Handpainted Rosewood Turnidge of London Dry Bar
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This desk was made by Turnidge of London. Its made of rosewood and has dual lower doors that leads
Rosewood
Freestanding Teak Cocktail Bar With White Laminate Top
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Turnidge of London Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
Laminate, Teak
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 62.6 in D 24.02 in
Turnidge Teak Metamorphic Home Bar Dry Bar, G Plan Eames Era Midcentury
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Turnidge of London created stunning furniture ranges from the UK based design studios, taking
Teak
Unavailable
H 41.75 in W 16.5 in D 32.5 in
Midcentury Teak Flip Top Home Cocktail Bar Space Saving by Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
This is a gorgeous space saving midcentury teak bar by Turnidge of London. The top unfolds and the
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Vinatge Free Standing Bar by Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic mid-century cocktail bar from quality furniture makers Turnidge of London. Made from
Wood
1950s Walnut Cocktail Bar Cabinet Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
1950s cocktail bar cabinet by Turnidge of London Turnidge of London manufactured cocktail
Burl
1960s Vintage Teak Bar / Drinks Cabinet by Turnidge
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in London, GB
A fabulous and very well made vintage teak drinks bar, dating from the 1960s. This was made in
Teak
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H 38.5 in W 52 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Bar Drinks Cabinet by Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous and very well made vintage teak drinks bar, dating from the 1960s. This was made in
Teak
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H 52 in W 38 in D 63 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Bar Drinks Cabinet By Turnidge of London Danish Style
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home with the exquisite Mid Century Modern Teak Bar Drinks Cabinet by Turnidge of
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Metamorphic Cabinet by Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous British Danish designed Mid-Century Modern teak liquor cabinet dry bar by Turnidge of
Glass, Teak
English Modern Teak Freestanding Bar
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
This teak English modern freestanding bar was manufactured by Turnidge of London in the 1960s. Its
Teak
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H 42 in W 30 in D 14.5 in
Mid Century Modern VIntage Teak Bar Cabinet Drybar by Tunbidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of the Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bar Cabinet by Turnidge of London at
Teak
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H 72.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Bar Cocktail Display Cabinet by Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of the mid-century era with this fantastic mid-century modern home bar
Teak
Sold
H 72 in W 48 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Bar China Cabinet by Turnidge of London Danish Style
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning display bar/china cabinet by British furniture maker Turnidge of London is a beautiful
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 72 in W 48 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Bar China Cabinet by Turnidge of London Danish Style
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning display bar/china cabinet by British furniture maker Turnidge of London is a beautiful
Wood, Teak
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H 72 in W 48 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Bar China Cabinet by Turnidge of London Danish Style
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning display bar/china cabinet by British furniture maker Turnidge of London is a beautiful
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Bar Cabinet Cocktail Bar from Turnidge, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
This stylish teak home bar - made by Tunridge of London during the 1960s It stands on castors for
Teak
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H 38.59 in W 53.15 in D 35.04 in
Mid Century Bar Cabinet Cocktail Bar from Turnidge with Stool, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
This stylish teak home bar - made by Turnidge of London during the 1960s The tall side panel
Teak
1960's Mid Century Modern Teak Bar Cabinet
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid 20th century Teak bar Cabinet or server featuring top utensil drawer, drop down lower cabinet
Brass, Stainless Steel
Narrow Teak + Glass Mirror Backed Bookcase / Bar
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Turnidge of London Era: 1960s Dimensions: 36
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Home Cocktail Dry Bar by Turnidge
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970's teak veneer cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England
Teak
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H 39.25 in W 55 in D 14.5 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Home Cocktail Bar Turnidge Of London England
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970's teak veneer cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Cocktail Home Bar By Turnidge Of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970's teak cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England. The side panel
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Cocktail Home Bar By Turnidge Of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970's teak cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England. The top has a
Teak
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H 39.25 in W 48 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dry Home Cocktail Bar Made in England Turnidge
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970's teak cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England. White bar
Teak
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H 39.25 in W 53 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Home Cocktail Dry Bar Turnidge Of London England
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970's teak cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England. Features side
Teak
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H 38.5 in W 51.5 in D 15.25 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Cocktail Home Dry Bar With Side Panel By Turnidge
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970's teak cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England. The side panel
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Home Cocktail Bar Turnidge England
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970s teak cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England. Original label
Teak
The Best English Flip Top Bar, Envelope or Yacht Bar by Turnidge
Located in Oakland, CA
One of my personal favorites. This is the ultimate. Compact bar yet practical and become the focus
Metal
Sold
H 42 in W 42 in D 18 in
Fabulous 1950s Cocktail Cabinet Bar Drinks Turnidge of London Mahogany Glass
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful midcentury 1950s Turnidge of London Cocktail cabinet with all the original accessories
Glass, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Teak Cocktail Home Bar By Turnidge Of London
By Turnidge Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amazing 1970's teak cocktail bar by Turnidge of London. Made in England. The top has a
Teak
Dramatic Streamline Art Deco Bar with Great Chrome Accents
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great design Art Deco bar with flip-top serving space and original skeleton key for lock. Sliding
$10,458
H 89.77 in W 60.63 in D 43.31 in
Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance The colour of the dark lacquered wood is an amazing very dark purple / aubergine (almost black). Th...
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.
Mahogany
$1,341
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Circular Walnut Drinks Bar Cart Trolley, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Savoy Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period. This three-tiered trolley not only looks impressive but is very functional ...
Walnut
$2,937
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in
1960s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet decorated in various veneer briar burl wood, with two side doors, central slant door and antique brass handles. When ope...
Brass
$2,555
H 47.64 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar dates to the 1930's and has all the bells and whistles you want from a cocktail cabin...
Chrome
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.5 in W 71.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Figural Soapstone Folding Dry Bar Chinoiserie 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive Chinese Black lacquer folding bar cabinet, c.1970s Features a black and gold exterior with hand painted garden scenes with soapstone geisha figures. The cabinet doors...
Soapstone
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...
Chrome
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Bar Cabinet by Arne Wahl-Iversen for IKEA
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Teak bar designed by Arne Wahl-Iversen for Ikea in the 1960s. 39.5w 18d 44.5h
Mirror, Wood
$3,290Sale Price|24% Off
H 51.97 in W 49.02 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Bar Cabinet by Jean Batenburg, 1970's
By Jean Batenburg
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Vintage brutalist Bar cabinet in ebonized oak. Beautiful contrast between the dark exterior and the colorful interior with ingenious fluorescent lighting behind acrylic glass. Thi...
Aluminum
$4,406
H 51.19 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Mid-century bar cabinet in Bubinga wood by Alfred Hendrickx 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Zemst, BE
Bar cabinet by Alfred Hendrickx Made in Bubinga and beech wood. The bubinga is veneered on plywood. The bar cabinet dates from 1958. Can be seen on the original mirror ( which we r...
Bubinga, Plywood
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (A pair available; the other a drop-down ...
Brass
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Reno Wahl Iversen, Dyrlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
Brass
H.P. Hansen Designed Folding Danish Teak Dry Bar
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Danish dry bar is sure to be the life of the party! The gorgeous teak wood grain guarantees that this piece will impress from all angles, while the drop-down laminate b...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1940's/early 1950's Italian dry bar, martini cabinet with inlaid fruit wood marquetry, tapering rectangular top and drop front attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.. Inside back has be...
Wood
1950s Atomic Drop Down Liquor Cabinet Dry Bar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ingenious piece of furniture design, features a compact cocktail cabinet which cleverly incorporates a fold down bar that can be stored away when not in use. This function has b...
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.
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.