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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Joe Colombo Chair 300 by Karakter, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Design

$4,195 / item

Joe Colombo Chair 300 by Karakter, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Design

By Joe Colombo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholstered...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

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

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Upholstery, 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

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Walnut

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

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Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

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

$15,882 / item

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...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Medallion Coffee Table in Espresso Walnut by Stamford Modern

$5,500 / item

Medallion Coffee Table in Espresso Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

The Medallion Coffee Table - A Stamford Modern Studio Original The Medallion Coffee Table is a sculptural expression of Stamford Modern’s interpretation of iconic mid-century Americ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Mid Century Czech Wood Glass Chandelier, 1970s Restored

$443

Mid Century Czech Wood Glass Chandelier, 1970s Restored

By Dřevo Humpolec

Located in Praha, CZ

Specifications: Materials: Wood, pressed glass, chrome metal Origin: Czechoslovakia Period: 1970s Condition: Restored with light wear Dimensions: Height 19.7 in / Diameter 25.6 in B...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

UK Hand-Carved Modern Design Lighting Solid Wood Contemporary Floor Lamp GATHER

$2,100

UK Hand-Carved Modern Design Lighting Solid Wood Contemporary Floor Lamp GATHER

By Flowlight Design, Karson Wu

Located in Lawrenceville, GA

This is a Made to Order item! Solid wood construction with mortise-and-tenon joinery.Curved elements are shaped and finished by hand. A sanctuary where warmth converges. This piece...

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

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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

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Metal

Still Stand No107 Modern Standing Totem in Light Solid Wood Design

$17,206 / item

Still Stand No107 Modern Standing Totem in Light Solid Wood Design

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

UK Contemporary Floor Lamp, Solid Wood Hand-Carved Modern Design Lighting GLEAN

$1,900

UK Contemporary Floor Lamp, Solid Wood Hand-Carved Modern Design Lighting GLEAN

By Karson Wu, Flowlight Design

Located in Lawrenceville, GA

This is a Made to Order item! Formed from solid wood and connected through mortise-and-tenon joinery.The structure is layered, precise, and restrained, with hand-finishing that leav...

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Geometric Wood Cabinets, Mid-20th Century

$12,800 / set

Pair of Geometric Wood Cabinets, Mid-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking pair of cabinets showcases a bold geometric façade composed of hand-carved, faceted wooden panels that create a rhythmic, sculptural surface. The three-dimensional patt...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Library Ladder in Solid Wood

$1,950

Vintage Library Ladder in Solid Wood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage library ladder made in solid wood with beautiful details. Measurements: Open; 85.25 inches high x 50.50 inches wide when open x 6 inches wide when closed x 22.50 inches deep.

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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Steel

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

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Metal, 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

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Elm, Walnut

Mid-Century Spanish Wood Wall Mirror– Castilian Style, 1950s

$909

Mid-Century Spanish Wood Wall Mirror– Castilian Style, 1950s

Located in Valencia, VC

Mid-Century Spanish Castilian Pine Wood Wall Mirror Mid-Century Spanish Castilian-style wall mirror in solid pine wood. The design is defined by clean lines, balanced proportions, a...

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

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Mirror, Wood, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

$670 / set

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

The combination of a geometric structure with a spherical accent and the warmth of natural wood evokes the aesthetics of Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian modernism.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Wood

Luc Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Brass and Wood Seat

$1,114 / item

Luc Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Brass and Wood Seat

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

When it comes to Luc bar stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid wood str...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Wood Nightstands with Drawers, 1960s, Set of 2

$1,570 / set

Mid-Century Wood Nightstands with Drawers, 1960s, Set of 2

Located in Miami, FL

Circa 1960's Pair of Nightstands, Mid-Century Vintage Retro Nightstands. solid wood legs Original fittings made of brass. A drawer with its brass handle and a low open shelf. Interes...

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Sculptural Solid Oak Floor Lamp, Netherlands 1960

$2,272

Mid-Century Sculptural Solid Oak Floor Lamp, Netherlands 1960

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Key Features: Height: 193 cm Diameter: 50 cm Solid oak base with twisted design Vintage charm with timeless appeal Ideal for modern, eclectic, or mid-century interiors This lam...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Oak

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.

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

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.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

1960 Wood Dining Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style

$442 / item

1960 Wood Dining Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

It’s little wonder that fellow professionals are gradually recognising his work, which has been rewarded with permanent displays in design museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (M...

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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Opaline Glass Italian Sideboard

$8,185

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

1960's Mid Century Modern Boomerang Wenge Wood Hand carved Catch it all Bowl

$375

1960's Mid Century Modern Boomerang Wenge Wood Hand carved Catch it all Bowl

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful boomerang shape wenge wood catch it all bowl , rare hand carved piece with feet circa 1960's solid wood.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wenge

Elegant French Mid-Century Wood & Rope Woven Armchair

$1,762

Elegant French Mid-Century Wood & Rope Woven Armchair

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

The woven rush seat and backrest bring warmth and texture, while the robust yet refined construction reflects the rustic modern aesthetic of mid-century French design. The piece stro...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Fruitwood

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

Parisiano Dining Chair in Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern

$2,800 / item

Parisiano Dining Chair in Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

Inspired by Ico Parisi and crafted in Connecticut, this chair blends sculptural elegance with bespoke sophistication. Made from solid walnut or oak, its refined silhouette features ...

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

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Oak, Walnut

Elegant Mid 19th century English side table in full wood

$2,273

Elegant Mid 19th century English side table in full wood

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined British side table from circa 1850, crafted in solid wood and shaped with the elegant restraint characteristic of mid‑19th‑century design. The rectangular top with its rais...

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Antique 1850s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s

$6,000

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s Armchair with solid wood legs, made by an unattributed Brazilian designer, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Post modern Drexel King size Headboard in Burl Wood, Solid Oak, and Brass

$1,995 / item

Post modern Drexel King size Headboard in Burl Wood, Solid Oak, and Brass

By Drexel

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Its clean architectural lines and rounded corners create a refined mid-century modern profile. A handsome and well-crafted statement piece with warm tone and elegant material contras...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Bodil Kjær Principal Chair by Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Mid-Century

$2,501 / item

Bodil Kjær Principal Chair by Karakter, Solid Oak/Walnut, Mid-Century

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Berlin, DE

One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture in her time, Bodil Kjær, conceived her Principal series in 1961 as p...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

$557 / set

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

Similar wooden supports with simplified, geometric forms were present in mid-20th-century European design, particularly within the Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern movement...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Asian Modern Paul Frankl Long Cinnabar Bench Mid-Century Modern

$2,500

Asian Modern Paul Frankl Long Cinnabar Bench Mid-Century Modern

By James Mont

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Interesting Paul Frankl Asian modern long cinnabar lacquered bench. This piece is in vintage condition and does show it's age-we recommend a new lacquer job. This piece is made of so...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

American Mid-Century Modern Birch & Rosewood Bookends, circa 1970s

$375 / set

American Mid-Century Modern Birch & Rosewood Bookends, circa 1970s

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant and distinctive pair of American Mid-Century Modern bookends, handcrafted circa the 1970s from solid birch and rosewood, featuring beautifully figured natural wood grain and ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Low Dresser / Credenza

$3,595

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Low Dresser / Credenza

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage Mid-Century Modern low dresser features a long, streamlined case with nine drawers arranged in three horizontal rows of three drawers each.The design is defined by clea...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern M3 Sofá by Branco & Preto, 1950s

$46,800

Mid-Century Modern M3 Sofá by Branco & Preto, 1950s

By Branco & Preto

Located in New York, NY

The M3 sofa by Branco & Preto, crafted in solid wood and recently reupholstered with suede. Founded in São Paulo in 1952, Branco & Preto became a landmark in the history of...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Joe Colombo Chair 300 by Karakter - Solid Oak, Mid-Century Design

$5,252 / item

Joe Colombo Chair 300 by Karakter - Solid Oak, Mid-Century Design

By Joe Colombo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholstered...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Design

$5,252 / item

Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Design

By Joe Colombo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholstered...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Joe Colombo Chair 300 by Karakter - Solid Oak, Mid-Century Design

$3,740 / item

Joe Colombo Chair 300 by Karakter - Solid Oak, Mid-Century Design

By Joe Colombo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Joe Colombo Chair 300 for Karakter Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholstered...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ikea, Mid-Century Modern Style

$1,118Sale Price / set|20% Off

1960s Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ikea, Mid-Century Modern Style

By IKEA, Aneta, Solbackens Svarveri

Located in Valencia, VC

Pair of 1960s Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ikea — Mid-Century Organic Modern An absolutely charming and elegant pair of pine wood table lamps, featuring a distinctly Mid-Century Orga...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$15,000

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s Three-seater sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chopy Oval Dining Table, Hand-Carved Solid Tzalam Wood, Totem leg Modern Design

$11,500

Chopy Oval Dining Table, Hand-Carved Solid Tzalam Wood, Totem leg Modern Design

Located in Miami, FL

The Chopy Dining Table is a striking centerpiece that blends timeless elegance with artisanal mastery. Its sculptural form and rich natural tones bring warmth and sophistication to a...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Tzalam wood

Decoration Modern Art Abstract Solid Wood Unseen Force No39 by NONO

$19,118 / item

Decoration Modern Art Abstract Solid Wood Unseen Force No39 by NONO

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Decoration Modern Art Abstract Solid Wood Unseen Force No39 by NONO —— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in c...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Unseen Force No41 Solid Wood Modern Art Sculpture by Joel Escalona

$15,294Sale Price|20% Off

Unseen Force No41 Solid Wood Modern Art Sculpture by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Unseen Force No41 Solid Wood Modern Art Sculpture by Joel Escalona ——— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in cr...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Art Solid Wood Sculpture Unseen Force No37 by Joel Escalona

$15,294Sale Price / item|20% Off

Modern Art Solid Wood Sculpture Unseen Force No37 by Joel Escalona

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Modern Art Solid Wood Sculpture Unseen Force No37 by Joel Escalona —— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in ...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Scott Troxel"Waikiki" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, modernism, monochrome, 2023

$2,150

"Waikiki" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, modernism, monochrome

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

The piece uses a combination of acrylic texture spray on 2" thick solid poplar wood and solid mahogany circle. The name refers to the playful composition of the piece and the tropica...

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2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

$12,720

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique example of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Stacked Solid Wood Bookends

$650 / set

Vintage Stacked Solid Wood Bookends

Located in Denton, TX

Vintage solid wood bookends made of ash, walnut, mahogany and maple. Glued together in a stacked design then shaped in a curved pattern. They make nice decorative sculptures.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs, 1960s

$4,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This combination of rich wood and soft fabric highlights the understated elegance that makes Danish mid-century furniture so highly sought after.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

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

$1,184 / item

Modern Dining, Restaurant Room Chairs in Brown 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

Mid Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Europe 1960s

$11,660

Mid Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Europe 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Originating in the postwar years, the Mid Century Modern movement embraced clean lines, organic forms, and an honest use of materials, rejecting the heavy ornamentation of earlier er...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s French Mid-Century Stool in Solid Beechwood, Perriand Style

$950 / item

1960s French Mid-Century Stool in Solid Beechwood, Perriand Style

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Almelo, NL

French Mid-Century Solid Beechwood Stool, 1960s An authentic French mid-century stool from the 1960s, crafted in solid beechwood with a warm stained finish.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Set of Eight Brutalist Solid Wood Chairs - 1950

$5,570 / set

Set of Eight Brutalist Solid Wood Chairs - 1950

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

French Work, circa 1950 Set of Eight Brutalist Solid Wood Chairs A set of eight French Brutalist chairs crafted from solid wood, distinguished by their tall carved backrests, archi...

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak and Laminate Rectangular Coffee Table

$325

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak and Laminate Rectangular Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak and Laminate Rectangular Coffee Table.

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

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Contour Coffee Table in Black Ceruse by Stamford Modern

$5,800 / item

Contour Coffee Table in Black Ceruse by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

Introducing our Contour Coffee Table – a modern masterpiece inspired by the work of Iconic Italian Furniture Designers Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, and Paolo Buffa. Handcrafted with precis...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Black & White Rectangular Laminate End Tables - Pair

$550 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Black & White Rectangular Laminate End Tables - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Black & White Rectangular Laminate End Tables - Pair.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs

$8,250 / set

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge Chairs, wood, fabric, Italy, 1950s These elegant Italian lounge chairs from the early 1950s are refined examples of postwar design, defined by their streamlined silho...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Designer Koba, Versatile Storage, 2025

$4,500 / item

Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Designer Koba, Versatile Storage, 2025

By Koba

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Model 03 is our most versatile creation of Series 01. Capable of filling the role of a dresser, credenza or sideboard. Drawing inspiration from Mid Century cabinetry, Model 03 is our...

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2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Paint

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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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.