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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
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Nightstand by Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
1960s light stain cherry Mid-Century Modern bedroom nightstand featuring three drawers with matching wood and nickel plated drawer pulls. This nightstand was designed by Renzo Rutili...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Cherry

Mid-Century Pennsylvania House Oak Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Pennsylvania House Oak Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand featuring three drawers with dovetailed construction in great working conditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Art Deco Midcentury Mahogany Bedside Tables Nightstands, France, 1950
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco midcentury mahogany veneered bedside tables nightstands. Brass handle and feet. France, 1950s. drawers. Unrestored original condition. Free shipping any where in the wo...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Henredon Walnut Bedside Tables Nightstands, A Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Mid-Century Modern Henredon patinated Walnut Bedside Tables or Nightstands. Prewired for Table lamps Exlectrical extension cord. Measure 22" in w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Clothing Valet Made in Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant clothing valet created from beech in Italy, c1955. A place for all your stuff as this model breaks down for traveling and will fit in a suitcase. Wood knobs...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Patinated Brass or Bronze Midcentury End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous brass or bronze patinated end or side table, American, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side table, or as a nightstand. It is const...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Brass

Joel Escalona's Solace 4: Solid Wood Side Table with Circular Top
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table solace S4 by Joel Escalona The Solace side table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture col...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood, Walnut

1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Nightstands in Blonde Mahogany & Formica Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of clean midcentury Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern nightstands 1950s USA. Blonde mahogany body and very clean formica top. Exce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Abalone, Formica, Hardwood, Mahogany

Lane Perception Oak Mid-Century Modern One Drawer Nightstand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Perception oak Mid-Century Modern one drawer nightstand side table. Item features sculpted wood drawer pull, beautiful wood grain, original ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Pair Midcentury Italian Brass and Rosewood Four Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of brass and rosewood chests date from the 1970s. Each chest has four functional drawers with dovetail construction and brass pulls. Top drawer has brass fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Set of 2 hanging nightstands with black glass shelf
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of elegant 1940s/'50s hanging nightstands with shaped black glass top. Nightstands feature double drawers with brass handles. They are in excellent condition having been recentl...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood

Rare Set of Børge Mogensen Nightstands Model 148. Danish Design from 1952
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Discover the essence of Danish Mid-Century Modern design with this rare set of two bedside tables. Designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s, t...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Midcentury Two-Drawer Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American of Martinsville midcentury ebonized curved front nightstand, side or end table with two drawers and open cubby resting on a floating base. This nightstand is sturdy, eye-cat...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and John Stuart Mahogany Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1950s by the iconic designer of the Skyscraper bookcases and Pretzel sofa Paul Frankl, this pair of nightstands was made for retail by John Stuart in the heart of New...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

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

Midcentury Rattan and Cane Side Table Nightstand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful rattan and cane nightstand or side chest of drawers with brass pull. Coastal chic with great contrasting of rattan frame and cane accent. Glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Cane, Rattan, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Front Cabinet or Night Stand in Blonde Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple eye catching designed cabinet that can be used in any room situation. It features oak and maple construction with plenty of storage space.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple, Oak

American of Martinsville Midcentury Walnut Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville midcentury Walnut Nightstand This nightstand measures: 30 wide x 16.25 deep x 19 inches high All pi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

United Diamond Front Walnut Night Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury solid Walnut nightstands featuring a custom dark brown color and satin sheen. Nightstands feature a convex diamond front and 2 spacious drawers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Noguchi-Inspired Solace 6: Round Solid Wood Table, Perfect for Multiple Uses
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table solace S6 by Joel Escalona The Solace side table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture col...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood, Walnut

Harvey Probber 4-Drawer Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury nightstands with classic styling, featuring rosewood panels banded in ebonized mahogany, each having 4 drawers which provide ample storage. Door pulls and legs tri...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Paul Evans Style Brutalist Chest from the Lane "Pueblo" Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Style Brutalist Side Chest from the Lane "Pueblo" Collection An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Style brutalist oak nightstand or side tabl...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Oak

Pair of Willis Gambier Bedside Tables Night Stands
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Willis & Gambier Pair of Bedside Tables. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean, hand waxed and hand polished. ...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

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

Danish Modern Style Night Stands by G Plan, circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern night stands or end tables, made by G Plan Furniture, England, circa 1960s. While located in England, G Plan's designs were cle...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Brass

Lane Pueblo Series Brutalist Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home all the fun and excitement of the 1970's with these fantastic vintage nightstands from Lane Furniture! From the highly collectible "Pueblo" series, these nightstands featu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut, Wood

Noviembre VI Side Table, Nightstand in Walnut and Marble Top by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre VI Side Table, Night Stand in Oak Wood and Marble Top by Joel Escalona The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian scu...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

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

Art Deco French Nightstands, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
This pair of French Art Deco side cabinets from the circa 1930s could be used to flank a sofa or as nightstands. Each has a storage compartment with a hinged door. Opening the door we find a drawer and open top shelf and 2 narrower open square shelves...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Nightstand, a clean-lined nightstand merges minimalism with elements of mid-century modern design. Framed in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Guillerme & Chambron Bedside Table a Pair Oak and Ceramic, France, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme & Chambron bedside table a pair Oak and ceramic France 1950 Made of Oak with a ceramic top, handle in ceramic. Rare model with lower ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Ceramic, Oak

Night Stands Enamelled Wood Marble Midcentury Italian Design 1970s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of bedside tables produced in Italy in the 70s. Each single bedside table that can be directed by wheels was made of white enamelled wood with 4 drawers and a marble top. Not...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

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

Glenn of California Walnut Nightstands by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage walnut nightstands/end tables by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1960s. These nightstands have a minimalist but highly functional de...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Aluminum

Vintage Black Walnut Divider Cabinet in the style of Emilio Lancia, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s. It is made in black walnut and features brass handles. This is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it has been perfectly restored...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands with Beveled Drawer Faces
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, two dovetailed drawers with beveled drawer faces and plinth bases.??Matching highbo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Oak Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century Pennsylvania house oak bedside chest of drawers nightstand featuring three drawers with dovetailed construction in great working conditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Sculptural Origami Folded Metal End Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural origami folded metal end tables, France, circa 1970s. They are constructed of silver enameled metal. The tabletop of each removes to reveal a hidden storage area. ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Nightstand Teak on Metal Base a pair Anonymous, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Nightstand in teak on metal base Anonymous Sweden 1950 Pair with drawers, good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Night Stands, circa 1955
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass night stands in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings. circa 1955.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

1960 Uncommon Pair of Italian Nightstands Originals briar
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of uncommon and briar wood night stands from 1960, Italian originals. Transparent glass top. In the past, there were parts of the newspaper of the time under the glass. Comin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Cavalier Furniture Midcentury Walnut Nightstand, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Cavalier Furniture midcentury walnut nightstand - pair. Each nightstand measures: 21 wide x 16 deep x 24.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Pair Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Nightstands, Floating Cabinets in Elm, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern mastercraft nightstands, floating cabinets in Elm, Brass Spectacular pair of nightstands by William Doezema for Mastercraft circa 1960s. The cabinets are ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Beautiful Set of Classic Danish 1960s Teak Nightstands
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a stunning set of Danish Mid-Century Modern nightstands from the 1960s. These nightstands are the epitome of sleek, functional design and will be the perfect addition to ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Tripod End Table, Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant tripod end table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This is one of two we have available. They are pric...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Bamboo and Wood Nightstand Anonymous for DUX Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of bamboo and wood nightstand anonymous for DUX Sweden, 1960 Good condition more photo on demand.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Design Russel Wright Red Lacquer Nightstands
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern design Russel Wright Dark Red lacquer Single drawer nightstands. Made from solid maple. Designed by the famous architect Russel Wright. In original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Maple, Lacquer

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Large Scale Wood End or Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale end or side table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a side or end table, or as a ni...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Mahogany

Midcentury Single Drawer Blonde Nightstand by Jens Ole Christensen for GETAMA
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern maple blonde bedside table nightstand with one drawer. By Jens Ole Christensen for GETAMA. Only (1) Nightstand available. ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple

Walnut and Brass Niguel Side Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel side table features one drawer and an open shelf. Details include leveling brass cap feet, a brass stretcher on the base, lacquered interior and inset brass hardware. Avai...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Coffee Table Afra E Tobia Scarpa Italy 1960s Bamboo Design Shelves Night Table
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table Afra E Tobia Scarpa Italy 1960s Bamboo Design Shelves night table.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo

Broyhill Emphasis Midcentury Walnut Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Emphasis midcentury walnut nightstand This nightstand measures: 26 wide x 18 deep x 22.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined End or Side Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice o...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Ramseur Midcentury Walnut and Brass Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Ramseur midcentury Walnut and Brass Nightstand This nightstand measures: 22 wide x 16 deep x 25.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Restored Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Nightstands: A Vintage Walnut Wonder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman nightstands, meticulously restored to radiate their vintage charm. Crafted with precision from rich walnut wood, these ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Mahogany, Walnut, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Dresser and Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands with sculpted wood handles. Two drawers with brass trim handles. Please confirm location NY of NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Vintage Sculpted Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Endlessly interesting vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut night stands with fantastic sculpted details. Each door features a panel of carved bowties reminiscent of the Classic Broyhill...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of French Modern Nightstands or Tables by Jean Pascaud
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Modern nightstands or tables by Jean Pascaud. This versatile pair of French midcentury nightstands, bedside tabl...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Cherry

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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