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Arthur Umanoff Dry Bar for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern dry bar designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Furniture. Umanoff was one
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Dry Bar for Raymor
Arthur Umanoff Dry Bar for Raymor
$2,000
H 40.5 in W 59.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Bar or Sideboard Credenza for Raymor, 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool piece by Arthur Umanoff, can be used as a bar, sideboard, foyer table or server. Umanoff's signature style consisting of slat wood, wrought iron and laminate. Leather pulls...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar or Server for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury Arthur Umanoff bar for Raymor. Wrought iron base, oak slats, rush and Formica top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Recent Sales

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Etagere
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Princeton, NJ
Umanoff for Shaver Howard and retailed by Raymor c. 1967. This rarely-seen version was special ordered
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Etagere
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Etagere
H 71.75 in W 31.25 in D 12 in
Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Princeton, NJ
Umanoff for Shaver Howard/Raymor. Additional Umanoff wine racks in various sizes and styles also available.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack
H 44 in W 18 in D 8 in
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack Étagères
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Princeton, NJ
basket and laminate shelf designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard and distributed by Raymor. 39
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cado Wall Unit
Located in Palm Springs, CA
brass hardware measuring 79"w (39.5"w each bay) x 72.5"h. Raymor cabinet is 20.5"h
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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Cado Wall Unit
Cado Wall Unit
H 72.5 in W 79 in
Danish Modern Credenza by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern credenza by Raymor.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Credenza by Raymor
Danish Modern Credenza by Raymor
H 28.75 in W 39.25 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern teak credenza by Raymor.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Raymor
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Raymor
H 28.75 in W 39.25 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern teak credenza by Raymor.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Raymor
Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Raymor
H 28.75 in W 39.25 in D 15.75 in
Arthur Umanoff Bar Set for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Bar Set by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Features a maple slatted bar with solid mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff Bar Set for Raymor
Arthur Umanoff Bar Set for Raymor
H 41 in W 42 in D 20 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Dry Bar for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Hudson, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor bar. Wrought iron frame with solid wood slats, wood and rattan cord
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Vintage 1960s American Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Iron Bar for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mid century modern cocktail bar by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Circa 1950s. Classic fifties
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Iron & Wood Slat Standing Bar 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1950s. In great vintage condition. The dimensions are 42" W x 20" D x 40
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Arthur Umanoff Bar Set for Raymor with 2 Stools Iron and Wood
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Arthur Umanoff dry bar set for Raymor with 2 stools Iron and wood. Amazing condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Modern Chest Drawers Sven Ellekaer, Albert Hansen Omnibus Raymor Dresser
By Raymor, Sven Ellekaer , Albert Hansen
Located in West Hartford, CT
part of their "Omnibus System" line. Distributed in the U.S. by Raymor and hallmarked on back
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Rosewood 2 bay Cado wall unit imported by Raymor
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
and 16 x 35 1/4), cabinet that opens from top and front, cabinet with glass sliding doors and one
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

A Mid Century Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bar Cart
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Arthur Umanoff for Raymor bar cart made of iron, wood, and rattan. Good vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bar and Bar Stools ss
Located in New York, NY
Awesome bar and bar stools by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Iron frame with walnut slats, white
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Vintage 1950s Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, US, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Berlin, DE
Large tower wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff, made of wrought iron with leather straps. Solid iron frame with three butcher block shelves and a cane basket for cutting or display...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Case Piece by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Arthur Umanoff credenza, cabinet, or bar featuring slat wood top and lower sliding door
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Wood and Iron Demilune Bar
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1950s bar by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor has wrought iron frame, slatted wood front, a white
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Vintage 1950s American Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning Arthur Umanoff Bar Set
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weaving and outfitted with formica top and shelf detail and a locking liquor cabinet. The elegant stools
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Stunning Arthur Umanoff Bar Set
Stunning Arthur Umanoff Bar Set
H 40 in W 71.75 in D 17.75 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Bar w/ Stools
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Umanoff designed bar with slat style front, rush trim and white melamine top. Wrought iron foot rest and hair pin legs. Great size for at home entertaining. Stools - 17w ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bar Cart / Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Awesome bar cart / cabinet by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Iron frame with walnut slats, white
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Vintage 1950s Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Cado Wall Unit Imported by Raymor
By Poul Cadovius, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Nice Danish wall unit, imported from Denmark by Raymor, attributed ton Poul Cadovius. This example
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Cado Wall Unit Imported by Raymor
Cado Wall Unit Imported by Raymor
H 72.5 in W 140 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this iconic bar by Arthur Umanoff. Featuring wood slat construction on an iron frame with a white laminate top and aluminum trim. Very sturdy in original co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Danish Modern Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer Imported by Raymor
By Sven Ellekaer , Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Nice Danish Modern wall unit designed by Sven Ellekjaer, imported by Raymor. This nice set features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Iron and Birch-Slat Bar with Stools
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff bar with two corresponding stools. The stools feature fixed slatted-birchwood seats atop wrought iron bases. Sculptural, unique-form foot rests add striking contrast t...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Compact Dry Bar
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bainbridge, NY
California Modern Arthur Umanoff for Raymor wrought iron, raffia and walnut dry bar or serving
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Raymor Mid Century Bar By Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful Dry Bar With Newly Replaced Spalted Maple Top. Storage shelves Below Top. All Inquiries Please Call Or Just Press CONTACT DEALER Button.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bar Cart
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very unique bar cart designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. The original tag is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff Cocktail Dry Bar or Server for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff bar for Raymor. Wrought iron frame work, oak slats, rush and formica
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Bar and Stools for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
MId-Century Arthur Umanoff Bar & Stools for Raymor. Very nice original condition. Stools are 41"H
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Desk
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare desk by Arthur Umanoff in iron, wood and rush. In very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Desk
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Desk
H 33 in W 37 in D 22 in
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor room divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Umanoff design, which is hinged to creat a 45 degree angle.
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Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bar
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
California style mid-century modern wrought Iron and wood Arthur Umanoff designed bar. Iron foot rest and Raffia detail. Good for Indoor or Outdoor use. A very versatile piece . We ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bar
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bar
H 42 in W 41.5 in D 15.75 in
Bar by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Wrought Iron and wood bar designed by Arthur Umanoff with white melamine top and iron foot rest. Great compact design for Indoor or Outdoor use.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bar by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
Bar by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
H 40 in W 41 in D 18 in
Arthur Umanoff Bar Set by Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Maastricht, NL
Very beautiful Arthur Umanoff Bar Set with 2 rare x base stools and round back. Dimensions: Bar L 107 D 50 H 104 cm Stool H 94 D 45 L 45 SH 63 cm
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff Bar Set by Raymor
Arthur Umanoff Bar Set by Raymor
H 40.95 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in
1950 Danish Wall Hanging System
By Raymor
Located in Hudson, NY
Sold by Raymor. Oil finish. Some minor scuffs, but overall nice vintage condition. All necessary
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

1950 Danish Wall Hanging System
1950 Danish Wall Hanging System
H 14.75 in W 39 in D 12 in
Danish Walnut Omnibus Wall Unit by Sven Ellekjaer
By Raymor, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful warm brass arm details, walnut shelving and a stunning walnut cabinet round out this Sven
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Umanoff 7-Bottle Wine Rack
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Princeton, NJ
Small wrought iron wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard and distributed by Raymor.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Umanoff 7-Bottle Wine Rack
Umanoff 7-Bottle Wine Rack
H 17.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Arthur Umanoff 67-Bottle Wine Racks
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Princeton, NJ
Raymor. One has a fair amount of rust and will need to be sandblasted and powder coated, while the second
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

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By Arthur Umanoff, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co.
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Fabulous pair of bar/ counter stools by Arthur Umanoff for the Boyeur Scott furniture Co. C1960. Priced and Sold as a pair. Construction is an iron frame with a Swiveling seat of map...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
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'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Italian Bamboo and Brass Gabriella Crespi Inspired Pair of Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Glass

Rosso Wall Mirror
$966 / item
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

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Steel

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
$2,140 / item
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
1960s Lane Swivel Dry Bar Cabinet Space Age Modernism
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rare and hard to find 1960s stylish swivel dry dar Cabinet by LANE. Walnut and chrome. Space age modernism. Top dry bar mounted in tulip base. Top swivel. M...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated brass details.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
$7,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 33 in D 13 in
Midcentury Cocktail Bar Made in England a. Umberto Mascagni Drinks Bar Counter
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Landshut, BY
This spectacular English Cocktail Bar is in amazing good condition - fully revised and rewired. Its solid wooden body is veneered with Tola Wood. (botanic name: Gossweilerodendron ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Formica, Wood, Teak

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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Materials

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$5,252 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
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This beautifully Paul Frankl-inspired, large 68" wide stacked rattan curved Mid-century dry bar. The bar has two shelves along the back for easy storage of spirits and glasses, along...
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Vintage 1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Rattan

Horizontal Stacked Restored Rattan L-shaped Corner Bar w/ Foot Rest
Horizontal Stacked Restored Rattan L-shaped Corner Bar w/ Foot Rest
$2,466 Sale Price
35% Off
H 42 in W 68 in D 38 in
Burl Wood Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classicly inspired modern bar cabinet with an inset marble top and a three-quarter gallery. With a figured burl walnut exterior, curved corners, a shaped apron, brass brass-finishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Marble, Metal

Burl Wood Bar Cabinet
Burl Wood Bar Cabinet
$4,950 / item
H 40 in W 36 in D 20 in
1950's Italian Bar, Back Bar and Pair of Brass Bar Stools
By Gio Ponti, Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Hanover, MA
***SUMMER SALE*** 1950's Italian standing bar, back bar and pair of brass three legged bar stools. Standing bar has three open cabinets in satin finished palisander veneer held alof...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

1950's Italian Bar, Back Bar and Pair of Brass Bar Stools
1950's Italian Bar, Back Bar and Pair of Brass Bar Stools
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H 44 in W 61 in D 28 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2023
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This bedside cabinet cabinet with the traditional technique is brustalist chic style thanks to its simple aesthetic and its bronze handle. This pair of oak nightstands of the "Pyréné...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full of Mid-Century Modern style and quality, this vintage walnut sideboard offers plenty of storage and room for organization. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard
$1,820 Sale Price
30% Off
H 29 in W 68.5 in D 20 in
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Raymor Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the raymor cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each raymor cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer raymor cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each raymor cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made raymor cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arthur Umanoff, Raymor and Albert Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Raymor Cabinet?

Prices for a raymor cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $999 and can go as high as $4,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,133.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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