Sold|$350 / set
Midcentury Ladder Back Dining Chairs, a Pair
By Broyhill
Located in Trenton, NJ
The dark walnut finish and striking mcm design makes these the perfect addition to any interior in need of stylish additional seating.
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$3,800
Arthur Erickson Attributed Table Lamp
By John Erickson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Arthur Erickson style MCM Walnut table lamp Sculptural shape with incredible craftsmanship.
Walnut
Sold|$5,995 / set
John Van Koert For Drexel K60 Dining Chairs in Scalamandre Vinyl
By Drexel, Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
New faux leather Scalamandre vinyl seats are the perfect compliment to the light walnut finish on these MCM classics. Streamlined from top to bottom, the square, tapered legs are se...
Walnut, Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Pair of minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Nightstands – California Modern by Furni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Keywords: mid century nightstands, MCM side tables, walnut bedside tables, Furniture Guild California, 1960s end tables, vintage nightstands, modernist nightstands, brass leg tips, w...
Birch
Sold|$1,999
American Walnut MCM Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American modern walnut dining table with three leaves. Excellent wood grain on surfboard and tapered legs with metal caps. Made by Mengel Furniture Co. of Louisville, Kentucky. Measu...
Brass
Pair of United Furniture Diamond-Front Nightstands in Carved Walnut, 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
Sold|$300
MCM Walnut Toucan Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century modern walnut toucan sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is very well crafted, in good vintage condition and measures 8"W x 2.25"D x 10"H. Really fun piece!. #...
Walnut
Sold|$175
MCM Walnut & Maple Pencil Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM walnut and maple wood pencil holder with two bays, circa 1970s.
Maple, Walnut
Vintage MCM Spherical Walnut Pencil Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM spherical walnut pencil holder, circa 1970s.
Walnut
Sold|$4,800
MCM Sculptural Brass Accented Walnut Bench
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning solid walnut bench in a natural finish, floating cushion newly upholstered in taupe velvet by Holly Hunt. Space underneath cushion provides excellent storage space for magaz...
Brass
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM walnut and nauhgahyde double letter tray, circa 1970s.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Vintage Mcm Walnut Rolling Sideboard Buffet Dry Bar
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage MCM walnut rolling sideboard buffet dry bar Featuring solid wood construction, brass accents ...
Brass
MCM Jens Risom Tapered Walnut Wood Waste Basket
By Jens Risom
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Jens Risom Tapered Walnut Wood Waste Basket no label present walnut plywood with aluminum cover inside 13.5 h diameter 12 bottom 10 diameter top Nicks are present, but hard to see.
Aluminum
MCM Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century walnut magazine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff. Oval with vertical spindles around the sides. Elegant tapered shape. A wonderful mid century minimalist design and func...
Wood
Edmond J. Spence Dark Walnut Lowboy Dresser , mcm
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Edmond J Spence sculptural pierced carved pulls in dark walnut. Gorgeous rare piece that's in fantastic condition, six very spacious drawers and a very oversized look. Dimensions:...
Walnut
Set of Five MCM Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of five MCM walnut & stainless steel barware tools, circa 1970s.
Stainless Steel
MCM Stylized Signed Zebra Wood and Walnut Lidded Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM stylized signed zebra wood and walnut lidded box, circa 1990s.
Zebra Wood, Walnut
Set MCM Swivel Chairs in Taupe Velvet & Walnut, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
A refined pair of 1950s lounge chairs with elegant, sculptural lines reminiscent of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly restored from the ground up, each chair has been fully reuphol...
Velvet, Walnut
MCM Walnut low sculptural credenza by young , circa 1960
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Low profile walnut curved front sideboard by Young manufacturing company. Great vintage condition with minimal wear. Dimensions: Dim: 78”W - 19”D - 25”H
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
Vintage MCM Octagon Walnut Nightstands After Harvey Probber, a Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage MCM nightstands. A chic octagon shape with lots of great interior storage. Done in the manner of Harvey Probber. Perfect as nightstands, but would also...
Walnut
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by John Mel
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM walnut and nauhgahyde double letter tray by John Mel, circa 1970s.
Naugahyde, Walnut
MCM Set of Cast Iron Fireplace Tools with Walnut Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist MCM set of fire place tools in cast iron with brass fittings and walnut handles, circa 1970s.
Brass, Iron
Stunning Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Credenza MCM
By American of Martinsville
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut credenza Sophisticated and elegant American of Martinsville Walnut credenza with clean modern lines. The credenza fe...
Walnut
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series Night Stands by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut night stands from the "Rhythm" series by Lane Furniture, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Pair of Young Manufacturing Carved Walnut Nightstands or End Tables MCM
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These nightstands or end tables were made in the USA in the 1960s. Each nightstand features walnut cases, two large drawers with carved walnut pulls, and a concaved front design that...
Walnut
Harvey Probber Marble, Terrazzo, Travertine & Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table MCM
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking Mid-Century Modern rolling cocktail table designed by Harvey Probber, dating from the 1960s. It features a boat-shaped terrazzo top inlaid with Italian travertine diamonds...
Travertine, Marble
MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in "Black-Beauty" Button Tufted Italian Leather and Cowhide Classic Mid-...
Cowhide, Leather, 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
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 Mid Modern Century Vintage Mainline by Hooker Walnut Wood Nightstands
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 1960s Mainline by Hooker Furniture walnut wood single drawer nightstands. The nightstands has open storage underneath and is marked inside the drawer. Professionally Refinish...
Walnut
Pair of MCM Walnut Double Drawer Nightstands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern American walnut double drawer nightstands by American of Martinsville, circa 1960s. Great lines and functional design featuring two drawers an...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration MCM Walnut 3 Drawer Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid century walnut 3 drawer gentleman's chest This chest measures: 36 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
Walnut
MCM Sculptural Salad Bowl Set of Nine in Turned Walnut Wood
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-20th century Salad Bowl Set of Nine Turned Walnut Wood Large 5.5 tall x 11 diameter, Small 3.38 tall x 5.75 diameter Preowned original vintage condition See images provided.
Walnut
Norman Cherner Pretzel Armchair for Plycraft Walnut Upholstery 1960s MCM Classic
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Pretzel armchair designed by Norman Cherner and made by Plycraft, still retaining original label. Laminated walnut construction with older recovered blue upholstery. Surprisin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Kent Coffey Perspecta MCM Walnut and Rosewood Armoire Gentlemans Chest Highboy
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood armoire gentlemans chest highboy dresser Dresser measures: 40.75 wide x 19.25 deep x 51.75 inches high ?All pieces of fur...
Rosewood, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Sideboard Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional midcentury walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser sideboard credenza Credenza measures: 72 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
Metal
Kent Coffey Perspecta MCM Walnut and Rosewood Armoire Gentlemans Chest Highboy
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood Armoire Gentlemans chest highboy dresser This armoire measures: 42 wide x 20 deep x 52 inches high All pieces of furniture...
Rosewood, Walnut
Tomlinson Sophisticate MCM Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 40 wide x 40 deep x 16.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be h...
Walnut, Burl
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Style Morganton MCM 10 Person Walnut Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration style Morganton midcentury 10 person walnut dining table Table measures: 62 wide x 38 deep x 28 inches high and there are 3 leaves; each leaf is ...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration MCM Expanding Round Walnut Dining Table
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid century expanding round walnut dining table with 2 leaves Table measures: 44.25 wide x 44.25 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 26....
Walnut
Century Furniture MCM Walnut and Cane Highboy Dresser Armoire Gentleman's Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Century Furniture mid century walnut and cane highboy dresser armoire gentleman's chest Gentleman's chest measures: 40 wide x 20 deep x 52.5 inches high All pieces of furniture c...
Brass
Bertha Schaefer MCM Sculpted Walnut and Italian Travertine Side Tables, Pair
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bertha Schaefer mid century sculpted walnut and italian travertine side tables - pair Each table measures: 24 wide x 23 deep x 22.5 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be ...
Travertine
1960s Mid-Century Modern Yugoslavian Walnut Lounge Sofa Daybed Couch MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern sofa or couch. Made in Yugoslavia with a Danish / Scandinavian inspired crafting. Measures: 79”.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of MCM Walnut Tripod Lounge Chairs in Wool, 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 luxurious off-white wool, the ...
Wool, Walnut
Nucraft Mid Century Modern Walnut Barrister Stacked Bookcase Display Cabinet MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Modern Barrister style display cabinet by Nucraft out of Grand Rapids Michigan. Features a walnut construction with glass sliding drawers over round tapered brass capped ...
Glass, Walnut
George Nelson Style Robert John MCM Walnut Chrome Sliding Door Credenza
By Robert John, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson style Robert John mid century walnut and chrome sliding door sideboard buffet credenza Credenza measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 26 inches high All pieces of furniture...
Chrome
1957 Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Accent Table MCM
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid-Century Modern natural walnut side table by John Widdicomb of Grand Rapids. Made of Natural walnut featuring Danish styling with banded top, rectangular form, and tapered flared...
Walnut
MCM Solid Walnut "Compass" Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful MCM solid walnut "Compass" dining table base by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Vintage Set of Six MCM Walnut & Stainless Steel Fondue Forks Japan
By Rostfrei Solinger
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of fondue forks made in Japan. This set embodies the midcentury feel with quality and chic. The set of 6 comes in its original box in gold and black. The forks rest in a ...
Stainless Steel
MCM Emerson Retractable Light by Imperialites Walnut Brass Plate & White Glass
Located in Surrey, BC
Mid-Century Modern atomic style brass light by Imperialites pull down & retractable pendant chandelier comprised of walnut, brass plate and white glass shade. recently acquired fro...
Brass
MCM Brutalist Broyhill Brasilia Premier Series 6130-05 Sculpted Walnut Mirror
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Broyhill Brasilia Premier Series 6130-05 sculpted walnut mirror. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so wil...
Mirror, Walnut
MCM Emerson Retractable Light by Imperialites Walnut Brass Plate & White Glass
By Imperialites
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Emerson by Imperialites pull down & retractable pendant light fixture or chandelier comprised of walnut, brass plate, six lights, and white glass bowl sha...
Brass
MCM to Modern Narrow Walnut Buffet Console Cabinet with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern narrow walnut buffet console cabinet with bi-fold doors, 1 adjustable shelf, and antiqued brass handles. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind th...
Brass
MCM Brutalist Brasilia Dresser 6130-33 Broyhill Premier Series Walnut and Brass
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Brasilia dresser #6130-33 Broyhill Premier Series comprised of walnut and brass hardware. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vint...
Brass
Dark Walnut Oval MCM c1970s Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leaves MINT
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dark Walnut Oval MCM c1970s Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leaves MINT!
Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass Nightstands - 2
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 20 wide x 16 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can...
Brass
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.
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