Mid-Century Modern Witco Styled Pulaski Oceanic Mirror in Walnut, USA, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Use as a versatile stand alone piece or message us and ask about a pairing with another Oceanic Pulaski credenza or dresser. Styled after the Witco Tiki designs of the 50's and 60's ...
Mirror
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Gold
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Credenza
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Credenza This credenza measures: 61.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 29.5 inches high Restored - Mint Condition!
Wood
Gorgeous Pulaski Oceanic Sculpted Front Brutalist Credenza Cabinet Mid--Century
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Pulaski "Oceanic" brutalist style sculpted credenza.
Plastic, Walnut
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Armoire
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Armoire This armoire measures: 48 wide x 19 deep x 52.5 inches high Restored - Mint Condition!
Wood
Pulaski, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern, 'Oceanic' Wall Mirror, Walnut, 1960s
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Stamford, CT
Pulaski, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern, 'Oceanic' Wall, Console, or Pier Mirror, Walnut, 1960s Brutalist mid-century modern mirror designed and produced by Pulaski Furniture Corporat...
Mirror, Walnut
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Sculptural Oceanic Nightstand by Pulaski, 1960's, Style of Witco
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Culver City, CA
This was the iconic Pulaski Oceanic line. Imagine a piece that’s as much art as it is furniture, with a resin-sculpted drawer front that mimics the undulating waves of a mid-century ...
Resin, Walnut
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
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 highboy is large and offers ample storage. Features four upper drawers with sculpted gold...
Composition
$4,200Sale Price|32% Off
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plenty of space for socks, underwear, t-shirts, stockings, ties, belts, pajamas, jewelry and more. This lovely rare oceanic contour highboy gentlemen’s dresser is by Pulaski Furni...
Formica, Walnut
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 66 wide x 44 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches, the leaf...
Wood
$2,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 vintage condition with only light signs of age. The tops are black formica which I...
Composition
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H 44 in W 104.75 in D 11.25 in
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 king headboard is crafted of lacquered walnut.
Walnut
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 walnut case sitting on a black plinth base. Featuring black tops and a single drawer.
Sculptural ‘Oceanic Tiki’ Highboy Dresser
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Long Beach, CA
Beautiful sculptural highboy six-drawer dresser. Very richly toned tropical mahogany with molded handles and panels that mimic carving on the lower drawers. This piece has been fully...
Oceanic Series Highboy Dresser for Pulaski Furniture
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall dresser for Pulaski Furniture, c.1960s, USA. The walnut dresser features uniquely sculpted cabinet pulls, reminiscent of waves. One side of the dresser showcases five drawers wh...
Walnut
Witco Style Pulaski Mid Century Oceanic Lowboy Dresser
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Witco style Pulaski mid-century Oceanic lowboy dresser The dresser measures: 70.25 wide x 19 deep x 29.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
Wood
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H 22 in W 28 in D 18 in
Pulaski Signed Brutalist Mid Century Entertainment Side Table Oceanic Witco
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Pulaski Oceanic low table that can function as an entertainment unit, side table, end table or nightstand.
Wood
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H 61 in W 44 in D 19 in
Witco Style Pulaski Mid Century Oceanic Brutalist Gentlemans Chest Highboy
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in West Hartford, CT
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this Pulaski Oceanic Brutalist Gentleman's Chest dresser features a commanding presence with its unique pedestal base and six spacious dr...
Wood
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H 29 in W 78 in D 19 in
Mid Century Brutalist Pulaski Oceanic Intricately Carved Lowboy Long Dresser
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in West Hartford, CT
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this Pulaski Oceanic Brutalist Gentleman's long lowboy dresser features a commanding presence with its unique carved front and spacious d...
Wood
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H 29.5 in W 78.5 in D 19 in
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 addition to any home.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Brutalist Highboy Dresser
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Witco style Pulaski Oceanic brutalist highboy dresser. This wonderful highboy dresser is a gorgeous addition to any home.
Wood
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H 19 in W 48 in D 52.25 in
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plenty of space for socks, underwear, t-shirts, stockings, ties, belts, pajamas, jewelry and more. This lovely rare oceanic contour highboy gentlemen’s dresser is by Pulaski Furni...
Formica, Walnut
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H 52.25 in W 48.13 in D 19 in
Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chest by Pulaski
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculptural tiki "oceanic" style gentleman's chest by Pulaski Furniture.
Wood, Lacquer
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H 62 in W 44 in D 19 in
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 attributed to Witco.
Walnut
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H 52.5 in W 48.5 in D 19 in
Witco Style Pulaski Furniture Oceanic MCM Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Witco
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Furniture Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest Dresser measures: 48.5 wide x 19 deep x 52.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Wood
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H 61.25 in W 44.25 in D 19 in
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.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Mcm Pulaski "Contour 70's" Nightstands
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Mid-Century Modern oceanic sculpted walnut nightstands by Pulaski Furniture Co This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' pair of nightstands are by Pulaski Furnit...
Walnut
Witco Pulaski Oceanic Mid-Century Queen Storage Headboard
By Witco
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Witco Pulaski oceanic mid-century queen storage headboard The headboard measures: 86.5 wide x 11.5 deep x 44 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
Upholstery, Wood
Black Oceanic Highboy Brutalist Armoire By Witco Pulaski
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Mid-Century black lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' highboy dresser/armoire combo cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation, circa 1965 which perfectly encapsulates the Califor...
Wood
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H 17.25 in W 60 in D 23.5 in
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 emphasize the wood grain as well as the contrast with the tribal carved details. The glass...
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Witco Tiki Style Pulaski Oceanic Mad Men Hutch
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Highly desirable Witco contour70 oceanic series display curio cabinet hutch. Mad men/Witco inspired piece that’s in fantastic condition. Dim: 56.5” H 55 1/4” W 17” D
Glass, Walnut
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H 22.3 in W 21.9 in D 21.9 in
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. Nicely restored to emphasize the wood grain as well as the contrast with the tribal ca...
Smoked Glass, Walnut
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H 83.5 in W 61.5 in D 17.5 in
Witco style mad men two piece credenza hutch by Pulaski Oceanic Contour70
By Witco
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Striking south seas inspired credenza and hutch made by Pulaski for their tiki flavoured ‘Contour 70s’ series.
Glass, Walnut
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H 52.25 in W 48.13 in L 52.25 in
Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chests
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Witco
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural tiki "oceanic" style gentleman's chests by Pulaski Furniture.
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Bespoke Witco Pulaski Cabinet
By Witco
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Witco Pulaski Oceanic cabinet. Classic Oceanic facing, married with a glass door with lighted shelving.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oceanic Style Walnut Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence, Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Witco, United Furniture Corporation
Located in New Windsor, NY
Exceptional tall walnut dresser. Circa 1960. Five by five drawer design, tapered flared legs, sliding door with a wonderful abstract design. Pieces of this size and design were often...
Walnut, Plywood
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H 22.25 in W 28 in D 16 in
Pulaski, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern, Oceanic Nightstand, Sculpted Walnut
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Stamford, CT
Pulaski, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern, Oceanic Nightstand, Sculpted Walnut, 1960s Single nightstand designed and produced by Pulaski Furniture Corporation in the United States circa...
Walnut
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H 29.75 in W 78.5 in D 19 in
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 1969 which perfectly encapsulates the California surf mentality of the 1960s and 1...
Walnut
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H 29.75 in W 70.25 in D 19 in
'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 1969 which perfectly encapsulates the California surf mentality of the 1960s and 197...
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.
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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.
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