Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Mahogany and Walnut Two Tone Expanding Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Walnut Two Tone Expanding Dining Table With 3 leaves The table measures: 66.25 wide x 44.25 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clear...
Mahogany, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Mahogany and Walnut Dining Table with Leaves
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany and Walnut Dining Table with Leaves The table measures: 66 wide x 44 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches high; ea...
Mahogany, Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast MCM Walnut Brass Cane Gentleman's Chest Highboy
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast mid century walnut brass and cane gentleman's chest highboy dresser Dresser measures: 40 wide x 18 deep x 46 inches high All pieces of furniture ...
Brass
MCM 6 Drawer Dresser Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid Century Modern 6 drawer dresser with framed arch mirror by Dillingham Manufacturing Company. Comprised of a walnut case rustic pecky cypress drawers, and a reces...
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Rosewood Walnut and Oak Parsons Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century rosewood walnut and oak parsons dining table Table measures: 72 wide x 39 deep x 29.25 inches high; each of the two leaves measure 18 inche...
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Mcm Selig Black Vinyl & Walnut Lounge Chair Style of Eames Herman Miller
By Selig, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Selig black vinyl and walnut Mid-Century Modern lounge chair in the style of the famed Eames lounge chair by Herman Miller. It is wonderful vintage condition overall. There ...
Aluminum
Sold|$2,995 / set
Broyhill Brasilia MCM nightstands
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Broyhill Brasilia nightstands Gorgeous set that’s in great shape with refinished tops. Walnut with those iconic arches. Dim: 24 wide x 18 deep x 21 inches high
Walnut
Pair rare MCM American of Martinsville Walnut Display Cabinets / Shelves
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style case pieces/display shelving. Walnut frame with rattan details. Each has a single drawer and doors that open to an area with a shelf...
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Vintage MCM Stanley Furniture Petite Walnut China Cabinet Book or Display Case
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Stanley Furniture petite walnut China cabinet, book or display case comprised of a walnut frame with original natural finish, recessed...
Aluminum
10 Mid Century Drexel Heritage Campaign Style High Back Walnut Dining Chairs MCM
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Ten mid century highback dining chairs by Drexel Heritage Furniture. Made of walnut featuring geometric tweed upholstery. Measures: Arms 23" x 24" x 43" H, sides 21.5" x 24" x 43"...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$1,195
MCM Black Leather Recliner
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Black Leather Recliner Spencer by West Elm Featuring a Walnut frame and Black Sauvage Leather Uphols...
Leather, Walnut
6 Vintage Modern Upholstered Walnut Finish Gray Track Arm Dining Chairs MCM 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage dining armchairs featuring modern styling gray upholstery and tapered walnut finished legs. 23.5" x 25" x 36" / Seat Height - 19" (Width x Depth x Height)
Upholstery, Walnut
MCM Slipper Chair in Walnut & Original Green Fabric by Kroehler, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Ideal for MCM homes and offices this chair can blend seamlessly with a multitude of design aesthetics from MCM to Contemporary to Modern.
Walnut
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Style MCM Green Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Green Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair This chair measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 an...
Upholstery, Walnut
Norman Cherner Plycraft 1965 Walnut Upholstery Set, Four '4' chairs MCM Classic
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Pretzel side chairs (set of four) designed by Norman Cherner and made by Plycraft, 2 are still retaining original labels. Laminated walnut construction with older recovered bl...
Upholstery, Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM X Inlay Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser Dresser measures: 36 wide x 17 deep x 44.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
Nickel
John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection MCM Walnut 3 Door Sideboard Credenza
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Stuart For Mount Airy Janus Collection mid century walnut 3 door sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 52 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can...
Walnut
William Hinn Style Kent Coffey MCM Auburn Walnut Pecan 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
William Hinn style Kent Coffey mid century auburn walnut and pecan 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 63 wide x 20.25 deep x 33 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ...
Brass
John Kapel for Glenn of California Style MCM Walnut and Ebony Lowboy Dresser
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Kapel for Glenn of California style mid century walnut and ebony lowboy dresser The dresser measures: 74 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
Ebony, Walnut
Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim MCM Walnut Dovetail Step Side End Tables, Pair
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim mid century walnut dovetail step side end tables - pair Side table measures: 21 wide x 27.5 deep x 20.5 high All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
Walnut
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Model 300 MCM Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Model 300 mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 12. Each chair measures: 18.75 wide x 21 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 17.75 inches ...
Walnut, Upholstery
Jens Risom MCM Walnut Dining Table Hidden Leaf Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut dining table hidden leaf dining table with 2 leaves The table measures: 68 wide x 42 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches; each lea...
Walnut
Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim MCM Walnut and Oak Dovetail Switchblade Coffee Table
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Andre Bus for Lane acclaim mid century walnut and oak dovetail switchblade coffee table Table measures: 51.5 wide x 19.75 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
Oak, Walnut
Warren Church for Lane Perception MCM Walnut Cat's Eye Dining Chairs, Set 6
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Church for Lane perception mid century walnut cat's eye dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 22 wide x 19 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches All pi...
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Style MCM Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair This chair measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm...
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Style MCM Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin style mid century barrel back walnut base swivel chair - pair These chairs measure: 30 wide x 30 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Brutalist Walnut Bookcase Room Divider Library Étagère Cabinet Sculptural MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Brutalist room divider, circa 1960s. A double sided design with sculptural and traditional shelving. Great for display of books or collectibles. The base features additional storage ...
Mahogany
Ramseur MCM Walnut Thin Drop Front Secretary Desk Bar Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ramseur mid century walnut thin drop front secretary desk bar credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measures: 36 wide x 19 deep x 81 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
Chrome
MCM Lawrence Peabody Walnut Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in Teal - Set of 6
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Lawrence Peabody Walnut Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in Holly Hunt Teal Suede - Set of 6 We have a beautiful set of 6 Mid Century Modern Lawrence Peabody for C...
Suede, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe MCM Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe mid century walnut and wrought iron dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 16 wide x 18.25 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 18.25 inche...
Wrought Iron
George Nelson Herman Miller Style Robert John MCM Walnut Laminate Cane Exec Desk
By Robert John, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller style Robert John mid century walnut laminate and cane executive desk. Main desk measures: 66 wide x 30 deep x 29.5 high with a chair clearance of 28...
Metal
MCM Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Front Media Console Credenza by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Basic Witz Credenza from their "Basicanna" line,it has been professionally refinished and is in Stunning! The credenza features three center drawers with wood handles, the top d...
Cane, Walnut
MCM Walnut and Brass Leather Top Cocktail Table with Four Serving Tray Tables
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Mid-Century Modern high end design coffee or cocktail table features a tooled leather top above a section with four drawers designed as serving or TV trays with easy to operate ...
Brass
Grete Magnusson Grossman Style MCM Walnut and Formica Top Side End Tables, Pair
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grets Magnusson Grossman style midcentury walnut and Formica top side end tables, pair These tables are 28 wide x 22 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Formica, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Mersman 2 Tier Walnut Side End Tables Nightstands MCM 28"
By Mersman
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid century modern Mersman end tables. Made of oak featuring rectangular form with two tier design, one drawer, tapered legs, and brass capped feet. Dimensions: 27.5" x 17.5" x...
Walnut
Jens Risom MCM Style Woven Leather Strap & Walnut Frame Chair, a Set of 4
By Jens Risom
Located in Plainview, NY
A hight quality set of four Mid-Century Modern style side or dining chairs in the manner of Jens Risom. The chairs are finely carved of hight quality walnut wood showing beautiful na...
Leather, Walnut
1962 Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut 'Rhythm' Wedge Two Tier Side End Table MCM
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Dayton, OH
Lane 'Rhythm' Wedge Table, circa 1962. Features a walnut frame with a minimalist two tier design. Made on march 21st, 1962. Dimensions: 28" x 25 1/2"w x 18 3/8" h
Walnut
MCM Paul Evans Lane Pueblo Collection Style Brutalist Walnut Armoire Chest
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Paul Evans Lane Pueblo Collection Style Brutalist Walnut Armoire Gentleman's Chest This is an exceptional Paul Evans style Mid-Century Modern brutalist Walnut Arm...
Wood
MCM Bill Stephens Walnut Cowhide Armchairs For Knoll Newly Reupholstered - 6
By Bill Stephens
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Bill Stephens Walnut Armchairs For Knoll Newly Reupholstered in Brown & White Hair-on Brazilian Cowhide - Set of 6 Featuring set of six Mid Century Modern Bill S...
Cowhide
MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a one-of-a-kind, luxury piece of authentic twentieth century furniture - a rare model 7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly...
Brass
Jens Risom Style Tomlinson MCM Walnut and Leather Strap Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Jens Risom, Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom style Tomlinson Mid Century walnut and leather strap dining chairs - Set of 6. Each chair measures: 21 wide x 20.5 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 17.75 inches an...
Leather, Walnut
American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century walnut and cane high back dining chairs, set of 6 These chairs are 21 wide x 20 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of...
Cane, Walnut
Set of 6 MCM Gunlocke Armchairs 4 Gold & 2 Black Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Gunlocke armchairs set of 6 comprised of walnut frames 4 with gold & 2 black leather seats & backs with nail head details.
Metal
Lane Staccato Brutalist MCM Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser Gentleman's Chest Armoire Armoire measures: 38.25 wide x 18.75 deep x 54 inches high All pieces of furniture...
Wood
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in Original Fabric - 7 Piece Set The wood will be cleaned up prior to shipping. Cir...
Fabric, Walnut
MCM Oval Walnut Toned Expanding Dining Table Chrome Accents & Laminate Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful oval Mid-Century Modern walnut toned expanding dining table with chrome accents, a wood grain laminate top, and one leaf. Wonderful vintage condition with a few minor touch...
Chrome
MCM C.E. Waltman for Tonk Walnut Biomorphic 2 Tier Side End Table with Planter
By C.E. Waltman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern C.E. Waltman for Tonk walnut biomorphic 2 tier end table with planter. This is a wonderful little end side table with tons of character. This piece features a wa...
Walnut
American MCM Tall Carved Wood Woman sculpture In Walnut & Painted Details
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved wood tall woman sculpture on pedestal circa 1970's , nice patina some wear due to age.
Wood
Set 6 Italian Mid Century Modern MCM Leather and Walnut Dining Chairs Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and imaginative set of 6 black leather and dark inlaid walnut Mid Century Modern chairs from Italy in the 1950s era. They are heavy and sold and have a great look...
Leather, Walnut
MCM Milo Style Olive Burl Wood & Walnut Coffee Table or Large End Table, 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1970's walnut & olive burl wood large end / side table. Gorgeous burl wood and walnut coffee table or large end table. Beautifully refinished 30" wide x 30" deep 20.5 high.
Walnut, Burl
Sold|$9,600 / set
Large Profile MCM Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Extremely comfortable set of large profile midcentury barrel back lounge chairs featuring fully restored tripod walnut bases, newly upholstered in cotton linen by Holly Hunt designs....
Walnut, Linen
MCM Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Perception End Tables Walnut Wood
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1960s pair Mid-Century Modern Danish Lane Perception side tables Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception tables. Quality American construction paired with fine design. Top surface is wal...
Ash
MCM Walnut Tri-Leg Round Glass Top Side Table in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Broyhill Brasilia, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern walnut biomorphic tri-leg side table with round glass top in the style of Adrian Pearsall. Beautiful vintage condition. Age-appropriate wear with no outst...
Glass, Walnut
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville MCM Diamond Walnut and Brass Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville mid century diamond walnut and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser This piece measures: 70 wide x 18.5 deep x 30.25 inches high All pieces of f...
Brass
MCM Brutalist Paul Evans Style Dresser Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Brutalist style nine drawer dresser or credenza Fanatic walnut piece sitting on pedestal feet. Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Walnut
Vintage Baldwin Acrosonic Scandinavian Piano MCM
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Stunning Baldwin Acrosonic Scandinavian piano is now available. A real collectors item, this piano by Baldwin has been restored and retuned and is ready to be used and admired. Dim...
Cane, Walnut
Teak and Walnut Trim Mcm Floating Top Desk from G Plan by Ib Kofod–Larsen
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
This is an incredible teak and walnut trim mcm floating top desk from G Plan designed by Ib Kofod–Larsen for E Gomme Ltd.
Teak
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
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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.
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