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Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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 legendary 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.

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands
Located in Germantown, MD
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Italian style bedside tables. Measures 24" in width X 18" in depth X 24" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Fruitwood

1950s Italian Nightstands - Restored & Modernized by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate your bedroom decor with this exquisite pair of Italian design nightstands from the 1950s. Meticulously restored and enhanced by the skilled artisans at RETRO4M, these nightst...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Iron

Pair of Dillingham Nightstands or End Tables in Bookmatched Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of nightstands or end tables were made by Dillingham, known for their excellent craftsmanship and quality. Our pair features a classically mid-century walnut construction w...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Contemporary Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of midcentury style nightstands feature a two-tone design with a black base and sides. A stylish pair with splayed legs, metal drawer pulls, and a unique wood grai...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Curved Front Two Drawer Nightstand by Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century nightstand by Drexel features hardwood construction, original bleached walnut veneer, two dovetailed drawers with cur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Fully restored midcentury chest of drawers by Tatra nabytok, 1960’s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This small chest of drawers was made by Tatra nábytok in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Outstanding timeless design. Made of beech wood, fully renovated. In excellent con...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Beech

Cavalier Furniture Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern end tables with cabinet space. Walnut frames with metal door pulls. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand: Ebonized Finish with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the classic 1960s with our meticulously restored mid-century modern nightstand, a fine exemplar of the period's design aesthetic. Hand-crafted from rich walnut wood, this n...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Lacquer, Wood, Walnut

Tabago Furniture Mid-Century Cabinets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Canadian made mid-century modern end tables by Tabago Furniture. Features a brutalist style front with sculpted arches. Two door cabinet space, walnut gr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Atomic Teak Nightstands with Single Drawer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: 18? wide x 12.5? deep x 20? tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Mid-Century Bedside Storage by Scan Coll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish side tables by Scan Coll. Rich rosewood grain throughout, with various storage compartments. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

Thomasville Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern nightstands by Thomasville. Two door storage with sculpted fronts and walnut grain. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

1940s Mid-Century Nightstand, Bedside Table, Cherrywood Gio Ponti attributable
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and particular, of great image bedside table or nightstand in cherrywood, circa 1940, Gio Ponti design attributed In good conditions polished to wax Esposizione Mobili Cantù ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Cherry

Pair of Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLIDAY SALE 27 November through 15 December 2023 Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with distinctive polished brass "X" drawer pulls. Produced by Brown Saltman. Can be used when ov...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut end tables with two drawer storage. Great for living room or bedroom use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Antwerp Bedside Table by DeMuro Das with Solid Antique Bronze Handles and Legs
Located in New York, NY
The sculptural legs and handles of the Antwerp bedside table contrast the soft color shifts in the Carta sheathing the table's body.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic Mid-Century Modern pair of end tables by Lane Furniture for their Rhythm Collection comprised of walnut and brass plated metal hardware. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are two small light spots on the top and we have done light re-staining on all finished surfaces. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1964. Yes, you are seeing double!! What a fabulous pair of Lane Rhythm Collection...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Modernist Night Stand in Oak and black steel
Located in PARIS, FR
The Mayet bedside table consists of a drawer veneered in oak, levitating on a mat black steel base, hand polished and welded. A shelf also hand veneered in oak nests below the drawer...
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Brutalist Style and MCM Design Wooden and Brushed Brass Rounded Bedside Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Graphic and Brutalist style Mid-Century Modern design round bedside table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Stainless Steel

Vista of California Midcentury Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great pair of Eames Era metal and walnut nightstands or end tables by Vista of California, circa 1960s. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Two-Door Two-Tone Midcentury Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Mid-Century Modern nightstands with inside storage. Features nice walnut grain with golden oak trim, carved relief pattern on doors and clean lines. Used as bedside or so...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Single Drawer Walnut Nightstands Ring Brass Handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer Walnut nightstands ring brass handles. Very nice nightstands with 1 drawer each. Each drawer has a hanging brass ring pull. The nightstands are finished in a medium walnut color that sits on a 4 legged wooden base with brass caps. Clean inside and out. Made in the USA by White furniture company...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Joel Escalona's Round Solace 50: Solid Walnut Elegance and Quality
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S50 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes bal...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Noviembre VI Side Table, Night Stand in Burned Oak Wood and Marble Top
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre VI Side Table, Night Stand in Burned Oak Wood and Marble Top The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculptor considered one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, who, through his highly simplified figures and free of all ornaments, sought to appeal intellect and senses, representing his vision of the true essence of things. Designed by Joel Escalona for BREUER STUDIO, Noviembre is a collection conformed by furniture such as tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console tables and sculptural bookshelves. VI Sexta — Noviembre Stool...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

Pair of Italian nightstands, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian nightstands, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 60 cm; W= 57 cm; D= 34 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of American of Martinsville Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oak American of Martinsville night stands, c.1950s, USA. This minimal design features black laminate surface, two drawers with curved brass drawer pulls and an open shelf bet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Handcrafted Oval Solace 45: Timeless Design in Solid Walnut
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S45 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Elegant Walnut Solace 37: Round Top and Stunning Wood Grain
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S36 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Walnut Elegance Solace 40: Hand-Finished Round Top with Unique Texture
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S40 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Nightstand, Hathaway’s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom with our exceptional vintage mid century modern nightstand from Hathaway's. This nightstand boasts a spaci...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Vintage Lacquered Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful lacquered nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. These lovely nightstands are professionally restored ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Nightstands by Lane, Pair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands made by Lane Furniture. Each has a single drawer for concealed storage coupled with an open shelf below. Substantial, well-m...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

20th Century Franco Albini Pair of CD38 White Nightstands in Wood for Poggi, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He started his career at Gio Ponti's studio, with whom he collaborated before getting in tou...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Calvin #7700 Nightstands Brass Trim Dark Mahogany
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb 1960s Production #7700 dark mahogany nightstands end tables with leather lined drawers and brass trim. Has single-drawer with lower cabinet that has 1 adjustable shelf. Solid Brass top...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball American Modern Maple End Tables
Located in Garnerville, NY
Classic simplicity by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball American Modern Modern Mates line. Constructed from solid and durable hardwood maple and built to las...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb for Directional Nightstands Cabinets Walnut
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury American designer Paul McCobb pair of nightstands small cabinets solid walnut. Original finish in beautiful vintage condition - Has (1) top drawer and (2) lower front cabi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Three Dimensional Walnut Brass Nightstands Headboard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of three dimensional walnut and brass nightstands with matching headboard. The headboard has built in lights that are working condition and is made to be used with queen...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Mid-Century Vintage Walnut Nightstand by Bassett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your home decor stand out from the crowd with a classic mid-century minimalist design. Manufactured by the expert craftsmen of Bassett, Virginia's Bassett Furniture Industries...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Italian Bamboo and Straw Night Stands with Drawer Midcentury Shelf
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Italian Bamboo and Straw Night Stands with Drawer Midcentury Shelf
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Straw

Pair of Vintage Wood Nightstands, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the past with this exquisite pair of bedside tables, crafted in Italy during the 1950s. Made of solid wood, plywood, and adorned with beautiful veneer, these tables exude t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair Franklin Shockey Sculptured Pine Twin Beds + 1 Night stand King Size MCM
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two beds and single nightstand were produced in the 1970s by the Franklin Shockey Company for their Sculptured Pine line of furniture. Featuring solid pine construction, these 2 beds...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Vintage Pair Brass Wood Kittinger Nightstands End Side Tables Mid Century Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Kittinger end side tables, nightstands. Marked inside drawer Kittinger. The brass pulls and feet have been polished. The wood is orig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a radiant woodgrain exterior and sleek design, this pair of vintage Mid-Century night stands is full of timeless quality and style. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

American of Martinsville Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful walnut nightstand by American of Martinsville features the sturdy construction and fantastic wood grain the midcentury manufactu...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Expertly Restored - American of Martinsville Night Stands with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American of Martinsville night stands with brass accents. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history bac...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair Italian Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely pair of 1950s Italian burl wood nightstands featuring two doors, glass top with brass knobs and sabots.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Italian Modernist Rosewood Single-Drawer Nightstands/Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rosewood nightstands/bedside tables with single drawers and brass pulls along with deeply sculpted, splayed legs (ca. 1950s, Italy). Ample surface spaces with split level tem...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

American of Martinsville Sculpted Walnut Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic single mid-century nightstand from the renowned furniture builders at American of Martinsville. Featuring a chunky, almost primitive design, the broad structure highlights a mesmerizing walnut grain. Two ample drawers provide plenty of bedside storage and a flat top is perfect for reading lamps...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Solace 15: Elegant Solid Wood Coffee Table with Orthogonal Lines
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S15 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balance an...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Pair of bedside tables by Claudio Salochhi, Italy 1960s
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables, this is a rare set by Claudio Salochhi .rose. Documented.. rosewood bedside tables or nightstands Model 'SC50' by Claudio Salochhi (1934 - ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Fruitwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its geometric profile feels architectural and is accentuated by a rich black stained Ash finish. Bronze highlights its metal frame and angular legs while adding a hint of warmth. Wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century 2 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern walnut tables with storage. Designed with two drawers and a sculpted wood bow. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Lightly Restored Broyhill Brasilia Walnut & Brass 8-Drawer Tall Chest or Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic tall chest was built in the 1970s by high-end manufacturer Broyhill for their Brasilia line of furntiure. Since then, the Brasilia line has become more desirable, and ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Solace 9: Geometric Solid Wood Coffee Table with Heavy Base and Straight Lines
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Round Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S9 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balance and...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Midcentury Widdicomb Night Stands or Side Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of nightstands designed by Dale Ford for John Widdicomb. These nightstands are in original condition with a wonderful patina and rustic feel. Solid and sturdy featuring one-draw...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready. An exquisite pair of chests designed by th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Men's Clothing Valet C1960 Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sculptural and very functional clothing valet from Italy. Has all the necessary accoutrements for keeping your daily clothing hung. Change and jewelry tray also. In excellent vintage...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-century Modern night stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern night stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage night stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern night stands made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original night stands, popular names associated with this style include Lawson-Fenning, American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb, and Lane Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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