$3,250
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 19 in
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
$1,995
H 40.25 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
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
$1,295
H 40.25 in W 60 in D 1.75 in
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
$1,295 / set
H 46.25 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing midcentury walnut and burlwood dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 46.25 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches Each capta...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
$3,295 / set
H 46.25 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Walnut and Burlwood Side Dining Chairs, Set of
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 clearanc...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Queen Headboard w/ Burl Wood Accents
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Queen size headboard with bright burl wood accents. Five semi-round plates with burl veneer, and two sharp finials on either side. Please confirm location with ven...
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
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
$7,000 / item
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
Walnut
$5,041 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$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
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
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
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 18 in
California Modern Walnut Dresser with Tulip Style Pulls by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Steel Pull Handles ________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take thi...
Steel
Stanley Mid Century Walnut Harlequin Credenza
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stanley Mid Century Walnut Harlequin Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 29 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Piece has Heavy Stain Wear, Chips and Scratches Th...
Walnut
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$2,280Sale Price|40% Off
H 18.25 in W 54 in D 16 in
1950's John Keal design for Brown-Saltman Low Credenza Cabinet
By John Keal
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-century four-door very low cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Gorgeous walnut grain throughout. Nickel-plated pulls and back plate. Exceptionally versatile piece of...
Wood
$445Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top. Walnut wood. One is Right and one is left. They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, pa...
Glass, Walnut
Queen Headboard by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This queen size headboard by Martinsville features a cutout design in warm walnut wood grain. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
Art Deco Headboard
Located in New York, NY
This lovely queen size headboard’s simple, clean lines showcases the intricate burling of the wood.
Birch
George Nelson Thin Edge Floating Queen Headboard for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool nice floating headboard designed by Nelson for Herman Miller , easy to hang on the wall simple elegant design great original condition.
Rattan, Wood
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
Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Brutalist Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long dresser by Lane for their "Pueblo" series. Adorned with mosaic style wood collage, making a striking brutalist style front. Nine wide drawers. Great statement...
Walnut
$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
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.