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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman

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
Set of Six Walnut Dining Armchairs by Rapids of Boston

Set of Six Walnut Dining Armchairs by Rapids of Boston

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H 31.25 in W 21.75 in D 23.5 in

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
Paul McCobb Cabinet or Credenza, Calvin Grand Rapids

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
Pair of 3 Drawer Maplewood Chests of Drawers with Brass Hardware

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
Faux Bamboo Queen Five-Piece Bedroom Set by Thomasville Allegro

Faux Bamboo Queen Five-Piece Bedroom Set by Thomasville Allegro

By Rapids Furniture Company 1, Thomasville

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
Conger Metcalf Watercolor Painting, Portrait of a Woman

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
Cities from the Sky: An Aerial Portrait of America Hardcover Book

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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By Maitland Smith

Located in Stamford, CT

Maitland Smith 1980s large tessellated stone and brass inlay decorative box. Light pink stone with light pink detailing. Brass banding retains unpolished patina.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

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Milo Baughman Lounge and Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel

Milo Baughman Lounge and Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel

By Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Ralph Lauren British Colonial Carved Mahogany Sideboard Buffet or Console Table
Ralph Lauren British Colonial Carved Mahogany Sideboard Buffet or Console Table

Ralph Lauren British Colonial Carved Mahogany Sideboard Buffet or Console Table

By Ralph Lauren

Located in South Bend, IN

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1970s Milo Baughman Light Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional
1970s Milo Baughman Light Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional

1970s Milo Baughman Light Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional

$8,625Sale Price|25% Off

H 28 in W 118 in D 34 in

1970s Milo Baughman Light Beige Chrome Plinth Base Sectional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Ottoman Silk Carnation and Tulip Embroidered Suzani Cushion
Ottoman Silk Carnation and Tulip Embroidered Suzani Cushion

Ottoman Silk Carnation and Tulip Embroidered Suzani Cushion

By Ottoman Touch

Located in London, GB

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Materials

Cotton, Silk

CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut
CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut

CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut

By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Credenza, Milo Baughman Credenza, Walnut The Milo Baughman Walnut Sideboard for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This piece can be customized in size...

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2010s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

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George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa
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

George III Style Mahogany and Blue Velvet Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious George III Style Sofa, designed with a mahogany frame and upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet. The sofa is characterized by its deep-seated frame, charming bolster cushion...

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20th Century George III Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

L C Tiffany Mazarin Blue Two Handled Miniature Favrile Glass Vase, Signed
L C Tiffany Mazarin Blue Two Handled Miniature Favrile Glass Vase, Signed

L C Tiffany Mazarin Blue Two Handled Miniature Favrile Glass Vase, Signed

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Worcester Park, GB

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Materials

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CraftAssociates Credenzas, Milo-Baughman Modern Credenza, Maple
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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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Bar, 1930 , Style: Art Deco, France
Bar, 1930 , Style: Art Deco, France

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$9,000

H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 14.57 in

Bar, 1930 , Style: Art Deco, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Amaizing Bar Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintag...

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Materials

Wood

CraftAssociates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut
CraftAssociates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut

CraftAssociates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut

$10,500 / item

H 31 in W 72 in D 18 in

CraftAssociates Buffet, Milo Baughman Buffet, Walnut

By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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Pair Blue Velvet & Brass Swivel Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Pair Blue Velvet & Brass Swivel Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Small White Chinoiserie Flower Vase with Floral Motif and Brass Accents
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Small White Chinoiserie Flower Vase with Floral Motif and Brass Accents

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

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17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 9"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 9"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 9"

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 18 in D 4 in

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 9"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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Antique 17th Century French Empire Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 19 in D 4 in

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Empire Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 15"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 15"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 15"

$3,100

H 15 in W 23 in D 4 in

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 15"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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Antique 17th Century French Empire Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Feathers

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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.