Side Table, Vintage Mid Century, Travertine Top, Walnut, MCM, Wedge Shape
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side Table, Vintage Mid Century, Travertine Top, Walnut, MCM, Accent Table, Living Room, Unique Measurements: 32" L x 32" W (top) taperes down to 20" W 21.5" Height If you'd like ...
Travertine
1960s Walnut MCM Broyhill Saga Buffet Credenza Bookcase Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Saga versatile cabinet. Unique design with wonderful clean lines, beautiful all original walnut figuring an...
Glass, Wood
"Constellation" Cocktail Side Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut MCM
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Single "Constellation" end or side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1960s. The table legs and frames are in solid walnut with a large enameled on copper center tile in the...
Enamel
$280Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage Reupholstered Emerald Green Dark Walnut Accent Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful reupholstered emerald green dark walnut MCM accent chair!! This chair was reupholstered in a emerald green velvet fabric by Anna Elisabeth.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Geometric Argyle Plaid Rug – Unique Jagged Edge
Located in St. Louis, MO
With its dense, plush pile and outstanding graphic appeal, this piece is perfect for a living room, office, or bedroom filled with teak or walnut MCM furniture. No label.
Nylon
Vintage MCM Walnut Pencil Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM walnut pencil holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 3.625"D x 3"H.
Walnut
MCM Minimalist Walnut Marriage Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM minimalist walnut marriage cross, circa 1960s.
Walnut
$200Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Staved Walnut Rolling Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
Like new MCM staved walnut rolling pin, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.75" D x 19"L. #2062.
Walnut
$200Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional MCM staved walnut desk organizer, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 7.5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H.
Walnut
$160Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Walnut & Stainless Steel Nutcracker
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM walnut and stainless steel nutcracker made in Germany, circa 1980s.
Stainless Steel
MCM Walnut and Brass Occasional Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The MCM Walnut and Brass Occasional Table is a stylish and versatile piece of furniture.
Brass
$6,400 / set
Pair of Danish MCM Walnut Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of Danish MCM walnut armchairs. The armchairs feature a sleek and minimalist design typical of the Mid-Century Modern style, with a focus on quality craftsmans...
Upholstery, Walnut
MCM Walnut Handled Wine Opener / Corkscrew
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM walnut handled wine opener / corkscrew, circa 1970s.
Metal
MCM Stylized Walnut Circular Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM stylized walnut circular elephant sculpture, circa 1970s.
Walnut
Price Upon Request
Sculptural MCM Table Lamp in Walnut
Located in Kensington, MD
Sculptural MCM Table Lamp in Walnut Additional information: Material: Walnut Featured at DC Dimension: Ø 8?
Walnut
Heritage Henredon MCM Full Walnut Headboard + Footboard
Located in Kensington, MD
Heritage Henredon MCM Full Walnut Headboard + Footboard Additional information: Material: Walnut Featured at Kensington Dimension: W 55?
Walnut
$4,500 / set
Pair of Italian MCM Art Deco Walnut Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of Italian MCM Art Deco walnut stools. Featuring a pretty walnut base and a white upholstery, these would fit in just about anywhere.
Upholstery, Walnut
$160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mcm Walnut and Stainless Steel Salad Servers
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of walnut and stainless steel MCM salad servers, circa 1970s.
Stainless Steel
MCM Bernhardt Flair Dresser Rosewood Walnut 1960s
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
$1,695 / set
Mid Century Walnut End Tables Pair MCM
By Mersman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Walnut
Expertly Restored MCM Lane Acclaim Walnut Coffee Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Medina, OH
Expertly Restored MCM Lane Acclaim Walnut Coffee Table. This Lane table is designed by Andre Bus, crafted of walnut and blonde oak boarder/dovetail and have beautiful tapered legs wi...
Walnut
12 Bottle Capacity MCM Iron & Walnut Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Black enameled iron wine rack sitting in solid walnut bars, 12 bottle capaciy in the style of Arthur Umanoff circa 1970's
Iron
MCM Walnut Rolling Sideboard Bar Cart by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage MCM walnut rolling sideboard buffet bar cart by KROEHLER.
Walnut
Large MCM Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM ceramic table lamp on walnut base, circa 1960s.
Ceramic, Walnut
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO
By Opco Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM walnut and nauhgahyde double letter tray by OPCO, circa 1970s.
Naugahyde, Walnut
$1,580 / item
MCM Walnut and Green Marble Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, CA
Where nature’s artistry meets modern craftsmanship. The Sand and Stone Table Lamp embodies the essence of Redline Design Furniture — a celebration of natural materials, timeless des...
Marble
MCM Sculptural Walnut Chair Newly Reupholstered In Periwinkle Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti Newly Upholstered in a Light Blue Mohair The Gio Ponti styled sculptural walnut lounge chair showcases a ...
Mohair, Walnut
MCM Minimalist Swan Carving / Sculpture in Walnut by Alan Middleton
By Alan Middleton
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM minimalist swan carving / sculpture in walnut by Alan Middleton, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser by Young Manufacturing Co. MCM
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Walnut, Wood
Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products
By Carver Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut letter trays by Carver Wood Products, circa 1970s.
Walnut
MCM Sculptural Walnut & Brass Table Lamp by Modeline of California
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM sculptural walnut and brass table lamp by Modeline of California, circa 1960s.
Brass
Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
It's made of a richly grained walnut. The top is white laminate giving this desk a week look of MCM.
Laminate, Walnut
Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Pair Nightstands MCM 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Description: Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Company vintage circa 1960s, pair of nightstands or end-tables. A fine example of American retro furniture design. Solid construction...
Walnut
MCM Johnson Hadley Walnut Coffee Table Mad Men Eames Era
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1950s MCM JOHNSON HADLEY Walnut Coffee Table from their Forward Trends collection Comes with custom cut ...
Brass
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Solid Walnut Double Headboard Featuring a padde...
Walnut
MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking MCM Danish executive desk from the 1960s, expertly crafted from rich walnut and featuring a sophisticated floating top design.
Walnut
1970s MCM Walnut Wood Planter Box Jardiniere or Trashcan Basket
By Maison Lancel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a mid-century modern walnut wood basket or waste basket. It could be used as planter ( it doesn't have a metal tin box), Maybe a faux plant can be used. Polye...
Walnut
1960s Broyhill Saga MCM Walnut Dresser Drawers Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very nice Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long triple dresser or credenza from the iconic "Saga" line by Broyhill Premier. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and th...
Wood
Pair of American MCM Chairs in Chrome , Walnut & Naugahyde by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very good looking pair on classic American Mid century modern armchairs by Steelcase , circa 1970's chrome frames with solid walnut arm rests , and original black naugahyde covers ...
Chrome
Mid Century Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Triple Dresser & Mirror Credenza Buffet MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
A nine-drawer dresser with a matching landscape mirror, designed in an Asian-inspired or "Chinoiserie" mid-century modern style. Features trio of central cabinet drawers with thick, ...
Brass
Vintage MCM to Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Commonwealth Contract Furnishings
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern executive desk by Commonwealth Contract Furnishings composed of a walnut frame with brass plated plastic trim on the front and bac...
Metal, Brass
Danish MCM Modern Asian Hand Carved Asian Figurine Sculpture In Solid Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Modern Asian Hand Carved Asian Figurine Sculpture In Solid Walnut, beautiful work and detail gorgeous grain on the wood, well done piece.
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern MCM Walnut Framed Armchair with Striped Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Walnut Framed Armchair with Striped Cushions The car is build from solid walnut featuring a Danish Modern design with leather webbing supports for cus...
Teak
MCM Alma Castilian Series Walnut Credenza & Executive Desk Leather Work Surface
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern “Castilian Series” executive desk & credenza by Alma Desk Company each composed of walnut frames, straight tapered cylindrical le...
Leather, Walnut
Albert Parvin American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 24 wide x 16 deep x 23.25 inches high We take our photos in a c...
Brass
Pair Kent Coffey Tableau Walnut & Metal Nightstands or End Tables MCM
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in-house by Kent Coffey, these nightstands feature classical American walnut construction, and a unique deisgn, each with a pull out drawer and an additional surfac...
Metal
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lazy Susan Walnut Dining Table MCM
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptionally rare and architecturally refined fondue table designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907–1995) for the Dunbar Furniture Company, Berne, Indiana, dating to the late 1...
Walnut
George Nakashima Widdicomb Model 205 MCM Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 205 Mid Century Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard Credenza This credenza measures: 84 wide x 22 deep x 32.25 inches high Great Vintage Condit...
Elm, Walnut
$1,320Sale Price|70% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller twin walnut headboards with full grain beige leather inset panels with tufting. The paneled doors lower to reveal shelf storage perfect for bo...
Leather, Walnut
Vintage MCM Walnut Coffee Table Designed After Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table Designed After Kipp Stewart for Drexel This low rectangular shaped table has some cool features with its top door that lifts open to ...
Walnut
Pair of Young Manufacturing Walnut & Brass Nightstands or End Tables MCM
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States in the 1960s, this pair of nightstands features a light and playful design and the wonderful mid-century combination of walnut and brass. Set o...
Metal, Brass
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s "Declaration Collection", circa 1960s.
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18.5 deep x 49.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Chrome
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table The table measures: 31 wide x 31 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Walnut
Set of MCM Sculptural Walnut Tripod Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
A striking pair of 1950s lounge chairs, fully restored by Stamford Modern to highlight their sculptural elegance and enduring comfort. Reupholstered in natural wool bouclé, the soft,...
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Bedside Table Nightstand Side End Table Drawer MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique 1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut night stand. Features a rectangular form with a laminate top and dovetailed drawer over lower shelf. The cabinet is supported by tapered l...
Walnut
$340Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s.
Pottery, 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.
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.