Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Bar Cart by Vanson
By Vanson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century British bar cart is made of luxurious mahogany and features a versatile drop leaf design. The table is fixed now with no wheels, but can still accommodate wh...
Brass
$1,895
H 34.25 in W 58 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson Danish Style
By Vanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the Mid Century Modern Vintage Credenza Sideboard Buffet by Vanson— a beautiful piece of
Teak, Walnut
$2,195
H 50 in W 54.5 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Display China Cabinet Credenza Room Divider by Vanson
By Vanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of the Mid Century Modern Vintage Display China Cabinet by Vanson at Mid
Teak
$2,850 / set
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Walnut High-Back Armchairs by Peter Hayward for Vanson, England
By Peter Hayward
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
manufacturer Vanson (W.G. Evans). Attributed to designer Peter Hayward, these chairs were part of Vanson's high
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Extendable Teak Dining Table from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in Berlin, DE
This midcentury beautiful dining table from the 1960s has an extension stored in the inside, lengthening the table to 155 cm. It has a solid teak tabletop and the table seats six peo...
Teak
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Solid Mahogany Coffee or Lamp Table by Vanson, circa 1955
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A super flexible coffee or lamp table by Peter Hayward for Vanson Furniture circa 1955 featuring a
Mahogany, Beech
Teak Sideboard Vanson Credenza
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive mid-20th century teak sideboard by Vanson. A column of four long fitted graduating
Teak
Mid Century Teak Sideboard By Vanson
By Vanson
Located in Folkestone, GB
Superb mid century teak Sideboard made by Vanson with sliding doors. Original finish and good
Teak
Teak Sideboard by Vanson, England, Circa 1960
By Vanson
Located in Culver City, CA
Vanson sideboard England Circa 1960 Teak sideboard by Vanson with veneered back and birch lined
Teak
Mid Century Teak Bureau Bookcase from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak bureau bookcase from Vanson, circa 1960s The piece is quality made - featuring
Teak
1960's Vintage Walnut Sideboard by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Vanson
Located in London, GB
Hayward, it was made in England by Vanson and dates from the 1960’s. It is a great size, not too wide yet
Walnut
Sold
H 66 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bureau Desk Secretaire by Vanson Hutch China
By Vanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous mid century bureau designed by Peter Hanson for Vanson is a real statement piece as
Teak
1950s Walnut Sideboard by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in London, GB
Hayward for Vanson, it dates from the 1950s-1960s. We have had this stripped and re-polished to a very
Walnut
1950s Walnut Sideboard by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in London, GB
Hayward for Vanson, it dates from the 1950s-1960s. We have had this stripped and re-polished to a very
Walnut
Vintage Mahogany Sideboard by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in London, GB
Vanson. It dates from the 1950-60’s. It is made from solid mahogany. This has been fully stripped and
Mahogany
Vintage Walnut Coffee Table by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in London, GB
A sleek and stylish vintage walnut coffee table by Peter Hayward for Vanson. It was made in England
Walnut
Sold
H 72.05 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Vintage Walnut Wardrobe by Peter Hayward for Vanson, 1960s
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in South Shields, GB
A walnut freestanding wardrobe designed by Peter Hayward for Vanson Internally there is a clothes
Walnut
Shelving Unit Desk in Teak and Walnut from Vanson, 1950s
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut sideboard shelving unit with a desk designed by Peter Hayward for Vanson
Walnut
1960's Sycamore & Walnut Bureau by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very useful 1960’s sycamore & walnut bureau by Peter Hayward for Vanson. This was
Sycamore, Walnut, Leather
1950s Vintage Mahogany Dining Table by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in London, GB
by Peter Hayward, it was made by Vanson in the 1950s-1960s. This has an extra extension leaf to
Mahogany
1950's Vintage Walnut Sideboard by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in London, GB
, it was made in England by Vanson, and it dates from the 1950-1960’s. The quality is outstanding
Walnut
1950's Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers by Peter Hayward for Vanson
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in London, GB
for Vanson, it was made in England and dates from the 1950-60’s. It is of excellent quality, is
Walnut
Beautiful Clean Lined Sideboard with Lovely Brass Hardware
By Vanson
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful walnut credenza or sideboard. Walnut has a beautiful, matched butterfly grain. Two cabinet doors each open to a single shelf. Three drawers provide additional storage. Bras...
Brass
Modern Teak Sideboard or Cabinet with Brass Inlays and Flower Motif
By Vanson
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful credenza or sideboard with beautiful graining. Drawer fronts are fitted with an inlaid brass flower motif. Three drop down drawers. Two drawers open to a single shelf while...
Teak
Vanson Glass Top Stainless Steel Wired Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French glass top stainless steel wired side table by Vanson
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century UK Wardrobe in Teak from Vanson, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid-Century Modern triple door wardrobe by Vanson Manufactured in the UK. Made from solid teak
Teak
1960s Vintage Midcentury Sideboard by Peter Hayward for Vanson
Located in London, GB
by Peter Hayward for Vanson, it dates from the 1960s. We have had this stripped and re-polished to a
Wood
Mid Century Vintage Dressing Table in Walnut from Vanson, 1960s
By Morris of Glasgow
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality walnut dressing table by Morris of Glasgow Featuring six drawers
Walnut
Mid-Century UK Wardrobe in Teak, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid-Century Modern wardrobe possibly by Vanson (no makers mark present, but the style and quality
Teak
Mid Century Teak Compact Sideboard, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid-Century Modern sideboard possibly by Vanson (no makers mark present, but the style and quality
Teak
1960's Vintage Dressing Table by Richard Hornby
By Richard Hornby
Located in London, GB
the 1960’s by the British manufacturer Vanson. The stool was not originally part of this set as
Wood
Teak Sideboard by Vanson, England, circa 1960
By Vanson
Located in Culver City, CA
Vanson sideboard England circa 1960 Teak sideboard by Vanson with veneered back and birch lined
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza by Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak credenza by Vanson, 1960s. The credenza having a bank of three
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza by Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak credenza by Vanson, 1960s. The credenza having cupboards to
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Walnut Dresser by Vanson Danish Style
By Vanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant 1950s dresser from British company Vanson, designed by Peter Hayward for Heal and Son
Teak, Walnut
Walnut Sideboard from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury sideboard - Made of walnut - Features 2 cupboards with shelves, and 3 drawers.
Walnut
Ladderax Modular Unit from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in Chesham, GB
This marked Vanson modular unit features a black powder coated steel frame and afrormosia shelves
Metal
Modular Storage Unit from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in Chesham, GB
This modular storage unit is marked 'Vanson' and features a black powder coated steel frame and an
Steel
Walnut Starburst Sideboard from Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury sideboard - Made of walnut - Features 1 cupboards with shelves, 2 drawers and a pull down drinks cabinet
Walnut
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H 22.05 in W 64.97 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Fabaceae 'Leguminosae' Sideboard by Peter Hayward for Vanson, 1950s
By Vanson
Located in Chesham, GB
A vintage Fabaceae (Leguminosae) sideboard by Peter Hayward For Vanson. The sideboard features a
Rosewood
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H 22.05 in W 64.97 in L 22.05 in
Vintage Rosewood and Mahogany Sideboard by Peter Hayward for Vanson, 1950s
By Vanson
Located in Chesham, GB
A vintage rosewood and mahogany sideboard by Peter Hayward For Vanson. The sideboard features a
Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak and Rosewood Credenza by Vanson
By Vanson
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a spectacular 1960s sideboard designed by Peter Hayward, manufactured in England by Vanson
Teak
Peter Hayward Vanson Sideboard
By Peter Hayward, Vanson
Located in Southampton, NY
Designed By Peter Hayward for W G Evans Vanson Furniture. Manufactured in Solid Teak with Exotic
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 60.04 in D 36.23 in
Midcentury Walnut Extending Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Vanson, 1960s
By Vanson
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury walnut extending dining table and 6 chairs - Made from walnut and walnut veneer - Extended width 244.5cm. Chair dimensions: Height 87.5cm (Seat Height: 45cm) Widt...
Walnut
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H 17.92 in W 29.53 in D 13 in
Vanson Workbox or Side Table by Peter Hayward for Vanson, circa 1957
By Vanson, Peter Hayward
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A gorgeous and very flexible piece of midcentury design by Peter Hayward for Vanson, England circa
Beech, Walnut
Midcentury Teak & Walnut Vanson Desk, 1950s-1960s
By Vanson, Peter Hayward
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vanson teak and walnut desk Stylish 1960s teak and walnut desk designed by Peter Hayward and
Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 27.96 in W 74.81 in D 18.9 in
Vanson Sideboard Credenza by Peter Hayward Midcentury Teak, 1960s
By Vanson, Peter Hayward
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Superb sideboard/credenza designed by Peter Hayward for Vanson. Solid dark Afromosia legs
Teak
Lamp Bamboo Parquet/Chrome Bonding*
By Vanson
Located in Stamford, CT
This chic Bamboo lamp will do justice to almost any room with it's neutral colors and classic shape. From France in the 1970s it will fit in anywhere.
Peter Hayward for Vanson Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, painted metal supports. Peter Hayward for Vanson Ltd.
Teak Dining Table and 4 Chairs Vanson MCM
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive mid-20th century five piece teak dining suite by Vanson. The dining table
Teak
Rosewood and Teak Sideboard/Console
By Vanson
Located in Sheffield, MA
Labeled Vanson and designed by Peter Hayward, this piece has subtle details that make it a step
Rosewood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Floating Surfboard Coffee Table, 1990s
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage mid-century modern surfboard coffee table made in Sweden circa 1995. This classic MCM piece features an oak finish, an elongated oval surfboard-shape 'floating' top, a maga...
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart by Lane Furniture Co.
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid-Century Modern serving cart manufactured by Lane Furniture Company in Altavista, Virginia. Drop-leaf extensions on either side of the tabletop extend the table's surface...
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Rolling Drop Leaf Bar Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration, a quaint drop leaf bar/kitchen cart. Featuring an expanding leaf top, rolling casters, top drawer for cutlery, and bottom cabinet section to store your alcoho...
Wood
Mid-Century Cart by Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rolling bar cart with two drawers and bottom liquor shelf. Laminate top used for liquids. Location: Brooklyn NY.
Walnut
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.