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.

Mid Century Wood Sideboard

Midcentury Italian

Murano Glass Door Handles

Midcentury Furniture

Vintage Painted Sideboard

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Lacquer

Mid-century Customizable Wood Sideboard Brown Matte Lacquer, 2 Doors & 2 Drawers

H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 19.69 in

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

sideboard is made of a very beautiful and distinctive light wood. There are two wooden turned support legs

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood

H 38 in W 61.82 in D 17.33 in

Mid-Century Italian Wood Sideboard from 50s

Located in Catania, CT

Fair vintage condition with evident trace of age and use as shown in the detailed images. Produced in Italy during the 50s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Italian Wood Sideboard from 50s

H 53.15 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This large Mid-Century Modern combines rich woodgrain and quality materials with tambour doors that

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

H 33 in W 96 in D 20 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

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Wood

Century Credenza, Light Wood Finish

H 32 in W 64 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Palm Wood Sideboard, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern palm wood sideboard, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Palmwood

Mid-Century Modern Palm Wood Sideboard, 1970s

H 24.41 in W 70.87 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Sideboard, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern cherry wood sideboard, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Sideboard, 1960s

H 36.62 in W 93.71 in D 20.48 in

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Wood Sideboard - Italy 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century lacquered wood sideboard - Italy 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Wood Sideboard - Italy 1960s

H 32.68 in W 77.96 in D 18.51 in

Mid-Century Italian Modern Wood Sideboard from 50s

Located in Catania, CT

Great condition for this wood sideboard with 8 drawers and produced in Italy during the 50s. Top in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Modern Wood Sideboard from 50s

H 30.32 in W 67.33 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboard, Wood, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

TV side table/sideboard from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. The table was made of wood

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sideboard, Wood, Poland, 1960s

H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in

Mid Century Modern Sideboard

Located in Westwood, NJ

sideboard cabinet has a warm brown finish to the bold mango wood frame. The interior is fitted with

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Sideboard

H 34 in W 74 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood and Black Glass

Located in Parma, IT

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

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Wood, Ash

Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood and Black Glass

H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Chevron Sideboard

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century Chevron sideboard in our Charteris finish, with a rectangular quartered oak centered

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Metal

Mid-Century Chevron Sideboard

H 30 in W 75.25 in D 19 in

Mid Century French Macassar and Ebonized Wood Sideboard

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome mid-century French Macassar and ebonized wood sideboard. This cabinet has an exceptional

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Macassar

Mid Century French Macassar and Ebonized Wood Sideboard

H 36 in W 92 in D 19.5 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

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Brass

Mid Century Walnut Wood High Cabinet Credenza or Sideboard

H 51.5 in W 67 in D 16.75 in

Mid-Century Italian Sideboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Mid-Century Italian sideboard having a shaped and molded trapezoidal top with rounded

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Sideboard

H 39.38 in W 72.25 in D 18.63 in

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Caviúna Wood

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Sideboard made in solid caviúna wood with glass top (we will deliver the item with a glass top

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Caviúna Wood

H 35.44 in W 66.15 in D 14.97 in

Mid century sideboard, 1960s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Mid century sideboard made in germany. Consisting of 4 doors and 3 drawers. Elegant legs. Good

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid century sideboard, 1960s

H 29.14 in W 98.43 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard with round pull handles.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

H 33.25 in W 84 in D 17.5 in

1970s, Cane and Oak Wood Mid-Century Sideboard

Located in Miami, FL

1970's Vintage cane and oak wood sideboard. This cute sideboard is the perfect size and does not

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Cane, Oak

1970s, Cane and Oak Wood Mid-Century Sideboard

H 29.5 in W 50 in D 16 in

Mid Century Scandinavian sideboard

Located in Brussels , BE

Scandinavian sideboard made of rosewood from Rio. It's facade is slightly curved (galbée) making it

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Mid-20th Century Sideboards

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Wood

Mid Century Scandinavian sideboard

H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 18.51 in

Mid Century Wood And Cork Sideboard - Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

By Paul Frankl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An ebonized wood sideboard with cork top, designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century Wood And Cork Sideboard - Paul Frankl For Johnson Furniture

H 32 in W 72 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Sideboard, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Mid-century Sideboard with three shelves and brass handles, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Sideboard, 1960s

H 39.38 in W 50.01 in D 16.93 in

Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard w/ Mirror

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage walnut sideboard featuring nine drawers with unique wood handles and square tapered legs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard w/ Mirror

H 31 in W 64 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Wood, Germany, 1960s - 2 Available

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Wood, Germany, 1960s - 2 Available

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Vintage 1960s German Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Wood, Germany, 1960s - 2 Available

H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 15.56 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

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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

Mid Century Chevron Sideboard - Light

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century Chevron Sideboard in our light Gowan finish, with a rectangular quartered oak centered

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Metal

Mid Century Chevron Sideboard - Light

H 30 in W 75.25 in D 19 in

Sideboard, Italian Manufactory, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Four-door sideboard with mirrored doors standing on tapering legs with brass sabots.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sideboard, Italian Manufactory, Mid-20th Century

H 38.19 in W 86.62 in D 16.93 in

Mid Century Modern Italian Sideboard Wood and Colored Glass. 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

Solid wood sideboard covered in colored glass and composed of 6 drawers. Sculptural legs made of

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Modern Italian Sideboard Wood and Colored Glass. 1950s

H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 20.48 in

Mid Century Wood Credenza or Sideboard Cabinet by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

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

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Brass

Mid Century Wood Credenza or Sideboard Cabinet by Ole Wanscher

H 32.38 in W 71 in D 19.25 in

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard in Ivory Lacquered Wood, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

Stylish Mid Century Modern 1950s Italian Sideboard/Credenza in Ivory Lacquered Wood. The top of the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard in Ivory Lacquered Wood, circa 1950s

H 37.01 in W 81.5 in D 18.9 in

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

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian sideboard composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Original wood structure from

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

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Brass

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

H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Sideboard, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970's - Made of wood - Partly carefully refurbished - Doors are in high gloss - Good

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Sideboard, Czechoslovakia

H 30.71 in W 38.98 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

By L.A. Studio

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian sideboard made of solid wood structure from the 1950s covered in Murano colored glass

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

H 32.68 in W 98.82 in D 19.3 in

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Italian sideboard composed of six drawers. Original structure from 50´s made of solid wood and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 59.85 in

Mid-century sideboard 1960

Located in Meulebeke, BE

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

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Mid-century sideboard 1960

H 34.26 in W 71.26 in D 12.6 in

Vintage French Mid-Century Sideboard

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French mid-century sideboard with three doors and shelves.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Vintage French Mid-Century Sideboard

H 41 in W 93 in D 19.5 in

Mid century belgian sideboard, 1960s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Great looking mid century highboard or sideboard with beautiful veneer wood and a chrome and wooden

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Chrome

Mid century belgian sideboard, 1960s

H 49.22 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in

mid century SIDEBOARD 50s elm wood slanted legs bartels-werke

By Bartels-Werke

Located in Mannheim, DE

Elegant Mid Century Modern sideboard from the 50s, manufactured by Bartels-Werke. The body is

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Elm

mid century SIDEBOARD 50s elm wood slanted legs bartels-werke

H 30.32 in W 19.1 in D 65.56 in

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Italian sideboard composed of six drawers. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

H 34.65 in W 53.94 in D 20.87 in

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

Made of solid wood structure from the 1950s and covered in Murano colored glass. Composed of six

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

H 30.32 in W 67.33 in D 18.9 in

Mid Century Long Sideboard in wood and Chrome 1960s

Located in Brussels , BE

Wooden sidebard in a beautiful dark feature with chrome legs.

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Vintage 1960s Sideboards

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Chrome

Mid Century Long Sideboard in wood and Chrome 1960s

H 33.08 in W 102.37 in D 18.12 in

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

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Sideborad comoposed of 6 drawers with original 1950s solid wood structure covered in colored glass

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

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

H 31.7 in W 65.75 in D 20.87 in

Mid-Century Modern 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

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

H 33.47 in W 65.36 in D 20.87 in

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Exotic Wood Sideboard with Drawers, 1970s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

form characteristic of the Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern era. This sideboard is in original vintage

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Exotic Wood Sideboard with Drawers, 1970s

H 24.81 in W 76.78 in D 13.78 in

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

Sideborad comoposed of 4 doors with original 1950s solid wood sturcture covered in colored glass

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

H 33.47 in W 91.34 in D 18.9 in

Mid-Century Modern English Sideboard

Located in Hudson, NY

The rich wood tone and classic lines of this English sideboard from the 1960s makes it a highly

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern English Sideboard

H 35 in W 78.75 in D 22.75 in

French Mid-20th Century Sideboard

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French mid-20th century sideboard.

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Mid-20th Century French Sideboards

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Marble

French Mid-20th Century Sideboard

H 32.25 in W 80 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

Sideborad comoposed of 3 drawers and 4 doors with original 1950s solid wood sturcture covered in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard

H 34.65 in W 104.34 in D 17.72 in

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Brass, Wood and Glass (Attr.)

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

A splendid Mid-Century sideboard attributed to the great 1950s designer Paolo Buffa. The sideboard

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Brass, Wood and Glass (Attr.)

H 41.34 in W 76.19 in D 21.26 in

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sideboard, Aluminium and Wood, 1960s

H 25.6 in W 75.2 in D 17.92 in

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Honey Color in Birch Wood, 1950s

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Beautiful Italian mid-century sideboard made of birch wood that gives the sideboard a warm honey

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Honey Color in Birch Wood, 1950s

H 35.04 in W 98.04 in D 19.69 in

Vintage German Mid Century Sideboard

By Bornholm Møbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning vintage sideboard, this was made in Germany and dates from the 1960’s. It

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Chrome

Vintage German Mid Century Sideboard

H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 16.15 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Red Lacquered Solid Wood Sideboard, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular red lacquered solid wood sideboard, 1980s Rectangular red

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Red Lacquered Solid Wood Sideboard, 1980s

H 28.15 in W 97.84 in D 17.33 in

1970s Mid-Century Regency Italian Wood and Brass Consolle Sideboard

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco consolle sideboard credenza in light wood with red painted details

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid-Century Regency Italian Wood and Brass Consolle Sideboard

H 36.62 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Wood Commode Sideboard 1950s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid century modern vintage commode or sideboard from cherry wood designed and executed Italy 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Wood Commode Sideboard 1950s Italy

H 35.24 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Black and Maple Wood Sideboard, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This modernist Mid-Century vintage sideboard was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. The chest is

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Maple

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Black and Maple Wood Sideboard, 1960s

H 24.02 in W 78.35 in D 15.75 in

Vittorio Dassi vanity sideboard birch wood Mid-Century Italy 1950

By Dassi, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Dassi, Italy 1950. This wonderful sideboard is executed in birch wood that supports an engraved groove

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Birch

Vittorio Dassi vanity sideboard birch wood Mid-Century Italy 1950

H 28.35 in W 80.32 in D 20.08 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Table or Sideboard, Wood, Poland, 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

TV side table/sideboard from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. The table was made of wood

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Table or Sideboard, Wood, Poland, 1960

H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

By The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Danish Mid-Century Modern inspired design featuring six drawers and a center push magnet door

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboard

H 34 in W 66 in D 20 in

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Mid Century Wood Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century wood sideboard for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century wood sideboard was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century wood sideboard, we have 1945 options in-stock, while there are 62 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century wood sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century wood sideboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha and Charlotte Perriand each produced at least one beautiful mid century wood sideboard that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Wood Sideboard?

The average selling price for a mid century wood sideboard at 1stDibs is $4,563, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $94,062 for the highest priced.

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 Sideboard

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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