Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
Creator: Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Klismos leg side tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of co...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Queen Size Headboard by Widdicomb
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Widdicomb, Nightstand, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass an walnut, brass nightstand designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Sculpted walnut, with unique spear-shaped drawer pulls.
Measures: 19"W x 15.2...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Robsjohn-Gibbings King Headboard for Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb king-sized bed headboard. Walnut and brass with raffia caning. Can easily fit any bed frame.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass End Table Nightstands
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass End Table Nightstands
Each nightstand measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 23.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Nightstands by Widdicomb
Located in Highland, IN
This pair of elegant Robsjohn-Gibbings nightstands by Widdocomb exhibit his signature style– refined, understated, with exceptional details such as the silver plated spear-shaped dra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal
Pair Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Widdicomb Walnut 2 Drawer nightstands Brass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Widdicomb walnut 2 drawer nightstands Brass Knobs and Pull Handles. Walnut wood. Very clean set o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Pair of Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Nightstands with 22K Gold Porcelain Knobs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant and not often seen T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings two drawer nightstands or end tables with serpentine front for Widdicomb, walnut veneer refinished to original color on spl...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Porcelain, Walnut
Widdicomb Mid Century King Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century King Headboard
This headboard measures: 79.5 wide x 1.25 deep x 37.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Beautiful Midcentury Robsjohn-Gibbings Blonde Maple Full Size Bed for Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture bed headboard footboard and 2 rails in wonderful condition. finely crafted rounded curved blonde maple wood details. Fits a Full s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Maple
Beautiful MidCentury Robsjohn-Gibbings Blonde Maple King Headboard for Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture bed headboard in wonderful condition. finely crafted rounded curved blonde maple wood details. Fits a king sized mattress...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Maple
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950) nightstand in walnut, comprised of a single recessed top drawer, a lower shelf, and tapered round nose edge detail to the frame. (T.H. ROBSJO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Walnut
Widdicomb Modern Three Drawer Dark Stained Walnut Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dark stained walnut bedside table / nightstand with three drawers with circular wooden drawer pulls resting on four square leg...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Walnut, Paint
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or chests of drawers
Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Scul...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Widdicomb Modern Three Drawer Beige Painted Wooden Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century beige painted walnut bedside table / nightstand with three drawers with circular beige painted drawer pulls resting on four square legs. (Widdicomb Modern...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Walnut, Paint
Pair of 1950s Walnut Nightstands or End Tables, Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1950s Walnut Nightstands or End Tables, featuring one drawer with silvered spear shaped handles and an open upper compartment for storage.
Classic midcentury design by T....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Measures: 24"W x 17"D x 24.25"H.
Professionally r...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Widdicomb Modern Blond Maple Tall Single-Door Cabinet / Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century blond maple nightstand / tall cabinet with a single compartment concealed by a hinged door with a bronze ring door pull. (WIDDICOMB MODERN...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal, Bronze
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Reverse Tapered Legs End Tables
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb with reverse tapered legs end tables, shown in original finish. Included in price is refinishing of walnut, either as shown in lighter fi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Pair of John Widdicomb Burl Veneer and Brass Nightstands / Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century nightstands / commodes with a burl wood veneer, single drawer with brass pulls, and two cabinet doors with brass pulls below. (John Widdicomb)(Priced as ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal, Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Pair of Single Drawer Maple Nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of single drawer blonde maple nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use and slight fading. Label Widdic...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Maple
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Commodes
Located in New York, 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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Walnut
Pair of Widdicomb Modern Blond Maple Tall Single-Door Cabinet / Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century blond maple nightstands / tall cabinets with a single compartment concealed by a hinged door with a brass ring door pull. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(PRICED AS PA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal, Bronze
Single Drawer Walnut Nightstand by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut single drawer nightstand by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Walnut Head Boards with Rafia Wrapped Frame
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean original Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb headboards for single bed. Well made with rafia wrapped frame in excellent condition. Widdicomb...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Beautiful Mid-Century Robsjohn-Gibbings King Headboard for Widdicomb, 1956
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture bed headboard in wonderful condition. finely crafted rounded Solid wood details. Fits a king sized mattress. Bed headboard only no...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Mid-Century Headboard by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings King
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and and elegant headboard in walnut featuring silvered details. A classic design by one the most famous mid-century designers.
78.5'' from pin to pin on bedframe bracket....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Silver, Chrome
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with unique brass and lacquered spear-shaped dra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Beautiful Midcentury Walnut Headboard by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb King
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Furniture bed headboard #8050 in wonderful vintage condition. finely crafted with Walnut frame with Black Vinyl upholstery details. Fits a King si...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Both have original la...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Maple, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Walnut newly refinished in onyx, with original bra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Pair TH Robsjohn-Gibbings End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and amply proportioned side tables, each with one frieze drawer and lower shelf. Finished in original dark mahogany stain on all sides to allow floating placement. Widdicomb ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Glove Box Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Glove box nightstands model #4001 designed by T.H. Robjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s. Restored walnut box with a single pull-out drawer with cane and brass accent handles. Stands on brushed brass tapered legs, original label in the drawer.
These iconic nightstands...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Marble, Brass
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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Nickel
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Stand with Brass Pull
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Mid-Century Modern walnut Stand with one drawer and a brass pull by Widdicomb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Twin Size Beds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut twin size bed frames
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA, 1955
Each measures: 41.5"W x 78"D x 34.75"H. Footboard ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Nightstands for Widdicomb, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional pair of mid-century Organic Modern nightstands
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, 1960
Gorgeous exotic East Indian ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
King or Queen Headboard by George Nakashima for Widdicomb, Beautiful Condition
Located in Kansas City, MO
Headboard for a king or queen sized bed designed by George Nakashima for his Origin series with Sundra finish (meaning thing of beauty) made by Widdicomb, 1950s. Constructed of East...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests in Walnut, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bedside tables / chests in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950s (label in drawer). These bedside chests are extre...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
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Nickel
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