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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Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Center Table in Solid Caviúna Wood

$8,000

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Center Table in Solid Caviúna Wood

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Beautiful and classic center table with magazine rack designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli made in solid caviúna wood, a Brazilian wood also known as "golden wood" due to its hue. The buy...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chair, Open Back, Solid Wood, Spain

$1,496Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Dining Chair, Open Back, Solid Wood, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Structure and frame: Metallic skeleton for the back and arms, screwed to the seat frame and legs, made of solid wood. Backrest: Metal rod structure reinforced with plates, which serv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

$1,110 / item

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

Located in Naperville, IL

The alma bar stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

$1,110 / item

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

Located in Naperville, IL

The alma bar stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

$1,110 / item

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

Located in Naperville, IL

The alma bar stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Anvil Dining Chairs in Natural Solid Ash Wood

$720Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Anvil Dining Chairs in Natural Solid Ash Wood

Located in Naperville, IL

With a one of a kind design, our Anvil dining chairs offer the most simple elegance for a casual dining experience. With a custom stain, these chairs will offer plenty for comfort an...

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

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Wood

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

$1,140 / item

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

Located in Naperville, IL

The alma bar stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Handmade Solid Wood Clock with Gold Color

$695

Vintage Mid Century Modern Handmade Solid Wood Clock with Gold Color

Located in Seattle, WA

The vintage handmade clock features a square wooden frame with a rich, dark brown finish, showcasing a smooth, polished surface with visible wood grain. The clock face is crafted fro...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern Rush Seat Stool, Solid Wood, Slovenia

$480

1970s Mid-Century Modern Rush Seat Stool, Solid Wood, Slovenia

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Elevate your space with this authentic 1970s vintage stool, featuring a beautifully handwoven rush seat and solid wood frame with elegantly turned legs. Crafted in a timeless post-an...

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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Rush, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Colored Glass and Brass Italian Commode

$7,786

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Colored Glass and Brass Italian Commode

Located in Ibiza, Spain

This Italian Mid-Century Modern commode features a classic design with two folding doors and one shelve inside.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Brass

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

$1,140 / item

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

Located in Naperville, IL

The alma bar stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Modern Mid-Century Style Solid Wood and Brass Pair of Italian Dressers

$10,077 / set

Modern Mid-Century Style Solid Wood and Brass Pair of Italian Dressers

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Italian dressers composed of three drawers. Structure made of solid birch wood and brass legs with conical shape. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we include in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Glass and Brass Large Italian Commode

$11,222

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Glass and Brass Large Italian Commode

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian commode composed of three drawers, made of solid wood structure covered with colored glass. Legs and handles made of solid brass. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Brass

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Carved, Moldova

$864Sale Price / item|20% Off

Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Carved, Moldova

Located in Naperville, IL

The Alma Bar Stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

1980s Two-Seater Faux Leather Solid Wood Bench and Wood Table Mid-Century Modern

$2,700

1980s Two-Seater Faux Leather Solid Wood Bench and Wood Table Mid-Century Modern

By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Miami, FL

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Bench in light pink Faux Leather, Vinyl and a warm brown wood rectangle Table in the Center.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Mexican Handcrafted Solid Tzalam Wood Counter Stool Mid Century Modern Kitchen

$1,190 / item

Mexican Handcrafted Solid Tzalam Wood Counter Stool Mid Century Modern Kitchen

By Estrella Mora Zamorano

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Nestled in the Michoacán highlands lies Cuanajo, a town deeply rooted in the traditions of the Purépecha people, the largest Indigenous group in the region. It is here that master cr...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood, Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Madona Wood Sculpture

$220Sale Price|20% Off

American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Madona Wood Sculpture

By Erich Bolinger

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful modernist hand-carved solid walnut Madona virgin sculpture, circa 1960's great condition.

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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

$12,289

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

Sideborad comoposed of 6 drawers with original 1950s solid wood sturcture covered in colored glass. Handles, profiles and legs made of brass. Italy. Our main target is customer sati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bureau Desk in Solid Wood, Italy, 1960s

$8,900

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bureau Desk in Solid Wood, Italy, 1960s

Located in Curitiba, PR

A striking Italian Mid-Century Modern bureau desk crafted from solid wood, dating from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Solid Wood Double Sided Storage Shelf

$795

Mid-Century Solid Wood Double Sided Storage Shelf

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid-Century Media and The Like Double Sided Storage Shelf in sturdy condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Ash Solid Wood Round Dining Table, Mid-Century Style, Moldova

$2,250

Modern Ash Solid Wood Round Dining Table, Mid-Century Style, Moldova

Located in Naperville, IL

The Ellis table is pulled straight out of the 60s and we love it. The style that may remind you of Mad Men or Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is perfect for the kitchen but can also fit great ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

$8,473

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

Sideboard composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and coated with colored glass. Details, handles and legs made of brass...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Bowl, Uppsala Slöjd, Sweden 1960s

$170

Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Bowl, Uppsala Slöjd, Sweden 1960s

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A very stylish mid-century modern teak wood bowl. Solid teak wood from Thailand.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Black Solid Wood Bench with split tapered legs

$3,400Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Black Solid Wood Bench with split tapered legs

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern black solid wood bench with split tapered legs.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Lollipop Side Table by Albert Modern, Oak, Mid-Century Design, USA

$2,105 / item

Lollipop Side Table by Albert Modern, Oak, Mid-Century Design, USA

Located in San Diego, CA

New production Hobbs Modern original Lollipop Side Table – A Playful Ode to Danish Modern Simplicity. The Lollipop Side Table is a thoughtfully designed piece that blends Danish Mod...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Made of Solid Caviúna Wood

$8,000

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Made of Solid Caviúna Wood

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Coffee table made of solid caviuna wood and glass top. Bronze details.

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

$20,440 / item

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Patrick Jouin

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau wood table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Lebeau Wood is an evolution of the iconic and innovative Lebeau table. While the original's dimensions and ou...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

$20,440 / item

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Patrick Jouin

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau wood table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Lebeau Wood is an evolution of the iconic and innovative Lebeau table. While the original's dimensions and outli...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

$21,184 / item

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Patrick Jouin

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau wood table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Lebeau Wood is an evolution of the iconic and innovative Lebeau table. While the original's dimensions and ou...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

$21,700 / item

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Patrick Jouin

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Lebeau Wood is an evolution of the iconic and innovative Lebeau table. While the original's dimensions and ou...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

$36,844 / item

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Patrick Jouin

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau Wood and Marble Table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Lebeau Wood is an evolution of the iconic and innovative Lebeau table. While the original's dimens...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Bowl

$350

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Its sleek, tapered-leg silhouette suits Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, Organic Modern, Japandi, and Eclectic interiors.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

$21,184 / item

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Patrick Jouin

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau wood table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Lebeau wood is an evolution of the iconic and innovative Lebeau table. While the original's dimensions and outli...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

$20,440 / item

Lebeau Wood Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ashwood, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Patrick Jouin

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau wood table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Lebeau wood is an evolution of the iconic and innovative Lebeau table. While the original's dimensions and ou...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Alton Dining Chair, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

$921Sale Price / item|20% Off

Alton Dining Chair, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

Located in Naperville, IL

Introducing the new and exclusive Alton Dining Chair. This unique, mid-century modern design pairs the finest ash wood crafted by our expert Moldovan craftsman with custom-made style...

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

Materials

Ash

Alton Dining Chair, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

$921Sale Price / item|20% Off

Alton Dining Chair, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Moldova, New

Located in Naperville, IL

Introducing the new and exclusive Alton Dining Chair. This unique, mid-century modern design pairs the finest ash wood crafted by our expert Moldovan craftsman with custom-made style...

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

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Ash

1970 Mid-Century Modern McGuire Attributed Solid Wood Caning Two-Seater Bench

$2,900

1970 Mid-Century Modern McGuire Attributed Solid Wood Caning Two-Seater Bench

By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire, Thomasville

Located in Miami, FL

This is a McGuire attributed wooden settee with a classic, elegant design. The Fully refinished Frame of solid wood with a warm brown finish, giving it a timeless and traditional ap...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cane

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oval Solid Oak Wood Danish Magazine Rack, 1970s

$343Sale Price|20% Off

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oval Solid Oak Wood Danish Magazine Rack, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing Mid-Century Modern oak wood magazine rack. This fantastic item was produced in Denmark during the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Wood & Upholstered, Pair, 1950s

$3,400 / set

Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Wood & Upholstered, Pair, 1950s

Located in Bradenton, FL

The sculpted armrests are capped with solid wood accents, complementing the tapered wooden legs.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Solid Wood Chinoiserie Nightstands

$3,200

Pair of Mid-Century Solid Wood Chinoiserie Nightstands

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A substantial pair of square solid-wood nightstands with chinoiserie character and generous 27-inch tops. Their matched proportions create a strong, symmetrical bedside presentation,...

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

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Senufo Bench, Ivory Coast Mid-20th Century

$5,035

Solid Wood Senufo Bench, Ivory Coast Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Senufo benches are traditional, handcrafted pieces, integral to the Senufo people's cultural heritage. This bench was crafted in the Ivory Coast in the first half of the 20th century...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Bronze Belt Buckle Wood Abalone Inlay Cowboy

$200Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Solid Bronze Belt Buckle Wood Abalone Inlay Cowboy

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1970s Solid Bronze Abalone Belt Buckle. Stamped by maker "D.S." Dimensions: 3.25" W x 2.25" H x .38" D . It will fit a 1 3/4" belt. Please visit take a l...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk, Natural Oak, Mid-Century Modern, UK

$2,750 / item

Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk, Natural Oak, Mid-Century Modern, UK

By Tom Dixon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk, Natural Oak, Mid-Century Modern, UK Executed in solid FSC-certified oak, Tom Dixon's Slab desk is constructed in simple geometric shapes that celeb...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Italian Sideboard Designed by L.A. Studio

$10,184

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Italian Sideboard Designed by L.A. Studio

By L.A. Studio

Located in Madrid, ES

Wood sideboard designed by L.A. Studio composed of 4 doors, two them sliding and two of them foldable. It is made of American alder wood. Our main target is customer satisfaction, s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Italian Sideboard Designed by L.A. Studio

$10,878

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Italian Sideboard Designed by L.A. Studio

By L.A. Studio

Located in Ibiza, Spain

This wood sideboard, designed by L.A. Studio, features a composition of four doors: two sliding and two foldable. Crafted from American alder wood, this piece combines practicality w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Colored Glass and Brass Italian Sideboard

$15,344

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Colored Glass and Brass Italian Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

Sideborad comoposed of 4 doors with original 1950s solid wood sturcture covered in colored glass. Handles, profiles and legs made of brass. Italy. Production can last between 6 and ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vladimír Nývlt Solid Wood Table Lamp, Prague, 1970s

$1,510

Mid-Century Modern Vladimír Nývlt Solid Wood Table Lamp, Prague, 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Vladimír Nývlt Solid Wood Table Lamp, Prague, 1970s Rare sculptural form in dark-stained wood, geometric silhouette – fully functional This striking mid-century ...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Style Eleven Wood Square Solid Ash Wood Dining Table by OFS

$1,500

Mid-Century Modern Style Eleven Wood Square Solid Ash Wood Dining Table by OFS

By Office Furniture Systems

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous mid-century modern style Eleven Wood square dining table by OFS.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Hardwood, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Solid Wood Sculptural Decor Floor Lamp PRESENCE

$1,600 / item

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Solid Wood Sculptural Decor Floor Lamp PRESENCE

By Flowlight Design, Karson Wu

Located in Lawrenceville, GA

This is a Made to Order item! A masterclass in hand-carved solid wood, Presence captivates with layered planes that radiate from a steady base. By preserving the authentic marks of ...

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

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Wood

Sculptural Solid Wood Floor Lamp, Hand-Carved Mid-Century Modern Light SEQUENCE

$1,300

Sculptural Solid Wood Floor Lamp, Hand-Carved Mid-Century Modern Light SEQUENCE

By Karson Wu, Flowlight Design

Located in Lawrenceville, GA

This is a Made to Order item! Carved from solid wood, the form is assembled through geometric joinery; the surface reveals a flowing, wave-like grain that feels natural and profound...

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

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood and Upholstered Mid-Century, Organic Modern Style Dining Chair

$2,185 / item

Solid Wood and Upholstered Mid-Century, Organic Modern Style Dining Chair

By Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by 20th-century Latin American design, the Clara Dining Chair blends heritage craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Its solid wood frame, sculptural curves, and floating...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Handcrafted Rustic Solid Wood Side Table or Stool, Mid-20th Century

$544Sale Price|30% Off

Handcrafted Rustic Solid Wood Side Table or Stool, Mid-20th Century

Located in Valencia, VC

A rustic European solid wood accent side table or stool, handcrafted in the mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Wood Turned Vase by Joseph Thompson

$2,300

Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Wood Turned Vase by Joseph Thompson

Located in Deland, FL

Handmade by the renowned wood-worker Joseph Thompson, this wood-turned vase is absolutely exquisite. Carved out of solid birch from Montana, this gorgeous vase boasts exquisite woodg...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Birch

Lebeau Wood Low Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ash, Mid-Century Modern

$7,529 / item

Lebeau Wood Low Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ash, Mid-Century Modern

By Patrick Jouin, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau wood low table by Patrick Jouin. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. In 2017, Patrick Jouin and Cassina partnered to produce the Lebeau Wood table, an updated solid wood ver...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs, Set of 3, Solid Wood, Cotton, Sweden

$1,407 / set

Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs, Set of 3, Solid Wood, Cotton, Sweden

Located in Hamburg, DE

Three chairs of Swedish origin in the safari style.The frame consists of solid wood elements that come together here … Read more Three chairs of Swedish origin in the safari style.Th...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Pair of Italian Sideboards

$11,690 / set

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Pair of Italian Sideboards

Located in Madrid, ES

Midcentury style pair of Italian sideboards. Original structure from 50S made of solid wood covered with colored Murano glass. Handles and legs made of brass. Every item LA Studio o...

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

Materials

Brass

Lebeau Wood Low Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ash, Mid-Century Modern

$7,700 / item

Lebeau Wood Low Table by Patrick Jouin, Solid Ash, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Patrick Jouin

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lebeau wood table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy In 2017, Patrick Jouin and Cassina partnered to produce the Lebeau Wood table, an updated solid wood version ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Mid-Century Style Solid Wood Slat-Back Dining Chairs

$1,600 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century Style Solid Wood Slat-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ideal for rustic, farmhouse, or mid-century modern interiors, these chairs showcase exceptional craftsmanship and versatile appeal.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures

$3,000 / item

Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Elevate your space with this beautifully crafted mid-century bench, made from solid vintage teak wood. Featuring clean lines and a minimalist silhouette, this bench embodies the time...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Artisan Solid Wood Ambiance Lighting Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Design STANCE

$600

Artisan Solid Wood Ambiance Lighting Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Design STANCE

By Karson Wu, Flowlight Design

Located in Lawrenceville, GA

This is a Made to Order item! Carved entirely from solid wood, the form rises like a tapered pillar, splitting into four elongated legs; the deep grain and clean, angled cuts convey...

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

Materials

Wood

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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.