Italian Midcentury Sideboard Bar by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Italian credenza or sideboard bar by Vittorio Dassi is a refined piece of furniture, featuring a glass top and maple interiors. The front is made up of eight drawers and two door...
Glass, Maple, Walnut
Italian Rationalist Sideboard with Display Cabinet, by Meroni & Fossati, Lissone
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant two-piece sideboard with upper display cabinet produced by Meroni & Fossati in Lissone, one of the most important historic centers of Italian furniture making and design. Loc...
Walnut
$4,867Sale Price|50% Off
After Osvaldo Borsani Midcentury Italian Sideboard Console Table, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Spectacular sideboard console with mirror, in maple and walnut, attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, with a beautiful movement of the lines on the front, glass top, maple interior, walnut ...
Maple, Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Contemporary Birch Wood Sideboard with Murano Glass by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This contemporary sideboard by Justfurnituress is a handcrafted piece of furniture made entirely in Italy, where fine materials and artistic craftsmanship come together to create a p...
Brass
Robin Day Modular Console Table Sideboard For Habitat 1990s
By Habitat International, Robin Day
Located in Norwich, England
Sleek Robin Day modular walnut and grey metal console table sideboard for Habitat. Circa 1990. A well proportioned modular console table designed by Robin Day for Habitat, combining...
Steel
Bauhaus Sideboard Thonet B-104 by H. J. Hagemann 1932
By Hermann John Hagemann
Located in Wien, AT
This big walnut veneered Sideboard B - 104 by H.J. Hagemann for Thonet in the 1930s has been repainted by us and the original steel tube has been polished. In the middle is the old p...
Chrome
XL Sideboard “Tulipan” by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
An impressive XL sideboard from the 1930s, designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody. It has been fully restored and traditionally refinished with shellac. The original walnut vene...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1970s Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with Acrylic Plinth Sides by Bernhardt Flair
By Bernhardt
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a Rosewood, Walnut and Lucite Credenza or Sideboard, designed and produced by Bernhardt Flair in the United States in the 1970s. The unit features six rosewood-faced cabine...
Steel
Elegant 1950s "Monaco" Sideboard by Gerard Guermonprez for Magnani, Paris
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Echt, NL
High quality "Monaco" Sideboard designed by Gerard Guermonperez in 1957. The entire outside of the sideboard is made from a beautiful birch veneer. The interior is covered in a w...
Brass
Small Futurist Style Serving Sideboard with Carved Panels, 1940s
By Marelli & Colico
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Servant of great quality solid walnut, has 2 side doors with carved panels with characters of Futurist taste with gouged bottom, the center open compartment divided into 2 compartmen...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Sideboard by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite Italian sideboard or chest of drawers crafted by Permanente Mobili of Cantù in the late 1950s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The beautiful woodwor...
Glass, Maple, Walnut
George Nelson Thin Edge Buffet/Sideboard for Herman Miller, 1950s. Signed
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, long out of production George Nelson walnut Thin Edge buffet/sideboard/credenza/storage cabinet. Original 1950s acquired from the original owner. Retains the original finish. A...
Aluminum
Sideboard Gold and Brass Glass Designer Justfurnituress Custom Handmade
Located in Guazzora, IT
Among the protagonists of the new contemporary luxury furniture is this extraordinary piece of furniture, produced and designed by Justfurnituress. A piece that combines craftsmanshi...
Brass
Horn Tone Cerused Finished Sideboard Credenza with Folding Double Doors
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern folding double doors four drawers server credenza buffet cabinet. Horn tone finish with copper finished pulls.
Walnut
Modernist sideboard cabinet unique bronze hardware by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut server with central compartment having a removable glass-bottom serving tray & one adjustable shelf, flanked by two banks of four drawers over one long drawer all with b...
Brass
$9,400 / item
High KABOT Sideboard in Oak with 5 Drawers
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed sideboard cabinet featuring hand-turned legs, hand-cut joinery and adjustable shelves. It details 5 push-to-open, soft-close drawers. There are custom configur...
Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Karpen of California Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Karpen of California
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Karpen of California USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with unique original brass...
Brass
Sideboard Credenza di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni in noce canaletto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Ghedi, IT
Questo imponente sideboard in noce canaletto rappresenta un classico esempio di design italiano anni ’70-’80, con la maestria formale tipica di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni. La su...
Walnut
Italian Midcentury Sideboard Console Dresser designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Wonderful chest of drawers designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s in warm-toned walnut wood with a soft semi-gloss finish, the conditions are very good as this piece has been recent...
Glass, Walnut
$4,123Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sideboard Gold and Brass Glass Designer Justfurnituress Custom Handmade
Located in Guazzora, IT
Among the protagonists of the new contemporary luxury furniture is this extraordinary piece of furniture, produced and designed by Justfurnituress. A piece that combines craftsmanshi...
Brass
$5,497Sale Price|20% Off
Large Sideboard Designed by Alfred Hendricks for Belform, Belgium, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist sideboard by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1960s. This sideboard, credenza features the original legs in wood and doorhandles in brushed steel with 2 sliding doors...
Wood, Walnut
French Art Deco Sideboard in the style of Jules Leleu, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This elegant Italian four-door cabinet, produced in the late 1940s, reflects the transition between the refined geometry of the Art Deco period and the softer forms that would define...
Brass
$1,053Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Italian Low Sideboard with Black Glass and Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Mid 20th Original Italian low sideboard. Very elegant with black glass on the top and beveled mirror in the vertical part. There are two very comfortable drawers. The height at t...
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Sculptural Green Art Glass Vase — Textured Avocado Glass Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Styling Ideas Display on a travertine console or walnut sideboard for a quintessential mid-century modern look Pair with other green glass pieces for a tonal, collected, design-maga...
Glass
Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sideboard, Rattan & Brass Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely seen elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb sideboard or dresser. Completely restored cabinet to original color shown. Walnut cabinet with center drawers with rattan cir...
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV buffet à deux corps made from thick planks of solid walnut. Excellent craftsmanship and grand in scale at 10 feet tall, the provenance of this buffet ...
Walnut
LARGE ROBERT IDOL DESIGN FOR LANE HOME FURNiSHINGS SIDEBOARD CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Robert Idol Designed for Lane Home Furnishings, Walnut & Rosewood sideboard chest of drawers ...
Hardwood, Walnut, Pine
Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Vittorio Dasi in 1950s, great executive quality, wooden upper top, the front is characterised by the presence of two large compatments that open...
Brass
$6,758Sale Price|39% Off
Tomaso Buzzi & Emilio Lancia att. briar root unique six doors sideboard, 1940
By Tomaso Buzzi, Emilio Lancia
Located in Rome, IT
large and unique sideboard designed by Tomaso Buzzi and Emilio Lancia circa 1940 six doors with a key elegant and unique piece in set with a bookcase cabinet walnut, briar roo...
Brass
Antoine Philippon Jacqueline Lecoq Sideboard by Behr 1962 Pointe De Diamant
By Behr, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in Munster, NRW
Highboard with diamond shaped doors (Pointe de Diamant) designed by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq. Manufactured by Behr, Germany in 1962. From first possession, provenance:...
Nickel
Timeless Luxury: Blue Sideboard with 28 Murano Jewel & Brass Justfurnituress
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in Guazzora, IT
As a designer, it is a pleasure for me to introduce you to the sideboard we have created with Justfurnituress, a piece that embodies the perfect balance between functionality, aesthe...
Brass
Modern Sunshine Sideboard, Black, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sunshine Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sunshine modern sideboard explores the interplay of light and shadow through its bol...
Brass, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber. Burled walnut side board with fiddle back highlights. Brutalist textured brass hardware, including brackets connecting the outboard legs ...
Brass
Contemporary Olival Stone Sideboard, Rose Gold, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Olival Stone Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Olival stone sideboard draws inspiration from the sacred symbolism ...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel
Timeless Luxury: Blue Sideboard with 28 Murano Jewel & Brass Justfurnituress
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in Guazzora, IT
As a designer, it is a pleasure for me to introduce you to the sideboard we have created with Justfurnituress, a piece that embodies the perfect balance between functionality, aesthe...
Brass
Contemporary Olival Stone Sideboard, Onyx, Brass, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Olival Stone Sideboard, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Olival stone sideboard draws inspiration from the sacred symbolism ...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Very Fine Two Part Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet Wall Unit by John Widdicomb MINT
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Two Part Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet Wall Unit by John Widdicomb MINT. Decorative forged brass window grills have hinges and can be opened to maintain and clean the glass.
Brass
Vintage Aboriginal Studio Pottery Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whether displayed on an open kitchen shelf or a Mid-Century walnut sideboard, this soulful stoneware object offers a timeless warmth and tactile appeal.
Pottery
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.