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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
Mid-Century Italian Side-Tables/ Night Stands, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely side-tables/ night stands ( there is a matching sideboard sold separately). This is ALL vintage and in wonderful original condition. Brass ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ico Parisi Edited by Mim Pair of Italian Bedside Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of bedside tables designed by Ico Parisi edited by MIM. Composed of solid walnut wood structure and metal legs. Interior lighting “mod. 222" designed by Gino Sarfatti for Artel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Vintage Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb His Planner Group, manufactured by Winchendon Furniture Company, was among the best selling contemporary furniture lines of the 1950s and was in continuous production fr...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Style D Form Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century style D form nightstand, constructed of American walnut with a transparent, hand-rubbed finish. The drawer fronts feature walnut veneers in a box match styling and the ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Midcentury Floating Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bedside tables in the style of Vladimir Kagan with its floating sculpted base. Decorative formed handles accent the legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

French Sycamore Nightstands 2 Drawers Attributed to Suzanne Guiguichon, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of lined and elegant two drawers nightstands is made from sycamore, with black opaline glass tops, and are attributed to Suzanne Guiguichon, made in the early 1950s. Vintag...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern nightstands with single drawer and lower cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Black Lacquer nightstands having a pull-out shelf over a single drawer above (2) lower cabinet doors. Chrome wrapped plinth base with chrome pulls. Good vintage condition. Ma...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Waterfall Art Deco Style Night Stands Cabinets MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Waterfall Art Deco Style Night Stands End Tables One Drawer Cabinets MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Gjovik Mobelfabriken, Mid-Century Modern, Low Cabinets, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gjovik Mobelfabriken, Mid-Century Modern, Low Cabinets, Teak, Denmark, 1950s A stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or commodes by Gjovik Mobelfabriken. These sleek Norweg...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Square Cube Shape Carved Sunburst Front Stand End Table Cabinet Double Doors
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality cube shape cabinet or nightstand with carved front double doors cabinet and storage compartment.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak, Walnut

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

Mid Century Modern Nightstand by Kroehler
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your bedroom with the Mid Century Modern Nightstand by Kroehler. This piece showcases the era's hallmark sleek lines and functional design. Crafted with qual...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Mahogany and Brass Connoisseur Collection Nightstands by Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant two-tier, single-drawer side tables/nightstands designed by Paul Mccobb for his the "Connoisseur Collection" manufactured by H Sacks and Sons (ca. 1953, Brookline, MA, USA). Composed of a red mahogany frame with inset "hidden" drawer with brass pull tucked below the surface. Lower, glass tier is framed by brass stretchers which delicately brace the long, tapered legs. Additionally, the sides are deeply sculpted/partially recessed resembling a half-bowtie, revealing the drawer within and adding a nice detail to an otherwise simple form. Relatively large size offering ample storage options between the shallow drawer and lower surface. Sleek, minimal pieces designed with unique and unexpected features indicative of an ingenious design highlighting the marriage of form and function. Excellent, restored condition (wood has been refinished and brass has been polished). Only minimal wear remains. Signed with applied brass manufacturer's label to the drawer of each example: "Connoisseur Collection designed by Paul McCobb H Sacks...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands/Side Table, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands/Side Table, Wood, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Single 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

Pair of cubist night stands - Spain 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of cubist night stands in solid wood with Zebrano veneer, french polish, handles in composite material and aluminium. Spain circa 1960.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Aluminum

Pair Fancher Furniture French Provincial Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Fancher Furniture French Provincial Style Fruitwood single drawer tiered Bedside Tables Nightstands. Measure 20.5" in width, 17" in depth 27.75" in height. Lower tier clea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Fruitwood

Rare Carved Walnut Cabinet by Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare carved walnut cabinet by Brown Saltman. Original Brown Saltman sticker. This Piece has a seldom seen finished backing. Can be used floating in an open...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Driftwood

Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Nightstand This nightstand measures: 24 wide x 20 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Beautiful Restored Pair of Modern End Tables by John Stuart in Cream Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of end tables or nightstands by John Stuart, circa 1965. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction with great form and detail. Fabulous jewelry! Excellent restored c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Rosewood Bedside Tables with Brass Tips, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of rosewood bedside tables, 1950s. Featuring pyramidal spiked legs with elegant brass tips. The sides are shaped and domed and extend to accommodate the body and top. The front ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

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 20.25"W x 17.75"D A...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of White Lacquer Brass Hardware Two-Drawer Cabinets or End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice white lacquer two-drawer stands, cabinets or nightstands with brass pulls. Medium gloss finish.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Geometric Nightstands, Walnut, Brass
Located in Manhasset, NY
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

Silvio Cavatorta, Nightstands, Maple, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple, brass and glass nightstands designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 22.125"W x 12.5"D All items ship from High Point, North...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Nightstand, Hathaway’s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom with our exceptional vintage mid century modern nightstand from Hathaway's. This nightstand boasts a spaci...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

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

Pair of Square Tessellated Stone Veneer Brass Inlay End Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern square end side tables stands.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Lane Rhythm Series Walnut Nightstand End Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant Mid Century Modern side table/ nightstand "Rhythm" Series by Lane furniture. This table is part of the Rhythm collection by Lane, built in the 1970’s, to have a style that...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of French Moderne Lacquered Mahogany and Brass Nightstands by Guy Lefèvre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite, low side tables/nightstands designed by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen (ca. 1975, France). Composed of lacquered mahogany chests supported by brass cradles...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

1960s Mid Century Modern Albert Parvin Gio Ponti Nightstand Sculpted Design
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Rare Mid-Century Modern Albert Parvin Gio Ponti Style Nightstand Sculpted Design. Elevate your bedroom with this stunning Rare Mid-Century Modern Albert Parvin Gio Ponti Style Night...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

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

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Brass, Nickel

Wonderful Lorin Marsh Etched Two-Drawer Mirrored Chest with Flower Rosette Pulls
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh etched two-drawer mirrored chest with flower rosette pulls and silver-leaf details Top measurements: 24” W x 15 1/4” D Total height 28” H 26 1/2” wide ...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mirror

Silvio Cavatorta pair of mahogany wood nightstands 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of two-tier bedside tables by Italian designer Silvio Cavatorta was created in the early 1950s and entirely made of mahogany wood. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Gorgeous Restored Pair of End Tables by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant and rare pair of end tables (series number 1110) by Widdicomb, circa 1938. Stout mahogany construction with exquisite case and foot detail. Fabulous nickel screen accent i...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Nickel

Vintage bedside table from the 1960s, Italian manufacture top in formica petrol
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage bedside table from the 1960s, Italian manufacture. The wooden bedside table has two doors for front opening and a small drawer. The upper surface is in petrol blue formica. T...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass, Iron

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand This nightstand measures: 22.25 wide x 15 deep x 22.25 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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Brass

Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine nightstands designed and produced in Swedne, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.9"H x 17.4"W x 12.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Pine

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 22 wide x 17 deep x 24 inches high All pie...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple

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

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

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Iron

William Hinn Mid Century Walnut Curved Front Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
William Hinn Mid Century Walnut Curved Front Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26.75 wide x 17.25 deep x 23.25 inches high All pi...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Pulls Four-Drawer Nightstands Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 4 drawers nightstands side end tables cabinets with brass pulls by Harvey Probber. Dark brown chocolate mahogany finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern pair of end tables feature one drawer and a large compartment underneath. Sleek design with ample room for storage and a large top to set items. The hea...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Pair of Bedside Tables by Pierre Guariche, circa 1968
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of nightstands with versatile design, serving as both nightstands and seats, they were conceived by the renowned French designer Pierre Guariche and was featured in both La Pla...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Burled Wood & Brass Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Nightstands. Featuring a straight line cube design, single drawer with original brass hardware, a beautiful brass inlay, two doors that open up to storage space, original hanging brass pulls, and a dark burled wood...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Big Pair Osvaldo Borsani of Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Low Tables Original Label
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Big Pair Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo low tables original label.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

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

Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of contemporary modern nightstands feature a cabinet door with a hidden pull that opens up to unveil a large compartment with a shelf. A sleek and simple pedestal...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Southern Nurseries night table, 1970s
Located in Medesano, Parma
Take a journey back to the golden era with Vivai del Sud's distinctively stylish night table, straight from the 1970s. Every detail of this piece, from the meticulously crafted woodw...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker

Paul Frankl Ebony Nightstands for John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare Paul Frankl nightstands for John Stuart. Made of mahogany with espresso satin finish. USA, circa 1940. Each nightstand features a pull-down top drawer with two additio...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch, Maple

Pair Vintage Nightstands Attributed to Piet Hein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid-century modern Piet Hein cabinets feature a unique sculptural profile accented by lattice woodwork and brass pulls, for use as nightstands or end tables. Please co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Door End Table Nightstands by Falster
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Classic set of Danish Modern teak nightstands by Svend Madsen for Falster Moberlfrabrik of Denmark; featuring rolling tambour doors, adjustable shelve and single drawer. Please see...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Model 86 Teak Bedside Table by Sun Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern style table from Sun Cabinet has three drawers for bedside storage. Warm teak wood with complimentary wood handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Dunbar Asian Style Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dunbar Asians style end table, American, circa 1940s. Retains Dunbar branded mark underneath. This early Dunbar table shows Edward Wormley's Asian design ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Asian Style Wood Nightstands
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of 21" Asian style wood nightstands Single drawer Brass drawer pulls.  
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Burl

Southern Nurseries night table, 1970s
Located in Medesano, Parma
Take a journey back to the golden era with Vivai del Sud's distinctively stylish night table, straight from the 1970s. Every detail of this piece, from the meticulously crafted woodw...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker

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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