'Staccato' Cedar Chest by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three dimensional mid-century modern cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Part of their 'Staccato' line
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Walnut
'Staccato' Cedar Chest by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three dimensional mid-century modern cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Part of their 'Staccato' line
Walnut
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Curved Lane Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This inlaid Mid-Century Modern curved Lane cedar chest is a true statement piece, showcasing the
Cedar
Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.
Walnut, Cedar
Vintage Cedar Chest by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chest. Crafted from beautiful cedar wood, this chest combines classic design with functional storage
Cedar
Mid-Century Cedar Chest w/ Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lane furniture made blanket chest with upholstered bench top. Flip top action with cedar wood
Walnut, Cedar
$3,200
H 17 in W 53 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted MINT!
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
1970s cedar wood chest of drawers, brass handles and legs.
Brass
Tufted Cedar Hope Chest by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bench chest by Lane Furniture, with black cushioned bench top. Flip top action with cedar wood
Walnut, Wood, Cedar
Mid-Century Cedar Chest By Cavalier
By Cavalier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the perfect blend of beauty and functionality with this exquisite cedar chest by Cavalier
Wood
Mid-Century Cedar Chest by Jokari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your space with this beautifully crafted cedar chest
Wood
Mid-Century Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perception Walnut Cedar Chest. Designed with the clean lines and warm wood tones that define Mid-Century
Walnut
$1,450
H 22 in W 47.5 in D 18.75 in
Vintage Cavalier Waterfall Art Deco Flame Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest
By Cavalier
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful place to store blankets or keepsakes, this striking Cavelier red cedar hope chest is
Mahogany, Cedar
Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Lane Altavista Antiqued Pine and Cedar Lined Storage Blanket Chest. Great vintage condition
Wood, Pine
1950's Mid Century Witco Scroll Carved Cedar Chest
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible ornately carved cedar hump blanket chest. Scroll work carving on edges and top. Very
Wood
$2,200
H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Chest
By Drexel, Lane Furniture, Tomlinson, John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Hope Chest Bottom Shelf
Brass
$4,480
H 33.86 in W 60.63 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet
Brass
$7,800
H 50 in W 42 in D 21 in
Cedar Drawer W/ Lid Mid-Century Modern Burl High Chest Dresser Sculptured Pulls
By Metropolitan, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cedar drawer w/ lid Mid-Century Modern burl high chest dresser sculptured pulls. Honey-amber tone
Maple
Vintage Solid Pine Cedar Chest by Bally MFG co Bally Pa
By Bally
Located in Germantown, MD
Great old pine chest. Cedar lining. Solid wood handles on both sides. Very well made. Clean inside
Pine
Teak Cedar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Danish made blanket chest with cedar inside. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
Mid-Century Cedar Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century American made blanket chest with cedar lining. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Oak, Cedar
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest/Bench
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid Century Walnut Cedar Hope Chest – warm walnut & cedar storage chest with clean silhouette
Wood
$1,800
H 33 in W 37 in D 19 in
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.
Mahogany, Cedar
Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Lane Altavista Cedar Lined Cherry upholstered seat storage bench or blanket chest in good vintage
Brass
Vintage Lane Acclaim Chest by Andre Bus
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century flip top cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Iconic oak on walnut dovetails, designed by
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
Vintage Modern Cedar Chest/Bench by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern cedar chest with a thick padded cushion on top covered in black
Faux Leather, Walnut
Lane Altavista Banded Flame Mahogany Cedar Chest, Circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Lane Altavista Banded flame Mahogany Cedar chest. This beautiful vintage modern cedar chest
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cedar Chest
By Cavalier
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight line design
Walnut, Cedar
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Cedar Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Danish Modern Teak Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight line design
Wood, Teak, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight
Wood, Walnut, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Blanket Cedar Chest
By Virginia Maid
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern blanket cedar chest Offered is a Mid-Century Modern blanket cedar chest. I's
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight
Wood, Walnut, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a straight
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lane cedar chest. Amazing rare model with teardrop design on the front. Faux
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Furniture Cedar Blanket Chest Bench on Wheels
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern cedar blanket chest or bench on wheels by Lane Furniture. It is
Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Lane Furniture Cedar Blanket Chest Bench on Wheels
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern cedar blanket chest or bench on wheels by Lane Furniture. It is
Cedar
Mid Century MODERN Walnut Cedar CHEST by Lane, c. 1960's
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
replacement safety lock upon request.** Mid Century Modern walnut chest / bench by Lane in nearly new
Wood, Cedar
Sold
H 27.25 in W 35.25 in D 17.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Cedar Mule Chest by Lane
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield style mule blanket chest by Lane Furniture offers blonde
Cedar
Lane Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Lane Altavista Cedar chest in excellent condition. Cedar chest in the Chippendale style featuring
Brass, Other
Lane Furniture First Edition Cedar Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
1960's Mid-Century Modern cedar blanket chest by Lane Furniture "First Edition" series. Walnut
Walnut, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Storage Cedar Chest by Lane, circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut Storage Chest with hidden drawer by Lane Furniture, circa 1960s. Perfect
Wood
Mid Century Lane Chrome Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Perfect for storing blankets at the foot of a mid Century Bed or even as a bench in a mudroom. It could even be used as a coffee table with storage. Comes with its original label and...
Chrome
Sold
H 23 in W 44 in L 23 in
Midcentury Cedar Blanket Chest Storage Cabinet by Altavista, Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic signed Lane Altavista cedar chest where top opens to a cedar storage compartment large
Teak, Walnut, Cedar
A mid century cedar wood blanket chest by Lane, circa 1960
By Lane Furniture
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern cedar wood blanket chest by Lane Furniture, circa 1960. Hand-crafted in
Metal
c.1950's Mid Century Modern Crotch Mahogany Chest Cedar Drawer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern crotch mahogany cedar compartment chest of drawers.
Mahogany
Vintage MCM Lane Cedar Blanket Chest With Tapered Legs
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
51.25” x 17.5” x 23”H Lovely Lane blanket chest in walnut. •two faux doors on the front •open
Brass
Sold
H 19 in W 47.25 in D 18 in
Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style Mid Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Lane brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest. This piece is particularly rare and hard
Walnut, Cedar
Sold
H 32.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Modern Pair of Grey Lacquered Nightstands / Bachelor's Chests with Brass Handles
By Kittinger, Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern nightstands or bachelor's chests freshly lacquered in a gorgeous grey and
Brass
Mid Century Modern Cedar Lined Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hope chest alternative. Made to function like two doors dresser or bachelor cabinet. Two door with
Walnut, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Cedar Hope Chest with a Drawer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern design cedar hope chest with bottom drawer.
Restored Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Cedar Chest Cabinet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Refinished Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim cedar chest. This is a rare model of the Lane cedar
Oak, Walnut
Lane Cedar Hope Chest Bench with Upholstered Seat
By Lane Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern cedar hope chest or trunk with the original tufted upholstered top by
Naugahyde, Walnut, Cedar
American Mid-Century Walnut Blanket Chest with Cedar Interior
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
American Mid-Century Modern Classic 1950's blanket chest in walnut with cedar inside, freshly
Walnut, Cedar
Stunning & Rare Lane Mid Century Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a Beautiful and unique Mid-Century Modern cedar blanket chest and bench by Lane
Walnut, Cedar
Lane Mid Century Lowboy Dresser with Built in Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid Century lowboy dresser with built in cedar chest Dresser measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 32
Brass
Midcentury Cedar Storage Bench from Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Lane Furniture Cedar Blanket Chest Bench on Wheels, a stylish
Wood
Mid Century Paneled Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Paneled Chest by Lane. Technically this is a cedar chest but would make a great piece
Metal
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern cedar chest opens up to unveil a sliding removable shelf and a large
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Trunk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern cedar chest by Lane features a large storage space for blankets, pillows, etc
Wood
Lane Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Lane designed cedar chest. Features a push button lock for opening. Unique stylings on
Cedar, Walnut
Lane Cedar Lined Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare blanket chest by Lane featuring vinyl tufted upholstered seat and oak and walnut exterior with
Cedar, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Cedar Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century cedar chest by Lane. Fantastic storage to this groovy piece. With an immaculate cedar
Laminate, Walnut, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Cedar Lined Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Cedar chest with tear drop front and inset faux stone top by Lane Furniture. Maintains original
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century MODERN Walnut Cedar CHEST by Lane, c. 1960's
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern walnut chest / bench by Lane in nearly new condition. This chest is perfect for
Wood, Cedar
Sold
H 21 in W 43 in D 17.25 in
Lane Mid-Century Modern Cedar Lined Fruitwood Faux Drawers Blanket Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Lane Mid-Century Modern Cedar Lined fruitwood blanket chest with 9 faux drawers with 6 handles
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition Walnut Cedar Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane “1st Edition” Walnut Cedar Chest. Featuring a
Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Lane Cedar Hope Chest One Drawer Dresser
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut tall cedar hope chest dresser by Lane. Very clean original
Walnut, Cedar
Sold
H 20.25 in W 32 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern "Asian" Cedar Blanket Chest or Trunk by Lane, circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Asian cedar lined blanket chest on a black iron stand, made by Lane
Iron
Vintage Cavalier Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest, Circa 1940s
By Cavalier
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage cavalier mahogany cedar blanket chest. Cedar and felt lining. Very good vintage condition
Mahogany, Cedar
Rare Brutalist Cedar Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern chest by Lane with mosaic brutalist front set on hair pin iron legs. Push button
Midcentury Modern Cedar Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage walnut chest with cedar inside. Attractive brass trim front and faux drawers. (Please
Vintage Cedar Chest "Acclaim" by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking vintage walnut blanket chest offers cedar lined storage and features tapered legs
Oak, Walnut
Blond Tall Mid Century Modern Five Drawer High Chest Bottom Cedar Chest.
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blond tall Mid-Century Modern five-drawer high chest. Nice sculptural high chest dresser. Burl wood
Burl
Lane Walnut Dovetail Mid-Century Modern Cedar Hope Chest Trunk
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut hope chest trunk by Lane.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cedar Storage Trunk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cedar lined walnut chest by Lane features tapered legs, oak inlays, and original manufacturers
Cedar, Walnut
Sold
H 16.5 in W 52 in D 18 in
Mid Century Lane Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench with Tufted Naugahyde Upholstery
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare rolling, Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cedar Hope Chest and Bench with Tufted Naugahyde
Faux Leather, Walnut, Cedar
Sold
H 20 in W 53 in D 17 in
Lane Furniture "Acclaim" Cedar Lined Walnut Chest with Leather Seat, circa 1960
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lane Furniture "Acclaim" cedar lined walnut chest with leather seat, circa 1960 Measures: 53
Walnut, Cedar
Lane Mid-Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Trunk w/ Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice walnut Lane chest in excellent condition.
Walnut
Bamboo Chest with Woven Wicker Cover and Cedar Interior
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This bamboo storage trunk with woven wicker cover and solid cedar inner walls also comes with a
Bamboo
Sold
H 23 in W 47.25 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Lane Furniture Waterfall Art Deco Flame Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Lane Furniture Waterfall Art Deco Flame Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest. Lane furniture waterfall Art
Brass
Midcentury Cedar Trunk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low trunk with cedar wood inside and Mid-Century Modern style outside. Made by Lane Furniture
Walnut
Sold
H 19 in W 47 in D 18 in
Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
to find. The chest is well thought out and constructed. I Fully lined with cedar and still in great
Cedar, Walnut
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features stain...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$5,000 / item
H 34 in W 36 in D 13 in
Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass console by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Iron
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
$6,212
H 44 in W 90 in D 88 in
King Size Bed Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Walnut Finish, Elbow Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Elbow King size bed by Uultis in walnut finish with ivory twill weave fabric. Introducing the Elbow King Bed by Uultis, a perfect fusion of charm and sophistication that transfor...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Nightstands
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A beautiful pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern nightstands. Two drawers on one of them and swinging doors on the other. With original pulls and sabots. Perfect for bedside as well as...
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...
Oak, Teak
$2,615Sale Price|45% Off
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Oak Dining Table Renaissance Revival Refectory Extends Diamond Parquet Top
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak Renaissance Revival drawer leaf table extending to 11.12ft 133.5ins Unusual diamond parquet top Carved oak solid wood and veneer parquet panels French Spanish Basque early 2...
Oak
Pair of Chic "Gourde" Terracotta and Rattan Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic "Gourde" terracotta and rattan shade lamps by Design Frères. Wired with UL listed parts (single medium socket, 3-way switch on brown twist cost). Comes with 40 watts fil...
Steel
Constant Night Stand in Walnut by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Walnut
Panoplie Iron Double Loop Bench, Boucle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful iron bench with curved and looped base painted in a matte black finish. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a boucle fabric or can be COM. Multiple available, sold in...
Iron
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$1,319
H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval wall mirror with chain in bamboo and rattan in the style of Italian design Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Dimensions without chain: He...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Dutch Colonial Inlaid Camphorwood Trunk/Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hinged rectangular lid resting on a conforming body flanked by wrought iron handles; adorned on all sides with an exotic wood inlaid perimeter band inset with bone inlay; the fro...
Wood
$3,000Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 33 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of 6 in Chrome, Wood and Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of 6 in Chrome, Wood and Leather Offered for sale is a set of six Marcel Breuer "Cesca" chrome, wood and leather dining chairs Made in...
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.