Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet with Ebonized Pulls, 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Cabinet from mid-century Denmark made of solid wood construction; primarily rosewood.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Rosewood
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Mid century Florence Knoll Black & White Cabinet Credenza leather pulls
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Florence knoll Black & White Credenza.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Florence Knoll No 116 office Cabinet Credenza leather pulls
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Florence knoll No 116 Birch Credenza.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Birch
1980s BOYD 9 Drawers Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dresser Sideboard Carved Pulls
By Baker Furniture Company, Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Miami, FL
Quality American Credenza, Dresser or Sideboard by the BOYD Cabinet Company. It features a clean, rectangular design with integrated vertical wooden pulls in the center of each drawe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Mid century Black Lacquer Florence Knoll office Cabinet Credenza leather pulls
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century Black Lacquer Florence Knoll office Cabinet Credenza leather pulls
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll all black small credenza - Beautiful practical credenza for living or office space. Has (2) front Sliding doors with leather pulls that reveal two adjustable shelves, one on ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Oak, Lacquer
Rare Pair George Nelson Primavera Bachelor Chest Cabinet Mid-Century X Pulls
$7,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Pair George Nelson Primavera Bachelor Chest Cabinet Mid-Century X Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Remarkably iconic and rare pair of walnut bachelors chests designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller, Primavera line, circa 1950s. We love that these are the same size but hav...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Dresser Aluminum Pulls
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century teak dresser Mid-Century Modern credenza sideboard, English, circa 1960s. Flamed teak with fitted interior for loads of storage, including silverware drawer, with alumin...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle
$800Sale Price / set|20% Off
2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul Evans style Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knobs Door Pulls Handles.
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Bar Cabinet in Book-Matched Walnut with Inset Glass Pulls
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly bold and sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Bar Cabinet in Bookmatched Walnut with Inset Antiqued mirrored Glass Pulls originates from France, Circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Chrome Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introduce timeless style and functional elegance to your space with this Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Chrome Pulls. Featuring a rich walnut finish that beautifully showcase...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser w/ Sculpted Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking mid-century modern lowboy dresser with iconic sculpted drawer pulls and tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Goatskin Parchment Two-Door Cabinet with Bronze Pulls & Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury goatskin parchment two-door cabinet with bronze pulls and bronze ball feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Goatskin
Mid-Century Walnut Sculpted Pull Three Drawer Dresser Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring timeless style and functionality to your space with this striking pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut dressers. Featuring beautifully grained walnut veneers, these pieces highlig...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Sculpted Wooden Pull Handles
By Broyhill
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, mid-century modern walnut dresser. It is characterized by its sculpted, recessed wooden "sailing cleat" drawer pulls and tapered legs Featuring 4 pull out d...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5-Drawer Dresser with Sculpted Pulls
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage Mid Century Modern dresser featuring clean Danish-inspired lines and functional design. This piece offers five spacious drawers, the top accented with a distinctive sculpte...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dresser with Sculpted Drawer-Length Pulls by Edmond J. Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American modern lowboy dresser with six dovetailed drawers and sculpted pulls. A mid-century modern beauty with a distinctive profile by American designer Edmond J. Spence. Spence's ...
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Mid-20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Birch
Newly Refinished - Mid Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut w/ Cane Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This refined vintage chest of drawers exemplifies the understated elegance and functional clarity associated with mid-century modern design. With its clean lines, warm wood tones, an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings Sideboard Credenza Cabinet w Large Ring Pulls
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings Sideboard Credenza Cabinet w Large Ring Pulls 3 open spaces behind each door with the option to use adjust shelves (not included). Manufactuer predrilled holes for...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall 7 Drawer Dresser Brass Finger Pulls
$1,725Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall 7 Drawer Dresser Brass Finger Pulls
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern teak tall 7 drawer dresser brass finger pulls. Very nice construction all drawers are clean inside and out and slide smooth. Very unique Brass finger pulls. Locate...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Rare Paul McCobb modular cabinet , aluminum ring pulls / iron base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Paul McCobb modular cabinet on rare iron base, aluminum ring pulls..solid maple construction . 40 years in the business , I have owned several Paul McCobb pieces ,I have neve...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls
$1,725Sale Price / item|50% Off
Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls
By Whitney Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Whitney American made Mid-Century Modern solid birch 3 drawer dresser nickel pulls and sliding jewelry tray. Blonde birch finish with lower aluminum stretcher with round wo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Nickel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Possibly Teak Credenza / Dresser with Sculpted Pull
Located in Seattle, WA
Clean-lined teak case on tapered legs, dating most likely to the mid-1960s. Three full-width drawers on the right feature integrated sculpted pulls that echo the grain.The left door ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern 9 Drawer Long Dresser with Sculpted drawer pulls.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid century modern long dresser features a clean-lined Scandinavian-inspired design with warm wood tones and sculpted integrated drawer pulls.The case is elevated on tap...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser with Sculpted Pulls and Tapered Legs
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage Mid-Century Modern low dresser features a clean, architectural case design with sculpted horizontal wood pulls and tapered legs. The drawer layout is arranged in three v...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by John Widdicomb, Brass Pulls, USA
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury classically styled 9-drawer dark brown stained walnut dresser with brushed brass inset pulls and sabots. Excellent restored condition. Signed. On display at 200 Lexington...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Petite Sideboard Cabinet Dark Walnut Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Westport, CT
Paul McCobb for Planner Group, midsize dark walnut four draw brass pull elegant sideboard cabinet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Pair Mid Century Modern Mahogany Twisted Solid Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT
By James Mont, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Blonde Bleached Mahogany Twisted Solid Brass Pulls Bachelor 4 Drawer Chests Dressers Cabinets MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tallboy Dresser Walnut Tone with Original metal pulls
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century modern tallboy dresser with six spacious drawers and original round metal pulls. This piece highlights elements of traditional woodworking, including dove tail jo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza Recessed Pulls MINT!
By Torring Mobelfabrik, George Tanier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza Recessed Pulls MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Credenza Sideboard Probber Style Brass Pulls
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Style American Credenza in Walnut with Brass Hardware made in the 1960. Features one door on the left with one shelf, the middle with 3 drawer...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid century Modern 6 Drawer Tall Walnut Dresser with Aluminum Finger Pulls
$1,998Sale Price|60% Off
Mid century Modern 6 Drawer Tall Walnut Dresser with Aluminum Finger Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Mid century Modern tall 6 drawer walnut dresser with aluminum two finger pulls. Really Good Design and clean inside and out in good vintage condition. Walnut veneer dressers...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
By George Nelson, Jens Risom, John Keal, Herman Miller, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser. 1970s classic all restored to a like brand new condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Cane Two Drawers Brass Pulls Decorative Desk
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Cane Two Drawers Brass Pulls Decorative Desk MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser with Sculpted Base and Brass-Toned Pulls.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid century modern dresser featuring a clean, low-profile silhouette with six spacious drawers arranged in a symmetrical layout. The case sits on tapered legs with a subtly sculpted,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern "Accordion" Doors Dresser by John Widdicomb Brass Pulls
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality folding doors dresser or credenza by John Widdicomb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple Double Pedestal Desk with T Pulls This desk measures: 53 wide x 26 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches Good Vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Star Pull and Tapered Metal Legs
Located in Montréal, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern credenza featuring a light grey wood-grain finish and a striking star-shaped central pull. Sliding doors reveal generous interior storage, with an exposed ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Buffets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Cabinet With Pull-Up Door Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
$3,098Sale Price|22% Off
Cabinet With Pull-Up Door Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This cabinet embodies these principles, making it a valuable addition to any home that appreciates mid-century modern aesthetics and functionality.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Widdicomb White Lacquered Dresser Cabinet with Brass Pulls
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., C.G. Kimerly
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawer cabinet designed by C.G.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet on Wheels Campaign Pulls
By Milo Baughman, Drexel, Henredon, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet Serving Cart on Wheels Campaign Pulls MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Light Pickled Walnut Brass Pulls 5 Drawers Chest Dresser Mint
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light pickled walnut brass pulls 5 drawers chest dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Pyramid Shape High Chest with Large Bow or Butterfly Pulls
By Paul Evans, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice highly decorative pyramid shape high chest with solid brass hair pin legs and figural hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Credenza Dresser Pull Out Shelf Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart walnut Mid-Century Modern long credenza dresser server sideboard w/ 3 pull out shelf tabs mint! Two door compartments 4 drawers, brushed pewter hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Double Door Olive Sideboard Credenza Large Brass Pulls MINT!
By James Mont, Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice high quality oriental style walnut credenza sideboard. Outstanding craftsmanship and condition. Three drawers two doors set up.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern D-Scan Captain Line Tallboy Dresser in Teak with Brass Pulls
By D-Scan
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This sculptural mid-century modern tallboy dresser by D-Scan, from the coveted Captain Line, exemplifies refined Scandinavian craftsmanship and thoughtful proportion. Designed with b...
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Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Rose Stained Credenza Cabinet with Sculpted Pig Nose Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This small Danish style rose stained credenza cabinet with tapered legs, sculpted pig nose pulls and two easy swing doors. It features two large chubby spaces for storage. The cabine...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Pair Davis Mid-Century Modern Lemon Yellow Drop Pulls 3 Drawers Bachelor Chests
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Davis Mid-Century Modern lemon yellow drop pulls 3 drawers bachelor chests large nigthstands cabinets consoles.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser Bow Tie Pulls Dowel Leg
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern 5 drawers high chest dresser bow tie pulls dowel leg.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
6 Drawers Drop Pulls Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Tall Legs MINT
By Hickory Manufacturing Company, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
6 Drawers Drop Pulls Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Tall Legs MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Hickory
9 Drawers Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Bow Front Dresser Brass Pulls
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Rockaway, NJ
9 Drawers Art Deco Mid-Century Modern burl wood bow front dresser brass pulls mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Burl
Mid Century Modern Cedar Lined Hope Chest w/ Brass Pulls One Bottom Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice one drawer cedar hope chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brass X Pulls High Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brass X Pulls high chest of drawers dresser cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Honey Amber Maple High Chest 6 Drawers Dresser Cabinet Wooden Pulls
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Honey amber maple high chest 6 drawers dresser cabinet wooden pulls. Desing attributed to Paul Frankl manufactured by Jonson Furniture Company. Retailed by John Stuart. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Brass
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Midcentury Cabinet Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of midcentury cabinet pulls is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury cabinet pulls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 411 antique and vintage midcentury cabinet pulls at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Midcentury cabinet pulls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco midcentury cabinet pulls are consistently popular styles. Paul McCobb, Paul Frankl and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) each produced beautiful midcentury cabinet pulls that are worth considering.
How Much are Midcentury Cabinet Pulls?
Prices for midcentury cabinet pulls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, midcentury cabinet pulls begin at $125 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,995.
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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Midcentury Cabinet Pulls
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
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