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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
Midcentury "Malacca Modern" Cabinets by Hickory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here's a fantastic pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstands! Featuring an unusual, elongated profile, rattan adornments, and a unique top-down sliding...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rattan, Wood, Mahogany

Midcentury Vintage Walnut Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern featuring the authentic vintage patina that makes this style so desirable. Featuring sleekly sculpted canoe-like pulls and funky carved zig-zag l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands / Dressers, Greek Key, Mastercraft Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands / Dressers, Greek Key, Mastercraft Style Low profile set of ebony nightstands having recessed Greek key gi...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Giltwood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern American end tables with brass hardware. Strong construction with mid-century design. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Grosfeld House, Mid-Century Modern, Glassics Series, Mirrored Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Grosfeld House Cabinet / Commode, Glassics, 1930s, Original Paint Finish A rare and important original paint finish signed GROSFELD HOUSE mirrored com...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mirror, Wood

Harvey Probber Black Lacquered Mahogany and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands By Harvey Probber USA, 1960s Black lacquered mahogany, with original brass trim and hardware. Measures: 19"W x 14"D ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Single Drawer Maple Nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of single drawer blonde maple nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use and slight fading. Label Widdic...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple

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

Broyhill Sculptra Midcentury Walnut Nightstand, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill sculptra midcentury Walnut nightstand - pair Each nightstand measures: 24 wide x 15 deep x 22.5 inches high All pieces of furniture ca...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Italian Nightstand by Giovanni Gariboldi in Lacquered Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and refined bedside tables by Giovanni Gariboldi from the 1950s, Italian. The pair of bedside tables was finely crafted in fine Italian workmanship. The bedside tables are ma...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood

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

Pair of Walnut and Travertine Nightstands with Brass Accents and Rosewood Trim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressive pair of walnut Nightstands with travertine tops and brass inserts and drawer pulls. These nightstands also have two generous drawers that are the width of the piece. The l...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Travertine, Brass

Henredon Mahogany & Brass 3-Drawer Nightstands or End Tables Mid-Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of handsome nightstands or end tables were designed and produced by Henredon in the United States circa 1960s. They are made of mahogany covered with a satin finish and set...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of Nightstands by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of superb vintage nightstands, entirely restored and customized with brass and tainted mirrors. 2 Drawers and 4 brass feet. Italy, 1970s.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

John Stuart American Midcentury Walnut Slat Front Right Cabinet Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury walnut bedside table / end table with a single drawer to the left of an open compartment over a mirrored base arra...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Mirror, Walnut

Pair of Oak Inverness Nightstands by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness Nightstand features two drawers with carved pulls and one open section on solid wood plank legs. Wall mounted version available. Spe...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Vintage Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. Each nightstand features three dovetailed drawers with original...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Set of Beautiful Danish Rosewood Nightstands or Dressers from the 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare set of Danish Mid-Century Modern nightstands or alternative dressers. Finding one is difficult finding two is impossible. Have not been able to track down the designers name, ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Large Walnut Stacked Box Nightstand by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box nightstand is a bedside table with two drawers that is available in either American walnut or white oak. Available in two sizes. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is d...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands By John Widdicomb USA, circa 1960s Black lacquered cherry wood, with original brass ha...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Tobago Brutalist Midcentury Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobago Brutalist midcentury walnut nightstands, pair. Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 18 deep x 24.75 inches high. All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair Mid Century Modern Isku of Finland Bent Plywood Birch Bedside Tables, 1980s
By Isku
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A beautiful pair of original Isku Oy of Finland, Scandinavian Modern, Bent Plywood Birch Bedside Tables With Maker's Labels 1980s. In the style of Alvar Aalto. Finding inspiration i...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch, Pine

Pair of Mid Century Nightstands in the Manner of Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of mid century nightstands featuring cork fronts Pair of walnut vintage nightstands or side tables with metal hairpin legs in the style of Paul Frankl. Featuring circular recessed bakelite pulls and cork facings. One with three drawers and the other features one top drawer and a pull down cabinet...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand. Item features a "Facade" collection, beautiful wood grain, original stamp, 3 d...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Set of Danish Teak Nightstands from the 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Danish teak nightstands from the 1960´s. Fully functional with minor signs of wear.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Large Walnut Ojai Nightstand by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai Nightstand features board and batten doors with iron details and two drawers. Available in two sizes and in American walnut and white oak. ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Oak Bedside Table a Pair Anonymous, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Oak bedside table a pair unknown cabinet maker, Sweden, 1960. Wear. Marks. Stains. Minor veneer damages.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Modernist Side or Bedside Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Modernist piece was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of beech wood and has a glass on the top. It´s in excellent condition, fully renovated to high ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood, Beech

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Geometric Nightstands, Walnut, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern style Geometric Nightstands, walnut, brass A finely polished Mid Century pair of bedside stands each having ...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Night Stands, circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of scoop front nightstands by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Midcentury Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for planner group midcentury nightstand. This nightstand measures: 22.25 wide x 14.25 deep x 23 inches high. All pieces of fu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Pair of Bedside Tables from 1970, Italian, Teak Honey Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of bedside tables from 1970, Italian, veneered in teak on chipboard. Particular opening of the doors. Honey color. Comes from an old rich country house in the Florence area of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Elegant Italian End Table or Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Italian end table or nightstand, attributed to Paolo Buffa, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side table, or as a nigh...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Italian Nightstands, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian nightstands, 1960s. Dimensions: H=61 cm; W=61 cm; D=36 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood

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

Rare Pair of 1940s Grosfeld House Round Tray Top End Table with Bakelite Details
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare pair of elegant Grosfeld House two-tone Mahogany & Elm end tables or nightstands with Bakelite details first showed up in the 1938 Grosfeld House "4th Annual Exhibition". Each having a raised circular wood tray top on four translucent Butterscotch Bakelite rods...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Solace 5: Solid Walnut Side Table, Ideal as Nightstand or Auxiliary
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table Solace S5 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

Pair of Diamond Front Night Stands in the Style of Johnson Carper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an understated, simple design and a rich walnut woodgrain, this pair of diamond front night stands are styled after mid-century furniture maker Johnson Carper...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century English Bamboo Bedside Cabinets with Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of English bamboo bedside cabinets from the mid 20th century with doors and rustic appearance. Created in England during the Mid...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand from Dania Series by American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern nightstand from the Dania series by American of Martinsville features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, drop front with white lacquer...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century end tables by Lane Furniture. Oak wood grain with tile motif drawers. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Baker Furniture Midcentury Campaign Walnut, Cane, and Brass Nightstands, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstands or end tables. Produced by Grand Rapids Chair Co. for Baker F...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Organic Shape Solace 7: Circular Solid Walnut Side Table, Art Meets Function
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table Solace S7 by Joel Escalona. The Solace side table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture co...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood, Walnut

Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Blonde Beech Suit Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Blonde Beech Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the hanger or clothes stand is made in beech, it will accommo...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Beech

Pair of Danish Modern Rosewood Tables by Kristian Vedel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Rosewood end tables, designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. These tables are a ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George Nelson thin edge chests or nightstands. The items are rosewood veneer with four pull-out drawers and metal legs.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Karl Springer Style Raffia Box on Stand End Table or Night Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lacquered raffia box on stand, in the manner of Karl Springer, American, circa 1970s. It is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side table, or as a night stand. No ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Brass

Guillerme et Chambron, Two Oak Nightstand circa 1970 '
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two oak nightstands Guillerme et Chambron Edition votre Maison, circa 1970.  
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Ico Parisi in the Manner Set of Night Stands Late 50's
Located in bari, IT
Pair of one-drawer wall-mounted bedside tables with glass shelf and brass details. Italian production of the 50s in the style of Ico Parisi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Ace-Hi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

20th Century Ico Parisi Pair of Magazine Racks in Black Lacquered Wood, 1950s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1916, but as early as 1925 with his family he moved to Como, where in 1936 he graduated as a building surveyor and served an apprenticeship ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Three Drawer Bedside Dresser by Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Harvey Probber nightstand offers an upper bedside drawer with lower cubby style storage. Perfect height for use as a bedside table or living room side table. The incredible craf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of John Widdicomb Burl Veneer and Brass Nightstands / Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century nightstands / commodes with a burl wood veneer, single drawer with brass pulls, and two cabinet doors with brass pulls below. (John Widdicomb)(Priced as ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Brass

Teak Side Tables With Louvre Effect Drawers Upon Metal Bases by Punt Mobles
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A pair of punt mobles teak side tables with louvre effect drawers upon metal bases Made in Valencia Spain. Punt Mobles was founded in 1980 by the Valencian designer Vicent Mar...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Rare Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart Mac Dougall Walnut Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, unbelievably rare pair of A-frame figured walnut nightstands by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Side Tables or Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of side tables in lacquered wood, silver glass top, drawer, brass feet and handles with original patina. This elegant pair of tables would look stunning in any interior.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Italian Luciano Frigerio Plum Lacquered Brass Nightstands Tables, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of Italian midcentury plum prune lacquered nightstands would be stunning in any bedroom. Designed by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio in Italy in the late 1970s,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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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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