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Oceanic Pulaski Furniture

Lacquered Walnut Oceanic Series Tall Dresser by Pulaski Furniture
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dorchester, MA
This lacquered walnut dresser comes from the Oceanic series produced by Pulaski Furniture in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Lacquered Walnut Oceanic Series King Headboard by Pulaski Furniture
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dorchester, MA
From the iconic oceanic series produced by Pulaski Furniture in the late 1960s, this rarely found
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Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Headboard by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' headboard by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Wall Mirror by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' wall mirror by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' highboy dresser cabinet by Pulaski Furniture
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' highboy dresser cabinet by Pulaski Furniture
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., Brutalist
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Witco
Located in Buffalo, NY
This lovely rare oceanic contour highboy gentlemen’s dresser is by Pulaski Furniture Co is often
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Oceanic Mad Men Style Wall Mirror by Pulaski
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautifully refinished 1970s Pulaski Oceanic style wall mirror, often attributed to Witco. Matching
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold

Witco Style Pulaski Mid Century Oceanic Mirror
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
Witco Style Pulaski mid century Oceanic mirror Mirror measures: 52 wide x 3 deep x 45 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Nightstand
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Nightstand This nightstand measures: 28 wide x 16 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern "Oceanic" Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers by Pulaski Furniture
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Paul Evans
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century Modern “Oceanic” tall walnut chest of drawers by Pulaski Furniture. The chest has four
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 70.25 wide x 19 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 44.25 wide x 19
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Sculptural Tall Chest Dresser by Pulaski / Witco Oceanic Style
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous sculptural Mid-Century Modern tall chest by Pulaski often attributed to Witco. This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Composition

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser Armoire
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser Armoire This highboy measures: 48.25 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

United Furniture Illustrata Tiki Coffee Table Pulaski Oceanic Witco Tribal
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A United Furniture "Tiki" Line coffee table with a gray smoke glass top. Nicely restored to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

United Furniture Illustrata Tiki Octagon End Table Pulaski Oceanic Witco Tribal
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A United Furniture "Tiki" Line eight sided or octagon shaped table with a gray smoke glass top
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Walnut

Black Oceanic Highboy Brutalist Armoire By Witco Pulaski
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pulaski Furniture Corporation, circa 1965 which perfectly encapsulates the California surf mentality of
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Mid-20th Century Dressers

Materials

Wood

Witco Pulaski Oceanic Mid-Century Highboy Brutalist Armoire
Located in Countryside, IL
Witco Pulaski oceanic mid-century highboy brutalist armoire The armoire measures: 48.5 wide x 19
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Pair of Witco Style Oceanic Sculptural Nightstand by Pulaski
By Witco
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Witco style Oceanic sculptural nightstands by Pulanski. This pair is in very nice
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Composition

Mid-Century Modern Witco Styled Pulaski Oceanic Mirror in Walnut, USA, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
another Oceanic Pulaski credenza or dresser. Styled after the Witco Tiki designs of the 50's and 60's this
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
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10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
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By Florian Schulz
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Mid-Century Modern Parsons Style Sectional Sofa after Milo Baughman
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage parsons 3 piece sectional from the 1970's. It features a boxy clean line design with its original sage tweed upholstery. Overall depth is 37 inches. Recovering is recommended.
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George Nelson Walnut Headboard Cabinet
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Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
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By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Long Beach, CA
excellent condition. By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, these pieces are often attributed to Witco. Measures
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Sculptural Pair of Witco Oceanic Nightstands by Pulaski
By Witco
Located in Dallas, TX
Cool sculptural pair of Witco style Oceanic sculptural nightstands by Pulanski. Very richly toned
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Vintage 1960s American Night Stands

'Oceanic' Sculpted Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Media, PA
An iconic mid-century “Oceanic” dresser by Pulaski. This piece has six spacious drawers with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' highboy dresser cabinet by Pulaski Furniture
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Witco Style Pulaski Furniture Oceanic MCM Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mid Century Modern Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Brutalist Credenza Dresser
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Witco style Pulaski Oceanic brutalist credenza dresser. This magnificent credenza is a gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mid-Century Modern Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Brutalist Highboy Dresser
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
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Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chests
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
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Mid-Century Modern Oceanic Style Walnut Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence, Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Witco, United Furniture Corporation
Located in Garnerville, NY
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Lacquered Walnut Oceanic Series Low Dresser by Pulaski Furniture
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dorchester, MA
This lacquered walnut dresser comes from the oceanic series produced by Pulaski Furniture in the
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Pulaski Furniture Corporation 'Oceanic' Sculpted Walnut Dresser, circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted wood 'Oceanic' dresser is by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, circa
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'Oceanic' Sculpted Dresser by Pulaski Furniture, c 1969, Refinished
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic (refinished) sculpted 'Oceanic' dresser is by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, circa
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'Oceanic' Sculpted Walnut Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted wood 'Oceanic' dresser is by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, circa
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Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Wall Mirror by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage Carved Walnut Witco Style Oceanic Lowboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' highboy dresser cabinet by Pulaski Furniture
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Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Brutalist Ebonized Nightstands by Pulaski or Witco
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
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Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Headboard by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Wall Mirror by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' wall mirror by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
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Pair of Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Nightstands by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Six-Piece Bedroom Set by Pulaski Furniture Co circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Highboy Dresser by Pulaski / Witco Oceanic Style
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Marietta, GA
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern chest by Pulaski. Often attributed to Witco. This highboy is large
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Oceanic Pulaski Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of oceanic pulaski furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of oceanic pulaski furniture — often made from wood, walnut and formica — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of oceanic pulaski furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Witco each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of oceanic pulaski furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oceanic Pulaski Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of oceanic pulaski furniture at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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 legendary 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.

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.

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