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.

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Solid Wood Cabinet With Drawers

Midcentury Brutalist Modern Solid Carved Wood Bench with Upholstered Seat

$2,400

H 16 in W 49 in D 16 in

Midcentury Brutalist Modern Solid Carved Wood Bench with Upholstered Seat

By Witco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A unique vintage bench from the 1960s. This bench features a heavy solid carved wood base with upholstered seat cushion. Base was lacquered silver at some point, would look great rei...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Wood

A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Wood TABLE LAMP, France 1970

$2,115

H 25.2 in Dm 14.57 in

A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Wood TABLE LAMP, France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A beautiful cylindrical table lamp, Modernist, Free-Form, Brutalist, Rustic-Modern, Popular Art, in a piece of solid wood and its wool lampshade, to be attributed, France 1970. DIME...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Flowlight Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Modern Lighting Wood Floor Lamp STANCE Black

$1,600

H 47.2 in W 13.4 in D 13.4 in

Flowlight Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Modern Lighting Wood Floor Lamp STANCE Black

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 Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960

$605

H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in

Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cherry Highboy Dresser by Bassett

$1,600

H 41 in W 32 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Cherry Highboy Dresser by Bassett

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern cherry highboy dresser featuring striking slanted drawer fronts and unique sculptural pulls.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Don S. Shoemaker Cocobolo Wood Bookends, Mid-20th Century

$1,200 / set

H 8 in W 9.25 in D 4 in

Don S. Shoemaker Cocobolo Wood Bookends, Mid-20th Century

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood similar to...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cocobolo

Lounge chair in Cane and Solid Wood, Brazilian and Midcentury style, Modern

$2,703

H 26.38 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in

Lounge chair in Cane and Solid Wood, Brazilian and Midcentury style, Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues, Hans J. Wegner, Jorge Zalszupin

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Lounge chair, cane and solid wood, natural and handmade easy chair. Very comfortable. Minimalistic design. Shipping services: Ask for our competitive shipping quote.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Catseye Walnut Dresser

$3,495

H 33.5 in W 78 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Catseye Walnut Dresser

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Stunning 1960’s Mid-Century Modern walnut Catseye dresser, a true statement piece for any vintage-inspired interior. This beautifully crafted 6-drawer dresser showcases the iconic Ca...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Zebra Wood, Mahogany and Brass - Italy

$11,107

H 35.04 in W 66.93 in D 20.48 in

Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Zebra Wood, Mahogany and Brass - Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Large commode with six drawers, solid wood with zebra wood veneer, French polish. Solid mahogany feet, polished brass handles and hardware. Italy, circa 1945 Measures: Depth 4...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamps with Textured Drum Shades

$3,400 / set

H 27.75 in Dm 16.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamps with Textured Drum Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant pair of mid-century modern table lamps features sculptural solid wood bases with a warm, natural grain and tapered silhouette.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6

$1,800 / set

H 42.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6

Located in Elkton, MD

Set of 6 vintage dining chairs featuring sculptural ladder backs, solid wood frames, and elegant brass stretcher accents. The set includes 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs, each with pa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Wood TABLE LAMP, France 1970

$2,132

H 19.69 in Dm 10.24 in

A Sculptural MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST RUSTIC Wood TABLE LAMP, France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A very beautiful carved table lamp, Modernist, Brutalist, Folk Art, Shabby-Chic, Rustic Modern, conical body in solid wood carved with a helical movement, with its original braided r...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Solid Wood Coffee Table

$1,790 / item

H 18 in W 54 in D 32 in

Brutalist Solid Wood Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

The coffee table makes a commanding statement with its bold sculptural form and faceted surface. Crafted from solid mango wood, the rich brown transitional finish enhances the natura...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Faux Leather Armchair with Wood Armrests, 1970s

$295

H 33.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Faux Leather Armchair with Wood Armrests, 1970s

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage mid-century modern armchair from the 1970s features a minimalist frame constructed from tubular chrome, paired with black faux leather upholstery on the seat and backrest.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Living Room Loveseat in Ash Solid Wood and Beige Material

$4,850

H 30 in W 63 in D 26 in

Modern Living Room Loveseat in Ash Solid Wood and Beige Material

Located in Naperville, IL

Get ready to have your living room transformed with the Alton Loveseat! Our expert craftsmen in Moldova have handcrafted each loveseat from beautiful, durable ash wood and designed i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Don S. Shoemaker Cocobolo Wood Bookends, Mid-20th Century

$1,200 / set

H 7.25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Don S. Shoemaker Cocobolo Wood Bookends, Mid-20th Century

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood similar to...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cocobolo

Faux Bois Mid Century Modern Queen Bed

$4,167 / item

H 62 in W 65 in D 87 in

Faux Bois Mid Century Modern Queen Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

Finished in Architectural White paint with a hand-rubbed and lightly distressed finish. This stunning bedframe combines intricate design with sturdy construction, creating a beautifu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Faux Bois Mid Century Modern King Bed

$4,455 / item

H 62 in W 65 in D 87 in

Faux Bois Mid Century Modern King Bed

Located in Westwood, NJ

Finished in Architectural White paint with a hand-rubbed and lightly distressed finish. This stunning bedframe combines intricate design with sturdy construction, creating a beautifu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Display Bookcase in Wood and Red Lacquer – 1950s

$2,691

H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 15.36 in

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Display Bookcase in Wood and Red Lacquer – 1950s

Located in LYON, FR

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Display Bookcase in Wood and Red Lacquer – 1950s Maison Lecan presents this rare modernist bookcase straight from 1950s Brazil.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Imbuia

Modern Solid Wood Dining Chair – Handmade Midcentury Style Seating in Walnut

$1,575 / item

H 37 in W 18 in D 22 in

Modern Solid Wood Dining Chair – Handmade Midcentury Style Seating in Walnut

Located in Bloomington, IN

Designed for both comfort and aesthetics, this chair features a sleek minimalist silhouette inspired by Danish modern and mid-century designs. Handcrafted from premium solid walnut, ...

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

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Wood, Maple, Walnut, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Walnut Armchairs - Pair

$1,450 / item

H 30.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Walnut Armchairs - Pair

Located in Waxahachie, TX

An exceptional pair of 1960s lounge chairs by Gunlocke, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and understated sophistication that made the company a favorite in executive offices and ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Norman Perry Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Wood, 1940s

$2,800

H 34.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Norman Perry Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Hand-Carved Wood, 1940s

By Norman Perry

Located in Camden, ME

Beautifully executed - this Chinese modern table lamp by the firm of Norman Perry has a textured-bas-relief carved trunk. This lamp is solid, and larger scale than the photographs sh...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Cabinet Wood, Brass and Colored Glass

$9,344

H 33.47 in W 37.21 in D 18.71 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Cabinet Wood, Brass and Colored Glass

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard in Colored Glass and Brass, 1950s Elegant Italian sideboard composed of two folding doors with an interior fully lined in grey velvet and fitted with a...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Monumental Mexican Organic Modern Sculptural Bar in Solid Carved Wood and Iron

$5,800

H 34.5 in W 60 in D 39 in

Monumental Mexican Organic Modern Sculptural Bar in Solid Carved Wood and Iron

By Sabena

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An extraordinary sculptural bar crafted from massive hand-carved solid wood slabs with blackened iron framework, circa late 60s early 70s. A striking example of organic modern desig...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Art Deco Table or Floor Sculpture in Mixed Woods

$1,250

H 37 in W 19 in D 30.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Art Deco Table or Floor Sculpture in Mixed Woods

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A funky solid wood sculpture circa 1970's. It features solid ebonized & natural oak.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern leather and wood footstool or pouf with studs, 1960s

$611

H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 13.39 in

Italian mid-century modern leather and wood footstool or pouf with studs, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern leather and wood footstool or pouf with studs, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Sculptural Modern Table Lamps Solid African Mahogany Wood

$1,100 / set

H 28 in Dm 6 in

1950s Sculptural Modern Table Lamps Solid African Mahogany Wood

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Modern African solid mahogany wood sculptural table lamps Pair of African Mahogany Wood Table Lamps very nice Sculptural Shape. 28 to the socket x 6 diameter Preowned unrestore...

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Vintage 1950s African Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb

$6,000

H 32 in W 66 in D 18 in

Solid Birch Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Credenza Long Dresser Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice wooden handles three compartments three drawers Paul McCobb credenza. Nice TV base cabinet. Excellent original vintage condition with beautiful wood grain.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Birch

Danish Solid Wood Tear Drop Table Lamp, Denmark 20th Century

$2,200

H 24.41 in Dm 16.54 in

Danish Solid Wood Tear Drop Table Lamp, Denmark 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

In the design annals of Scandinavian modern furniture, the mid-century emerged as a golden era where form seamlessly intertwined with function, giving rise to timeless pieces that co...

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid century Swedish solid pine dining table

$3,878

H 29.5 in W 98.5 in D 35.75 in

Mid century Swedish solid pine dining table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Swedish solid pine dining table circa 1960. We are pleased to offer this stunning Scandinavian trestle end dining table. Providing seating for a very comfortable 10, th...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Sereno No24 Credenza in Solid Wood, Modern Interior Furniture by NONO

$16,765 / item

H 18.12 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in

Sereno No24 Credenza in Solid Wood, Modern Interior Furniture by NONO

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Sereno No24 Credenza in Solid Wood, Modern Interior Furniture by NONO— Sereno Collection Design by Joel Escalona for NONO When practicality becomes art, the result is the Sereno Co...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Set of Three Modern Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

$17,500 / set

H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in

Set of Three Modern Lounge Chairs, 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

Tripod Stool in Solid Oak Wood, by Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, Ca 1960s

$520

H 19.3 in Dm 10.24 in

Tripod Stool in Solid Oak Wood, by Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, Ca 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A tall beautiful warm patinated vintage tripod stool. Made by an unknown Danish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. This modern stool will fit in many types of home decors. Classic, Wabi Sabi,...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Console Table by FIMSA, Beech Wood, Italy, 1960s

$1,316Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 15.36 in

Mid Century Modern Console Table by FIMSA, Beech Wood, Italy, 1960s

By Fimsa

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid Century Modern Vintage Wood Console Table, FIMSA Italy, 1960s Peculiar console table, crafted in Italy by FIMSA in the 1960s made from solid beech wood and sleek black metal le...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood, 1950s

$2,903 / set

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood, 1950s

Located in Firenze, IT

An elegant pair of Italian vintage armchairs dating to the 1950s, serving as an authentic expression of Mid-Century Modern design. These lounge chairs feature a solid wooden structur...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Wood Bar Side Table Cart with Green Marble Top

$1,880

H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 18.51 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Wood Bar Side Table Cart with Green Marble Top

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian walnut bar cart with great details and frames, oval shaped with brass frame and green marble top, decorated sides with drawers and completed by the original brass...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

$12,700

H 30.91 in W 88.59 in D 47.64 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian sofa from the early 1950s is a refined example of postwar design, defined by its streamlined silhouette and gently curved form....

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large oak desk with three solid oak drawers in mid century modern style

$2,691 / item

H 29.53 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

Large oak desk with three solid oak drawers in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Large oak desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered ...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

large walnut desk with three solid walnut drawers in mid century modern style

$2,809 / item

H 29.53 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

large walnut desk with three solid walnut drawers in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood covere...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Selig Style Coffee Table

$2,150

H 18 in W 60 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Selig Style Coffee Table

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Its elegant profile, tapered legs, and combination of warm wood and natural cane showcase the timeless appeal of mid-century modern design.

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

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rare Woods Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Mid-Century Modern

$1,250

H 9 in W 9 in D 9 in

Rare Woods Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Mid-Century Modern

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage rosewood ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Part of the exclusive "Rare Woods" collection produced around the 1960s and 1970s, it fe...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s

$2,400

H 34.26 in W 33.86 in D 24.02 in

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s

By Everest

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s. Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Bassett Dining Chairs

$1,100 / set

H 40.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Bassett Dining Chairs

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful set of four Mid Century Modern high back dining chairs by Bassett, 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs. The solid frames feature novel period styling. A sculptural set of modern ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Five Foot Long Slat Wood Bench

$1,500 / item

H 16 in W 60 in D 18 in

Mid Century Five Foot Long Slat Wood Bench

Located in New York, NY

Mid century five foot long slat wood bench. This versatile handsome statement piece functions great as a bench, coffee table or side table .Sturdy in the style of George Nelson. Soli...

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wood and Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

$12,000 / set

H 33.27 in W 25.2 in D 31.89 in

Pair of Wood and Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

The mid-20th century marked a golden era for interior design, amidst a booming economy and a newfound sense of optimism.

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Modeline Lamp

$1,500

H 41 in Dm 8.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Modeline Lamp

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A tall mid century table lamp by Modeline. Three solid walnut panels have modern shaped cut-outs, and behind is bright blue textured lucite. Pull-chain bakelite socket has original M...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Wood

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

$15,867

H 32.29 in W 98.43 in D 21.26 in

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

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian sideboard mid- century vintage hybrid creations from 1950s/2010 made of solid wood structure from the 1950s covered in Murano colored glass. Geometric art deco composition. C...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Concierge Desk/Console In Mid Century Modern Style, Solid Oak & Walnut Accents

$7,454 / item

H 30.71 in W 48.82 in D 16.54 in

Concierge Desk/Console In Mid Century Modern Style, Solid Oak & Walnut Accents

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This minimalist console is meticulously crafted from solid oak, accentuated with walnut details. The fusion of timber and powder-coated steel elements creates a harmonious balance. S...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Modern Craft Solid Wood Saddle Seat Stools, Handcrafted Joinery

$2,250 / set

H 28.75 in W 19 in D 12 in

Set of 4 Modern Craft Solid Wood Saddle Seat Stools, Handcrafted Joinery

By George Nakashima

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

A well-executed set of four modern craft stools featuring sculpted saddle seats and clean, architectural joinery. Each stool is constructed from solid wood with a warm, natural finis...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Oak Sculpted Solof wood dresser by Jack Vander Molen

$2,500

H 34 in W 58 in D 20 in

Mid Century Modern Oak Sculpted Solof wood dresser by Jack Vander Molen

By Jack Van der Molen

Located in Sayreville, NJ

Solid oak sculpted chest of drawers by Jack Vander Molen circa 1950 Stunning piece that’s in fantastic condition with minimal signs of wear. Top quality and extremely rare. 58ʺW ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Large oak desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style

$2,691 / item

H 29.53 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

Large oak desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Large oak desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood cov...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Arredamento, 1960s

$70,200

H 32.28 in W 17.71 in D 87 in

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Arredamento, 1960s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

This credenza, produced by Arredamento in Brazil during the 1960s, features a low horizontal case construction veneered in rosewood over a hardwood substrate. The piece rests on two ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Large Mid-Century Modern Sectional with Solid Walnut Frame and Chaise Lounge

$20,600 / item

H 33 in W 264 in D 105.5 in

Large Mid-Century Modern Sectional with Solid Walnut Frame and Chaise Lounge

By The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

This architectural sectional features a striking solid walnut frame accented by beautiful wood panels on the return ends. The design is defined by its clean, tight seat and back cush...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Walnut, Down, Hardwood, Maple

Oak desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style

$2,338 / item

H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in

Oak desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid oak wood and wood covered with ...

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Walnut desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style

$2,338 / item

H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in

Walnut desk with two solid drawers and shelf in mid century modern style

Located in SULECHÓW, -

Desk in mid-century style with two drawers, shelf and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with brass plated aluminum feet. Desk made of solid American walnut wood and wood c...

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Style Counter Barstool

$970

H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in

Mid Century Modern Style Counter Barstool

Located in Pasadena, TX

These were made by Crate and Barrel. It has a solid steel wire base and a low back walnut seat.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Baluster Urn Table Lamp with Rope Texture, Ceramic & Wood, Mid Century Modern

$550

H 23.5 in Dm 10 in

Baluster Urn Table Lamp with Rope Texture, Ceramic & Wood, Mid Century Modern

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Unusual Modern table lamp has sculptural, graphic ceramic body with highly detailed texture, made to resemble the rope enfolding the whole lamp. Minimal, lightly speckled beige and m...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood

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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.