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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstands, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstands, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand Modernist Luggage Rack, Tubular Steel, Les Arcs, France, 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Luggage rack made by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1968 for the ski resort Les Arcs. Support formed by wooden slats, resting on a chromed metal structure. Lot 2 Shipping: 64/51/41 ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Walnut Wall-Mounted Console Table / Nightstand attr. to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This wall-mounted console table / nightstand features a walnut frame with a brass handle. Ulrich used this sinuous design also for wall lights and sconces. It ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

American of Martinsville Dania Queen Size Bar Bed Headboard with Nightstands
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern queen size bed headboard with built-in nightstands. The 4004-14 “Bar Bed” is a part of American of Martinsville’s Dania Collection. Designed by Merton Gershun, this walnut bed...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Walnut

ISA Bergamo, Nightstands, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, glass and brass nightstands designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand by American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern American of Martinsville 2-drawer night stand with diamond pattern inlaid drawer fronts and sculpted legs. Great condition. Part of a 4-piece set. 20 1/2" t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Nightstands in Oak attributed to Henning Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Presenting a pair of oak bedside tables by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in the 1960s by Nyrup Møbelfabrik. In good vintage condition, these nightstands exhibit a poetic blend of baroque...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstand or End Table with X’s
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nightstand or end table from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with their signature X’s and asymmetric handles. It is in wonderful resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid century Lane rhythm 2 drawer walnut nightstands
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair Mid century rhythm Lane walnut 2 drawer nightstands. Designed and manufactured by Lane in Alta Vista VA. Walnut solid oak drawer construction with carved handle pulls. Very wel...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Nickel

Danish Modern Two Drawer Rosewood Hallway Chest
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 28.5" wide x 11.75" deep x 21.5" tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

Midcentury nightstand by Mojmír Požár, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This nightstand/bedside table was designed by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of beech wood, it has an opaxite glass on the ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood, Beech

Pair of bedside tables 30s-40s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of hinged door nightstands made of stained ash veneer and maple burl wood, carved and lacquered wood legs, back-treated glass top.
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Ash, Maple

A Pair Of Night Stands Or Small Chests By American Of Martinsville 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fine pair of night stands or small chests of drawers by American of Martinsville. Ca' 1960's, with three drawers each. Reconditioned and redone in blue gray lacquer, handles polish...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

A pair of bedside tables by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of walnut wood and glass bedside tables, designed by Carlo de Carli, produced by Sormani in 1964. This pair of small wooden nightstands stands out for the precious interplay of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Teak Bedside Tables Drawers, JS Salko G Plan Style, 1970s Set of 2
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A really smart JS Sakol retro teak veneer three drawer matching pair of drawers / bedside cabinets, circa 1970s. Teak drawers by J. S. Sakol with similarities to the G Plan Fresco ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Vintage Lane Burled Wood Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Vintage Lane Burled Wood Nightstands. Featuring a straight line cube design, pull out formica tray, large drawer at the botto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Burl

Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top. Walnut wood. One is Right and one is left. They will be delivered ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Walnut

Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Straw, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century nightstands in bamboo, Vienna straw, hand-woven rattan wicker and clear glass. These lovely French Riviera style bedside tables were designed in Italy d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-century Danish design teak bedside table, retailed by Heals and Co
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Mid-century Danish design teak bedside table Teak bedside table with single drawer and distinctive brass tubular handle. Retailed by Heals & Co. Danish, circa 1960
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Pair Midcentury Modern Walnut Nightstands, Lane "First Edition" circa 1965
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning pair of sought after Lane "First Edition" nightstands in walnut. Clean sharp modern lines coupled with the warm organic walnut tones. The square black legs are tapered and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid Century Pair of Teak effect Bedside Tables shelving units by Schreiber, 70s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Pair of mid century Schreiber bedside tables. An original vintage 1970's units by Schreiber, finished in a teak effect laminated wood with solid brass handles These units are perf...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

French Riviera Nightstand or Side Table in Rattan, Bamboo and Wood, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful organic side table or nightstand fully made in bamboo and rattan wicker. This versatile French Riviera style table was designed in Italy in the 1970s. The main features of...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands with Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern “Campatica” Brutalist Night Stands by Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Coppia di Comodini Anni 60 in legno
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di comodini con cassetto sotto piano e ripiano a giorno, legno impiallacciato mogano, pannello grissinato, piano con vetro trasparente in appoggio.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

'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

Midcentury Modern Pair of Glossy White Lab Cabinet Nightstands
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Fabulous pair of professionally painted 1950s nightstands with heavyweight, solid hardwood construction and atomic feet. We selected a glossy alabaster finish for the perfect neutral...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple

Mid-Century American Walnut Nightstands by Harmony House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this fantastic pair of genuine mid-century modern nightstands originally from the world's biggest supply house! Made by American furniture manufacturer Harmony Hous...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Paolo Buffa night cabinets pair Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of night cabinets designed by Paolo Buffa made by an unknown manufacturer in Italy in 1950s. Made from beautiful rosewood, featuring contrasting beech wooden slats on t...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Stunning Mid century 2 Drawer teak nightstands Made in Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of early deco mid century 2drawer teak veneer nightstands made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century bedside tables. Beautiful blonde birch wood drawer construction ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Diamond Nightstands by Thomasville Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic pair of American mid-century vintage nightstands designed and built by Thomasville Furniture of Thomasville, North Carolina! Featuring charming sculptural walnut diamond pu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century American Walnut Nightstand by United Furniture Corp.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of class to your bedside with this vintage bowtie-styled nightstand! Designed and built by United Furniture Corporation of Ronda, North Carolina it features timeless Amer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

Pair Of 1950s French Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, London
Part of bedside cabinets Oak Cupboard Drawer below France Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

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

Mid-Century Lane Walnut Pair Nightstands End Tables First Edition Collection
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant Mid Century Modern pair of nightstands/end tables designed by Andre Bus for the First Edition Collection by Lane c. 1960s. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craft...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Paul McCobb 7770 Night Table Wood Top for Calvin Furniture Co. Grand Rapids Mod
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A classic modern design – the “7770 Night Table” designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Co. Retains the original “Calvin Grand Rapids / Furniture Designs by Paul McCobb” label ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers for storage, sculpted wooden pulls, modern legs,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Goatskin and Brass Bedroom Side Table Nightstands, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of nightstands from the midcentury, well articulated and finished. With its unique features and meticulous attention to detail, these nightstands are a testament to the innovati...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair Of Walnut + Brass Corner Units / Nightstands
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Brass Measurements: 25.25″ wide x 18″ deep x 28.25″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair Of Three Drawer G Plan Fresco Teak Nightstands
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 19″ wide x 18″ deep x 20.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Pair Mid Century Harvey Probber Nightstands End Tables
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable pair of mid-century nightstands, end tables by Harvey Probber. These absolute jewels remain in nearly pristine condition. The lines are clean and elegant with exceptiona...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Restored Thayer Coggin Nightstands by Milo Baughman: 1960s Mid-Century Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the stylish world of the 1960s with this extraordinary pair of mid-century nightstands by Thayer Coggin, designed by the iconic Milo Baughman. Beautifully handcrafted and i...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

MCM Mid Modern Century Vintage Mainline by Hooker Walnut Wood Nightstands
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 1960s Mainline by Hooker Furniture walnut wood single drawer nightstands. The nightstands has open storage underneath and is marked inside the drawer. Professionally Refinish...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

John Kapel for Glenn of California Walnut and Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and black lacquered single-drawer nightstands By John Kapel for Glenn of California and retailed by John Stuart USA, 1960s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Nightstands Beautiful pair of walnut nightstand, designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville's...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Bedside Cabinets or Nighstands With Marble Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 16.8"/ D 14.3"/ H 29.3" Drawer dimensions: W 11.7"/ D 10" Inside shelf dimensions: W 10"/ D 11.3" Lovely Set of 2 solid wood freestanding bedside cabinets feauturing w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

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

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho American of Martinsville Nightstands - a Pr
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add boho charm to your bedroom with our Vintage Boho American of Martinsville Camo Olive Wood Nightstands. American-crafted as a pair by American of Martinsville, these nightstands f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

*PREVIEW* ISA Bergamo, Nightstands, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, glass and brass nightstands designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Stunning Pair of Italian Travertine Circular End Tables w. Stacked Blocks Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful style and excellent condition pair of end tables. If you are looking for aesthetically pleasing and practical-to-use end or side tables to grace your living space then thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Travertine

Italian Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, brass and glass nightstands designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Nightstands, Walnut, Laminate, Italy, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and blue-laminate wall mounted nightstands designed and produced in Italy, dated 1956.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid-Century 2-Drawer Teak Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Floating Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

Fully renovated midcentury nightstand by Mojmír Požár, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This nightstand/bedside table was designed by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made af ash and beech wood, white glass on the top....
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood, Beech

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Entryway Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Nightstand
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

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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