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Rapids Boston

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reveal an adjustable shelf and single drawer. Retains the 'Rapids' of Boston tag (the furniture showroom
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

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Set of Six Walnut Dining Armchairs by Rapids of Boston
By Rapids Furniture Company 1
Located in Dorchester, MA
Sold in the late 1950s by Rapids Furniture of Boston, this set of mid-century dining chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Paul McCobb Cabinet or Credenza, Calvin Grand Rapids
By Paul McCobb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Paul McCobb designed cabinet or credenza from the Calvin line. Label on top drawer says Rapids
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Pair of 3 Drawer Maplewood Chests of Drawers with Brass Hardware
By Rapids Furniture Company 1
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautiful pair of Maplewood chest of drawers with brass hardware by Boston's Rapids Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Queen Five-Piece Bedroom Set by Thomasville Allegro
By Thomasville, Rapids Furniture Company 1
Located in Hanover, MA
through Rapids Furniture Co., Boston, circa 1965. Includes: Faux bamboo nine drawer dresser with
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Bedroom Sets

Conger Metcalf Watercolor Painting, Portrait of a Woman
By Conger A. Metcalf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rapids, Iowa and died in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his art studies in 1932 at the Iowa Stone City
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Vintage 1940s American Aesthetic Movement Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Cities from the Sky: An Aerial Portrait of America Hardcover Book
By G. Campanella & Co.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
include: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Berkeley, Boston, Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Des
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Late 20th Century American Modern Books

Materials

Paper

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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1970s Milo Baughman Light Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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1970s Milo Baughman Light Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional
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Materials

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Located in New York, NY
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Materials

Velvet, Wood

George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
$5,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 76 in D 38 in
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Materials

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By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
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Bar, 1930 , Style: Art Deco, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Materials

Wood

Bar, 1930 , Style: Art Deco, France
Bar, 1930 , Style: Art Deco, France
$9,000
H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 14.57 in
CraftAssociates Credenzas, Milo-Baughman Modern Credenza, Maple
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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Materials

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CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Materials

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English Chippendale shaped polished tin tea tray, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chippendale shaped tole tea tray. England, c. 1830
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Materials

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By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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Materials

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Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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Rapids Boston For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rapids boston available at 1stDibs. A rapids boston — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rapids boston, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A rapids boston made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one rapids boston that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lifetime Furniture Co., Milo Baughman and Conger A. Metcalf produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rapids Boston?

The average selling price for a rapids boston at 1stDibs is $2,900, while they’re typically $2,000 on the low end and $6,900 for the highest priced.