable, easy to clean surface and features splayed sculpted hardwood legs attributed to Adrian Pearsall's design style. A singl...
Walnut
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.