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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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Walnut, Mahogany, Wood, Lacquer

Restored Vintage Mid-Century Wood Cabinet with Burl Door Details

H 39 in W 40 in D 22 in

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Small Teak Wood Cabinet

By Sun Cabinet

Located in Hawthorne, CA

1970s small teak wood cabinet with split interior and adjustable shelves inside. Beautiful minimal

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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Small Teak Wood Cabinet

H 29 in W 36 in D 20.5 in

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite wood inlay work desk, a stunning addition

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk

H 30 in W 53 in D 20 in

White Lacquer, Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Cabinet

By Davis Cabinet Company

Located in Miami, FL

A solid walnut off-white lacquered Mid-Century Modern small credenza or oversized night stand made

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

White Lacquer, Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Cabinet

H 32.5 in W 32 in D 18 in

Wood Cabinet, China, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

China, mid-20th century The cabinet consisting of a lower compartment with two doors and an

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Wood

Wood Cabinet, China, Mid-20th Century

H 55.52 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in

Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale Mid Century Modern Large Dresser Cabinet

By Century Furniture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and coveted signed Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale large dresser/cabinet with all

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale Mid Century Modern Large Dresser Cabinet

H 31 in W 75 in D 18.5 in

Trio of Vintage Burled Wood Cabinets from Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Hartville, OH

Spectacular trio of Burled Wood Chests from famed Century Furniture. It’s remarkable to find one of

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Trio of Vintage Burled Wood Cabinets from Century Furniture

H 29.5 in W 120 in D 18 in

Mid-century Indonesian wood carved cabinet

Located in Lyon, FR

Beautiful carved cabinet in wood, made in Indonesia in the second half of the 20th century. Country

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Country Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Indonesian wood carved cabinet

H 55.91 in W 38.98 in D 15.36 in

Art Deco Mid Century Wood Carved Display China Cabinet

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Monumental mid-century china cabinet. Beautiful ornately carved detail surrounds the front glass

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mid Century Wood Carved Display China Cabinet

H 86.5 in W 80 in D 18 in

1950s Dental Cabinet by American Cabinet Company

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Pasadena, CA

1950s Dental Cabinet. This dental cabinet is in great shape. The drawers slide in an out with ease

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1950s Dental Cabinet by American Cabinet Company

H 48 in W 28 in D 17 in

Vintage Century Furniture Hollywood Regency 2 Door Walnut Record Console Cabinet

By Century Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Century Furniture Hollywood Regency 2 Door Walnut Record Media Console Cabinet. Item

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Century Furniture Hollywood Regency 2 Door Walnut Record Console Cabinet

H 21 in W 28 in D 16 in

Century Credenza, Light Wood Finish

By Century Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

Light wood century furniture credenza, sideboard or buffet.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Century Credenza, Light Wood Finish

H 32 in W 64 in D 19 in

Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Countryside, IL

Paul Evans Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet. Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75 deep x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet

H 48.25 in W 24.5 in D 13.75 in

Mid-Century Italian Cabinet in Wood and Glass

Located in Parma, IT

Cabinet in ash wood and black glass, 1950's Italian production. With shelves and two drawers

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Ash

Mid-Century Italian Cabinet in Wood and Glass

H 45.67 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Cabinet/Dresser in Birch Wood

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in East Hampton, NY

American mid-century modern rarely seen eight drawers to left and right laterals cabinet. Central

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Cabinet/Dresser in Birch Wood

H 31.75 in W 72 in D 20 in

Solid Pine Wood Display Cabinet Sideboard, Mid-19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Belgian mid-19th century, red painted store display cabinet. A large and imposing antique

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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Solid Pine Wood Display Cabinet Sideboard, Mid-19th Century

No Reserve

H 137.8 in W 157.49 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Bar Cabinet, UK Import

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern teak wood bar cabinet. UK import. Dimensions. 30 W ; 11 D ; 40 H.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Bar Cabinet, UK Import

H 40 in W 30 in D 11 in

Burled Wood Tall Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous burled wood and chocolate lacquered tall dresser. The sides have a shiny chocolate lacquer

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Burled Wood Tall Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern

H 78.75 in W 36 in D 18 in

American Mid-Century Checker Painted Cabinet

Located in Southampton, NY

American Mid-Century checker painted cabinet.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Checker Painted Cabinet

H 39.5 in W 31.5 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Vintage Walnut Octagonal Cabinet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Brooklyn, NY

practical piece that will create an impression for many years to come. Inspired by the mid-century designs

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Vintage Walnut Octagonal Cabinet

H 24 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Danish Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Stylish, Mid-Century Danish cabinet with pair of double door compartments with interior shelves and

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Cabinet

H 46 in W 65 in D 17 in

Mid Century Walnut Wood High Cabinet Credenza or Sideboard

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century credenza modern tall cabinet credenza or sideboard cabinet attributed to

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Walnut Wood High Cabinet Credenza or Sideboard

H 51.5 in W 67 in D 16.75 in

Mid Century Faux Horn Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

A hand painted with faux horn tiles, with an open frieze section above a four-door cabinet with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Faux Horn Cabinet

H 31.5 in W 67.5 in D 18 in

Swedish Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Cabinet with Ample Shelves and Storage

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish mid-19th century painted wood cabinet. This Swedish cupboard features two recessed

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Cabinet with Ample Shelves and Storage

H 86.5 in W 53 in D 19 in

Mid Century Natural Entertainment Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century Natural Entertainment cabinet. A 100-inch length of clean lines and graceful curves

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Natural Entertainment Cabinet

H 28.5 in W 100 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Asian Chinoiserie China Cabinet

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Mid century modern style china cabinet features rattan style legs and brass asian chinoiserie style

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Asian Chinoiserie China Cabinet

H 67.5 in W 60 in D 16 in

Long Mid Century Media Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Long Mid-Century Modern style media cabinet. This cabinet is constructed of American walnut with

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Long Mid Century Media Cabinet

H 32.25 in W 90.13 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Burl Cabinet

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern cabinet with brilliant burl wood doors. Brown lacquer frame with polished chrome

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Mid-Century Burl Cabinet

H 28.63 in W 72 in D 18 in

Mid century leather and wood bar cabinet by Hi plan, 1960s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Rare mid century bar cabinet with a wooden frame and leather panels manufactured by Belgian

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Leather, Wood

Mid century leather and wood bar cabinet by Hi plan, 1960s

H 49.22 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Disc Cabinet

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, we offer this Mid-Century Modern disc cabinet, made in mahogany wood and brass details

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Disc Cabinet

H 27.17 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in

Mid-Century Style, Cabinet, Gold, Black, Lacquered Wood, Metal, USA, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Truly one of a kind monumental cabinet. This exquisite piece with a sunburst or spider web design

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Style, Cabinet, Gold, Black, Lacquered Wood, Metal, USA, 1950s

H 66.5 in W 84 in D 18 in

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Ebonized 12-Drawer Dresser

By Century Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

interior decors. Enjoy! :) Designer: Century Furniture Manufacturer: Century Furniture Materials

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Ebonized 12-Drawer Dresser

H 35 in W 64 in D 19 in

English Mid-Century Pine Wood Breakfront Hutch / Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

English mid-century breakfront pine wood hutch with an upper cabinet containing three wooden

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20th Century Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

English Mid-Century Pine Wood Breakfront Hutch / Cabinet

H 76 in W 44 in D 13 in

Mid-century cabinets 1960

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Made in Belgium in the 1960s, these mid-century cabinets combine clean lines, organic shapes and

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-century cabinets 1960

H 46.07 in W 166.15 in D 12.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

An unusual Mid Century modern style cabinet with a striking Olive Ash burl veneered fitted two-door

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cabinet

H 35 in W 36 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

An unusual Mid-Century Modern style cabinet with a striking Olive Ash burl veneered fitted two-door

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Burl Cabinet

H 35 in W 36 in D 19 in

Mid 20th Century Macassar Ebony Wood Art Deco Style Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Step into the glamour of the mid-20th century with this extraordinary Macassar Ebony Wood Vitrine

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ebony

Mid 20th Century Macassar Ebony Wood Art Deco Style Vitrine Cabinet

H 59.5 in W 41.5 in D 19 in

Mid Century Side Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid Century style exotic wood side cabinet, the rectangular glass overlaid top with a stainless

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Side Cabinet

H 47.25 in W 46 in D 16.75 in

Mid Century Wood Credenza or Sideboard Cabinet by Ole Wanscher

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Detroit, MI

This iconic vintage mid century credenza modern credenza or sideboard cabinet designed by Ole

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Wood Credenza or Sideboard Cabinet by Ole Wanscher

H 32.38 in W 71 in D 19.25 in

Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Sliding Door Cabinet

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A mid century modern hairpin leg sliding door cabinet. A very pretty little cabinet featuring white

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Sliding Door Cabinet

H 34 in W 24 in D 18.5 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Dresser in Black and Dark Wood

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Munster, IN

unique Mid-Century Modern features. Originally sold by Bassett Furniture, this piece was built to last

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Dresser in Black and Dark Wood

H 47 in W 45.5 in D 19 in

Pair Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Located in Pasadena, CA

multiple mid-century master designer pieces and had not been touched since its creation. Although unsigned

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Mid-20th Century Cabinets

H 29 in W 40 in D 19 in

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Countryside, IL

Paul Evans cityscape Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet

H 48.25 in W 24.5 in D 13.75 in

Tommi Parzinger Restored Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Credenza or Cabinet

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in North Miami, FL

This magnificent and fully restored original vintage Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern low cabinet

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Restored Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Credenza or Cabinet

H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in

Tall Painted Glass Door Cabinet, Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall, painted wood glass doors cabinet. This painted wood cabinet from India features a linear

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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tall Painted Glass Door Cabinet, Mid-20th Century

H 105.25 in W 54.25 in D 20 in

Pair of Mid-Century Cabinets by Music Minder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a sleek ebonized exterior and brass accents and hardware, this pair of small mid-century

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Cabinets by Music Minder

H 22.5 in W 20 in D 27 in

1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Brass Accent Dresser by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Elkton, MD

A Century Furniture dresser crafted from burl wood and mahogany with brass handles, featuring 12

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Brass Accent Dresser by Century Furniture

H 29 in W 75 in D 18 in

Mid 19th Century Dutch Indonesian Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Dutch Indonesian cabinet from the Mid-19th century. This piece is signed by Van Vuong Hien. It's

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Other Cabinets

Materials

Abalone, Wood

Mid 19th Century Dutch Indonesian Cabinet

H 48 in W 44.5 in D 20 in

Mid century italian bar cabinet, 1960s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Mid century dry bar attributed to italian designer Cesare Lacca. This unusual bar has a landscape

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid century italian bar cabinet, 1960s

H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Media Storage Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Media storage cabinet, with two metal sliding doors, a knotty walnut frame in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Media Storage Cabinet

H 28 in W 76 in D 19 in

Mid-century cabinet 1960

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Made in Belgium in the 1960s, this mid-century cabinet combine clean lines, organic shapes and

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-century cabinet 1960

H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 12.6 in

Italian mid-century modern office filing cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Office filing cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s Office filing cabinet

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern office filing cabinet in wood and red metal, 1940s

H 75.6 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in

A Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Nightstands by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Elkton, MD

Each nightstand features a practical layout with a spacious compartment behind doors and a convenient top drawer, all accentuated with beautiful brass pulls.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Nightstands by Century Furniture

H 23.5 in W 26 in D 16 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf Dimensions. 66

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet

H 32 in W 66 in D 15.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cabinet in Wood, Mirror and Glass, Italy, 1960s

Located in Rome, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cabinet in rosewood and glass with the peculiarity of being composed

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cabinet in Wood, Mirror and Glass, Italy, 1960s

H 77.56 in W 48.04 in D 27.56 in

Vintage Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dark Walnut Wood Cabinet, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This classic cabinet was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. This piece was finished with high

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dark Walnut Wood Cabinet, 1960s

H 47.64 in W 49.22 in D 13.78 in

Mid-20th Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet

Located in CABA, AR

Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Orient with this exquisite mid-20th century

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Mid-20th Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet

H 57.09 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in

Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, mid-20th Century.

By Ecole Boulle

Located in NICE, FR

Presenting you this splendid cabinet in Boulle-style marquetry from the mid-20th century. It opens

Category

Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, mid-20th Century.

H 71.66 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in

Mid-century Modern bar cabinet.

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amazing Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet. The bar rests on four tall legs, which gives it an image of

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-century Modern bar cabinet.

H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in

Tomlinson Mid Century Display Cabinet, Pair

By Tomlinson

Located in Countryside, IL

Tomlinson mid century Display cabinet - pair Each cabinet measures: 34 wide x 16 deep x 78

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Burl

Tomlinson Mid Century Display Cabinet, Pair

H 78 in W 34 in D 16 in

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Mid Century Wood Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century wood cabinet for your home. A mid century wood cabinet — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century wood cabinet, we have 8423 options in-stock, while there are 226 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century wood cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century wood cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman and George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful mid century wood cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Wood Cabinet?

A mid century wood cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,941, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $969,714.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Wood Cabinet

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.

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