Mel Smilow Furniture

American, 1922-2002

“Enduring, modern and classic” is how mid-century modern furniture designer Mel Smilow used to describe his chairs, benches, coffee tables and other pieces, which were not only functional and durable but were designed to become timeless heirlooms for American families.

Smilow was born in the Bronx, New York, and, in 1939, attended Pratt Institute, where he studied to become a commercial artist. However, his father’s death forced him to discontinue his schooling and, at the age of 17, he took over his father’s role as a wholesale furniture salesman.

Following his stint in the army during World War II, Smilow partnered with colleague Morton Thielle in 1949 to form the furniture manufacturer and retailer Smilow-Thielle. Although they had planned to sell quality furniture made by American manufacturers, Smilow was unsatisfied with their designs and became Smilow-Thielle’s chief designer.

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Smilow used a variety of American hardwoods such as walnut, beech and oak for his benches, lounge chairs, sofas, table lamps, coffee tables, and other furnishings. One of his more popular designs was the Floating Platform bed — John Lennon and Yoko Ono owned one.

Although Smilow intended his designs to be comfortable and affordable for the “average American family,” his work was defined by the clean lines, delicate construction and symmetry often seen in Scandinavian modernist or Japanese furniture, and it drew attention and acclaim from designers and critics.

For instance, Buckminster Fuller placed Smilow’s rocking chairs in the geodesic dome he designed as the U.S. pavilion for Expo 1967, in Montreal, and Pratt Institute featured his ottoman as part of an exhibition of “well-designed furniture for under $25.” The New York Times, the New Yorker magazine and William Hennessey’s book Modern Furnishings for the Home also featured Smilow’s furniture.

Smilow-Thielle operated retail locations in the New York metro area as well as in Washington, D.C., with the firm’s flagship store occupying prime real estate on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan for several decades. Smilow’s designs have been likened to those of Jens Risom and Børge Mogensen and certainly wouldn’t have looked out of place in a Herman Miller showroom in the postwar era, but they have distinctive joinery details and a quiet strength that make them unique.

In 1969, Smilow and Thielle ended their partnership, with Smilow retaining sole company ownership. In 1981, Smilow retired and closed the business, turning his attention toward sculpting, painting and printmaking.

Although he died in 2002, Smilow’s legacy of furniture-making has lived on. His daughter, Judy, formed Smilow Design in 2013, which carries on her father’s tradition of creating “enduring, modern and classic” designs. Following Judy’s death of ALS in 2018, the company has been run by her husband, Steven Schoenfelder and her two children, who are still managing the brand today.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Mel Smilow seating, tables and lighting.

Creator: Mel Smilow

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Walnut Side Table By Mel Smilow

$1,800

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Walnut Side Table By Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This petite walnut side table is designed by American designer Mel Smilow circa 1950s. The table perfectly captures Smilow's design criteria - a commitment to simplicity, functionali...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Walnut

Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed

$3,300Sale Price|40% Off

Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Steel

Floating Platform Bed with Headboard in Walnut by Mel Smilow

$9,380 / item

Floating Platform Bed with Headboard in Walnut by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The Floating Platform Bed is a mid-century masterpiece. When Mel designed the platform bed, he focused on the Japanese term Shibui, he understood it to mean magnificent simplicity, e...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Walnut

Floating Platform Bed in Walnut by Mel Smilow

$7,950 / item

Floating Platform Bed in Walnut by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The Floating Platform Bed is a mid-century masterpiece. When Mel designed the platform bed, he focused on the Japanese term Shibui, he understood it to mean magnificent simplicity, e...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Small Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow

$2,128 / item

Small Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Small hanging pendant with birch dowels by Mel Smilowa the small hanging pendant is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting collection, originally ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Brass

Large Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow

$2,960 / item

Large Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The Large Hanging Pendant is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintrod...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Brass

44" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow

$3,900 / item

44" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collection’s handwoven seating and han...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Woven Leather Counter Stool in Ebonized Ash and Cream Leather by Mel Smilow

$2,652 / item

Woven Leather Counter Stool in Ebonized Ash and Cream Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2017, the woven leather counter stool ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Ash

60" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow

$4,500 / item

60" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Available in 44" or 60". RLB 60 measures 60"w 18"d 17"h RLB 44 measured 44"w 18"d 17"h Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Walnut and Birch Standing Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow

$3,500 / item

Walnut and Birch Standing Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The standing floor lamp is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection., originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 201...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Birch, Maple, Walnut

Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow

$5,770 / item

Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Rush Lounge Chair is class...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Walnut Slatted Tea Cart by Mel Smilow

$4,420 / item

Walnut Slatted Tea Cart by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1950 and reintroduced in 2022, the Slatted Tea Cart is a two-level rolling cart built with our signature walnut slats and fine joinery details. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Birch Hourglass Table Lamp by Mel Smilow

$3,200 / item

Walnut and Birch Hourglass Table Lamp by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The Hourglass table lamp is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Rare Smilow Daybed Couch

$6,240Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Smilow Daybed Couch

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Wood frame, loose cushion seat and back. Well-crafted and well designed, the frame is in excellent condition, the cushions show significant wear and will need to be replaced. Rare fo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mel Smilow Walnut Lounge Chair, 1950s

$4,250

Mel Smilow Walnut Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

A rare Mid-Century Modern Case Armchair by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle, 1950s Designed in the 1950s by celebrated American modernist Mel Smilow for his New York–based firm Smilow-T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Walnut

Walnut and Birch Bedside Table Lamp by Mel Smilow

$1,800 / item

Walnut and Birch Bedside Table Lamp by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The bedside table lamp is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2017....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Woven Rush Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow

$2,710 / item

Woven Rush Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Woven Rush Daybed in Walnut with Leather Pillow and Cushion by Mel Smilow

$15,420

Woven Rush Daybed in Walnut with Leather Pillow and Cushion by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The Woven Rush Day Bed, designed by Judy Smilow in 2014, is a modern addition to Mel Smilow's Woven Rush Collection. Solid walnut daybed with handwoven rush seat and leather cushio...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Woven Leather Backed Bar Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow

$3,210 / item

Woven Leather Backed Bar Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Case Armchair By Mel Smilow

$4,400 / item

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Case Armchair By Mel Smilow

By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modern case armchair was designed by American designer Mel Smilow for Smilow's joint firm, Smilow-Thielle furniture, circa 1950s. The club chair features an...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Mel Simlow

$5,800 / set

Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Mel Simlow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Classic low profile midcentury lounge chairs by recognized master of the period Mel Simlow. Both chairs are in original untouched condition, the frames show...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mel Smilow, Side Table, Wood, USA, 1950s

$2,200

Mel Smilow, Side Table, Wood, USA, 1950s

By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden side table designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 18.0"W x 18.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Car...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

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Wood

Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bench on Tapered Dowel Legs

$2,800

Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bench on Tapered Dowel Legs

By Mel Smilow

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mel Smilow Slatted solid walnut Mid-Century Modern bench on tapered dowel legs.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mel Smilow, Lounge Chair, Wood, Papercord, USA, 1955

$5,400

Mel Smilow, Lounge Chair, Wood, Papercord, USA, 1955

By Mel Smilow

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and papercord lounge chair designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, c. 1955. Seat Height (inches): 16” Arm Height (inches): 21.13" All items ship from High Po...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

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Papercord, Wood

Woven Rush Walnut Counter Stool by Mel Smilow

$2,570 / item

Woven Rush Walnut Counter Stool by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Rush Counter Stool is cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Night Stands, Walnut, USA, 1950s

$4,595 / set

Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Night Stands, Walnut, USA, 1950s

By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of walnut chests of drawers nightstands designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s. Classic Mid century Modern, fully restored; refinished in excellent ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

60" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow

$4,500 / item

60" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Ash

Woven Rush Daybed in Walnut by Mel Smilow

$11,220 / item

Woven Rush Daybed in Walnut by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The Woven Rush Day Bed, designed by Judy Smilow in 2014, is a modern addition to Mel Smilow's Woven Rush Collection. Solid walnut daybed with handwoven rush seat. Measures: 75" W ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Rush, Walnut

Walnut and Birch Standing Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow - wired for the UK

$3,500 / item

Walnut and Birch Standing Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow - wired for the UK

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

**These two in-stock lamps are wired for the UK.** The standing floor lamp is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and official...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Birch, Maple, Walnut

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Armchair by Mel Smilow

$3,840 / item

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Armchair by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2018, the woven rush-backed dining armchair is classically midcentury. This colle...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow

$3,270 / item

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2018, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Mel Smilow Mid Century Walnut Case Sofa

$5,595

Mel Smilow Mid Century Walnut Case Sofa

By Mel Smilow

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mel Smilow Mid Century Walnut Case Sofa This sofa frame measures: 84.5 wide x 31 deep x 22.75 inches high, with a seat height of 12 and arm height of 22.75 inches All pieces of fur...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

44" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow

$3,900 / item

44" Woven Rush Bench in Ash by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Judy Smilow and officially reintroduced in 2013. This collection’s handwoven seating and han...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Ash

4 Pc. Suite Mel Simlow Furniture 2 Sofas 1 Lounge Chair 1 Table

$14,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

4 Pc. Suite Mel Simlow Furniture 2 Sofas 1 Lounge Chair 1 Table

By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Incredible suite of Mel Smilow ( Smilow - Thielle ) furniture to include 2 daybed, lovseat sofas, 1 armless lounge chair, and the coffee, side table which can double as an ottoman if...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mel Smilow, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s

$4,800

Mel Smilow, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s

By Mel Smilow

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut chest of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slatted Walnut End Tables by Mel Smilow C1955

$3,595 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Slatted Walnut End Tables by Mel Smilow C1955

By Mel Smilow

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural slatted end tables with exposed joinery as part of the design by Mel Smilow. Pair was professionally restored and looking excellent. W...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Small Slatted Bench on Tapered Legs by Mel Smilow

$1,150

Vintage Small Slatted Bench on Tapered Legs by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Small Slatted Bench on Tapered Legs Mel Smilow, circa 1956 Bench is newly refinished, wood is very nice!

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Night Stands, Walnut, USA, 1950s

$5,900 / set

Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Night Stands, Walnut, USA, 1950s

By Mel Smilow

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of walnut chests of drawers nightstands designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s. Fully restored; refinished in excellent vintage condition.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Tapered Walnut Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow C 1955

$1,195

Mid Century Modern Tapered Walnut Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow C 1955

By Mel Smilow

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic and hard to find this simple and elegant reverse tapered walnut floor lamp by Mel Smilow C1955. In excellent vintage condition with almost no wear, a very clean lamp. Shade...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

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Walnut

60" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

$4,650 / item

60" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2016, the Woven Leather Collection is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and exceptional detail is present from every angle. Made in America since 1949 and made to last a lifetime, Smilow® Furniture defines: Enduring Modern Classics. Measures: 60.0” W 18.0” D 17” H Smilow design...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dressers By Mel Smilow

$5,600 / set

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dressers By Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of mid-century modern, walnut, lowboy dressers were designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle. These dressers exemplify Smilow's streamlined approach to afforda...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Walnut

Mel Smilow Stacking End Tables in Solid Walnut

$1,999

Mel Smilow Stacking End Tables in Solid Walnut

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic modernist simplicity and elegance in this pair of solid wooden side tables. Designed by Mel Smilow and executed in American Walnut. Butcher blocks style tops without chunky s...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Walnut

Classic Bedside Table in Walnut by Mel Smilow

$5,064 / item

Classic Bedside Table in Walnut by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Exuding mid-century appeal through its simple elegance, the Bedside Table is a welcome addition to the Smilow Bedroom Collection. The table features two drawers and is built entirely...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Woven Leather Backed Bar Stool in Walnut and Tan Leather by Mel Smilow

$3,210 / item

Woven Leather Backed Bar Stool in Walnut and Tan Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

$3,675 / item

44" Woven Leather Bench in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Woven Leather Ottoman in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

$3,720 / item

Woven Leather Ottoman in Walnut and Black Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Leather Ottoman is classical...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Woven Leather Dining Side Chair in Brown by Mel Smilow

$2,890 / item

Woven Leather Dining Side Chair in Brown by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the woven leather dining side chair is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Walnut Oval Cocktail Table by Mel Smilow

$4,600 / item

Walnut Oval Cocktail Table by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1960 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the oval cocktail table is classically midcentury. The surface’s oval shape...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mel Smilow Mid Century Modern Abstract Grid Oil on Canvas Assemblage 1988

$1,850

Mel Smilow Mid Century Modern Abstract Grid Oil on Canvas Assemblage 1988

By Mel Smilow

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Mel Smilow, 1988, an assemblage of cut foam blocks in an array of modern abstract image of shapes assembled in a grid pattern, covered in a gray purple and dark blue acrylic. Trimmed...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

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Canvas, Acrylic, Foam, Pine

Upholstered Dining Armchair by Mel Smilow in Dark Brown Boucle

$2,730 / item

Upholstered Dining Armchair by Mel Smilow in Dark Brown Boucle

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2017, the upholstered dining armchair with a boucle and leather upholstery is a sister chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

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Leather, Bouclé, Walnut

Woven Leather Dining Armchair with Brown Leather by Mel Smilow

$3,340 / item

Woven Leather Dining Armchair with Brown Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the woven leather dining armchair is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and exceptional detail is present from every angle. Made in America since 1949 and made to last a lifetime, Smilow Furniture defines: Enduring Modern Classics. Measures: 20.0" W 17.25" D 32" back H 17.5"seat H Smilow Design...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mel Smilow Walnut and Iron Chest of Drawers for Red Lion Furniture, 1950s

$3,300

Mel Smilow Walnut and Iron Chest of Drawers for Red Lion Furniture, 1950s

By Mel Smilow

Located in Coronado, CA

A wonderful and uncommon chest of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and manufactured by Red Lion Furniture in the 1950s. This versatile piece consists of a walnut veneer case featuring ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Metal

Woven Rush Ottoman by Mel Smilow

$2,810 / item

Woven Rush Ottoman by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Rush Ottoman is classically mid...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Classic Modernist / Shaker Rocking Chair in walnut by Mel Smilow

$2,660

Classic Modernist / Shaker Rocking Chair in walnut by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in Buffalo, NY

Original Modernist Rocker designed by Mel Smilow in the 1960's and has been officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, this Classic rocking chair was featured in th...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mel Smilow Armchair

$2,500

Mel Smilow Armchair

By Mel Smilow

Located in Highland, IN

The subtle, almost austere design of Mel Smilow's lounge chair positions it somewhere between a Scandinavian and French aesthetic. The walnut frame supports a seat and back of woven ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut And Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Mel Smilow

$7,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Walnut And Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut and leather lounge chair ottoman set was designed in 1956 by Mel Smilow. The chair is model no. 22 with it's matching ottoman. The lounge chai...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Classic Credenza in Walnut by Mel Smilow

$15,500 / item

Classic Credenza in Walnut by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1950 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the solid walnut Credenza with matching doors...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Woven Leather Lounge Chair with Black Leather by Mel Smilow

$5,830 / item

Woven Leather Lounge Chair with Black Leather by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the woven leather lounge chair is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine craftsmanship, and exceptional detail is present from every angle. Made in America since 1949 and made to last a lifetime, Smilow Furniture defines: Enduring Modern Classics. Measures: 25.0" W 25.0" D 32.5" H 24.0"arm HT Smilow Design...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Six Drawer Dresser by Mel Smilow

$15,500 / item

Six Drawer Dresser by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1950 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2017, the solid wood Six Drawer Dresser with leather-lined drawers has a beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair Square Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Modern Benches Side Tables MINT!

$4,400 / set

Pair Square Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Modern Benches Side Tables MINT!

By Adrian Pearsall, Mel Smilow

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Tapered Dowel Legs Square Slatted Solid Walnut Modern Benches Side Tables MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mel Smilow Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mel Smilow furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Mel Smilow furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mel Smilow furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 32 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 52 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Mel Smilow were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lawrence Peabody, Richard Schultz, and Bernhardt. Prices for Mel Smilow furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $799 and can go as high as $17,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,125.