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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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Edward Wormley Nightstands for Dunbar in Walnut with Mahogany Frame Ebony Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
These extraordinarily beautiful and generously proportioned nightstands were designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and manufactured in the 1960s. Bookmatched American walnut woodgra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Lacquered Horn Nightstand or End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
*The one seen on the right has been sold. Lacquered horn nightstand or end table, American, circa 1980s. It is constructed of lacquered horn with bea...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Horn, Wood

Set of 2 Bodega Side Tables Nightstands in Warm Wood Marquetry by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of 2 Bodega Side Tables Night Stands in Warm Wood Marquetry by Joel Escalona Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contra...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plywood

Gorgeous Restored Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by Widdicomb, circa 1965
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & White Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommy Parzinger for Parzinger Originals white lacquered two drawer cabinet. Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest. Solid brass round domed studs ev...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Walnut Nightstands by Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pair of walnut nightstands by Stanley combines an understated design with quality materials for a timeless Mid-Century Modern addition to any bedroom. Please confirm ite...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Asian Inspired Large Square Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous vintage Asian inspired square walnut side table or nightstand by American of Martinsville. This handsome table features a modern, clean silhouette with a lacquered, ebonize...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Walnut and Brass Nightstands by Baker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and scarce pair of Baker black walnut nightstands with recessed, hammered and etched brass drawer-pulls (ca. 1980,USA). Dual doors concealing open storage on the bottom and ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Set of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of nightstands from the 1960´s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design with exquisite details and good craftmanship.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut and Cane Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century cabinets or nightstands By Jack Cartwright for Founders USA, 1960s Walnut, with woven rattan door fronts, black lacquered plinth base, and ori...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Split Reed Bamboo Rattan End Table or Nightstand, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modern bamboo night stand or small chest with three drawers, Spain, 1970s Beautiful split reed bamboo and rattan small chest, end table or bedside table with a decorative c...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Reed, Bamboo, Rattan

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Bed Side Tables 1960’s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Danish teak bed side tables to me mounted on The Wall. Beautiful details but with signs of wear.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

French Ebony Steel End Tables Nightstands, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of lined and elegant end tables or bedside tables is made from ebony veneer wood, with beautiful steel feet, in the early 1970s. Vintage and sophisticated, typically 1970s ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Michael Taylor for Baker Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Brass Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or side tables By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1970s ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Set of 2 Bodega Side Tables Nightstands Black Wood Marquetry by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of 2 Bodega Side Tables Night Stands in Warm Wood Marquetry by Joel Escalona Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contra...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair of mid-century modern nightstands. Each with interesting brass handles for two drawers. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Henredon Solid Walnut Sculptural Two Tier One Drawer Step Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exceptional quality solid walnut two tier one drawer step side end table nightstand. Gibbings decor match. Measure: Lower top is 16" H.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oak Side Tables, Night Stands
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of oak side tables or nightstands designed by Jacques Adnet with one front drawer.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Pair of Step End Tables by C. E. Waltman for Tonk Mfg.
By C.E. Waltman, Adrian Pearsall, Tonk Mfg. Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Stunning pair of walnut freeform, biomorphic side or end tables with 2 tiers of heavy tempered glass with flared edges secured by solid brass hardware. Top tier is 20 inches high; main tier is 15 inches high. Designed by C. E. Waltman for Tonk Manufacturing...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Vintage Cavalier Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of vintage Cavalier nightstands featuring tall legs and three drawers in a two-tier fashion. Wether its the aesthetic wood finish or elegant appe...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Nightstands, circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style nightstands. By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1960s Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass-capped tap...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Burr Yew Wood Drop Front Media Television Stand Designed to Hide Sky Boxes Etc
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning burr yew wood low television media cabinet. A very versatile piece, its designed for a TV to sit ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Yew

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Dressers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of teak dressers features a minimal design with three large drawers. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

'1' Maple Blonde End Table Nightstand Single Drawer with Shelf X Brass Base
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One maple blonde end table nightstand single drawer with shelf X brass base. Very clean drawer slides smooth. Has MFG tag on bottom. Style of Paul Mc...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Set of Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Dresser and Bedside Tables
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 60s, consisting of two bedside tables and chest of drawers. Solid walnut set, drawers with ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Set of 2 Night Stands by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very elegantly executed set night stands by La permanente mobili Cantù in dark lacquered wood, cut glass and with nicely detailed brass feet. What sta...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Nightstands, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good vintage condition. Small sings of usage. Probably made in Italy.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Dimond Front Drawers End Tables Nightstands Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid-Century Modern dimond front drawers end tables nightstands stands. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern cabinets on bracket legs, super clean condition, beautiful sheen finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Chests / Night Stands Planner Group for Winchendon, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of three drawer solid maple cabinets with original aluminum ring pulls that rest on separate square tables. Refinished as original in black and clear lacquer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple, Lacquer

Mid Century White Nightstand by Basic Witz
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A simple satin white Mid Century one drawer nightstand with detailed trim and brass giving the piece a nice tailored look manufactured by the Basic Witz Furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

1960s Danish Teak Upcycled Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
- The hairpin iron legs were added afterwards - refurbished - professionally lacquered door.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands manufactured by American of Martinsville. Well-built frame with walnut veneer exterior. A nice addition to any modern interior. Please ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut nightstands - a pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 17 deep x 24.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Grange Paris Handmade in France Cheerywood Side End Lamp Wine Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Grange Paris handmade in France cherrywood side tables with butlers serving trays A good looking...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Cherry

Signed Fratelli Reguitti Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Valet Stand Wood Brass
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Sculptural Italian gentlemen valet stand with pull-out neck tie holders and bakelite wheels made by Fratelli Reguitti and most probably designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi Italy, Agnosi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Danish Modern V-Legged Teak Nightstands by Ørum Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Ørum Møbler Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: Inquire for dimensions Condition: In excellent...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

2 Bodega Nightstands and 1 Coffee Table in Warm Wood Marquetry by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Bodega Side Tables and One Rectangular Coffee Table in Warm Wood Marquetry by Joel Escalona Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a techn...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plywood

Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Three-Drawer Chest for Johnson Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous three-drawer nightstand chest by Paul Frankl from his highly coveted "Station Wagon Group" created in 1945 for Johnson Furniture Company of Grand Rapids. Branded mark in top...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Oval Wood Marble Onix Paolo Buffa Night Stands Mid-Century Brass Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oval wood marble Onix Paolo Buffa night stands Mid-Century brass design 1950s, Brass parts, central drawer.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Nightstand Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak nightstand edition Votre Maison, circa 1960. with integrated lamp shelf height: 19.69" (55 cm)
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sycamore Night Stands With Mirror Top - France, 1940s
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of solid sycamore and sycamore veneer night stands, French polish finishing. Mahogany inside drawers, nickel-plated brass feet and knobs, antique mirror top (some oxidisation). ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Sculpted Walnut Nightstands
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Edmond J. Spence Nightstands Offered is a pair of mid-century nightstands with sleek lines designed by Edmond J. Spence. Made from Walnut, these ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch

Pair of Tile Top Step End Side Table on Tapered Dowel Shape Leg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of art tile step tables standing on dowel shape legs with brass legs tips. Solid heavy laminated hardwood construction.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Hardwood

Bed by A. Hendrickx for Belform c. 1960
Located in Brussels , BE
Bed by A. Hendrickx for Belform c. 1960 small tables 40x26cm bedhead 150x200.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Nightstands, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury nightstands sold by John Stuart. Two dovetail jointed drawers on each, with open storage space beneath. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid Century Nightstands in the Style of Lane / Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of oak nightstands in a medium dark tone with upper drawer and an adjustable shelve to the mid section. These are in a higher size perfe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Vintage Nightstands with Mirror in Wood and Green Alps Marble
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of bedside tables in wood and marble made at the beginning of 900, of fine Italian manufacture. The nightstands have a structure made entirely of wood, with soft and ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

Renzo Rutili Mid-Century Modern Commodes Birdseye Maple Black Lacquer USA 1940
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Commodes, Chests by Renzo Rutili for John Stuart, Fully Refinished. An absolutely stunning pair of bedside cabinets or chests having Birdseye Maple drawer ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage Warren Church Side Tables by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic set of American made walnut and oak side tables by Virginia's Lane Furniture. Designed by Warren Church and featuring the iconic basket weave motif that has made this serie...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Bamboo Leg Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century bamboo leg nightstand This nightstand measures: 18 wide x 16 deep x 25 inches high All pieces of furni...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Hardwood Mid-Century Modern Side Table Cupboard Single Door and Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage mahogany side end lamp wine table A nice piece, very utilitarian, ideally suited for a lamp and a glass of wine We have c...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Cube Shape One Door One Drawer Compartment Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sharp looking cube shape oiled walnut one fitted drawer one door compartment cabinet end side occasional table stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

1950s Paul McCobb Iron Rod Birch Sofa End Tables Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s rare early Paul McCobb iron rod sofa end tables. Pair of solid staved Canadian Birch surfaces on 1/2 inch iron rod bases and plastic feet on each leg ti...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Iron

Nightstands in Mirror by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of elegant vintage nightstands, entirely restored and customized with tainted mirror and brass. 3 drawers and brass feet. Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Two-Tiered Cupped Hands Table, in the Manner of Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two-tiered cupped hands table, in the manner of Pedro Friedeberg Well carved of hardwood, the 24.5-Inch diameter top resting on the fingertips of two ha...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Henredon circa 60' Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Circa 60' mid century walnut nightstand. The nightstand measures: 21 wide x 17.5 deep x 25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Fully Restored Pair of Italian Bedside Tables with Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of nightstands, manufactured in Italy during the fifties Set of two nightstands, Italy, 1950s We have carried out a long and complete restoration on these bedside tables a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Glass

Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers or Commode in Wood/Cream with Black Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Commode or chest of drawers with three drawers and crest . Are made of wood and veneer and finished with cream lacquered wood in edges and black ebonized legs . The drawers have a w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

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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