Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel New Todays living Mid Century blonde dining table This table measures: 61.5 wide x 40 deep
Wood
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21
Upholstery, Wood
$3,895
H 46 in W 36.25 in D 18.25 in
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection
Chrome
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman
Walnut
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Night Stands by Milo Baughman
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel “Today’s Living” Walnut Night Stands by Milo Baughman
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Drexel Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel todays living Mid Century blonde dining table Table with no leaves
Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel Todays Living Midcentury Blonde Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel todays living midcentury blonde dining chairs, set of 6 Chairs with arms
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 98 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel Todays Living Mid Century Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel todays living Mid Century dining table with 3 leaves The table measures
Wood
edward wormley for drexel 'todays living" dresser
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
edward wormley design for drexel furniture company, "today's living" series.
Wood
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H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman Dresser & Mirror for Drexel Today’s Living Line Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Drexel’s “Today’s Living” collection which debuted in 1952 and was designed by none other than the iconic
Elm
Sold
H 34.25 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Early Milo Baughman Credenza / Sideboard for Drexel Todays Living
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
company for their Today's Living Collection. The top piece measurement is 39.5" L x 14" D x 12.5' H.
Mahogany
Milo Baughman “Today’s Living” Chest for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel “Today’s Living” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Drexel - Credenza - Midcentury Modern - Today's Living
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Stellar midcentury modern credenza by Milo Baughman for Drexel, Today's Living line. Solid elm
Brass
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H 34 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays Living Midcentury 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel new todays living midcentury 8 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures
Wood, Elm
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H 32.5 in W 21.25 in D 21.5 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays Living Midcentury Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays living midcentury spice color dining chairs - set of 6 Each
Upholstery, Wood, Elm
Sold
H 34 in W 60.25 in L 34 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays Living Mid-Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel new todays living mid century 8 drawer lowboy dresser. Dresser measures
Metal
Milo Baughman “Today’s Living” Writing Desk for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman “Today’s Living” Writing Desk for Drexel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Todays Living” Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Elm
Sold
H 44.25 in W 36.25 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut chest of drawers with brass handles from Drexel's New Today's Living Collection
Brass
1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Blond Floating Top Desk
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful blond elm wood Milo Baughman for Drexel Writers Desk from the " Todays Living" collection
Elm
Milo Baughman “Today’s Living” Nightstands for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel “Today’s Living” Period/Style: Mid Century Modern
Walnut
Sold
H 25.25 in W 18 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Vintage Drexel Mid Century Milo Baughman Night Stands Side Tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Night Stands or Side Tables Drexel’s Today’s Living Collection Designed in 1952.
Elm
Milo Baughman for Drexel Blonde Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays living mid century elm blonde highboy dresser. This dresser
Brass
A Drexel "Today's Living Line" Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Austin, TX
A Drexel credenza from the "Today's Living" line, circa 1953. A modernist design rectangular
Sold
H 41.5 in W 32 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Milo Baughman for Drexel “Today’s Living”
By Milo Baughman
Located in Portland, OR
for Drexel “Today’s Living” collection. This six-drawer dresser was produced in figured elmwood in
Elm
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H 29.25 in W 60.25 in D 18.25 in
Timeless Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel “Today’s Living”
By Milo Baughman
Located in Portland, OR
Drexel “Today’s Living” collection. This 6-drawer dresser was produced in figured elmwood in 1953
Elm
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$6,558 / set
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs and original eco-leather upholstery, in excellent condition.
Faux Leather, Walnut
Kent Coffey "Forum" Series Bedroom Set
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full mid-century modern bedroom set designed by Kent Coffey. Warm walnut grain with accents of brass trim. Tall dresser: 53"h, 44"w, 20.5"d Nightstands: 24"h, 23"w, 15.75"d Long dres...
Walnut
Round Mahogany Georgian Style Pedestal Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made to order round traditional mahogany foyer or dining table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It is ideal as a foyer table, breakfast table or dining table for an apartment ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$4,250
H 33.47 in W 94.49 in D 64.97 in
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Corner Sofa for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
L corner sofa designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù. The sofa, as shown in the photo, is L-shaped, has a depth of 165cm and a length of 240cm, therefore it occupies a cor...
Fabric, Beech
$12,500
H 72 in W 120 in D 18.5 in
Expertly Restored - Janet Schwietzer "Obra" Wall Unit for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Aluminum
$1,335
H 29.53 in Dm 16.93 in
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Atomium Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik chandelier designed in the manner of Cosack during the 1970s. Nice Space Age design. Sockets: It needs 16x E14 small bulbs. Light bulbs are not included. It is ...
Chrome
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Sold|$2,900
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 29.75 in
Paul McCobb Mid-century Upholstered Lounge Chair in a Blue Velvet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century American lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb, Model 3042 Squirm, United States, 1957. The chair features a solid wood frame with coil spring seat, cotton padding, and is...
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Maple Buffet and Hutch
By Viko Baumritter, Baumritter
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage mid-century modern two piece buffet and hutch by Viko Baumritter circa 1960. Crafted from maple wood with a beautiful natural aged patina, this spectacular display cabinet ...
Glass, Maple
$14,900
H 17 in W 52 in D 24 in
Large French Modern Neoclassical, Gilt Iron Coffee Table, Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
A large, elegant, timeless French midcentury style modern neoclassical, gilt iron coffee table in the style of Maison Ramsay. The table features Classic Ramsay details such as turned...
Wrought Iron
$1,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 30 in W 56 in D 18 in
Drexel "Sun Coast Collection" Six Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer dresser in the "Sun Coast Collection" for Drexel Furniture designed by Kipp Stewart. Circa 1959. Cherry, sits on a base with anodized trim. Great Vintage ...
Cherry
$1,196Sale Price|40% Off
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This piece was designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s. It has been...
Metal
$895Sale Price|62% Off
H 18 in W 60 in D 42 in
Vintage Enrique Garcel Mahogany Coffee Table with Inset Beveled Glass Top
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Enrique Garcel Mahogany Coffee Table with Inset Beveled Glass Top Offered for sale is a mahogany coffee table with an inset beveled glass top and silver leaf accents to the...
Glass, Mahogany
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 27 in D 27 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Corner Bookcase Console 38"
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture corner bookcase record console. Made of walnut featuring modular cubist "L" shape form with five tapered metal legs.
Metal
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in Dm 10.25 in
Jade Snow Wong Blue Enameled Copper Bowl, United States, 1950's
By Jade Snow Wong
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jade Snow Wong Blue Enameled Copper Bowl, United States, 1950's. Signed to the bottom.
Enamel, Copper
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.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.