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Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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
Vintage Modern Rolling Campaign Chest by Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern rolling campaign chest by Henredon featuring two drawers and a spacious lower cabinet. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Italian Bar Cabinet in Birdseye Maple, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Cabinet in Birdseye Maple, 1950s and mirrored interior and inside lighting. The shapes and form language so as the hardware is very unique and well made. I would consider thi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Danish Record Cabinet in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made Mid-Century Modern cabinet in warm teak wood. Two doors with sculpted handles and rosewood joinery at the base. Beautifully designed and crafted. Please confirm location...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

French Oak Cabinet
Located in London, England
Matching pair of oak, ash and mahogany cabinets. Useful storage that displays well and great scale for an apartment. Typical French 1950s design. Brass hardware, aerodynamic lines ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

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Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Walnut 2-Door Credenza
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive credenza from the early 1950s. Walnut top is new veneer replacing worn Formica. Leather pulls a signature Florence Knoll design mark. Two sliding doors open to reveal two ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Sideboard 6 Cabinet Doors with 3 Drawers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern 3 drawer - 6 door credenza in walnut. All Original Vintage condition - beautiful grain walnut doors and top. shows little wear - Sol...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
Located in Culver City, CA
A wonderful cabinet / credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture. This low walnut credenza has bifold doors and sits on an eboniz...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Vittorio Dassi Credenza in Wood, Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Large Vittorio Dassi Credenza in Wood, Glass and Brass from Italy, ca the 1950s. This is a true eye-catcher. It has five doors with shelves behind it and three original keys availabl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Room and Board Handcrafted Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful cabinet by Room & Board handcrafted in North Dakota. Large slide-out shelf above two drawers and cupboard for ample storage and organization. Pl...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Monumental Mid-Century Crescendo Bookmatched Rosewood Bar Cabinet Wall Unit
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Monumental Mid-Century Modern wall unit with built-in bar, sideboard and myriad cabinetry. Exceptionally beautiful cathedral cut and bookmatched rosewood...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany

Cabinet Rosewood Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Particular cabinet consisting of a pair of hinged door wardrobes with central dressing table with double column of drawers and lockable mirror with wooden doors. Rosewood veneered wo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Ebony, Rosewood

White Tessellated Stone Console by Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern console by Maitland Smith. Four doors for its two cabinets and two velvet lined drawers. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Stone

Rom Weber Burled Wood and Walnut 2 Door Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Romweber 2 door Buffet or Cabinet. Newly refinished and looking amazing! Olive ash burl inlay with walnut body. Small brass pulls. Doors open to reveal an adjustable shelf. Cabi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Midcentury Walnut Sideboard with China Cabinet Topper
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish midcentury sideboard with china cabinet display top features decorative door fronts in Broyhill "Emphasis" style and offers plenty of storage and display space for any s...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Rich Rosewood Armoire and Dresser by Rougier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern tall dresser with top cabinet designed by Roger Rougier. Made with bold rosewood grain and accented with polished chrome hardware. This makes a great bedroom piece or hallway storage...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Cabinet Mahogany Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with bar space in the middle with a flap door, double swing doors on the sides, stained mahogany veneer, important decorative drawing carved in brass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1502 Small Jewelry Chest 10-Drawer Maple Brass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Paul McCobb #1502 3' small chest of drawers in solid maple construction with walnut finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls black coated. Made for top o...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Modern Burl Style Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Vintage Modern Burl Style Curio Display Cabinet, a remarkable piece that combines elegance and functionality. Available now, this cabinet is a stunning showcase for ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Glass, Plastic

Solid Oak Two-Drawer Locking Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Solid oak two-drawer filing cabinet in great condition with key. Measures 19.5"in width, 18 inches in depth and 27.25 inches in height. For letter or legal size file folders.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Bar Cabinet Veneered Wood Brass Maple, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with swing doors with bar equipment inside, veneered wood, brass details, important decoration on the doors, maple and brass inlays.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Knoll Style Marble Top Walnut Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
Knoll style marble top walnut two door credenza or cabinet. Having four adjustable shelves and a later added electrical access hole. Supported on a chrome squared frame on adjustable...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble

Drexel Heritage Consensus Pecan Illuminated Bar Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dry bar cabinet by Drexel Heritage Consensus Flaxen pecan with a mirror back. Pull-out hidden laminated shelf sits concealed on top of th...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinet or Floating Shelf
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Hansen & Guldborg wall-mounted cabinet, floating shelf or media console made in Denmark circa 1965 has a Classic Danish modern design with clean, Minimalist lines. Well constructed from rosewood the cabinet features beautiful sculpted wood cabinet pulls...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Cane Door Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage server full of Mid-Century Modern style, this piece can a brighten a room with its warm woodgrain and cane accents. With two side compartments...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Cane, Wood

Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet with One Roller Louver Door & Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
This French filing cabinet is another good example of the quality furniture that was made in those days. The angular design and wonderful warm walnut-colored patina are a delight to the eye. However, this original cabinet from the 1920s isn't just easy on the eyes. It is as stable as the day it was manufactured and as you can see it is very well cared for. The solid walnut roll up door also works perfectly and comes with a working lock and key. This handmade cabinet comes with up to 5 metal trays or shelves. They are in very good condition and completely original (as is the rest of this piece of furniture). The shelves hold plenty of love letters, sheet music, comics, photo albums, papers, etc. Thanks to its timeless design and excellent condition, this antique file cabinet...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Large Ico Parisi, Style Of, Laminated Veneered Bar Wall Unit, circa 1955
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this stunning and important 3 bay wall unit that in the past has been catalogued in auctions as being attributed to Ico Parisi circa 1955. This Italian modern veneered and laminated wall unit consists of a bar in the middle with cabinets flanking both sides as well as shelving. Ico Parisi wall units...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Paul Evans Flip Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic, vintage Paul Evans Cityscape bar cabinet from the 1970s. This striking piece combines the distinct aesthetic of Paul Evans with the practicalit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Burl

Mid-Century Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact modern cabinet. Great for bedroom or living room storage. Two sliding doors with brass knobs. Location: Brooklyn NY
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Teak Glazed Cabinet by Robert Heritage, England, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Midcentury teak glazed cabinet by Robert Heritage as part of the multi-width range for Beaver & Tapley. England, circa 1960. Glass siding doors, with one static and one adjustable sh...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Wall Unit with Fold Out Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage wall unit contains drawers, storage compartments, and a fold out desk surface for storage and functionality in a versatile Mid-Century Moder...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Mid Century Modern nightstand, chest or cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A charming and elegant Mid Century Modern nightstand, chest or cabinet. The MCM chest features a one large drawer over two door cabinet opening to reveal one...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Poul Cado wall units. One is a three drawer cabinet measures - 30"W x 16"D x 18"H One drop down bar cabinet measures - 30"W x 14.5"Dx16H ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Lane Walnut and Burl Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lane walnut and burl cabinet Versatile cabinet with shelving. Ideal for record storage. Brass pulls. 32.25 Width x 18 Depth x 29.25 Height.  
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Cabinets by Music Minder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a sleek ebonized exterior and brass accents and hardware, this pair of small mid-century cabinets by Music Minder is perfect for storing a record collection...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Rattan Cabinet Attributed to Audoux & Minet, Made in France
Located in Odense, DK
French Modern rattan cabinet / sideboard with figurative ceramic fronts and laminated top. This cabinet is attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, made in 1960s. This beautif...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Ceramic, Rattan

Modern Perspecta Kent Coffey Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern server features nine drawers with wood sculpted pulls on a set of sturdy legs by Kent Coffey. Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).      
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Cedar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern cedar chest by Lane. Sturdy construction, walnut exterior with "Aroma-tite" cedar interior ensuring the protection of the chest's con...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Cedar

Vintage Cabinet Knoll Oak Veneer, USA, 1970s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
Chest of drawers in oak veneered wood with aluminium profiles.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Highboard, Teak, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Highboard with hinged door, flap door and visible drawers in teak veneered wood.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Ste. Marie & Laurent Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ste. Marie & Laurent credenza with black leather top, deep file drawer, three pencil drawers and center storage cabinet, cantilevered onto a polished chrome base. Please confirm item...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern china cabinet features unique carved designs on cabinet door fronts and sculpted pulls. A well-made case piece that functions as a buffet, bookcase, or d...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Campaign Style Mahogany Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet Server or Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish mid-century campaign style rolling dry bar cabinet server or chest. The functional and mobile dry bar or cabinet server has two unfolding extensions, converting to a serving bar with a painted black top and standing on wheels so it can be easily moved in your space. Made of high quality Mahogany wood, the dry bar serving cabinet is solid and embellished with fine wood grain and burls as well as original brass shell hardware...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany

Beautiful Midcentury Rosewood High Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With ample storage room and sturdy construction this beautiful bright rosewood dresser will pull together any space you place it in. Featuring clean lines and bold storage this piece...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Vintage Modern Sliding Door Storage Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish low credenza makes a perfect media storage console, with sliding cabinet storage and spacious drawers. The low height makes this ide...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Natural Solid Wood Bar Cabinet
Located in Naperville, IL
Our custom designed drink cabinet is perfect to store a variety of beverages and glassware. With double doors, our drink cabinet has a glass mirror built into the back to offer uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Highboard Jacaranda Veneer, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Highboard with hinged, flap and sliding doors with visible drawers; jacaranda veneered wood, metal tips.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

20th Italian Coat Hanger Inlaid Brass Accessories Umbrella in the Lower Part
Located in Buggiano, IT
Early 20th Italian coat hanger inlaid with brass accessories, umbrella in the lower part. It is very elegant, practical and comfortable. It was ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Constantine Blackened Oak Storage Cabinet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Constantine blackened oak storage cabinet features slatted doors entirely constructed and finished by hand, with brass details, adjustable shelf. and...
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage wooden chest by Lane is a tasteful and quality piece of Mid-Century Modern design. Rich woodgrain adds timeless style to any space, along wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Goatskin Midcentury Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long sideboard in goatskin material with push doors. Karl Springer modern style. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Goatskin

Midcentury Danish Teak Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern dresser featured in teak veneer, has six wide drawers and six hidden drawers. Please confirm item location (NJ or BK).
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Pair of Mastercraft Burled and Walnut Colonnade Cabinets Credenza Buffet Server
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of colonnade front cabinets by Mastercraft. Burled walnut colonnade detailed doors open to reveal a large open cabinet space. Brass pulls are key style with long brass escutcheo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Burl

Maurice Villency Black Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern sideboard with black polished finish and blonde wood trim. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).    
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft "Tree of Life" Cabinet by Bernhard Rohne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant vintage modern cabinet by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft features Tree of Life design, brass finish, and spacious storage cabinets....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern cabinet offers generous storage and organization with its many drawers and roomy compartments. Rich teak woodgrain gives this piece a timeless look, while stu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Fully Restored Midcentury Sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´S, Czechoslov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury sideboard-cabinet with sliding doors, catalogue No. U-452, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It's made of beechwood, veneer, plywood and laminate. In excellent condition, fully r...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood

Tall Danish Gentleman's Chest with Tambour Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern cabinet with beautiful teak grain, featuring 11 drawers and top cabinet space. Four tambour doors recess inside the unit. (Please confirm item location - NY or ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-century Modern cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Founders Furniture Company, Alexander Girard, Arthur Umanoff, and Milo Baughman. 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. Prices for cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $189 and tops out at $9,245 while the average work can sell for $1,802.

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