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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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Broyhill Premier 'Emphasis' Cabinet Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Mid-Century Modern nightstands with inside storage, made by Broyhill for their 'Empahsis' line. Features nice walnut grain with golden oak trim, carved relief pattern on d...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Rosewood, Chrome, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Milo Baughman Style, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Rosewood, Chrome, United States 1970s These Mid Century Modern nightstands in the style of Milo Baughman are a stunning additio...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Wooden Brass X Handle Bedside Table
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century wooden bedside table / commodes with an upper cabinet with fold-down drawer above two lower drawers with x-form brass drawer pulls. (PAUL FRANKL FOR JOHNSON FURNI...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1960s Oak Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, London
These 1960s Belgian oak bedside cabinets are a charming pair that exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and design aesthetics of mid-century furniture. Constructed from solid oak, t...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Lower Drawer Nightstand / Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet shelf and a single lower drawer with a horizontal raised wooden drawer pull. (T.H...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Teak Three Drawer Chest 1960s
Located in Emeryville, CA
A vintage Danish teak chest with a beautiful teak grain. This small chest is a perfect size to be used as an accent or entryway table or nightstand. This chest has three drawers with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

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

Sculpted and Minimalist Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands c. 1960s
Located in Denville, NJ
Step into the allure of the 1960s with our Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands, exuding timeless charm. Crafted to meticulous standards, these nightstands offer a spacious...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Nightstand
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A stunning figured walnut night stand by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Declaration line. The top shelf floats above two drawers with handsome porcelai...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish rosewood nightstand Nightstand measures: 18.5 wide x 15 deep x 22.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Nightstands by Widdicomb
Located in Highland, IN
This pair of elegant Robsjohn-Gibbings nightstands by Widdocomb exhibit his signature style– refined, understated, with exceptional details such as the silver plated spear-shaped dra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

Single Midcentury Nightstand by American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern nightstand, features two drawers and rich walnut grain throughout. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pickled White Oak Wood Nightstands & King Size Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage nightstands together with a matching king size headboard. The pieces were designed and manufactured in the United States in the late 1970's or early 1980s. The piec...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair of Nightstands 50s-60s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of nightstands with drawer, glass open shelf and back-treated glass on exotic wood veneer top with brass finials.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1976. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.25"H x 20.625"W x 17.8"D A...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Widdicomb Modern Blond Maple Tall Single-Door Cabinet / Nightstands
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century blond maple nightstands / tall cabinets with a single compartment concealed by a hinged door with a brass ring door pull. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(PRICED AS PA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Bronze

Pair Parquet Oak Petite Side Tables with Iron x Base Sabre Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage parquet oak side tables with elegant X shaped bases. The transitional side tables are a petite stature and weight. They are perfectly at home placed beside your sofa or armchair. The beauty of these tables lies in their mobility. Because of their size, you can easily move them about. Essentially you have the functionality of portable furniture with the timeless look and craftsmanship of an heirloom piece. The oak parquet veneer accentuates the solid wood table tops...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Iron

Pair of Art Deco Burl Wood End Tables Nightstands with Brass Hardware Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco end tables in burl walnut with brass hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Cane Walnut Brass Nightstand End Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful mid-century nightstand/end table with cane front drawer panel. Exceptional construction and style. This is a very simple yet modern design. Features beautiful walnut medi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dark Walnut Single Door End Tables or Nightstands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables or nightstands. Dark chocolate near ebony low gloss finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Bedside Night Stands, Romeo Rega, Nazaret
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Italian bedside night stands from 1970's probably by Romeo Rega or Nazaret. The construction is in chrome and brass with mirror top and g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Nightstands by Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan, United Knigdom, 1960s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A pair of bedside tables designed by the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, produced in the 1960s in the British G-Plan factory. The cabinets are made of teak, the handles are made of ...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood, Teak

Renzo Rutili Mid-Century Modern Commodes Birdseye Maple Black Lacquer USA 1940
Located in Manhasset, NY
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

Pair of 1960s SC-50 model bedside tables, design by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi, Claudio Sormani
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 1960s SC-50 model bedside tables, design by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italian manufacture. The dark brown wooden bedside tables have a single drawer with a brass opening ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Side Table/Night Stand with Drawer by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single occasional table/nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Max Kuehne Style Nightstand by Henredon
Located in Hanover, MA
Single nightstand with an open cabinet and single drawer above, the face of which has been decoratively incised with a pattern of flowers and embellished with solid brass belting, circa 1959. Very clean inside and out. Patination to brass. Discretely concealed electric cord for your lamp and phone...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

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

Pair of Lacquered Raffia Cloth Covered Stands End Occasional Tables Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer raffia stands end tables or nightstands. One drawer round corners design. Glass tops.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Raffia, Hardwood

Single Drawer Walnut Nightstand by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Walnut single drawer nightstand by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use. Cloth Label Widdicomb inside top drawer. Loca...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Baker Black Lacquer One Drawer Two Tier Square Side End Table Night Stand MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Black Lacquer One Drawer Two Tier Square Side End Table Night Stand MINT! Mint inspected vintage condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Albert Parvin American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass Nightstands, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 24 wide x 16 deep x 23.25 inches high All pieces of furnitu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rougier Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood & Chrome Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rougier Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood & Chrome 2 Drawer Nightstands with Black Painted Tops and Sides - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 32" W x 16" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern and table night Stand in light walnut with hammered brass hardware by Heritage Henredon.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Style Glass Top Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Italian glass top nightstands make a beautiful addition to any room. Tapered legs, brass feet, and a beautiful vintage fini...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Mahogany

Carved French Nightstands with doors and Marble Top, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
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 compartment with the...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

No.1 of 2 Danish/Nordic Teak Night Stand with woven rattan under shelf, 1960s
Located in Skien, NO
No.1 of 2 Danish/Nordic Teak Night Stand with woven rattan under shelf, 1960s Medium: Teak, Birchwood Legs, Hardboard, Woven Rattan Style: Retro, Mid-Ce...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rattan, Birch, Teak

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

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Two Nightstands in Walnut by Maxalto 1970s Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A couple of Artona nightstands in walnut wood and metal details. Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by Maxalto in 1970s. The night stands reflect on the wood structure...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

1970s Pair of Vintage Nightstands
Located in Duxbury, MA
(2) vintage single drawer wood night stands. Circa 1960/70s. Mid Century Modern style
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1950's Jacques Hitier French Modernist Painted Steel Tables
Located in Hanover, MA
These night stands or side tables are so French 1950's and evoke the Sanatorium designs of Jean Prouve. They’re actually by Jacques Hitier for Tibauto and were often used in school ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern 1 One drawer End Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century modern end table stand with classic brass cone shape McCobb pull.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Custom Faux Tortoise Shell Cylinder Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of custom faux tortoise shell commodes with recessed escutcheon and ring pull. Single door opens to reveal a light yellow lacquered single shelf compartment. Each commo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Walnut Nightstand attr. to Ico Parisi with a Pink Top and Black Drawers
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. It is made in walnut and features a formica pink top and black drawers. This is a vintage piece with its original patina, therefore ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Wood Louver Front Commodes / Chests
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century dark lacquered wooden commodes / chests with 6 louver-front drawers in descending height. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, single drawer, open storage space, modern legs, and a walnut ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables Measures 25.5" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height. Both have same color tone stain tone. Just photo lig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

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

Materials

Wood

Swedish Etched Glass Petite Nightstands in Mahogany and birch fillet by Bodafors
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1950s Swedish Art Deco end tables in Flame mahogany with birch fillet by Bodafors. The tops are in etched glass with a diamond pattern. Which reflects through to the lower...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Pair of Minimalist Black Lacquer Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Funky pair of piano lacquer and maple side tables combining minimalist, modernist, and Asian design elements! With four pull-out drawers each, these tables offer plenty of compact st...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Maple

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstands or Small Chests
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of silver elm nightstands in dark brown finish with brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for the Precedent collection by Drexel, design...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair of Mosaic Top Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of mosaic top Mid-Century Modern nightstands. Just take a look at the amazing inlaid glass mosaic tops just fabulous! The sta...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Brazilian Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and metal nightstands designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Very light scratching and discoloration to top surfaces. Dimensions: 31.5” H x 18.2” W x 14.2” D
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern end tables boast unusual drawer fronts with recessed pulls. Quality construction with curved front tops, stubby tapered legs, and a vintage walnu...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Mid Century Blonde Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb mid century blonde nightstand This nightstand measures: 18 wide x 13 deep x 26 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

1980s Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Nightstands - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your bedroom with a dash of eclectic flair with this pair of Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Nightstands. Reflecting the adventurous spi...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Zebra Wood Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and eye-catching, this pair of Mid-Century Modern night stands features richly grained zebra wood and classic clean lines. Each piece offers a single drawer and open shelf, c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Elegant pair of wooden night stands with black glass top
Located in Monaco, MC
Light and legant pair of night stands, bedside in clear wood and black glass table top. Stripes pattern on the drawers face. The top are stuck on the frame. European work circa...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Wood

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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