What color wood is mid-century modern?

There 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.

What wood tones pair best with a mid-century modern nightstand?

Teak and walnut are the two most common tones and pair easily with each other; rosewood reads slightly more formal as a single statement piece.

Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?

Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.

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Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Orange Teak & Vinyl Lounge Chair

$1,350

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Orange Teak & Vinyl Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Modern Orange Teak & Vinyl Slipper Lounge Chair.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Early Twentieth Century solid Wood Frames, ebanized, 1900s

$423

Italian Early Twentieth Century solid Wood Frames, ebanized, 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian early twentieth century solid wood frames ebanized, 1900s Beautiful and very rare carved wooden frames of different sizes from the early twentieth century. This frame are h...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Solid Acacia Wood Square Pedestal Table, Modern Rustic Console or Dining Table

$5,770 / set

Solid Acacia Wood Square Pedestal Table, Modern Rustic Console or Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful solid acacia wood square pedestal table featuring a substantial thick wood top and a bold architectural base. The natural wood showcases striking grain patterns, rich warm ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Acacia

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs

$4,895 / set

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Oak Wood Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Pair Duo 1960s

$7,783 / set

Mid Century Modern Vintage Oak Wood Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Pair Duo 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage freestanding organic lounge chairs or easy chairs with ottoman pair duo from solid oak and grey fabric circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-century Glostrup Mobelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Table

$6,500

Mid-century Glostrup Mobelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Table

By Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

Beautiful mid-century Danish Glostrup Mobelfabrik dining table, handcrafted from planks of solid teak wood. The teak wood features ribbon effects and a bullnosed edge, fully restored...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian mid-century modern wooden dining table, 1970s

$4,006

Italian mid-century modern wooden dining table, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wooden dining table, 1970s Wood dining table with a large rectangular top and a structure composed of two robust shaped central supports resting on matchin...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Foldable Game Table, 1960s

$1,144

Mid-Century Modern Foldable Game Table, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Flexible game table with a foldable base. A functional design. Can be used as a game table or a regular table. The square tabletop is covered with green felt on top and features a ...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Metal

Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair

$1,600

Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Rosewood Beveled Glass Wall Mirror

$450

Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Rosewood Beveled Glass Wall Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Rosewood Beveled Glass Wall Mirror attributed to Lane.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bergère by Zanine Caldas, 1950s

$20,000

Mid-Century Modern Bergère by Zanine Caldas, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Bergère by Zanine Caldas, 1950s The chair features a sculptural solid wood frame with distinctive angular armrests and legs.

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Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

$12,720 / set

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The frames, crafted in solid wood with box joinery, celebrate craftsmanship while maintaining a striking simplicity.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Floor Lamp

$5,900

Mid Century Danish Modern Floor Lamp

Located in Allerum, SE

20th century Danish floor lamp featuring a sculptural stem in rare Wenge wood. The design incorporates an integrated, height-adjustable solid brass rod, allowing for versatile lighti...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wenge

Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut Serving Cart

$895

Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut Serving Cart

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Bring timeless Italian design into your home with this stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut serving cart, crafted in Italy during the 1960s. Featuring gracefully sculpted solid walnut ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Solid Flame Maple Wood and Brass Candleholders

$425 / set

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Solid Flame Maple Wood and Brass Candleholders

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of vintage Scandinavian Modern candle sticks feature conical solid wood bodies with brass inserts. The unusual choice of Flame Maple wood adds striking natural grain and beautif...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Live Edge Wood Desk, circa 1960s

$6,500

French Mid-Century Live Edge Wood Desk, circa 1960s

Located in Houston, TX

This striking live-edge desk, believed to be French and dating to the 1960s, beautifully captures the balance of organic form and modern restraint characteristic of mid-century Frenc...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

$12,720 / set

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The frames, crafted in solid wood with box joinery, celebrate craftsmanship while maintaining a striking simplicity.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Extension Dining Table

$3,250

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Extension Dining Table

By Soborg Mobler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern extendable teak dining table was made in Denmark circa 1960. This beautiful table has clean, minimalist, geometric lines and is sturdy and well...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Modern Arm Chair with Vintage Uphosltery

$396

Mid Century Modern Arm Chair with Vintage Uphosltery

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern arm chair features hardwood construction, vintage upholstery, solid wood arm rest and tall tapered legs.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Italian Rustic Stool in Solid Ash Wicker

$766 / item

Mid 20th Century Italian Rustic Stool in Solid Ash Wicker

Located in Roma, IT

We offer you some splendid stools made in Italy and coming from a rural area of the Abruzzo region. Dating back to around the middle of the 20th century, these vintage stools are m...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Stools

Materials

Straw, Ash

Wave II Bench in Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern

$3,500 / item

Wave II Bench in Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Wave Bench by Stamford Modern The Wave Bench by Stamford Modern is inspired by vintage mid-century design and crafted with an emphasis on proportion, material, and craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Carved Jesus Religious Wall Art

$795

Mid-Century Modern Carved Jesus Religious Wall Art

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Striking 1960s hand-carved wood wall hanging depicting a stylized figure most likely representing Jesus, with a serene expression and elongated beard. Crafted from solid wood in deep...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Wood & Floral Fabric Side Chairs, 1950s

$1,150 / set

Vintage Mid Century Wood & Floral Fabric Side Chairs, 1950s

By Macy's

Located in Detroit, MI

The classic and elegant Scandinavian modern design features solid blonde wood frames with gentle curves and clean lines.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wishbone Mahogany Dining Side Chair (B)

$295

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wishbone Mahogany Dining Side Chair (B)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features unique finger joinery to back, sleek curved form, solid wood frame, upholstered seat, great style and form Circa Mid 20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Red Marble & Solid Wood Console Table

$7,900

Red Marble & Solid Wood Console Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural console table featuring a red marble top resting on a solid wood base. The angled supports taper toward a lower stretcher shelf, creating a balanced architectural profil...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

1960's Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Wood Slat Coffee Table or bench

$858

1960's Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Wood Slat Coffee Table or bench

By Martin Visser

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful vintage coffee table or slatted bench. Super trendy in the 60s/70s and back in style! This solid wood table comes from Yugoslavia. . It has a cool beveled finish and Oak wo...

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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Wave IV Bench in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern

$5,500 / item

Wave IV Bench in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Wave Bench by Stamford Modern The Wave Bench by Stamford Modern is inspired by vintage mid-century design and crafted with an emphasis on proportion, material, and craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Set of Mid Century Nesting Tables in Solid Oak

$915

Set of Mid Century Nesting Tables in Solid Oak

Located in Tilburg, NL

Set of Mid Century Nesting Tables in Solid Oak, Europe, mid 20th century. This is a lovely set of nesting tables in solid oak, made in Europe in the middle of the 20th century. Time...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s

$9,010

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-century design is typically characterized by clean, simple lines and honest use of quality materials. It also generally includes minimal, tasteful use of decorative embellishment...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hand-Carved Mid-Century Modern Design Wood Floor Lamp Edition of 5 HARMONY Black

$1,700

Hand-Carved Mid-Century Modern Design Wood Floor Lamp Edition of 5 HARMONY Black

By Flowlight Design, Karson Wu

Located in Lawrenceville, GA

This is a Made to Order item! Formed from multiple upright solid-wood pieces, each tapering inward to frame the crystal core, the structure stands on a stable geometric base. Repre...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by Bassett Furniture

$1,850 / set

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by Bassett Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These nightstands feature clean lines, tapered legs, and a warm walnut finish — hallmarks of true mid-century modern style. Crafted by Bassett Furniture, they offer spacious drawers ...

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Spring Chest Expander, Steel & Wood, Mid-Century, 1970s

$338Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Spring Chest Expander, Steel & Wood, Mid-Century, 1970s

Located in Zohor, SK

An iconic piece of vintage fitness equipment, this spring chest expander was a familiar staple in many households during the mid to late 20th century—often the only training device r...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

$18,200

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

A solid bookshelf produced by Oca in the mid-1960s, designed by Sergio Rodrigues. This piece features mid-century design with clean lines and a focus on functionality. Made of solid ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Mid-Century Wood Bench / Table with Iron Legs

$1,200

Mid-Century Wood Bench / Table with Iron Legs

Located in Highland, IN

This striking piece has a top of solid wood supported by hansome black iron legs which wrap around from the underside to create handles on either end. With both a folky, handcrafted ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Modern Upholstered Wood Armchair on Castors

$950

Midcentury Modern Upholstered Wood Armchair on Castors

By Gunlocke, Richardson Nemschoff

Located in Chicago, IL

Stylish solid wood and upholstered midcentury modern chair with castors of unknown maker! Label on underside is missing, though shadows remain. Very much in the Nemschoff / Gunlocke ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Dresser: Rway 9-Drawer Credenza

$4,500

Mid Century Modern Dresser: Rway 9-Drawer Credenza

By RWAY

Located in Wilton, CT

A true rare find you won’t come across again, this stunning 9-drawer Mid-Century dresser by Rway. Established in 1949, Rway is celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship and uncompromi...

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

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Large Mexican Cedar Mortar Sculpted Aged Wood Glass Top Table Mexico, 1940s

$2,500

Large Mexican Cedar Mortar Sculpted Aged Wood Glass Top Table Mexico, 1940s

By Wood Studio

Located in Camden, ME

Large Mexican Cypress mortar shaped from a single piece cut from the trunk of a large tree. From the faded color of the wood and the loss of paint and the losses to the sides and t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cypress, Paint

Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wood Female Torso Sculpure, 1960s

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wood Female Torso Sculpure, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Hand-carved female torso by unknown artist in solid hard wood circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency White Wood High Back Armchair Lounge Chair

$2,300

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency White Wood High Back Armchair Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A chic high back lounge chair with Asian styling from the 1970s. It features a solid wood white lacquered frame, cane seat, with newly done fabric seat cushion in orange tweed.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Mid Century Modern Abstract Metal Giraffe Sculpture

$1,350

Mid Century Modern Abstract Metal Giraffe Sculpture

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage abstract Brutalist freestanding giraffe sculpture on solid wood plank c. 1960's. This decorative accent piece adds depth and character to any space composed of mixed metals t...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Wave III Bench in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

$4,500 / item

Wave III Bench in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Wave Bench by Stamford Modern The Wave Bench by Stamford Modern is inspired by vintage mid-century design and crafted with an emphasis on proportion, material, and craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Wave III Bench in Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern

$4,500 / item

Wave III Bench in Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Wave Bench by Stamford Modern The Wave Bench by Stamford Modern is inspired by vintage mid-century design and crafted with an emphasis on proportion, material, and craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Dinning Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen

$2,009Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Dinning Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen

By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This chairs have a timeless design with a clear influence of Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era. Aksel Bender Madsen is a talented Danish designer.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century solid Oak carved Side Table, Belgium 1950s

$1,373

Mid-Century solid Oak carved Side Table, Belgium 1950s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully crafted mid‑century solid oak side table from Belgium, dating to the 1950s, showcasing the warmth, charm, and sculptural simplicity characteristic of post‑war Belgian c...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Nordic modern curved solid wood, green and brown velvet armchair by Danber, 1970

$1,470

Nordic modern curved solid wood, green and brown velvet armchair by Danber, 1970

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in MIlano, IT

Nordic modern curved solid wood, green and brown velvet armchair by Danber, 1970. Armchair in curved solid wood and green and brown velvet, by Danber, ca. 1970 Armchair with curved s...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Sculptural Walnut Credenza

$4,995

Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Sculptural Walnut Credenza

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Rare Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Sculptural Walnut Credenza Stunning & rare mid century modern walnut campaign style angled credenza. Truly unique piece with a beautif...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutalist Scandinavian Stool, Solid Pine, Mid-Century, 1950s Sweden

$600

Brutalist Scandinavian Stool, Solid Pine, Mid-Century, 1950s Sweden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Solid pine stool with a strong brutalist form and clean, architectural lines. The natural wood grain and visible wear highlight its raw character and craftsmanship. Versatile piece u...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Vintage Teak Butler Tray Side Table, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark

$700

Vintage Teak Butler Tray Side Table, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Vintage Teak Standing Butler Tray Side Table. This vintage tray table in sleek teak wood stands on four tapered legs. The simple and solid base supports a removeable oval tray with...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Teak

Organic Modern Coffee Table with Natural Void, France, Mid 20th Century

$4,750

Organic Modern Coffee Table with Natural Void, France, Mid 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Slender wooden legs provide a restrained structural support, allowing the tabletop’s sculptural presence to remain visually dominant. Dating from the mid 20th century, the table alig...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Dining, Restaurant Room Chairs in Ash Solid Wood and Beige Material

$947Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modern Dining, Restaurant Room Chairs in Ash Solid Wood and Beige Material

Located in Naperville, IL

Looking to fit your Ellis Table with the perfect chair? The Ellis Chair provides ultra comfort and exceptional modernity to any space. With multiple tones of colors and a wide angled...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Wood

Vintage Solid Wood Rice Grinder

$252Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Solid Wood Rice Grinder

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage solid wood rice grinder. Dimensions. 16 W ; 15 H ; 16 D.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Pocket Cruiser Skateboard c.1976

$345Sale Price|37% Off

Solid Wood Pocket Cruiser Skateboard c.1976

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An authentic 1970s "Pocket Cruiser"/Freestyle skateboard with original Power Paw wheels in the highly desirable translucent ruby red colorway. The raised lettering is intact. S...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memora...

Materials

Metal

Artisanal Bench Series 72 in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern

$5,500

Artisanal Bench Series 72 in Special Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Artisanal Bench is a sophisticated expression of mid-century modern design, where sculptural form meets functional elegance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Slat Bench Coffee Table

$2,950

Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Slat Bench Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sleek Mid-Century Modern slatted platform bench, inspired by vintage "transit" style designs, brings timeless architectural lines and versatility to any space.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Modern Modular Sofas with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

$26,500 / set

Pair of Modern Modular Sofas with Bouclé Upholstery, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The frames, crafted in solid wood with box joinery, celebrate craftsmanship while maintaining a striking simplicity.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Artisanal Bench Series 60 in White Oak by Stamford Modern

$5,000 / item

Artisanal Bench Series 60 in White Oak by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Artisanal Bench is a sophisticated expression of mid-century modern design, where sculptural form meets functional elegance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Artisanal Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

$5,000 / item

Artisanal Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Artisanal Bench is a sophisticated expression of mid-century modern design, where sculptural form meets functional elegance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Opaline Glass Italian Sideboard

$8,241

Mid-Century Modern Style Opaline Glass Italian Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian sideboard composed of two folding doors. Structure made of solid wood covered with colored glass. Profiles and details are made of brass. Italian manufacture. Every item LA ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Studio Made Live Edge Coffee Table in Walnut & Elm Woods

$3,900

Mid Century Modern Studio Made Live Edge Coffee Table in Walnut & Elm Woods

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made by an unknown woodworker in the Bucks County PA area c. 1990's. Beautifully designed and constructed, having solid walnut & elm. Excellent ready to use condition.

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Solace 36: Solid Wood Handmade Table, A Tribute to Modern Design

$12,705Sale Price / item|20% Off

Solace 36: Solid Wood Handmade Table, A Tribute to Modern Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S36 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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Mid Century Modern Solid Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern solid wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern solid wood — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern solid wood, we have 430 options in-stock, while there are 107 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern solid wood — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern solid wood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century modern solid wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Chapo, Jorge Elizondo and Chapo Creation are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Solid Wood?

Prices for a mid century modern solid wood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $84 and can go as high as $58,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,387.

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

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.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Solid Wood

What color wood is mid-century modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
There 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.
What wood tones pair best with a mid-century modern nightstand?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Teak and walnut are the two most common tones and pair easily with each other; rosewood reads slightly more formal as a single statement piece.
Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.