$3,000
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
Burl, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Burl Sideboard
By Arthur Umanoff, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century modern burl wood sideboard in the style of Milo Baughman and Arthur Umanoff
Metal
$1,400Sale Price|50% Off
Stunning Century Furniture Mid Century Modern Burl & Glass Bar Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning burl, brass and glass bar by Century Furniture having two doors with recessed hardware
Brass
$3,890 / item
Small Mid-Century Light Burl Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its hand-rubbed clear mappa burl veneer, this cabinet emanates a sense of timeless beauty. The
Brass
Set of 3 Burl Wood Lighted Cabinets Wall Units Mid Century Modern MINT
By Century Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Burl Wood Lighted Cabinets Wall Units Mid Century Modern MINT
Burl
Burl Front Mid-Century Modern Sideboard By Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated mid-century sideboard manufactured by Drexel, crafted in richly grained walnut
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser with Burl Handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century modern walnut highboy dresser featuring five drawers with beautifully figured
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burl Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern Thomasville bar cabinet in burl. Unique design with smoked glass cabinet
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Italian Burl Wood Bar Cabinet Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Art Deco bar cabinet credenza in burl veneer wood with great
Brass
Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Highboy Dresser by Thomasville
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Highboy Dresser by Thomasville—elegant design with ample storage and
Burl
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Library Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Drawers 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Bookcase, Circa 1940s. Features a rectangular frame made from walnut with burlwood
Walnut, Burl
Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Drexel Burl Walnut Writing Desk. Book matched walnut top with one single drawer
Walnut, Burl
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Mid-Century Burl Wood Travertine Floating Hanging Cabinet Credenza
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Mid-century modern burl wood and travertine floating cabinet. Doors open to reveal open
Brass
$7,794Sale Price|20% Off
Willy Rizzo Cabinet, Elm Burl Wood & Brass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
Willy Rizzo cabinet, from the 1970s, it's a piece of history of furniture design. Feel free to
Brass
Mid Century Modern Burl Credenza by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
piece exemplifies mid-century modern principles through its clean lines and purposeful construction
Burl
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Burl Harvey Probber Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic burl wood credenza by Harvey Probber. This cabinet has four drawers and two burled front
Brass
Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Bronze Details Offered for
Bronze
American Walnut Burl Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza Cabinet MINT!
By Kipp Stewart, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning American Walnut Burl Accents Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza Cabinet MINT!.
Walnut
Mid Century Burl Credenza Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful long and low Burl credenza in the styling of Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East
Brass
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza
Located in Seattle, WA
This mid century modern credenza was designed by Milo Baughman for Lane furniture and showcases the
Burl
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Secretaire with bookcase, Circa 1940s. Features a rectangular frame made from walnut
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet. Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75 deep x
Wood
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza Bar Cabinet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style Burlwood Sideboard Credenza bar cabinet media
Burl
Two-Door Burl Bar Cabinet by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
prep area. The clean, mid-century-modern profile — compact yet substantial — makes this cabinet ideal
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Biltrite
By Biltrite
Located in North Hollywood, CA
showcases a stunning burl wood grain from all angles that adds a unique and warm touch to any space. The
Chrome
$5,067 / item
Mid Century Burl Wood Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Wood Sideboard, which seamlessly combines contrasting finishes for a sophisticated touch
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Burl and Brass Credenza by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Burl and Brass Credenza by Thomasville featuring rich burl wood veneer
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Faux Painted Burl 3 Drawer Solid Oak Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern faux painted burl 3 drawer solid oak desk. Beautiful 3 drawer desk all solid oak
Oak, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interior with this stunning mid-century credenza, attributed to the legendary Milo
Burl, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Curved Front Credenza, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sculptural elegance that defines the best of mid-century design. Its gently bowed, curved front creates a
Brass
$1,744Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Briar Burl Wood Dresser by Hickory White
By Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Mid-Century Modern vintage hickory white briar burl wood dresser
Brass
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Ash Burl Armoire Tallboy Dresser 62"
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American of Martinsville MCM Ash Burl Armoire, circa 1960s. A fun blend of Mid Century and
Brass
Mid Century Burl Wood Glass 38" Wide 76" Tall Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine MINT
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Burl Wood Glass 38" Wide 76" Tall Curio Display Cabinet Vitrine MINT
Glass, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Dresser Mirrored Sideboard , Style Osvaldo Borsani, in Burl
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italian dresser sideboard , style designer Osvaldo Borsani, in burl walnut with
Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s Unique sideboard
Brass
$5,000Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Milo Baughman Style Burl 6 Drawer Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style burl Olivewood 6 drawer credenza. This piece is in fabulous vintage
Burl
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser with Burl-wood Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser with Burl-wood Accents Dimensions. 60 W ; 18 D ; 31 1/2 H
Wood
$5,067 / item
Mid Century Black Burl Wood Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Wood Sideboard, which seamlessly combines contrasting finishes for a sophisticated touch
Metal
Mid-Century Burl Wardrobe by Mt Airy
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall mid-century modern cabinet by Mt Airy in burl walnut and brass. Two long doors hide a small
Brass
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Circa 1970s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency executive desk By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s
Brass
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Burl Glass Top Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet with overall beautiful different
Brass
$3,890 / item
Small Midcentury Burl Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Small midcentury Burl Cabinet with a warm 'rustic' hand-rubbed mappa burl veneer, a beveled frame
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Cabriole Leg Writing Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century rectangular writing table with oyster burl veneer and three drawers with brass
Metal, Brass
$4,670 / item
Mid-Century Style Burl Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dresser with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut & Burl Dresser w/ Curved Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This American made dresser is made with walnut wood grain and accented with burled wood door handles. The top is curved, plus the angled legs are tapered. Nine total drawers give you...
Walnut, Burl
Thomasville Mid-Century 'Arched' 6-Drawer Highboy Dresser in Walnut & Burl
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thomasville Mid-Century “Arched” 6-Drawer Highboy Dresser in walnut with olive burl fronts, circa
Wood, Maple, Walnut, Burl
Danish Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Walnut Burl Wood Long Credenza Dresser Mint!
By Mount Airy Furniture Company, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern 9 drawers walnut burl wood long credenza dresser mint!
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Burl Accents Dresser High Chest Mint!
By Heritage-Henredon, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut & burl accents dresser high chest mint!
Walnut
Long Walnut 9 Drawers Two Doors Mid-Century Modern Dresser Credenza Burl Accents
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long walnut 9 drawers two doors Mid-Century Modern dresser credenza Burl Accents MINT!.
Walnut, Burl
Lift Flip Top Burl Wood Campaign Style Server Bar Liquor Cabinet Mid Century
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Light Walnut Tambour Door Cabinet Storage Console King Bed Headboard MINT
Brass
$5,195 / set
Tomlinson Mid Century Display Cabinet - Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson mid century Display cabinet - pair Each cabinet measures: 34 wide x 16 deep x 78 inches
Glass, Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Italian Walnut Oyster Burl & Cabriole Legs Rectangular Writing Desk
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this elegant walnut oyster burl writing desk, made in Italy, circa
Metal
$2,580Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Traditional Burl Wood Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, USA
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Grand Scale 1940's Traditional style Burl Wood Secretary/ Writing Desk. This secretary is
Wood
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!
Maple, Burl
Burl Wood Panel Brass Birch 7 Drawer Mid Century Modern High Boy Dresser MINT!
By Drexel, Henredon, Paul McCobb, J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Panel Brass Birch 7 Drawer Mid Century Modern High Boy Dresser MINT!
Brass
Johansson Cabinet End Table Walnut Burl
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered aluminum skin encases the cabinet constructed of wood veneer exteriors & solid wood
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful Milo Baughman credenza for Thayer Coggin with burl wood patchwork square tiles design
Chrome
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
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.