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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
Sleek Black Italian Nightstands with Emerald Details - 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This sophisticated pair of Italian nightstands from the 1950s exemplifies the luxurious design principles of the mid-century era. Having been recently renewed with a fresh, high-qual...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Clyde Nightstand by Disc Interiors x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Clyde Nightstand resembles a 1920s streamlined travel trunk designed for efficiency and style for cross-continental train rides. The DISC Interio...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin "Linear Group" Nightstands or End Tables Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by Calvin Furniture, this pair of nightstands was designed by American legend Paul McCobb. Out of the hundreds of documented designs by McCobb, this line is, in our opinion, one...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Aluminum

John Stuart Chrome and Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970s three drawer chest of drawers retailed by John Stuart in the style of Milo Baughman. Three drawers with chrome hardware float above the floor in a parsons form lacquere...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Walnut Wood, Center Table Solace S8
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural coffee table made of solid walnut wood, center table Solace S8 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood, Walnut

Mid century modern Danish 1960´s teak night stands
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning set of mid-century modern Danish teak nightstands from the 1960s, showcasing the sleek minimalism and timeless elegance iconic to Danish design. This rare, well-preserved pa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Pair of Black Mid Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
The sleek Batavia black finish is beautifully complemented by the Antique French Oak trim, creating a sophisticated and timeless look. Two spacious drawers provide ample storage, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

1960s Pair of Nightstands in Ash Finish , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Ash

Pair of Wooden Nightstands by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of nightstands in sculpted wood and brass. 3 Drawers. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2022.  
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Magnificent Pair of Blue Murano Glass Bedside Tables Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
These beautiful bedside tables are handmade in Italy. They have a blue Murano glass top and drawers, hand-blown by skilled craftsmen. The bedside tables are made of a sturdy birch ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of bedside tables - Luciano Frigerio 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of maple and gilded brass bedside tables by Luciano Frigerio Di Desio. Italy around 1970. Height 52 cm - 20,47 po Width 43 cm - 16,93 po Depth 45 cm - 17,72 po
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Superb Midcentury Studio Crafted Night Stand by Artist Richard Artschwager
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Richard Artschwager (NY 1923-2013). Fine and exceedingly rare nightstand cabinet in walnut. Featuring one night stand with door and drawer in walnut. Artschwager started his career d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture USA, 1950s Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum hardware. Measures: 16" W x 19" D x 31.63" H. Professionally refinished. Excellent condition. Matching chest of drawers...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Aluminum

20th Pair of Italian Night Stands in Chestnut with Four Drawers Original Patina
Located in Buggiano, IT
20th Century Pair of Italian night stands in chestnut with four drawers. They have a typical design of the time and are very comfortable. The paintwork is original in patina. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chestnut, Fir

Pair of Brutalist Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury pair of sculpted front nightstands adds distinctive brutalist modern style and spacious bedside storage. Interior cabinet offers a shelf for additional organization o...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Nightstands for Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson Thin Edge nightstands for Herman Miller. Iconic design for Nelson's Thin Edge series produced by Herman Miller, Michigan U.S....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Teak Nightstand by Falster circa 1960s Sliding Tambour Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Nightstand, manufactured by Falster Mobelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has a sliding tambour door to keep your bedside essentials hidden which opens to reveal a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

'Pueblo' Series End Tables by Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage mid-century end tables by Lane Furniture with mosaic style fronts. Two door cabinets with shelving. Perfect for bedroom and living room storage. Please confirm locati...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Nightstands by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original champagne finish, single dovetailed drawer with unique drawer face, opened s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch

Mid-century bedside table, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a pair of exquisite bedside tables, crafted in the 1970s by the esteemed Yugoslavian company DIK, located in Nova Gradiska, which is situated in present-day Croatia. Thes...
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Mid-20th Century Croatian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Plywood

Remarkable Pair of Italian Midcentury Walnut and Brass Nightstands from 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
We are proud to offer this pair of significant Mid-Century night stands / bedside tables from the 1950s, handcrafted in Italy from walnut and brass. The nightstands are distinguishe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian 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 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

Harold Schwartz Romweber Oak Pair Nightstands Sculptural & Architectural 50s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber, this rare sculptural and architectural pair of nightstands or end tables is as cool as anything designed by Vladimir Kagan, Hans Wegner, or Finn Juhl...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Leather, Oak

Set of Rare Danish Nightstands from 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or sidetables with a spacious storage unit. Beautiful patinated from 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Beech

Arcadia Side Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Arcadia side table features one or two drawers, an open shelf, hand crafted vintage style hardware and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning C...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Rosewood Veneer Nightstands/Commodes - Two Doors/Single Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of SOLID cube Mid Century Modern Nightstands. Rosewood veneer with laminate lining. The finish is wrapped all the way around so they can float in room and look good...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Walnut, Rosewood

Pair Paul Evans Cityscape Night Stands, Burl and Brass with Drawers, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of burl and brass Cityscape night stands / nightstands designed by Paul Evans for Directional, 1970s. Both have two drawers that function perfectly. Clusters of li...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Paul Frankl Dresser and Nightstand for Johnson Furniture, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic 1950s ten-drawer double dresser and nightstand was designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart duri...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Nightstands, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good vintage condition. Small sings of usage. Probably made in Italy.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Statement Black Rectangular Coffee Table - Fundamenta 32 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Statement Black Rectangular Coffee Table - Fundamenta 32 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted finish. Due to the nature of ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Fabulous Pair of Heritage Henredon End Table/ Night Stands in Flame Mahogony
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Gorgeous Pair of parsons style end table/ night stands by Heritage Henredon, circa 1960. Wonderful flame mahogany top with a lovely ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Angular Design Solace 14: Solid Walnut Coffee Table with Heavy Base
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S14 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balance an...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut bedside tables / commodes with an open lower compartment and an upper single drawer. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB FURNITURE CO.)(PRICED A...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Minimalistic vintage 1960´s Danish mid century teak nightstands
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Danish teak nightstands from the start of the 1960´s. Each with two drawers in a original untouched version. They used to be ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Lightly Restored Broyhill Brasilia Walnut & Brass 8-Drawer Tall Chest or Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic tall chest was built in the 1970s by high-end manufacturer Broyhill for their Brasilia line of furntiure. Since then, the Brasilia line has become more desirable, and ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Jorgen Clausen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Nightstands, Teak, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jorgen Clausen, Edmond Spence Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Nightstands, Teak, 1960s These sculptural low profile nightstands by...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Solace 11: Formal Solid Wood Coffee Table with Geometric Base
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S11 by NONO The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balance and pr...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, brutalist front, push button door that opens up to storage space, mod...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Solace 42: Functional Art in Solid Wood with Circular Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S42 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Bedside tables in the style of Kjærnulf, solid oak, denmark
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This pair of identical, solid light oak nightstands is crafted in the style of Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, capturing the timeless elegance ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Elevated Square Coffee Table in Natural Oak - Timeless Fundamenta 33 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Elevated Square Coffee Table in Natural Oak - Timeless Fundamenta 33 by NONO Sculptural coffee table made of solid wood with a natural water-based or black tinted finish. Due to th...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Diamond Faced Night Tables by United Furniture Co
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Walnut night stands with two diamond faced drawers on each table. Tops have been professionally restored and the body of each cabinet is in excellent vintage condit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak, Walnut

Designer Round Coffee Table Solace 33: Organic Shapes in Solid Wood
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S33 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Set of 2 Bedside Tables by Carlo de Carli, 60s
Located in Medesano, Parma
Introducing this stunning set of 2 Bedside Tables created by the legendary Italian architect and designer Carlo de Carli at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. These pieces - made of wh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Davis Cabinet Co. Walnut Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Davis Cabinet Co. Solid walnut nighstand, end table, cabinet. Very sturdy and in great condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Rosewood and Brass Two-Tier Nightstands / Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rosewood nightstands/bedside tables with dual storage cubbies (single door concealing one section; the other is open by design) and brass pulls along with sculptural brass le...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Andre Bus a Pair of 'Acclaim' Walnut Side Tables Lane USA 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Andre Bus, a pair of 'Acclaim' walnut side tables, Lane of Altavista, Virginia, 1950s/1960's. Measures: Length 70, width 53, height 52 cm. Good condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Marble Nightstands, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian bedside tables from the 1950s, in solid walnut with herringbone veneered doors and ocher marble top. They have been completely restored and shellac polished. The marb...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

Pair of Edmond Spence Swedish Mid-Century Wave Front Birchwood Nightstands
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Mid-Century (1940s) wave front birchwood nightstands with two drawers in a birchwood case resting on four tapered angled legs. (EDMOND SPENCE)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Matching chest of...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Birch

Pair of Michel Pigneres Black Lacquered Brass Nightstands Tables 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of French midcentury single drawer black lacquered nightstands or end tables would be stunning in any room. Designed by Michel Pignères in France in the late 1970s, th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Lane Nightstand McCobb
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century nightstand by Lane. Paul McCobb design with brass trim, knobs and feet. Beautiful herringbone diamond patterned front. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Lane Staccato Mid Century Brutalist Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Brutalist Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 27.75 wide x 17.25 deep x 22.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid-Century White Diamond Front Nightstands By United Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning pair of mid-century modern nightstands having sculptural convex diamond fronts raised on bases with four tapered legs. In outstanding vintage condition. Cleaned and ready ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany, Paint

Pair of Birch and Murano Glass 2 Drawer Bedside Tables, Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Enhance the beauty of your bedroom with this exquisite pair of Italian-made bedside tables. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, these stunning pieces showcase the beauty of light blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Aquidneck Nightstand by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aquidneck Nightstand is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette and features four drawers with solid wood knobs. This piece is available in exc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Small Bedside Tables Shelves Style Ico Parisi for Debaggis 1950s Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small bedside tables or shelves in mahogany Ico Parisi for Debaggis 1950s brass and glass Minimalist
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Rosewood Cube Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It's hip to be square with this awesome pair of cubic nightstands! Featuring a stunning rosewood wood grain and double doors that open to reveal ample storage space. Great for stacki...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Chrome

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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