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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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Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das in Charcoal Carta and Solid Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graphic motifs of Le Corbusier's mural paintings, the solid form of the Corbu bedside table is defined by rhythmically placed handl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Set of Mid-Century Modern Style Nightstand or End Table
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Featuring a contemporary appearance, this modern end table pairs a clean-lined pink with natural wood for a pop of contrast. Offering storage s...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Paint

Laska Nightstand, Figured and Ebonized Walnut, Two Drawers, Customizable
Located in Louisville, KY
The Laska Nightstand is built in our Brooklyn studio using premium hardwoods and thoughtfully selected wood veneers. This piece features custom veneer...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Abstract Black Yellow Wood One Drawer
Located in Porto, PT
Brooklyn Bedside Table is bold, elegant and modern bedside table. The nightstand features one drawer made in marquetry technique and rests on drop-shaped legs. This bedside table wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Contemporary Abstract Pattern
Located in Porto, PT
Cabeza Bedside Table is a modern marquetry piece for contemporary interior design projects. It features three drawers, and its round silhouette with contrasting black and white enhan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Pink 3 Drawers Geometric Pattern Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Naif Bedside Table is a modern marquetry piece for contemporary interior design projects. Eclectic and chic, this round bedside table with three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Geometric Pattern Wood Nightstand
Located in Porto, PT
Marpha Bedside Table is a statement piece for a modern bedroom, with its remarkable pattern and chromatic choice. Modern, bold, and elegant at the same time, this bedside table will ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Yellow Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Azure Bedside Table will be an eye-catching addition to any bedroom decor. The nightstand features one drawer made in marquetry technique and rests on drop-shaped legs. A captivating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Modern Organic Oval Round Bedside Table Surrealist Figures Wood Marquetry Black
Located in Porto, PT
Birds Bedside Table is hand-crafted and boldly decorated using marquetry. Featuring one drawer, its round silhouette with contrasting colors enhances any modern bedroom design. A cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

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

Watercress Green Modern Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece combines functionality with unparalleled style, creating a statement of transitional elegance. The standout feature of this nightstand is the rich, vibrant green hue that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Leather, Wood

Dark Silver Modern Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece combines functionality with unparalleled style, creating a statement of transitional elegance. The standout feature of this nightstand is the rich, warm silver hue that p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Leather, Wood

Storm Gray Modern Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece combines functionality with unparalleled style, creating a statement of transitional elegance. The standout feature of this nightstand is the soft, grey hue that perfectl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Leather, Wood

Marlin Blue Modern Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece combines functionality with unparalleled style, creating a statement of transitional elegance. The standout feature of this nightstand is the rich, bright blue hue that p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Leather, Wood

Striking Pair of Mid-Century style Night Stands or Side Tables
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Mid Century style night stands or side tables with "Septaria" Marble imitation glass and brass frame and legs. Each with two drawers. We can also sell individually. Avail...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Art Glass

Light Mid Century Bedside Table - 23"
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the mangrove finish with Komodo embossed leather sides. The rectangular bedside table has a soft-closing single drawer with a brushed nick...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Leather, Wood

Dark Mid Century Bedside Table - 23"
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the rowan finish with Komodo embossed leather sides. The rectangular bedside table has a soft-closing single drawer with a brushed brass h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Leather, Wood

Pair of ADS Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
crafted from Prima Vera in our Bistre finish, features a sophisticated tapered silhouette with two long reeded drawers for storage. The custom forged hardware, finished in a dark rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

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

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Bronze

Pair of Light Mid Century Leather Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a shagreen embossed leather in our light overcast dove finish, with three long drawers and with polished nickel finish hardware and trim, raised on square tapered legs wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Dark Oak Mid Century Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this nightstand adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any bedroom setting. Constructed from high-quality materials and boasts a st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Dark Mid Century Leather Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a shagreen embossed leather in our dark tempest smoke finish, with three long drawers and with polished nickel finish hardware and trim, raised on square tapered legs with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Pair of Light Oak Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this nightstand adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any bedroom setting. Constructed from high-quality materials and boasts a st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Peter Deeble Classic Modern Nightstand Set - Mid-Century Modern - Solid Walnut
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Classic Modern night stand was designed to compliment my Classic Modern bed design but these look great in any context. They are handcrafted from solid wood with mortise and teno...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Renzo Retulli Style Chests / Commodes / Nightstands
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Renzo Retulli Style Chests / Commodes / Nightstands Pair of Mid-Century Modern Commodes, Custom Made to Order. An absolutely stunning pair of bedside cabi...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Inspired Ceramic Wood Table Lamp, Stoneware Walnut
Located in Long Beach, CA
This lamp represents a collaboration between longtime friends Pete Deeble and Ryan Bryant (aka The Ryan Co.). Ryan has been making beautiful ceramic items for years while Pete has be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

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

Waterfall bedside Table Burr Elm
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Burr Elm waterfall bedside table / night stand is made up of one singular waney edge board. The board is cut into three pieces, then re-joined at 45 degr...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Elm, Burl

Coklat Bedside in Solid Teak and Sungkai
Located in Singapore, SG
Designed by Studio Kallang and handcrafted by generational artisans in Central Java. The Coklat bedside is an ode to classic midcentury modern forms wit...
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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood, Teak

MidCentury Square White and Dove-Gray Color Glass and Brass Night Stand, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Classic design for a pair of night tables all in dove gray and cream colored glass and brass. Square and linear as in the style of that design. The bedside tables have a wooden stru...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Kensington Nightstand Made with Oak, Glass and Brass
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The Kensington neighborhood is defined by the architecture of the houses, which is identi...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Heritage Night Table Made with Oak and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Heritage collection is based on the transition from the beginning of the Stylish Club brand to what it represents today: luxury, elegance and exclusivity. It is inspired by a her...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Coklat Bedside 'Wide' in Solid Teak and Sungkai, 3 Drawers
Located in Singapore, SG
Designed by Studio Kallang and hand crafted by generational artisans in Central Java. The Coklat bedside is an ode to classic midcentury modern forms wi...
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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood, Teak

Nami Bedside Table by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Solid Antique Bronze Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The Nami beside table or nightstand features hand-cast solid antique bronze drawer fronts and legs in intricate patterning.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bronze

Laska Nightstand, Figured Walnut, Two Drawers, Customizable
Located in Louisville, KY
The Laska Nightstand is built in our Brooklyn studio using premium hardwoods and thoughtfully selected wood veneers. This piece features custom veneer...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Custom Pair of Two-Tone Parchment Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
This pair of parchment nightstands are available for a custom order. The interior drawers are made of the same walnut finish seen in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Goatskin, Walnut

Chapman Single Unit Storage, Nightstand Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Bedside Table, Drawer, Hardwood, Danish Cord, Bronze, Night Stand
Located in Issaquah, WA
Hardwood bedside table with a drawer and a woven Danish Cord undercarriage. The custom brass pull is inspired by nature, the California Quail topknot....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bronze

Chapman Single Unit Storage, Nightstand Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Midcentury Modern Nightstand or End Table in Natural Solid Wood
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Bring a Minimalist style to your bedside with this unique nightstand. Ikal nightstand showcase a square clean-lined silhouette on four round legs fea...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Style Nightstand or End Table in Metal and Natural Solid Wood
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Bring a Minimalist style to your living room with this unique nightstand. Seti nightstand showcase a rectangular metal clean-lined silhouette on four...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Custom Midcentury Style Dark Oak Nightstand by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style American oak nightstand with dark brown almost black finish with one drawer and decorative pull. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Misty Nightstand
Located in Carmel, CA
Eliminate the need for bedside lamps and add a warm glow to any bedroom with the innovative Misty Nightstand. Custom-crafted with built-in LED lighting and touch close drawers, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Large Custom 1960s Italian Style Walnut Nightstands by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large custom nightstands American walnut nightstands with midcentury Italian styling with three drawers. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. C...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Custom Midcentury Style Walnut Nightstands with Three Drawers by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style nightstands made in American walnut with three drawers. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and wood.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Custom Painted Cerused Wood Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom painted cerused wood nightstands with polished nickel pull. The drawer interior finish is shown in maple. Customization is available in different sizes, colors, interi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Nickel

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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