Sligh Midcentury Bedside Nightstands / Cross Country Collection
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of satin bone white three drawer nightstands that are very well crafted in solid wood unlike
Wood
$1,295
H 28 in W 16 in D 15 in
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Bedside Table Nightstand
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Bedside Table Nightstand, Circa 1920s
Brass
$9,800 / set
H 30 in W 36.25 in D 21 in
Pair of Sligh Furniture American Modern Chest of Drawers / Nightstands
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) nightstands / chests with a blond wood veneer, one
Wood
Mid Century Modern Wedge Night Stand Side Table by Sligh
By Sligh Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Wedge Night Stand Side Table by Sligh Furniture Company. Mid Century Modern
Oak
$2,227 / set
H 24 in W 20 in D 15 in
MCM Driftwood Nightstand by Sligh Cross Country Collection - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Mid Century Modern driftwood finish matching pair of f2 drawer nightstands are all
Driftwood
MCM Driftwood Chest by Sligh Furniture - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Driftwood Nightstand by Sligh Cross Country Collection - Pair This
Driftwood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 28 in D 28 in
Pair of American Modern Chest of Drawers/ Nightstands, Sligh Furniture
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Hollywood, FL
. Clean lined and ample storage by the Sligh Furniture Company of Grand Rapids Michigan.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight
Chrome
Pair of American Modern Chest of Drawers/ Nightstands, Sligh Furniture
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
Midcentury pair of Sligh Furniture/Grand Rapids Chair Co. chests from their Cross Country line
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.25 in W 24 in D 20 in
Midcentury Nightstands Pillow Top Height with Cane Doors and Drawers by Sligh
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of taller midcentury nightstands in a taller size to conform to the current pillow top
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 21 in
Vintage Sligh Mid-Century Hague Blue Lacquered bachelors Chests/Nightstands
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Midcentury pair of Sligh Furniture/Grand Rapids Chair Co. chests from their Cross Country line
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 24 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair of Walnut and Travertine Nightstands with Brass Accents and Rosewood Trim
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive pair of walnut Nightstands with travertine tops and brass inserts and drawer pulls
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Commode or Nightstand by Sligh Furniture Co Stamped
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Mid-Century Modern commode or nightstand by Sligh Furniture Co. stamped. This finely constructed
Midcentury Nightstand or Cabinet by Sligh -Cross Country
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A bone white painted wooden nightstand or chest with top pull out, small drawer, storage area and
Wood
Midcentury Bedside Nightstand Chests / Dresser Chests by Sligh
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of bone white four-drawer dresser chests / nightstand chests with dividers to each drawer
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mahogany Nightstands by SLIGH
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern Mahogany Nightstands by SLIGH With pullout serving trays and 2 drawers each. This listing and
Mahogany
Sligh Furniture, Nightstands, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid oak nightstands or cabinets, designed and produced by Sligh Furniture, Grand Rapids
Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,170 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer 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...
Lacquer, Glass
$3,387 / set
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Rare and Large Modernist Sconces Wall Lights, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large blown glass and lacquered metal wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Sweden, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26).
Iron
$3,250 / set
H 32.88 in W 30.75 in D 18.38 in
Pair of Mid-Century Blond Four Drawer Chests with Round Brass Hardware
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached mahogany four drawer bachelors chests with round brass disc hardware on concave base. These would also make great nightstands or bedside ches...
Brass
$1,995 / set
H 26 in W 26 in D 16 in
Stanley Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Tables Nightstands, a Pair
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous pair of Stanley Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Tables Nightstands in very good vintage condition. They measure 26"W x 16"D x 26"H
Mahogany
$2,298 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$2,950 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
Brass
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with five-arms each fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Brass
Ello Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror Tall Boy Dresser
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 designed "Moods" tall boy wardrobe designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad in gunmetal tinted brushed stainless steel and smoked mirror. Post Moden space age v...
Stainless Steel
Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kontra's interpretation of Macaron. Comfortable purple armchair. One-armed leather chair provides comfortable seating with a side table of its own.
Leather, Fabric
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo Modern Oak Nightstand
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Nightstand, Suelo® Modern Oak Nightstand This Suelo® Nightstand in Oak is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid oak and fini...
Wood, Oak
A Pair Of Small Dressers By Edward Wormley For Dunbar Ca' 1940's
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic, small three drawer dressers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Bleached mahogany, restored in a medium/dark finish. Leather wrapped bases. These have many us...
Mahogany
Established & Sons S2 Cylinder Filigrana Pendant Light by Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
Harnessing a technique that dates back to the 16th century, the technique is an art form passed from generation to generation. The range of suspension lights are handmade from Veneti...
Steel
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 23 in D 16 in
Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture. Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer at bottom. Ample open area above for storage and books.
Walnut
Pace Collection Queen Chrome Canopy Bed
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Chic and glamorous queen size polished chrome canopy four poster bed frame by Pace Collection, 1970's. (See our separate listing for the king size version) The bed disassembles into...
Chrome
LUbular Sconce 'BLK'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, this black and brass LUbular sconce is a Directional reading sconce in a patina brass and painted aluminum finish. Single E26...
Aluminum, Brass
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.
