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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
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Bedside table/Nightstand, pair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of nightstands/bedside tables This pair of italian bedside tables reflects modest but conteporary aesthetic. Practicality and perfect form in one pair of beautiful nightstands. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Pair of walnut wood night stands attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in Monaco, MC
Pair of night stands in walnut attributed to Paolo Buffa. 1 drawer each and a self on the bottom. Very nice work of wood on the side. Clear glass tops. Very good condition. ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

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

Set of 2 Night Stand with Double Lighting Lamps, Circa 1950
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 2 bedside tables with double lighting lamps, brass lamp and under the drawer. Facade and tray in blue formica Circa 1950. Lighting in working ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Formica, Wood

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

Wood and Brass Nightstand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Precious night stand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Drawers are made of particleboard looking very much like cork, accented with a sculptural brass pull. Retains original labels.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Set of 2 hanging nightstands with black glass shelf
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of elegant 1940s/'50s hanging nightstands with shaped black glass top. Nightstands feature double drawers with brass handles. They are in excellent condition having been recentl...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood

Room '56 Nightstand by Rob Parry for Dico, The Netherlands, 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare nightstand was designed by Rob Parry for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. It is part of the 'Kamer '56 (tr...
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1950s Dutch 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

Vintage Chinese Bedside Cabinet with Yellow Lacquer, Lift Top and Two Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese bedside cabinet from the mid 20th century, with distressed yellow lacquer, lift top, two doors, brass hardware and horse hoof...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Beautiful Pair Painted Pine Bedside Cabinets With Marble Top
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Pair Painted Pine Bedside Cabinets With Marble Top . In very good condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Please have a closer look at the pict...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

1950s glossy nightstands with drawer
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made 1950s Mid Century nightstands in polished walnut, fitted with drawer and door with interior compartment. They show some signs of wear as pictured due to age and use.
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1950s 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

1950s blond walnut single bedside table with flap
Located in Premariacco, IT
Early 1950s single bedside table in blond walnut with brass foot rails and central flap. Modern and contemporary design element with square and linear measurements that make it plac...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Set of Italian 1980s Mid-Century Modern Nightstands in Brass and Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a set of Italian vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstands with a shelf, straight from the 1980s. Crafted with the finest materials, these Italian modern nightstands...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

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

Heritage Modern Walnut Finish Occasional End Table or Nightstand 260-840-1
Located in Dayton, OH
A modern end table by Heritage Home Group, 2017. A rectangular form finished in walnut with a central drawer featuring nickel finished drawer pul...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Simple Danish Set of Metal Nightstands from the 1960´S
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Simple set of minimalistic nightstands from the 1960´s scandinavia.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

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 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

Vintage Walnut Nightstand / Divider with a Glass Top and Brass Details, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s It is made in walnut and features a glass top and brass parts. This nightstand has been entirely restored and manually polished with shellac. It is interesting a...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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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

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

Oak Night Stands 1940s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of night stands Oak wood. 1940s Holland. Good condition. Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative shipping quotes
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

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

Venetian Nightstands in Cuban Mahogany 1950s
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegant pair of Venetian Nightstands in Cuban Mahogany Burl and Feather with teal/ Tiffany colored Glass top. The booties and decorations on the sides in Brass are synonymous with el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

1960S Pair of “Brutalist” Walnut Staccato Paul Evans Bedside/End Tables by Lane
Located in London, GB
1960s American well-made pair of staccato bedside tables by Lane in the style of Paul Evans. The bedside/end tables are boasting a very elegant geometric design with soft curves and...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Red Lion Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Burl Pair of Nightstands c. 1960s
Located in Denville, NJ
We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives at our warehouse to streamline operations and focus on restoration for current orders. This also enables us to maintain a constant supply of new inventory. Our Vintage Restoration Process is included at no additional cost with every furniture purchase. Trust us to carefully restore your item, addressing imperfections like lacquer finish failure, chips, and deep scratches. Our skilled team goes beyond surface treatment, thoroughly cleaning each piece and ensuring smooth operation of movable parts like doors and drawers. Receive a high-quality vintage furniture piece that will stand the test of time. Introducing a rare gem from the 1960s, this set of nightstands by Red Lion Table Co. is a testament to the timeless allure of Mid Century Modern design. Crafted from a harmonious blend of walnut and burl wood, these nightstands exude warmth and sophistication. Their distinctive sculpted facade boasts three drawers, with the top drawer culminating in an elegant arch, adding a touch of vintage charm. Supported by iconic Mid Century Modern legs...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Abstract Black Yellow Wood One Drawer
Located in Porto, PT
Brooklyn Bedside Table is bold, elegant and modern bedside table. The nightstand features one drawer made in marquetry technique and rests on drop-shaped legs. This bedside table wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Nightstand
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Harvey Probber nightstand offers an upper bedside drawer with lower cubby style storage. Perfect height for use as a bedside table or li...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

J.C. Mahey pair of pink black lacquer brass nightstands chests 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
These twin nightstands chest of drawers in a beautiful peach pink and black lacquer could serve in a bedroom, or as sturdy end tables in a living room or office, or else as small com...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Walnut Asian Influenced Nightstand
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced Mid-Century nightstand, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville. Walnut with brass hardware, burl accent to top drawer and splayed feet. Features two drawers of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

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

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Contemporary Abstract Pattern
Located in Porto, PT
Cabeza Bedside Table is a modern marquetry piece for contemporary interior design projects. It features three drawers, and its round silhouette with contrasting black and white enhan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Pink 3 Drawers Geometric Pattern Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Naif Bedside Table is a modern marquetry piece for contemporary interior design projects. Eclectic and chic, this round bedside table with three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Geometric Pattern Wood Nightstand
Located in Porto, PT
Marpha Bedside Table is a statement piece for a modern bedroom, with its remarkable pattern and chromatic choice. Modern, bold, and elegant at the same time, this bedside table will ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Modern Organic Oval Round Bedside Table Surrealist Figures Wood Marquetry Black
Located in Porto, PT
Birds Bedside Table is hand-crafted and boldly decorated using marquetry. Featuring one drawer, its round silhouette with contrasting colors enhances any modern bedroom design. A cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

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

Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Black Yellow Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Azure Bedside Table will be an eye-catching addition to any bedroom decor. The nightstand features one drawer made in marquetry technique and rests on drop-shaped legs. A captivating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

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

Danish Teak Mid Century Key Holder Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Danish Teak Mid Century Key Holder Nightstand Nightstand measures: 19.5 wide x 16.5 deep x 20.5 high This price includes getting this piece ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Teak

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

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

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Glass, Wood

Lucite Night Stand, French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small night Stand is made of lucite. The valet is adjustable. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Lucite

Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed, Built-in Nightstands & Black Metal Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century European full-ish teak bed with built in nightstands and enameled metal frame. The bed featured an inset quilted black skai h...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Maddox Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Maddox Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Nightstand Nightstand measures: 24 wide x 16 deep x 23.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Stainless Steel

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 night stands - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of solid mahogany night stands with mahogany and burl walnut veneer and lemon tree rodss on the doors, imitation marble glass on top (minor defects), polished brass handles and ...
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1940s Italian 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

Pair of Italian Design Nightstands Ebonite Wood Marbled Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original Italian design nightstands from 1950 with backsplash, marbled glass and ebonized wood. Given the weight and size, it will be delivered in a specific wooden case for ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Birch, Maple

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

1945s Set of Bedside Tables , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of wood. - Good, original condition.
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut single drawer nightstand The nightstand measures: 17.75 wide x 13.25 deep x 26.25 inches high All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

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

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

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Night Stands Circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Danish teak veneer night stands with drawer. Circa 1980. They are in very good vintage condition. Minor signs of wear. Dimensions: L x D x H 20" x11.5" x 28.5", dep...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 17 deep x 20.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Burl

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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