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Cerused White Oak Two Drawers One Shelf Mid Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused White Oak Two Drawers One Shelf Mid Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 18.5 in W 50 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
dovetailed drawers with brass hardware and locks, wheeled feet, mounted three panel antique mirror, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Restoration Hardware Oviedo Espresso Leather Chrome-Frame Chaise Lounge Chair
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by a classic 1960s midcentury silhouette, this chair's graceful curves hug the body for optimal comfort. Constructed with heavy chromed steel and quality stitched leather, t...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 60 in D 24 in
Restoration Hardware Leather Library or Lounge Chair Black Leather Brass Studs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reminiscent of chairs found in the great reading rooms of Europe, this pair of lounge chairs features a sleek curved design with thick arms, backs, and seat cushions. Reinforced from...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Brass
H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 37.25 in
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
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Credenza, Sideboard 1960 Brass Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern American Credenza in Walnut with Brass Hardware made in the 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Brass
H 30.5 in W 77.5 in D 18 in
American Mid Century Modern 6 Drawers Walnut Dresser Brass Hardware MINT!
By Bassett Furniture, Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid Century Modern 6 Drawers Walnut Dresser Brass Hardware MINT Referbished!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Ovedio Leather Desk Chair by Restoration Hardware
By Restoration Hardware, Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
their design from mid century classics. The gorgeous channeled, perfectly patinated Berkshire leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk ...
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser With Unique Hardware and Geometric Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Tallboy Dresser with Unique Circular Hardware Slightly indented into the wood. Geometric Design
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 36 in D 18 in
MId Century Modern Solid Bronze or Brass Adjustable Arm Table Lamp w/ Shade MINT
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Restoration Hardware
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MId Century Modern Solid Bronze or Brass Adjustable Arm Table Lamp w/ Shade MINT!
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 9 in D 9 in
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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Mid-Century Modern Nightstands with Ebonized Finish and Chrome Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
1960s Mid Century Modern Burlwood w/ Brass Hardware -Buffet/ Sideboard/ Dry Bar
By Mastercraft
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Buffet/ Sideboard/ Dry Bar. Beautiful brass hardware. This
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Burl
H 29 in W 16.25 in D 52.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blonde Bachelor Chests with Heavy Brass Hardware
By Harvey Probber, John Stuart, James Mont, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of vintage mid century modern design bachelor chests with heavy geometrical solid
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Lacquer Brass Hardware Mid-Century Modern Long Credenza Dresser Nine Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning white lacquer cabinet with polished brass pulls. Medium gloss finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style dresser, constructed of walnut with a transparent lacquer finish. Top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brass Table Lamps Newly Wired & Hardware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Pair of brass table lamps. These have been newly wired, all new brass hardware, 3 way
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Cabinet With Brass Hardware By J.O. Carlssons
By J.O. Carlssons Möbelindustri
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A sharp looking Swedish-made cabinet by J.O. Carlssons.
The cabinet has two drawers with original brass hardward and citrus veneer inlaid flower decorations. It is in good sturdy con...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in W 45.28 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern American end tables with brass hardware. Strong construction with mid
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Asian Chinoiserie China Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Mid century modern style china cabinet features rattan style legs and brass asian chinoiserie style
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Refined Mid Century Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
hardware and a thin reveal in Rouge accentuate its tall tapered legs and the linear grain of Koto veneers
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bar cart with removable tray and shelf has hand-cast brass hardware and brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Carts and Ba...
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Ceramic Bathroom Towel Rack Hardware in White and Brass
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two vintage mid-century modern ceramic and metal towel racks. Each rack is composed of two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Metal
H 2.25 in W 21 in D 2.25 in
Outstanding Mid-Century Walnut Dresser with Heavy Sculptural Hardware
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long Mid-Century Danish Modern walnut sculptural dresser credenza with "fish" design elements.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style tall chest of drawers, constructed of American walnut with a transparent
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light with Black Enameled Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large white acrylic globe pendant light with black enameled stem and plastic canopy. In original condition with visible wear including scratches, wear is consistent with age an...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Hardware Store Advertising Shop Display Oversized Nail
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hardware Store Advertising Shop Display Oversized Nail
Every now and again we
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern walnut credenza. This credenza features nine spacious drawers, with the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple Dresser. Featuring a straight line design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clock
Located in Seattle, WA
Gold Toned Hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Not Tested , May or May not
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Dresser by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser made by the American manufacturer R-Way. Sturdily constructed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern extending dining table with a crossbanded and figured walnut veneer in a book
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza with Brass Hardware
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
A warm Edward Wormley for Dunbar credenza in a beautiful mahogany wood with solid brass hardware
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the mid-century style. This enfilade has been ebonized and finished with a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern writing desk has been completely refinished and refreshed to look
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Mosaic Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern decorative cabinet or small credenza. Stylish and well made low cabinet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drilled thru the center. The hardware id cast solid brass and hi-polished. Has a brass Edison socket and
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern 2Pc China Cabinet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern china cabinet features hardwood construction, walnut veneer. with original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hickory
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere. Featuring a straight
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Natural Walnut Credenza
Located in Westport, CT
1950-1959. The three central drawers provide ample storage for silverware, nickel hardware newly hand
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Triple Dresser
By Daniel Jones
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Triple Dresser. Featuring a straight
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Server
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for an iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Server. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Skyscraper Floor Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
shade is made of silk strings. Silvered hardware. Very high end.
Closely resembles a modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
American Mid-Century Mastercraft Asian Modern Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A exceptional Mastercraft Asian Mid-Century Modern brass chest. Wonderful solid brass hardware
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest. Featuring a straight
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern nightstand, chest or cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A charming and elegant Mid Century Modern nightstand, chest or cabinet. The MCM chest features a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Chin Hua nightstands by Century Furniture. Ebonized cases with brass hardware and brass-tipped
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1950s Styled Italian Shelter-Arm Swivel Lounge Newly Upholstered
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
waterfall seat cushion, our elegant chair recalls the sculptural forms of mid century Italian design. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Cart
Located in Seattle, WA
than the Other. Features a Cabinet with Gold Toned Hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Founders Jack Cartwright Mid Century Modern Yellow Nightstand Chest Maple Chrome
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Founders Jack Cartwright Mid Century Modern Yellow Nightstand Chest Maple Chrome. Item features the
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Antique 17th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Maple, Paint
H 28 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Asian Chinoiserie China Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Mid-Century Modern style china cabinet features rattan style legs and brass asian chinoiserie style
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern nightstand
By Henredon
USA, 1960s
Carved walnut, with original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
White Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Credenza
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern white dresser or credenza by Bassett. Asian styling with curved Ming legs in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Style Walnut Pecan Mirror
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser Mirror Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Pecan. Beveled glass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Glass, Walnut
H 48 in W 31.25 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Pottery Lamps
By David Cressey
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of large boxy shape ceramic table lamps from the Mid-Century Modern era.
Each with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern Hardware For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century modern hardware on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. If you’re shopping for a piece of mid century modern hardware, we have 331 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of mid century modern hardware you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of mid century modern hardware is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of mid century modern hardware that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger and Pepe Mendoza produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Hardware?
A piece of mid century modern hardware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
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
- 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 Hardware
- 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 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 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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