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Rare Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare large walnut coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California c.1950s, USA. This unique
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Walnut Freestanding Bookcase for Glenn of California, 1955
By Milo Baughman
Located in Coronado, CA
Milo Baughman walnut bookshelf manufactured by Glenn of California in 1955. This clever design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

1970s Milo Baughman Style Split Pencil Reed Bamboo & Chrome Credenza or Cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the United States after the iconic Milo Baughman works, this piece was made in the US
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

1970s MCM Circular Brass or Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1970s two section round brass & glass étagère, often attributed to Milo Baughman of the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

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Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Walnut coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. One side is for magazines and the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Room Divider by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Early Storage Room Divider by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in excellent original condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Walnut

Custom Room Divider Desk by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom room divider by Milo Baughman for Drexel. Fold down secretary desk on each side with lock
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Room Divider and Storage Unit for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architectural room divider by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, c.1950s, USA. This stunning
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Room Divider
Located in St. Louis, MO
Room divider designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, upper shelves with lower cabinet
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

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Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Etagere in Chrome by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Etagere by Milo Baughman featured in chrome with glass shelves and a mirrored bottom
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Modernist Chromed Étagère with Mirror and Glass Shelves by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding étagère can be used to display decorative pieces or can make a great room divider
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Modernist Chromed Etagere With Bronze Mirror & Smoked Glass by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding etagere can be used to display decorative pieces or can make a great room divider
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Mid-Century Modernist Chromed Etagere with Smoked Glass by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist ètagerè by Milo Baughman features a geometric design, an
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Modernist Chromed Étagerè with Bronze Mirror and Smoked Glass by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding etagere can be used to display decorative pieces or can make a great room divider
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Milo Baughman Chrome Etagere Shelf Mid-century Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A BRILLIANT CHROME ETAGERE WALL UNIT BY MILO BAUGHMAN..THIS ETAGERE CAN BE USED TO DISPLAY
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome, Steel

1970's Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 3-Piece Sectional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
1970's, and designed by Milo Baughman. It has each individual piece still with the original tags, and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Brass and Glass Circular Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Amazing round etagere in the manner of Milo Baughman offers a beautiful and original display
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Milo Baughman for Directional Burled Walnut Sideboard or Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Skokie, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Burled Walnut Sideboard or Credenza A beautiful burled walnut
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut and Ebonized Sideboard Credenza
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a stunning mid century walnut buffet/credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Overall in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Walnut

Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Walnut coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Clean lines with tapered legs. One
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Early Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa, Thayer Coggin in Buttercream Mohair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely stunning. Designed in the late 1950's by Milo Baughman, this sofa
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Walnut

Rare Early Milo Baughman Pencil Leg Walnut Foyere Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
the post and beam homes with their thin roofs, thin dividing walls, and juxtaposed oiled/matte wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Vintage Walnut Magazine Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut magazine coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Storage Coffee Table
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large walnut coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California c.1950s, USA. This unique table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modernist Chrome & Glass Modular Cantilever Etagere by Milo Baughmen
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
vertical panes of glass.Would be great as a room divider as well.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Milo Baughman Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman side table, by Glenn of California, 1950s, walnut frame with top divided into
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Vintage 1950s American Side Tables

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Walnut, Glass, Masonite

Milo Baughman Side Table
Milo Baughman Side Table
H 20 in W 31 in D 16.6 in
Milo Baughman Patchwork Burl & Chrome Sideboard Credenza
Located in Hanover, MA
entirely original three door sideboard floating on a chrome plinth by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, late
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Vintage 1960s American Sideboards

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Chrome

Milo Baughman 3 Cabinet Wall Unit Display Cases
Located in Hanover, MA
removable shelf. The middle lower cabinet has three drawers, the top drawer of which has the Milo Baughman
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Vintage 1970s American Vitrines

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Brass

Design Institute America Mid Century Chrome Etagere Room Divider Display Shelf
By Design Institute America
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Design Institute Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Etagere Room Divider Display Shelf in the style of
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Shelves

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Chrome

1960s Op to Pop White Lacquer with Chrome and Lucite Six-Drawer Dresser Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
three shorter, all are divided inside. In original condition, the Lucite clear and clean, the in very
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Midcentury Rolling Brass and Glass Bar Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
versatility. Useful as a console table, a bar, or as an étagère. Similar styles by Milo Baughman for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Rolling Brass and Glass Bar Cart
Midcentury Rolling Brass and Glass Bar Cart
H 36.62 in W 56 in L 36.62 in
Restored Rattan Zig-Zag Ladder Display Shelf Wall Booksshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage three-level rattan shelf short 30" tall room divider wall bookcase with mahogany shelving
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

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Rattan

Steve Chase and Jack Lenor Larsen Illuminated Channel Tufted Sofa, Signed, 1988
By Steve Chase, Martin Battrud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
it in a room and use as a partial room divider, although it also works well placed against a wall if
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Foam

Olivewood Floating Sideboard Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
A three-door olivewood sideboard designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970. The right
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sideboards

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Olive

Cream Lacquered Console by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This console designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin lacquered in a cream/lemon chiffon. The
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Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Modular Cantilever Etagere by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Mid-Century Modern brass and glass etagere with great modular design by Milo Baughman
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut and Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman walnut and chrome coffee table. Offered is a exceptional Mid
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Mid-20th Century North American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

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Chrome

Vintage Modern Rosewood Dresser Credenza Buffet by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage modern dresser, credenza, or buffet by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comprised
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dressers

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Brass, Steel

Milo Baughman Low Profile Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Laminate, Wood, Walnut

Pair of DIA Chrome and Glass Étagères, , Greek key design, , Milo Baughman Style
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sleek ,elegant matching pair of glass and chrome etageres ,,,shelving ,, room divider
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Modern All Glass Lighted Display Cabinet Brass Plated Framework by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
, nick-nacks, and décor and because it’s all glass, it would double nicely as a room divider! Plus, it
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Late 20th Century Modern Vitrines

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Metal, Brass

1 of 2 Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères
By Renato Zevi
Located in Echt, NL
a room divider. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Hollywood Regency
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

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Brass, Chrome

1 of 2 Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères
1 of 2 Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères
H 41.34 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
1 of 2 Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi ÉTagère
By Renato Zevi
Located in Echt, NL
situated at the base and one on top. Can also be used as a room divider. If you have any questions
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

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Brass, Chrome

1 of 2 Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi ÉTagère
1 of 2 Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi ÉTagère
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
Six Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères
By Renato Zevi
Located in Echt, NL
be used as a room divider.  Its hard to find six of these at once but they can also be sold singly
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines

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Brass, Chrome

Six Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères
Six Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères
H 79.14 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
Walnut shelving unit and room divider by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Shelving unit and room divider in walnut. Designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, USA
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Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Rare Room Divider by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare custom ordered 1950s room divider by Milo Baughman for Drexel in Mindoro wood with a drop down
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Rare Room Divider by Milo Baughman
Rare Room Divider by Milo Baughman
H 52.5 in W 63 in D 19 in
Vintage Midcentury Room Divider by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a an early and rare walnut credenza or room divider designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Early Walnut Room Divider by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Hollywood, CA
designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. The credenza doors have small round finger holes for
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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Milo Baughman Octagonal Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Etagere or room divider by Milo Baughman in chromed steel featuring an octagonal two tier design
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Milo Baughman Octagonal Etagere
Milo Baughman Octagonal Etagere
H 67 in W 54 in D 13.5 in
Walnut room storage divider by Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut room divider with storage and shelving by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Practical
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Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

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Walnut

1950's Milo Baughman Room Divider For Glenn Of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double sided room divider storage unit/ bookcase in walnut produced by the Glenn Furniture Company
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Walnut, Cane and Aluminum Wall Unit or Room Divider by Founders, circa 1970
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut, cane and aluminum wall unit or room divider by Founders, circa 1970. A division of Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Glenn of California walnut chest of drawers designed by Milo Baughman, three drawer front with the
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman Chest of  Drawers
Milo Baughman Chest of  Drawers
H 33 in W 33 in D 18 in
The Milo Baughman Collection Book Shelf
Located in Oakland, CA
Simple and modern, this brass and maple shelving unit was designed in 1954 by Milo Baughman for
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Buffet Cabinet for Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This classic Baughman design is tasteful and understated. The black lacquered center cabinet is
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Vintage 1960s American Sideboards

Chrome Greek Key Etagere by Design Institute of America, circa 1970
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
shelving make this piece very versatile as a shelving or display etagere or room divider. Excellent
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Long Milo Baughman Credenza for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

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Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa dates from the first series p...
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Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
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Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
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Finn Juhl for Baker Modern Sideboard
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic credenza, designed by the architect Finn Juhl for the famed American manufacturer Baker Furniture, as a part of the Baker Modern line. This handsome cabinet features all th...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Maple, Walnut

Finn Juhl for Baker Modern Sideboard
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Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Three-Drawer Long Dresser
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Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Glenn of California Walnut Corner Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
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Mid century corner table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in walnut. This piece includes two glass shelves and a removable centre tabletop. Lower magazine shelf allo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Sensational Milo Baughman 4 Piece Sectional Sofa Thayer Coggin Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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Sensational Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 4 piece sectional sofa. This is the holy grail of Milo Baughman sectionals with its chunky profile and a built-in walnut ledge along the e...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
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A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Restored T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 12-Drawer Dresser Blue/Mahogany
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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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