Mid-Century Sliding Door Walnut and Burl Credenza by Young Manufacturing
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Credenza by Young Manufacturing, featuring rich walnut tones, striking burl wood accents, and clean mid-century modern lines.
Wood
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 20 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
Walnut, Burl
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Queen Walnut and Burlwood Headboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Queen Walnut and Burlwood Headboard This headboard measures: 60 wide x 1.5 deep x 40.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
Walnut, Burl
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Queen Headboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing mid-century walnut and burlwood queen headboard The headboard measures: 60 wide x 1.75 deep x 40.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Walnut, Burl
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut, Burlwood Sliding Door Credenza and Hutch
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Sliding Door Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 26.25 inches high The hutch measures: 67.75 wide x 13....
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Side Dining Chair - Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut and burlwood side dining chairs - set of 6. These chairs measure: 20.5 wide x 21 deep x 46.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance ...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Full Headboard by Young MFG Co.
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American made mid-century modern full size headboard. Warm walnut grain with burl veneer accents. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 2-Piece Diamond Dresser by Young Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern dresser with sliding doors and ten total drawers. Unique design, featuring an off center top chest. Diamond figures of burl veneer give a handsome accent to the wa...
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen/ Full Size Headboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen/Full Size Bed Headboard Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen/Full Size Bed Headboard. This headboard has a unique look with s...
Burl
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young manufacturing mid century walnut queen headboard Headboard measures: 58.25 wide x 1.75 deep x 47.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Young Manufacturing Triple Mirror
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Young Manufacturing Triple Mirror. Featuring three mirrors and burled walnut accent. This is an exceptional combination of quality and design...
Mirror, Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Young Manufacturing Walnut Display Case
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Young Manufacturing Walnut Display Case. Featuring a straight line design, glass front/sides for display, hairpin legs, and a beautiful walnu...
Metal
Sold
H 24.25 in W 26 in D 17 in
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Nightstands, a Pair
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut and burlwood nightstands - a pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 17 deep x 24.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Young Manufacturing Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Young Manufacturing Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, three burled wood panel fronts, single door with brass pull...
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 60 in D 20 in
Milo Baughman Style Young Manufacturing MCM Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style young manufacturing mid century walnut and burlwood lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 60 wide x 20 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 40.5 in W 64.5 in D 2 in
Milo Baughman Style Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Mirror
By Milo Baughman, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Mirror Mirror measures: 64.5 wide x 2 deep x 40.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 40.5 in W 64.5 in D 2 in
Milo Baughman Style Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Mirror
By Milo Baughman, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style young manufacturing mid century walnut and burlwood mirror Mirror measures: 64.5 wide x 2 deep x 40.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Burl Full Size Headboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern headboard by Young Mfg Co. This headboard has a unique look with sculpted burl wood front. It fits a full-size. In good condition with slight ...
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Large Burl Wood Mirror
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a cool large Mid-Century Modern mirror (circa 1960s). Features three mirrors attached to a burl wood base. This mirror originally sat on a dresser, but is currently being ...
Mirror, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Queen/ Full Size Headboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut oueen/full size bed headboard Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut queen/full size bed headboard. This headboard has a unique look with...
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a 1960’s design, two burled wood doors that open up to storage space, three center drawers with wooden pulls, mod...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Diamond Front Dresser by Young
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long American made dresser with sliding door. Six wide drawers, sculpted inset handles and burl veneer diamond shaped accents. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut, Burl
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the green Murano glass half shells, very beautiful and particular. Simple but very elegant linear Mur...
Brass
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
Art Deco Queen Size Headboard in Birch Wood, Sweden, 1920
Located in New York, NY
This lovely queen size headboard’s simple, clean lines showcases the intricate burling of the wood.
Birch
$2,908
H 30.71 in W 86.62 in D 18.9 in
Italian Sideboard, 1960s Design in Style of Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vintage Italian sideboard. Great design. Two sliding doors with four drawers (the first one is not origin).
Rosewood
$4,895 / item
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
Walnut
$6,600Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.5 in W 94.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
By Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Long low Danish modern Teak gunni omann credenza or sideboard. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3 sliding doors. Plenty of storage room inside this 94" long Credenza. H...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding tambour doors, two drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean cond...
Teak
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 78 in D 14 in
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza. Left side has 2 cabinet doors and the right side has a fold down bar or desk with white laminate surface...
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer
1960's Mid-century Danish Teak Credenza with Doors and Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Danish teak credenza crafted with three sliding doors and series of four drawers, each adorned with angled triangular pulls, raised on tapered legs. The interior is made of cub...
Teak
Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard With Record Player Hatch
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. This piece is outfitted with a top hatch door for access to a space for ...
Oak
$8,493 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
By Paul Evans, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans style lane Brutalist mid century walnut queen headboard This headboard is 60 wide x 2 deep x 42 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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.