Tall Teak Cupboard / Bar by A. Younger Ltd.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: A. Younger Ltd Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 33″ wide x 18″ deep x 51″ tall
Teak
Younger Ltd. Pair of Ebonized Side tables circa 1967
Located in CA, CA
Pair of beautifuly made ebonized side tables by Younger Ltd. that can be used as either bedside tables or sofa tables.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by A.Younger, Ltd., Circa 1960's
Located in High Point, NC
Mid Century Modern Teak Sideboard beautifully crafted by renowned British furniture maker A. Younger Ltd.,c. 1960’s. This sideboard features an elegant low-profile silhouette, gent...
Teak
Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1960s dressing table by A. Younger Ltd, crafted in French walnut and raised on slender tapered legs.
Walnut
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by Younger
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century English Modern Teak Sideboard by Younger Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Top has a couple d...
Teak
Vintage Side Table / Desk by John Herbert for Younger
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage side table / desk by John Herbert for Younger furniture. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s. It is of outstanding qualit...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Teak Afromosia Credenza Sideboard by Younger Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover timeless elegance with our exquisite beautiful sideboard by British firm Younger designed by John Herbert in the 1960's. Superbly built with excellent craftsmanship and sty...
Wood, Teak
Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger, made of English teak, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Herbert John Day
Located in Torino, IT
Designed by John Herbert for Younger in the 1960s, this sideboard is one of the finest examples of the fusion of British design and Scandinavian influence that characterized much of ...
Teak
A young couple returning from the fields
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel 13 ⅜ x 9 ⅞ inches; 34 x 25 cm Framed dimensions: 43.4 x 34.3 cm Not signed c. 1730s Collections: James Brydges, Duke of Chandos; Chandos sale, Christopher Cock, Lond...
Oil, Panel
Low Teak Sideboard by A. Younger Ltd. Newly Refinished
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Teak low sideboard with very clean lines, 2 doors, 3 drawers with subtle inset drawer pulls and door handles, finished off with sleigh legs, produced by English maker A. Younger Ltd....
Teak
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 77.96 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Solid Teak and Afromosia Sideboard by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd
Located in Farnham, Surrey
Stunning midcentury solid teak and Afromosia sideboard by John Herbert for A Younger Ltd, Scotland. Very good vintage condition with some signs of use as expected.
Teak
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 83.86 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Model Sequence by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century sideboard in teak designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd in United Kingdom in 1968 as part of "Sequence".
Teak
Unavailable
H 29 in W 50.75 in D 31.5 in
Vintage British Mid Century Modern Afromasia Teak Dining Table by A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British MCM dining table in African teak manufactured by A. Younger Ltd in England on the 1960's. This lovely table, which design is reminiscent of Niels Otto Mol...
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 82.68 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard Model Sequence by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd, Gre
By Herbert John Day
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-century sideboard in teak designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd in United Kingdom in 1968 as part of "Sequence".
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 55.91 in D 31.11 in
Extending British Midcentury Teak Dining Table by Younger of Glasgow
Located in Glasgow, GB
An extremely stylish extending dining table made of teak and designed by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd. This elegant, vintage midcentury table is of very high quality design and co...
Teak
Younger Minimalist Satinwood Teak Sideboard, 1960s
Located in everton lymington, GB
A younger 1960s Minimalist teak and satinwood sideboard, large central drawer and bottom cupboard flanked by a drawer and cuboard, the grain of the satinwood veneers are bookmatched.
Satinwood, Teak
Midcentury Teak Drinks Cabinet from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Midcentury design - Midcentury drinks cabinet / dry bar / sideboard - Manufactured in the UK by Younger - Made from teak and teak veneer.
Teak
Mid Century Vanity Dresser by A. Younger Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage mid-century vanity was produced by A Younger Ltd during the 1960s. The vanity is typical of Younger's craftsmanship with sound construction and excellent Scandinavian in...
Teak
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H 31.89 in W 77.96 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Solid Afromosia Sideboard by A. Younger Ltd, England, circa 1960s
Located in Surrey, GB
Mid century solid afromosia sideboard by A. Younger Ltd, England, circa 1960s. 2 cabinet sections and 4 drawers, top drawer is a cutlery drawers.
Wood
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H 32 in W 68 in D 21 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by A. Younger Ltd, 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
Original Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Danish Teak Credenza by A. Younger Ltd, 1960s. The credenza having a central bank of graduated drawers with original bronze pulls and flanked to eit...
Teak
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H 31 in W 41.75 in D 18 in
Sculptural Solid Teak Mid-Century Modern Console Table by A. Younger Ltd.
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage entryway console or sofa table designed by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd, circa 1960s. Features a sculptural case crafted in solid planked teak afromasia.
Teak
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H 33.86 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Fiddleback Mahogany Sideboard by John Herbert for Younger
Located in Surrey, GB
Mid Century Fiddleback Mahogany sideboard with rosewood insets by John Herbert for Younger Ltd, England. Can be found in 1957 Younger catalogue.
Rosewood, Mahogany
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H 46.46 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century French Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Younger, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1960s tallboy chest of drawers by A. Younger Ltd, crafted in French walnut and raised on slender tapered legs.
Wood
Mid Century Modern Teak Buffet by Younger
Located in Tulsa, OK
Younger Ltd. was founded by Andrew Younger in 1932.
Teak
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H 18.25 in W 78 in D 29 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd, this stunning teak and afrormosia wood sideboard is a true collector's piece.
Teak
A Younger Extending Dining Table
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid Century Younger Extending Dining Table This MidCentury Extending Dining Table is designed and manufactured by A Younger Ltd.
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Sideboard Credenza by Younger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd, this stunning teak and afrormosia wood sideboard is a true collector's piece.
Teak
Younger' Console Table by John Herbert
Located in Warminster, GB
A beautifully designed and crafted dining table, designed by John Herbert for Younger, as part of their award winning 'Fonseca' range. This table was badly damaged so we have given...
Teak
Midcentury Teak Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid-Century Modern wardrobe Manufactured by Younger in the UK Made from Teak & Teak Veneer Featuring a hanging rail and a shelves.
Teak
Midcentury Teak Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid-Century Modern wardrobe Manufactured by Younger in the UK Made from Teak & Teak Veneer Featuring a hanging rail and a shelves.
Teak
Stunning Younger Sideboard with Bold Grain
Located in Houston, TX
Statement sideboard with grain that really pops. Superb quality and construction. Sideboard is made by Younger in England circa 1960. Over hanging pagoda top adds visual interest.
Mid Century Walnut Sideboard from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A walnut sideboard from Younger Featuring a cupboard and four drawers
Walnut
Teak Sideboard or Highboard from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid-Century Modern drinks cabinet / high sideboard. - Manufactured in the UK by Younger. - Made from teak and teak veneer.
Teak
Mid Century Walnut Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality freestanding wardrobe by Younger - retailed through Heals - circa 1950s Internally there is a brass rail and a full length mirror
Teak, Walnut
Mid Century Younger Teak Console Table 1960
Located in Norwich, England
A sleek mid century teak console table by Younger. Maker's label. Circa 1960. A scarce design from this company, the table is in excellent clean condition. There are a few light mar...
Teak
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding double door walnut & teak wardrobe from Younger- in the Danish modern style Made during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail and fixed shelving for ample storag...
Teak
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from Younger Made during the 1960s, in the Danish modern style Fitted out with a clothes rail, shoe rail and two drawers for additional stora...
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
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.