French Modernist Sideboard in Oak and Raffia, 1950s, Two Sliding Doors
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant French modernist sideboard from the 1950s, crafted in oak and oak veneer, embodying the restrained sophistication of postwar French design. Clean architectural lines are soft...
Raffia, Oak
French Brutalist Credenza Or Sideboard Signed Charles Dudouyt
By Pierre Jeanneret, Pierre Chapo, Jean Prouvé, Francisque Chaleyssin, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Houston, TX
French Brutalist Credenza Or Sideboard Signed Charles Dudouyt. This outstanding French Modern credenza, sideboard or enfilade has two cabinet doors, two drawers with two original key...
Bronze
Sideboard Bahut by Jean Prouvé, Vitra RAW Edition 2015
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Cologne, DE
In 2015 Vitra established together with G-star and the Prouvé family the RAW Office Edition, which include the legendary sideboard by Jean Prouve from 1951.
Metal
Jean Prouvé Style Sideboard
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the style of iconic French designer Jean Prouvé, this mid-century modern sideboard pairs functional clarity with refined construction.
Metal
Sideboard in Style of Jean Prouvé Design, 1960 Oak
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful sideboard in style of Jean Prouvé.
Iron
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H 34.85 in W 80.12 in D 17.33 in
Exceptional French sideboard from the 1950s in the taste of Jean Prouvé.
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional French sideboard from the 1950s by an unknown cabinetmaker, reflecting the architectural clarity and disciplined design language associated with Jean Prouvé.
Wood
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H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Oak Sideboard in style of Jean Prouvé, France, c. 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A large mid-century oak sideboard in the manner of Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier.
Oak
Aluminum Sideboard, Swiss circa 1950's
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique sideboard with wonderful lines originating from Switzerland, circa 1950's In similar style to Jean Prouve Aluminum sliding doors with wood handles and wood feet.
Aluminum
1954 Charlotte Perriand Sideboard
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Perpignan, FR
Cupboard Charlotte Perriand from city Le Mans (Building "Le courboulay") fabrication by Ateliers Jean Prouvé Door and authentic system. Box was made by a cabinet maker because p...
Pine
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H 22.25 in W 78.75 in D 16.15 in
Sideboard in the Style of Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouvé, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare sideboard with sliding doors in the style of Charlotte Perriand, inspired by her collaboration with Atelier Jean Prouvé.
Wood
Ahrend Industrial Sideboard Holland, 1960
By Wim Rietveld, Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare industrial sideboard designed and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1960. This sideboard was an own production by Ahrend in the period that Friso Kramer an...
Metal
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H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 18.51 in
Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1954
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare sideboard with sliding doors designed by Charlotte Perriand in collaboration with Atelier Jean Prouvé, originally conceived for the Immeuble HLM Courboulay in Le Mans by archi...
Wood
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H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 18.51 in
Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand & Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1954
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare 1954 two-door buffet designed by Charlotte Perriand in collaboration with Atelier Jean Prouvé. Mounted on a solid wooden case, this piece embodies the refined minimalism and a...
Wood
French Sideboard in Pine, Perriand / Prouvé Style – circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in LYON, FR
French Sideboard in Pine, Perriand / Prouvé Style – circa 1950 This elegant four-door French sideboard perfectly captures the functionalist spirit of the 1950s, echoing the aestheti...
Pine
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H 35.83 in W 71.66 in D 19.69 in
Ash Sideboard with Sliding Doors in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Typical of the early 1950s, this sideboard is in the style Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé and Le Corbusier.
Ash, Beech
Jean Prouve Oak Sideboard Cabinet by Ateliers France circa 1940
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Summery: Jean Prouvé Atelier Prouvé Sideboard?France 1940 Golden Oak Provenance?
Oak
French Modernist Oak Sideboard, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern oak sideboard, France, 1950s. Newly restored and refinished and in excellent condition. Includes the orignal keys. The interior has shelves and two drawers.
Oak
Sideboard with Sliding Doors, Teak Veneer
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sideboard with Sliding Doors, Teak Veneer
Teak
Large Sideboard in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in London, GB
A large ash and aluminium sideboard in the manner of Charlotte Perriand, the four sliding door with shaped handles revealing adjustable shelves France, circa 1950.
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'f'
By Steph Simon, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beautiful and really rare Charlotte Perriand sideboard edited by Steph Simon. This piece is made out of mahogany and comes with four drawers and two laminate sliding doors in black a...
Metal
1950's ash and laminate Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand 'e'
By Steph Simon, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Sideboard in ash and laminate by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1958.
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'h'
By Steph Simon, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Sideboard, black and white laminate, corpus mahogany, Charlotte Perriand, France 1958.
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'd'
By Jean Prouvé, Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beautiful and really rare Charlotte Perriand sideboard edited by Steph Simon. This piece is made out of mahogany and comes with four drawers and two laminate sliding doors. The sideb...
Metal
$14,000
H 37.63 in W 89.38 in D 21 in
1940s French Art Deco Brutalist Oak Sideboard in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking 1940s French Art Deco Brutalist oak sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt, sourced in Moulins, in the historic Bourbonnais region of central France. The sideboard has ...
Oak
$4,951
H 28.94 in W 70.87 in D 19.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak Sideboard / Credenza, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern oak sideboard was crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Blending traditional Nordic craftsmanship with a distinct Scandinavian Br...
Brass
$17,083
H 27.96 in W 62.21 in D 17.72 in
Ash Cansado Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Cansado sideboard in ash veneer, with two black and white laminate sliding doors, as well as four wooden drawers, all resting on a base in black lacquered metal. Cansado is a mining...
Wood
Mid-Century Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Three-door oak sideboard, solid oak, France, 1950s. A three-door buffet bas in solid oak, constructed with the formal rigour characteristic of French mid-century cabinetmaking. The ...
Oak
French 1940s Brutalist Oak Sideboard
Located in London, London
Sideboard Oak Brutalist Sliding doors France 1940s
Oak
French Modernist Art Deco Credenza Sideboard
By Gaston Poisson
Located in New York, NY
French Modernist Credenza Sideboard late Art Deco attributed to Gaston Poisson. Sensational French sideboard made in Paris 1940's showcasing an Art Deco Modernist design. Beautifu...
Oak
$2,676
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 17.13 in
Vintage Low Sideboard Cabinet, Denmark 1960s Mid-century Modern, Kjærnulf Style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish Brutalist sideboard in solid Nordic oak is often attributed to Henning Kjærnulf and made in Denmark during the 1960s. A piece built around balance between sculpture and f...
Oak
$45,000
H 29.14 in W 62.21 in D 17.72 in
Mahogany Cansado sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This iconic Sideboard was designed between the late 1950s and 1960s (circa 1958–1960) by the legendary French modernist Charlotte Perriand and retailed through the prestigious Galeri...
Wood
$7,360
H 32.29 in W 88.59 in D 19.69 in
French Walnut Sideboard / Enfilade, Modernist Architectural Design, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large French modernist walnut sideboard or enfilade dating from the 1960s. The cabinet features a striking architectural façade composed of recessed square walnut panels framed by s...
Walnut
$16,339
H 39.57 in W 68.9 in D 20.48 in L 38.98 in
Sideboard / Cabinet Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful oak sideboard / cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s. Two geometrically carved panelled doors, raised on a broad plinth base. Structurally sound and rea...
Wood
Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Credenza in Oak & Brass, France 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional credenza by Charles Dudouyt in oak. There are many unique details on this very well-proportioned piece. A stand out is the concealed drawer release mechanism— a little...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Solid Oak and Ceramic
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Saint Véran' credenza, solid oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This charming Saint Véran sideboard, designed by the talented designer duo Guillerm...
Oak, Ceramic
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 78.75 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dry Bar Sideboard Credenza c 1950/60's
By Hans J. Wegner, France & Daverkosen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern sideboard, credenza, dry bar, constructed of teak, teak veneer, brass, rosewood and mirror. The cabinet features an asymmetrical case with slidi...
Mirror, Rosewood, Teak
$6,850
H 35.83 in W 73.63 in D 23.23 in
French Solid Walnut Credenza / Sideboard, Early Brutalist, 1930s, Architectural
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare early French Brutalist credenza in solid walnut, dating to the 1930s, distinguished by its architectural form, handcrafted construction, and richly developed patina. A rare F...
Iron
$39,747
H 40.16 in W 74.81 in D 20.08 in
Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Credenza in Oak & Brass France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking oak credenza attributed to Charles Dudouyt, showcasing a craftsmanship and sculptural design language. The piece features beautifully carved geometric patterns on the cent...
Brass
$4,806
H 45.28 in W 79.53 in D 18.12 in
Danish Modern, Sideboard in Oak & Brass by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern sideboard in oak and brass by Henning Kjærnulf, dating from the 1960s. The long cabinet has four doors with strongly figured oak fronts, framed by darker-to...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome Metal, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal and stained birch table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.8” H x 4.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diam...
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,200 / set
H 28 in Dm 8 in L 28 in
Clear Bubbles Murano Glass Table Lamps With 3 Spheres, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano glass clear modern style with bubbles in the glass and a triple sphere shape. Amazing hand blown glass lamps with characters of the smaller bubble in glass add to the artistic...
Murano Glass
$2,215Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 6 in W 7.25 in D 4.75 in
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Single Block' Model #185 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesier...
Alabaster, Steel
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$273Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 33.67 in D 1.19 in
Late 19th Century Neo-Rococo Wall Mirror, Wooden Frame, Netherlands
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this mirror, circa the late 19th century, closed in a wooden frame in the Neo-Rococo style. The shape of the mirror is similar to a square. The frame is topped with a...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Turned Brass Candlesticks after Jarvie
By Robert R. Jarvie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury brass turned candlesticks, each with bulbous bobeche and cylindrical stem on circular base. Nice, polished condition with only minor wear consistent with age and history.
Brass
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: White oiled solid oak Weight: 37 kg Also available in different finishes. Please contact ...
Oak
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
Wall Mounted Console attributed to Fontana Arte, 1955
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A wall-mounted console attributed to Fontana Arte. The curved glass shelf and painted wooden shelf supported by a sculptural brass bracket. Fontana Arte’s post-war designs often e...
Brass
Pair of Black Bitossi Lamps, Italy, 1970
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi lamps Italy 1970s ceramic in a black and silver multi layered glaze with an earthy super sophisticated dark look, signed. Rewired for the US. Shades not included.
Ceramic
Max Ingrand for Fontana Art pendant light. Italy c1950
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant light. Brass and acid etched glass. (A model that hasn't been copied!)
Brass
French Art Deco Sideboard in Sycamore
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This French Art Deco sideboard in Sycamore wood is a stunning piece of furniture that offers both style and storage. This stunning piece features two lockable doors with five central...
Sycamore
$18,109 / set
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...
Steel
Set of two modular shelves - Emile Seigneur - France - 1950
By Rene Gabriel, Marcel Gascoin, Emile Seigneur
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A set of two modular shelves designed by Emile Seigneur, a designer of the French reconstruction era. The two shelves are independent but are shown here stacked on top of each othe...
Oak
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
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.
An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.
Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.
Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)
The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.
Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.
If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.
Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.