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
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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
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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
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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 Milo Baughman, Drexel
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 Drexel, Milo Baughman
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 Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays living midcentury spice color dining chairs - set of 6 Each
Upholstery, Wood, Elm
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H 34 in W 60.25 in L 34 in
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays Living Mid-Century 8 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
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 Drexel, Milo Baughman
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
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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 Drexel, Milo Baughman
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
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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 Drexel, Milo Baughman
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
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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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,471Sale Price|25% Off
H 53 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood, aluminum strip, and black painted sides. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
Aluminum
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs with Green Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 chairs, green painted seats Green, fixed seat with springs in need of recovering as they have original materials. seat height 19 in. Painting has chips and scrapes but in...
Wood
Romweber Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Romweber Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 21 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 16.75 inches All pieces of fur...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,795 / set
H 30.25 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.25 wide x 19 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains c...
Wood
Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing mid-century dining chairs - set of 5. The captains' chair measures: 23.5 wide x 20.5 deep x 37.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 25.25 i...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,995 / set
H 33.5 in W 23.75 in D 22.5 in
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.75 wide x 22.5 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair meas...
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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.