Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel New Todays living Mid Century blonde dining table This table measures: 61.5 wide x 40 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair height of 24 inches, each leaf is 12 wide, making the max...
Wood
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height/chair clearance of ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,895
H 46 in W 36.25 in D 18.25 in
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection. Designer Milo Baughman Manufacturer Drexel ___________________________________________________...
Chrome
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman
Walnut
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Night Stands by Milo Baughman
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Night Stands by Milo Baughman
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Drexel Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel todays living Mid Century blonde dining table Table with no leaves measures: 62 wide x 40 deep x 30 high Table with 2 leaves measures: 86 wide x 40 deep x 3...
Wood
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H 27 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel Todays Living Midcentury Blonde Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel todays living midcentury blonde dining chairs, set of 6 Chairs with arms measure: 19.5 wide x 19 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Armless ch...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 29.5 in W 98 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel Todays Living Mid Century Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel todays living Mid Century dining table with 3 leaves The table measures: 62 wide x 40 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 23.75 inches; each leaf ...
Wood
edward wormley for drexel 'todays living" dresser
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
edward wormley design for drexel furniture company, "today's living" series.
Wood
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H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman Dresser & Mirror for Drexel Today’s Living Line Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nine-drawer Mid-Century Modern dresser by Milo Baughman from Today’s Living line for Drexel. circa 1952 and in wonderful vintage condition.
Elm
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H 34.25 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Early Milo Baughman Credenza / Sideboard for Drexel Todays Living
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This is an well crafted early piece designed by Milo Baughman for the Drexel Furniture company for their Today's Living Collection.
Mahogany
Milo Baughman “Today’s Living” Chest for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel “Today’s Living” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 29.25″H x 32″W x 18.25″D Materi...
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Drexel - Credenza - Midcentury Modern - Today's Living
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar midcentury modern credenza by Milo Baughman for Drexel, Today's Living line. Solid elm construction with a black lacquered base, solid brass "dog bone" hardware and brass sab...
Brass
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H 34 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays Living Midcentury 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel new todays living midcentury 8 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 60.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 34 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
Wood, Elm
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H 32.5 in W 21.25 in D 21.5 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays Living Midcentury Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays living midcentury spice color dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair is 21.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 32.5 high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Upholstery, Wood, Elm
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H 34 in W 60.25 in L 34 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays Living Mid-Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel new todays living mid century 8 drawer lowboy dresser.
Metal
Milo Baughman “Today’s Living” Writing Desk for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman “Today’s Living” Writing Desk for Drexel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Todays Living” Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Elm
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H 44.25 in W 36.25 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut chest of drawers with brass handles from Drexel's New Today's Living Collection. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnitur...
Brass
1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Blond Floating Top Desk
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful blond elm wood Milo Baughman for Drexel Writers Desk from the " Todays Living" collection with a floating top and a chartreuse or lime green Micarta finish.
Elm
Milo Baughman “Today’s Living” Nightstands for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel “Today’s Living” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 21?
Walnut
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H 25.25 in W 18 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Vintage Drexel Mid Century Milo Baughman Night Stands Side Tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Milo Baughman Night Stands or Side Tables Drexel’s Today’s Living Collection Designed in 1952.
Elm
Milo Baughman for Drexel Blonde Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays living mid century elm blonde highboy dresser.
Brass
A Drexel "Today's Living Line" Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Austin, TX
A Drexel credenza from the "Today's Living" line, circa 1953.
Sold
H 41.5 in W 32 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Milo Baughman for Drexel “Today’s Living”
By Milo Baughman
Located in Portland, OR
This handsome Mid-Century chest of drawers is an important early piece by Milo Baughman, created for Drexel “Today’s Living” collection. This six-drawer dresser was produced in figur...
Elm
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H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Timeless Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel “Today’s Living”
By Milo Baughman
Located in Portland, OR
Timeless Mid-Century Modern Dresser is an important early piece by Milo Baughman, created for Drexel “Today’s Living” collection. This 6-drawer dresser was produced in figured elmwoo...
Elm
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 18 in
California Modern Walnut Dresser with Tulip Style Pulls by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Steel Pull Handles ________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take thi...
Steel
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs with Green Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 chairs, green painted seats Green, fixed seat with springs in need of recovering as they have original materials. seat height 19 in. Painting has chips and scrapes but in...
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With...
Teak, Wood
Romweber Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Romweber Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 21 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 16.75 inches All pieces of fur...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,347 / set
H 33.5 in W 23.75 in D 22.5 in
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.75 wide x 22.5 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair meas...
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.