Knoll Style Mid-Century Office Cabinet
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern office cabinet in walnut wood grain with aluminum hardware and matching runners.
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Knoll Style Mid-Century Office Cabinet
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern office cabinet in walnut wood grain with aluminum hardware and matching runners.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Aluminium & Caning, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Aluminium & Caning, 1970s
Aluminum
1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelves, Aluminum and Hardwood
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A beautiful vintage shelving unit from the 1950s, combining the warmth of hardwood with the clean, industrial lines of an aluminium frame. With its timeless mid-century modern design...
Aluminum
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...
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Five Shelf Aluminum & Black Glass Etagere
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Five Shelf Aluminum & Black Glass Etagere.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Hanging Showcase 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage two-tiered showcase with 7 glass panes and 2 sliding glass doors, 1960s Austria. A beautiful show case with one sheet of glass to present beautiful collect...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cast Aluminum Wine Rack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple, elegant and playful in the shape of a tall bottle. This cast aluminum wine rack can sit on the floor or on the bar. Holds 15 bottles of your favorites. This item can be parce...
Aluminum
$3,990Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard George Nelson Style with Aluminum Legs
By George Nelson
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary sideboard or credenza in walnut veneer with faceted chromed steel legs, a mid-century design attributed to George Nelson (1908-1986) of New York, Design Director for He...
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Etagere Bookcase Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Etagere Display Shelf. Item features brushed aluminum metal frame, 5 smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines. Circa Mid 2...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit by Pierre Vandel, Lacquered Aluminum
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Miami, FL
A simple, stylish shelving unit perfect for displaying a collection or useful storage. Taking influence from Japan. Black lacquered aluminium frame with gold details and glass shelve...
Aluminum
Fabulous Chunky Aluminum Large Scale Etagere, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous large scale chunky aluminum and glass etagere. You will love the mellow patina the thick aluminum frame has acquired. Fill this with all your wonderful treasures you have c...
Aluminum
Joe Colombo Combi Center Cabinet, Mahogany & Aluminum, Italy, 1963
By Bernini, Joe Colombo
Located in bari, IT
Storage unit from the Combi Center series, stackable element system with wooden frame, aluminium sliding panels and light level with perspex diffuser. Mahogany wood, aluminium, mirro...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Style Modular Floating Wall Shelf in Aluminum & Wood.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wall-mounted, floating shelf in the style of French modern designers combines the warmth of oak with the sleek precision of aluminum, creating a striking balance of materials. M...
Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Étagère Display Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern brushed aluminum chrome frame étagère display shelf. Item features brushed aluminum metal frame, 5 smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa mid-2...
Metal
Restored Mid Century Lowboy Dresser With Aluminum Accents by John Stuart
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Exceptional eleven drawer dresser with aluminum accents by John Stuart, made in the 1970s and refinished to perfection. The case sits atop a plinth base, with four drawers on each s...
Aluminum
Restored Mid-Century Flower Stand, Beech, Umakart, Aluminium, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Mid-Century flower stand from the mid-20th century was crafted in Czechoslovakia. Made from beech wood, Formica, and aluminum, it boasts a timeless appearance. With careful rest...
Aluminum
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...
Aluminum, Iron
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Marvelous Pace Collection 3 Piece Burled Walnut Aluminum Credenza Mid-Century
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Leon Rosen Pace Collection 3-piece burled walnut and aluminum credenza buffet. We love the dark burled walnut against the mellow thick aluminum legs/dividers. All the piece...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut W Aluminum Inlay Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern credenza by Jen's Risom. 3 drawers beside a cabinet door with 1 shelf.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Mahogany Veneer & Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Sliding door cabinet made of mahogany veneer and smoked glass, profiles are brass-plated aluminum.
Aluminum
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
By George Nelson, John Stuart, Herman Miller, Jens Risom, John Keal
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.
Aluminum
Mid century American Modern 8 Drawer Office Credenza Jens Risom Aluminum frame
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Rare American Modern Mid Century Modern long Oak 8 drawer Office credenza with all solid Aluminum Frame. High end Construction with Metal Drawer glides. Great design good v...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid century American Modern 10 Drawer Office Credenza Jens Risom Aluminum frame
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Rare American Modern Mid Century Modern long Walnut 10 drawer Executive Office credenza with all solid Aluminum Frame. High end Construction with Metal Drawer glides. Great...
Aluminum, Steel
$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...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut TV Stand with Slatted Doors and Aluminum Base
By Thalloris
Located in SULECHÓW, -
The LINDE TV stand is a premium handcrafted walnut media console designed for lovers of mid-century modern furniture and contemporary design. Its elegant low-profile silhouette is pa...
Aluminum
Sleek Milo Baughman style Aluminum and Brass Etagere Smoked Glass Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sexy Milo Bauughman style aluminum and brass frame etagere-style bookshelf featuring smoked glass shelves. We love the thin brass details-see photos. This piece measures 30"W x 14"...
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Aluminum and Smoked Glass Shelves Étagère, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt aluminum étagère or bookcase with smoked glass shelves. The central part of the bookcase is equipped with a compartment accessible by a smoked glass ...
Aluminum
$684Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile componibile ad ante battenti e cassetti a vista in legno impiallacciato noce, vetro fumé e lamina in alluminio cromato.
Aluminum
Umberto Mascagni Chinoiserie Mid Century Sideboard Cabinet from Harrods London
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Norwich, England
A stunning mid-century Italian chinoiserie sideboard designed by Umberto Mascagni for Harrods.
Aluminum
Lovely Pair of Floating Aluminum and Glass Shelves Etagere Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of chunky aluminum and glass floating shelves-etageres. These are hung directly on the wall and can be used together or separately. The chunky aluminum frames have acqu...
Aluminum
Peter Ghyczy 1970 Corner Cabinet – Iconic Stainless Steel & Aluminum Model R16
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
More than just furniture, this cabinet is a piece of history. Born during the golden era of post-war European design, it reflects Ghyczy’s innovative spirit and his role in shaping m...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll aluminium, metal and marble cabinet, Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Chest of drawers in wood, metal, and brushed aluminum with a marble top, produced by Knoll, designed by Florence Knoll, 1960s A long life, great masters, and well-deserved, lasting ...
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard with Geometric Inlay and Aluminum Base
By Thalloris
Located in SULECHÓW, -
Dimensions: Width: 150 cm (59.1 in) / 180 cm (70.9 in) / 200 cm (78.7 in) / 220 cm (86.6 in) / 240 cm (94.5 in) Depth: 45 cm (17.7 in) Height: 56 cm (22 in) Materials: -Structure: b...
Walnut
Mid Century Desk in Aluminum, Lacquer, Laminate and Teak by George Nelson, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Additional Information: Producer: Herman Miller Color: Blue, Silver Decade: 1960s Country: USA Style: Mid Century Materials: Aluminum, Chrome, Imitation Leather, Lacquer, Laminate, T...
Aluminum, Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
That is a one-of-a-kind piece. Unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quality. An artefact for collectors and connoisseurs. A piece without any compromises. Highly valuabl...
Aluminum
Mid Century French Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Pierre Vandel Paris C.1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid Century French Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Pierre Vandel Paris C.1970 PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and gilt lacquered sideboard cabinet, on stile feet, with gilded designers 'P...
Aluminum
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Milo Baughman Style Lattice Front Aluminum Edge Credenza Mid Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Milo Baughman-style white lacquered credenza cabinet. Asian-inspired lattice relief detailed doors with lucite pulls open to reveal two deep drawers. A bank of 4 drawers each ...
Lucite, Wood
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet
By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet MINT. Sliver drawer double doors cabinet. Inspected mint vintage condition.
Aluminum
Oak Aluminum Apothecary 30 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet on Solid Legs Formica Top
By Knoll, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oak Aluminum Apothecary 30 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet on Solid Legs Formica Top
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Medical Display Cabinet in Steel - Italiy 1945-50
Located in Girona, Girona
Medical display cabinet in steel painted with metallic green “hammered” paint. Base and door in polished aluminium. Original glass shelves. Lock and its two keys in perfect condition...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Front Dry Bar Cabinet with Shelving
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern walnut dry bar is a beautifully designed piece that blends clean modernist lines with thoughtful functionality. Crafted in rich walnut, the cabinet showcases ...
Aluminum
Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s
By Pastoe
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare set of eight minimalistic decorative and contemporary designed floating light grey aluminum cabinets / shelves with smooth sliding doors by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe in N...
Aluminum
Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid century French shelving display cabinet bookcase C.1970. PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and gilt lacquered display cabinet, the frame form superstructure with two glass inset s...
Aluminum
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley.
Aluminum, Iron
Lucite and Aluminum Mid-Century Modern 5-Tier Etagere Vitrine Shelving Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 5-tier Lucite and glass etagere. Possibly designed by Charles Hollis Johnes.
Chrome
Mahogany and Aluminum Cabinet Designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc
By Jens Risom
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mahogany sideboard with aluminum hardware designed by Jens Risom Designs Inc, circa 1960s. Labled on interior of top drawer. Two cabinets with shelfs, the third with drawers.
Mahogany
Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By James Mont, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with large Art Deco style Pulls and storage cabinet on the bottom.
Aluminum
Rosewood Front Mid-Century Dresser
By Roger Rougier, Pierre Cardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century space age dresser with stunning features. Four rosewood lined doors with polished aluminum trim and frame, contrasting white body. Six deep drawers sit behind the ro...
Aluminum
Original Dieter Rams Wandregal 606 Vitsoe Aluminium Design breit
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Design Wandregal vom Schweizer Traditionshersteller Vitsoe zum Verkauf an. Das Regalsytem wurde von Dieter Rams, einem der bekanntesten Möbeldesigner des...
Metal, Aluminum
Georges Frydman aluminum dresser for Efa 1958
By Georges Frydman
Located in Grenoble, FR
George Frydman Two-part china cabinet with aluminum doors and oak structure dating from the 1950s. Beautiful patina, Georges Frydman has always designed adaptable furniture (the heig...
Aluminum
Mid Century Dresser with Twelve Drawers
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Chic long low mid century dresser with two banks of four drawers, flanking two doors which open to reveal an addition four interior drawers. The rectangular wood case is supported by...
Aluminum
Martin Feinman for Multiplex Modern Rosewood Cabinet
By Multiplex, Martin Fineman
Located in Astoria, NY
Martin Feinman for Multiplex Modern Rosewood Cabinet, with two blue-green painted doors and aluminum triple ring handles, with "Multiplex Modern" label verso. 30" H x 30" W x 19" D....
Aluminum
George Nelson Jewelry Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and beautifully proportioned George Nelson jewelry cabinet, combining refined American modernist design with exceptionally practical storage. Its long, shallow walnut case is ...
Aluminum
Florence Knoll, Desk, Walnut, Aluminium, USA, 1970s
By Florence Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and aluminium desk designed and produced by Florence Knoll in the USA, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.35"H x 71.15"W x 35.5"D ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Style Double Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, classic mid-century modern six drawer double dresser, in the style of Paul McCobb. Features six spacious, deep drawers, with aluminum pulls, all resting on beautiful, taper...
Aluminum
Pair of Obelisk Étagères in Polished Aluminum
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual obelisk shaped étagères. Polished aluminum (aluminuim), with glass shelves and hard plastic capped feet.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 4-drawer walnut writing desk by Bassett Furniture was produced in the 1960s at the height of the mid-century modern movement. Rectangular inset drawer pulls made of aluminum are...
Aluminum
Long Office Cabinet by Robert John
By Robert John
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office storage sideboard by Robert John. Cabinet space, drawer storage, set on metal legs. Please confirm location.
Aluminum
$1,080Sale Price / item|40% Off
Vintage Mid Century Rolling Pharmacy/ Medical Cart
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Came from NORCE , a special needs school in Oklahoma (pictured). Built in 1910, permanently closed on Halloween 2014. Rolling mid century pharmacy medical cart. Would make a great k...
Aluminum
Original Dieter Rams 606 Midcentury Wandregal Vitsoe Aluminium
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Wandregal des Schweizer Premiumherstellers Vitsoe zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Dieter Rams und wurde bekannt unter der Baureihenbezeichnung "60...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum and Glass Five-Tier Etagere
Located in Concord, MA
Aluminum frame, possibly Pace Collection, supporting five glass shelves, with mirrored top and bottom shelves. Measures: Height 72", width 37.5", depth 16", diameter of aluminum tu...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 45.67 in W 35.04 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Doors Cabinet in the Manner of Claude Vassal
By Claude Vassal
Located in London, England
A sliding door cabinet with glass and wood panels. The glass panels are colored in pure Mid-Century Modern tones and in the style of Le Corbusier. The design and colored slide doors ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Tuxedo Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome Mid-Century nine drawer dresser in walnut with rosewood bow tie and ebony pinstripe inlay. Matching cast aluminum pulls. Superb restored condition.
Aluminum
Aluminum & Lucite Etagere by PACE
Located in New York, NY
Aluminum Etager with lucite shelves
Aluminum
1960's Italian Mahogany and Aluminum Desk
Located in New York, NY
A six drawer mahogany desk with aluminum legs and hardware. Italian, Circa 1960's
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Desk, circa 1950-1960
Located in London, GB
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern desk, a great combination of rosewood, aluminum and black laminated top.
Aluminum
Antler Shelf in Aluminum by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Hudson, NY
Aluminum antler shelf or étagère by Arthur Court. Original painted finish with some wear as pictured. Includes glass shelves.
Aluminum
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Dassi Long Sideboard
By Dassi
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Dassi long sideboard, aluminium hardware.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 6 in W 43 in D 13 in
Aluminium and Lucite Wall-Mounted Console, Signed by Karl Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
This aluminium and Lucite wall-mounted console was a special order made to Karl Springer directly in the 1970s for a luxurious house in Palm Beach. The console is made in aluminium a...
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 63.59 in W 75.2 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Brazilian Bookcase with Structure in Aluminum and Plywood, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury Brazilian bookcase with structure in aluminum and plywood, 1960s Bookcase structure composed of plywood with aluminum structure, supporting three shelfs and a fourth sh...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 118.12 in W 97.25 in D 17.72 in
Bookcase with Wooden Structure with Aluminum Details, Italy, 1950s
Located in Torino, Italy
Bookcase with wooden structure with aluminum details. Italian production 1950s.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 72 in W 36 in D 20 in
Pair of Pace Collection Polished Aluminum and Smoked Glass Shelves
By Pace Collection
Located in Canaan, CT
the quality you expect from Pace Collection. these are cast aluminum welded pieces. no screws holding the corners together. seamless and lovely, and tall!
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 116.15 in W 68.9 in D 13.78 in
1950s Brown Teak and Aluminum Library by Franco Albini 'g'
By Gio Ponti, Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Teak and lacquered aluminum library, Franco Ablini for Poggi, Italy, 1950. Stylish Franco Albini library or room divider comes in teak and this example with two rows. Shelves and un...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 55.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
Charlotte Perriand, 526 Nuage A0 Bookcases, Natural Oak and Black Aluminum
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in NEW YORK, NY
526 Nuage A0 bookcases, originally designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1956. Natural oak, black Anodized aluminum Manufactured by Cassina.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 55.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
Charlotte Perriand, 526 Nuage A0 Bookcases, Natural Oak and Black Aluminum
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in NEW YORK, NY
526 Nuage A0 bookcases, originally designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1956. Natural oak, black anodized aluminum Manufactured by Cassina.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Robert Baron for Glenn of California Rosewood Dresser
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely rosewood dresser by Robert Baron for Glenn of California with three drawers, case of rosewood, aluminium hardware, and inset aluminium details. The hardware and gliders are ...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 11.82 in
Bookcase "Reinventing The Wheel" by Ron Arad, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Ron Arad
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Designed by Ron Arad for Hidden, this all-aluminium version of the "Reinventing The Wheel", in which the shelves remain horizontal when the wheel is turn...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani executive desk for Tecno. Rosewood top and adjustable shelf on castaluminium feet. Techno label on the structure.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 115.36 in W 207.68 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Very large shelf by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. The shelf can be mount between floor and ceiling and used as a room divider. The elements can be installed on either sid...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 32.49 in W 39.38 in D 11.42 in
Mid-Century Italian Brassed and Teak Wall Bookshelf by Feal, Mod. S1, 1956
By Feal
Located in Milan, Italy
This wall-mounted bookcase was designed in Italy in 1956 by FEAL (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega). It is listed as Model S1. It is made of a gilded anodized aluminum structure,...
Aluminum
Paul McCobb for Calvin Double Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb for calving light walnut double dresser in excellent condition.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Ico & Luisa Parisi Taormina Teak Credenza Cabinets for MIM, 1958
By MIM Roma, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Taormina teak cabinets, designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for MIM, Mobili Italiani Moderni, Rome, in 1958. This series of furniture is characterized by the original construct...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Dorchester, MA
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the early 1960s. What appears to be a compact chest of ten drawers with chrome pulls trans...
Aluminum, Chrome
Unavailable
H 31 in W 21.75 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Petite Walnut Dresser by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman 1960s
By Brown Saltman, Martin Borenstein
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Professionally restored walnut chest of drawers designed by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. Gorgeous walnut wood grain covering entire body with solid wood border de...
Aluminum
Raymond Loewy Dresser
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Baltimore, MD
Raymond Loewy for Mengel graduated six drawer dresser with long beveled cast aluminum pulls . Well proportioned with nice figuring and color. Overall excellent restored condition....
Aluminum
Umberto Mascagni Sideboard or Credenza
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Stamford, CT
This narrow sideboard or bar cabinet is an interesting example of Italian Mid-Century design.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 66.93 in W 109.85 in D 23.63 in
Vitsoe 606 Dieter Rams Shelving system minimalist wall unit
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Alsdorf, NW
We are pleased to offer an original Vitsœ 606 Universal Shelving System designed by Dieter Rams – a timeless and highly functional modular shelving system known for its versatility a...
Aluminum
Black Brutalist Lowboard
Located in BREDA, NL
This lowboard features circles on the door panels that immediately catch the eye and are the signature for this item; a design that originates from the Brutalism era which was at its...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 96.46 in W 218.51 in D 1.58 in
1960s Brown Mahogany Panel Wall by Antoine Philippon / Jacqueline Lecoq
By Behr, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq, Pierre Guariche
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
36 pieces, mahogany, diamand patter, Philippon & Lecoq, Germany, 1964. Very exceptional and very unique. The mahogany panel wall consists of 36 pieces and comes with aluminum supp...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 96 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Original CSS, Comprehensive Storage System, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
This unit is complete. It is very well equipped with a lot of very rare pieces. This pole version example includes all the necessary hardware and pieces to set up exactly as shown. A...
Aluminum
Six-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture, this mid-century six-drawer dresser features aluminum accents and slender drawer pulls that emphasize its clean lines an...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 20 in W 30 in D 7 in
Rare Alexander Girard & George Nelson Herman Miller Wall Mounted Vanity CSS
By Alexander Girard, George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
A rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system. A collaborative design by Alexander Girard and George Nelson Assoc., the vanity featu...
Aluminum
George Nelson Herman Miller 1950s 8-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Elevate your interior with this authentic 1950s Mid-Century Modern 8-drawer dresser, a true design icon by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This piece is part of the renowned Thin Ed...
Aluminum
Four-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture, this four-drawer dresser features aluminum accents and slender drawer pulls that emphasize its clean lines and beautiful...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 34.75 in W 62.25 in D 29.5 in
George Nelson & Assoc. Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza Dry Bar
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
Late 1960s Herman Miller rosewood thin edge sideboard designed by George Nelson & Assoc. Sliding panel opens to reveal storage with drop down door reveling dry bar bottle and glasswa...
Aluminum
Tuxedo Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome Mid-Century long nine drawer dresser in walnut with rosewood bow tie and ebony pinstripe inlay. Matching cast aluminum pulls. Superb restored condition. From the Tuxedo line.
Aluminum
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
George Nelson eight-drawer thin edge dresser. Walnut. Painted metal handles. Aluminum legs.
Aluminum
Sidebord in two parts by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 1971
By Dieter Rams
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Design: Dieter Rams 1971. Model: Tischprogramm 570. Condition: Very good. Sideboard in two parts. First: Sideboard in wood, with two aluminium sliding doors in white lacq...
Aluminum
1950 Glenn of California Three-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Glenn of California
Located in Hudson, NY
Labeled. Perfectly proportioned smaller sized dresser. Nice warm brown toned walnut. Aluminum pulls. Some dark spots under the new finish on top. Great piece!
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Minimalist sideboard by Florence Knoll in black wood and white marble, 1970
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Black Florence Knoll cabinet featuring a chromed base and handles. The deep black wood contrasts elegantly with the white marble top, accented by fine grey veins. Glass shelves insid...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 108.27 in W 68.9 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Bookcase Wood LB7 Designed for Poggi in 1957, Italia
By Franco Albini, Amando Poggi
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini LB7 bookcase for Poggi, 1957. Signed under the feet. Rosewood shelves and cabinets, tree rosewood upright supports, five shelves and two cabinet. Adjustable black lac...
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Planner Group Six-Drawer Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb Planner Group six-drawer dresser. Solid maple construction restored in a piano finish black lacquer with original aluminum ring pulls.
Aluminum
Teak Dresser by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
An elegant dresser from the Urio series designed, circa 1958. The veneer is teak with black painted aluminum trim. Published in the 1958 MiM sales brochure.
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
George Nelson for Herman Miller walnut thin edge dresser.
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) A rare and spectacular original four-drawer desk, in solid teak, by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbus...
Aluminum
Georges Frydman Efa Rosewood Wall System
By Georges Frydman
Located in Grenoble, FR
Georges Frydman efa rosewood wall system with aluminium doors
Aluminum
Eugenio Sideboard
By Gaen Studio
Located in Istanbul, TR
"A tribute to mid-century furniture." An expression on mid-century designs by Gaen Studio Eugenio aspires to provide solution greater than its volume, combining mid-century designs...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Gianfranco Frattini Writing Desk by Bernini, Italy circa 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
Gianfranco Frattini, Model 804 writing desk, rare special edition in Jacaranda rosewood by Bernini, Italy, circa 1960. By pulling out the black leather covered writing surface, all ...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Dressers by Guido Faleschini for Maison Hermes, Paris, 1970s
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A great pair of dressers made by Guido Faleschini for Maison Hermes in Paris in the 1970s. We have a pair available; the other piece is made with smoked glass doors.
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Sideboard by Guido Faleschini for Hermès, 1970s
By Hermès, Guido Faleschini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This rare suédine and aluminium sideboard was designed for Hermès by Guido Faleschine and made in Italy by Mariani. The model was exclusively retailed by Hermès. The sideboard is ma...
Aluminum
606 Universal Shelving by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, DePadova 1
Located in LYON, FR
Shelve 606 universal shelving in aluminum, upscale version. Freestanding or wall-mounted. Highly flexible shelving and storage system. The storage measures 66.5 cm or 91 cm ...
Aluminum
George Nelson Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4606 four drawer dresser in walnut with satin aluminum hairpin legs and satin chrome plated J pulls. Foil label affixed. Purchased in 1...
Aluminum, Nickel, Steel
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 141.74 in D 17.72 in
Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq Sideboard by Bofinger, 1963, Germany
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in Köln, NRW
Large wall-mounted sideboard (350 cm/6 doors) by Antoine Philippon / Jacqueline Lecoq for Bofinger, Germany. Manufactured in 1963. Body teak wood, doors with white plastic coating. ...
Aluminum
Room Dividing Sideboard by Luisa & Ico Parisi
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Modular sideboard from the Urio series designed for MIM Roma.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Gianfranco Frattini Italian Ebony Double, Sided Secretaire with Pull Out Top
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Double-sided secretaire designed by Italian Architect Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini manufacturer in 1961. The secretaire we are selling was manufacturer in limited edition in ebon...
Aluminum
Home Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
This desk was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 96.46 in W 145.67 in D 27.56 in
Antoine Philippon / Jacqueline Lecoq Panel Wall with Sideboard
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq, Behr
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Very unique combination and rare to get. The panel wall consisting of 24 pieces comes in mahogany. Both, the sideboard with four white lacquered diamond shaped doors and the panel wa...
Aluminum
PAB Storage System by Studio Kairos for B & B Italia
By B&B Italia, Studio Kairos
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The sophisticated PAB storage system by Studio Kairos for B & B Italia features a clever suspension hung design. This example consists of two two-drawer units, two short shelves, and...
Aluminum
Formica bar 1950’s , France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
magnificent Formica bar from the 1950s which belonged to a great French singer "Claude Francois" its half-circle shape gives it a 50's look that is easy to place its 2 sinks at the b...
Aluminum
Alessandro Mendini Calamobio Chest of Drawers
By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Very exclusive Calamobio chest of drawers of designer Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta. The cabinet is made of wood with anodized aluminum handles. There were only nine pieces made o...
Aluminum
Midcentury Paul Evans Brutalist Sideboard for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic vintage modern design by Paul Evans with an elaborate chrome patchwork design. This stylish case piece boasts a spacious black interior hidden behind four cabinet doors. A ...
Chrome
Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Exceptional cabinet by Paolo Buffa in walnut with mahogany interior and brass detail. Italy circa 1950. Measures: height 133cm, width 26cm, depth 45cm.
Hardwood
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 67.92 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard, English Design, Restored, 1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage English-made sideboard cabinet made of teak veneer wood with hinged doors and center row of drawers. Restored to the finest detail in our workshops.
Teak
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Credenza
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Credenza Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Additional information: M...
Teak
1960's Mid-century Danish Teak Credenza with Doors and Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Danish teak credenza crafted with three sliding doors and series of four drawers, each adorned with angled triangular pulls, raised on tapered legs. The interior is made of cub...
Teak
Dunbar Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern Dunbar credenza features a lacquered hard wood base, spacious interior cabinets, and unique metal pulls. This beautiful Mid-Century piece is perfect for use as a ...
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Sideboard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Top has a couple very slight ri...
Teak
Mid Century Teak Compact Sideboard, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A compact mid-century teak sideboard dating from the 1960s, with clean lines and a warm teak veneer. The long, low form is fitted with six drawers, each finished with original ov...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Credenza File Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably Mid-Century, black Formica top file office credenza by Kimball Office Furniture. A beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship. Expertly crafted with a fully finished b...
Formica, Walnut
$2,495
H 30 in W 73.5 in D 17.25 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Sideboard Buffet Bar Cabinet 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
A good original Mid Century Modern Danish style teak credenza sideboard, circa 1968. This elegant mid century credenza is made from teak, the credenza having twin three paneled door...
Teak
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 72 in D 19 in
Unique Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key. This teak credenza features (2) center cabinet doors with curved handles that has a center shelf behind it. Also has a symmetrical d...
Birch, Teak
Vintage 1960s teak wood sideboard, Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Teak sideboard with four drawers and two hinged doors that lock with a key, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIONS: Height ...
Metal
Teak vintage sideboard with drawers, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Teak vintage sideboard with drawers, Denmark 1960
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern credenza by Lane featuring nine drawers total with sleek metal handles. This piece is made with a beautiful mix of rosewood and walnut. Please confirm item l...
Rosewood, Walnut
Single Mid-Century Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Listing is for a single bookcase (2 available) in walnut with black bamboo style trim. Four deep shelves on top with a two door wicker front base. ** Please advise which unit you are...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern sideboard features a floating glass top and angled legs. Sleek design with three decorative cabinet doors that depict old fashioned European scenery pain...
Glass, Wood
$3,378
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 47.25 in
21st Century Tadao Alto Concrete Console, Green Fir Cement Color Special Edition
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
$13,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in L 30.71 in
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962, set of two. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchairs, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commit...
Velvet
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Turkish Art Deco throw rug, measuring 1' 11" x 2' 7", exemplifies the bold yet minimalist spirit of the Art Deco period as it was interpreted in Turkey. The rug...
Wool
$4,500
H 49.13 in W 46.25 in D 13 in
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period double bookcase cabinet By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original ...
Copper
$3,000
H 91.5 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama
By B&B Italia, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tall, lacquered wood Olinto cabinet with glass doors, designed in the 1970s by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia. Takahama's collection featured a series ...
Steel, Aluminum
$6,500 / item
H 27 in W 80 in D 39 in
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
A simple, sturdy daybed that works well as seating in a living space and as a guest bed. A mix of construction techniques both seen and hidden create a sturdy yet sleek focal point t...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,393Sale Price|30% Off
H 12.21 in W 51.58 in D 19.69 in
Vintage French Coffee Table with Leaf Motif Tiles by Roger Capron (circa 1970s)
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Coffee table with leaf motif earthenware tiles by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). This charming rectangular-shaped low table is a quintessential example of collectible Capron. There are ...
Steel
John Hutton for Donghia Black Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
John Hutton for Donghia black center table composed of wood finished in high-gloss enamel, tapered square legs, metal casters and a single drawer. Two available, sold individually.
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Double Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak grain vintage modern cabinet with adjustable shelves. Double door cabinets, sleek lines, great as an office sideboard. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)...
Teak
$22,500
H 16.25 in W 55 in D 15.75 in
Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Carrara marble coffee table attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti. Large cone shaped bases hold a large slab of marble with circular cut outs. Extremely heavy and well made. Stro...
Marble, Carrara Marble
$4,800 / set
H 15.74 in W 14.96 in D 14.96 in
Mid Century Side Tables Walnut Wood Josef Frank, circa 1955
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian side tables attr. Josef Frank, circa 1955- priced as a pair Austrian side tables. Rare pair of small side tables in very good condition attributed to Josef Frank. These tab...
Walnut
$1,800
H 28 in W 78 in D 31 in
Mid Century Coastal Bamboo Sofa by Ritts - Tropitan design att. to Paul Frankl
By Ritts Tropitan, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Classic MId Century, Coastal Style bamboo sofa, made by Ritts - Tropitan, design attributed to Paul Frankl. The sofa features five stalk wide arms, with stylized bentwood arms, frame...
Bamboo
$5,100 / item
H 45 in W 54 in D 8 in
The Deco: A Transitional Carved Stone Fireplace in the Art Deco Style
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Deco fireplace has a classic Art Deco-inspired profile, that is simple yet elegant. This fireplace works perfectly in either modern or traditional settings. With an 8" depth, it...
Limestone
$3,850 / set
H 30 in W 25 in D 27 in
1970s Petite Milo Baughman Black Plinth Base Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most iconic swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs are statement piece and ver...
Upholstery, Wood
Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture in the 1960s. The desk features a large work surface and a classic Danish design from the period. — Origin...
Rosewood
Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. These feature a book or magazine holder on the inside of a large single door. The inside has one adjustabl...
Laminate, Walnut
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.