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
- 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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Brown
Mid-Century Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-Century solid oak buffet, Art Deco inspired. The buffet features stunning Oak structure on door panel. It offers a compact storage, with shelve behind the sliding door.
The cab...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Pair Nightstands Side Cabinets Oak Bedside Tables Marble Tops, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Side cabinets nightstand with marble tops
The marbles has fossils inclusions
Oak and brasse
Bedside tables of the 20th mid-century 1960
Good condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Glenn of California Extendable Drop Leaf Walnut and Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet
Located in Monrovia, CA
Glenn of California Extendable and drop leaf walnut and Black Lacquer Cabinet Or Bar Designed by John Kapel 1965.
Glenn Of California Walnut and Black Lacquer Cabinet Can Be Used ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
John Kapel Side Table for Glenn of California
Located in Palm Springs, CA
John Kapel bedroom side table for Glenn of California. Cabinet contains a white laminate slide out most likely used for water, cocktails, coffee. The angled rack is to hold newspa...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Rosewood and Polished Aluminum Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Restored.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Brazilian rosewood and aluminum floating top desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Three shallow drawers are carved out of the desk top: two side drawers and one wide center drawer. I...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
1960's Danish Vintage Cabinet by Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish cabinet on legs. This was designed by Poul Cadovius and was made in Denmark by Cado, it dates from the 1960’s.
The qu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Scandinavian Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970 Scandinavian bar cabinet in dramatically figured rosewood veneer features two sliding glass doors on the top section over three felt lined drawers on one side and a storage compartment with internal shelf on the other. Tapered legs. Unknown maker.
Very good overall vintage condition.
Open Shelf Sections...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Maison Rougier Pair of Red Mirror Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Maison Rougier pair of red with gold mirror cabinets or nightstands. Very cool design circa 1980s Both doors open forward with...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Finn Juhl Rosewood Modular Bookcase System
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood "Diplomat" model modular bookcase system, designed by Finn Juhl for France and Sons, Denmark, circa 1960s. This set is extremely versatile and can be laid out any way you li...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Wooden Storage Unit "Archimede" by Hirozi Fukuoh for Gavina, 1962
By Dino Gavina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Modular furniture "Archimede" designed by Hirozi Fukuoh and produced by Gavina in 1962. These are storage units in veneered paniforte with load-bearing s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
1950s, Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-Black glass plate with certain signs of use.
-In good original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Rosewood Tall Sideboad by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian mid-century sideboard designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950. An item of exceptional executive quality, this cabinet perfectly combines sophistication and elegance in i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
20th Century Brown Italian Walnut M. Singer & Sons Dresser, Cabinet by Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Cenutry Modern Italian, American geometric dresser cupboard made of hand crafted polished walnut, designed by Gio Ponti an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps.
Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardwa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Corner Bar Cabinet Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960's
Located in Lejre, DK
This stunning midcentury teak corner cabinet is a perfect choice to update any modern home decor. Beautifully carved with atomic styles, this piece adds a unique charm and character ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Tall and Narrow Original French Macassar Ebony Inlaid Cabinet
Located in New York City, NY
An outstanding French Art Deco / Mid Century Modern tall cabinet.
with N.F. Ameublement seal. The armoire features stunning Macassar ebony in a geometric parquetry inlaid pattern with dots of decorative mother of pearl inlay. The case rests on elegant, tapered ebonized legs capped by nickeled bronze tall sabots.
The exterior wood grain is all in the original high gloss lacquer finish.
and is in very good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age.
This unique piece offers an interior refinished in beautiful cedar with ample storage supporting two interior shelves behind the double doors.
A unique blend of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern design pervades this cabinet and showcases an overall exquisite cubist, stark and simple design.
The original label is present, and is stamped 1973.
Label by Ameublement NF...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Macassar, Cedar
Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unearth the charm of a vintage file cabinet hailing from the early 20th century, an intriguing creation by an unknown French manufacturer. This exquisite piece carries the whispers o...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Cabinet by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid century cabinet in the manner of Paolo Buffa.
Maple, birds eye maple, carved details, patinated brass details.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Vintage Library 72 Drawer Card File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Library 72 drawer card file cabinet
Vintage mid century library 72 drawer wooden card file cabinet on a plinth base.
Dark walnut finish...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Milo Baughman Expandable Table, c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original Milo Baughman Parsons dining table by Directional Furniture with a striped veneer top of Rosewood, Teak and Walnut o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Hanging Showcase In Navy BLue From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
This hanging display case in a deep navy blue color is an iconic piece from the 1970s era. With its sleek design and bold color choices, it adds a touch of retro charm to any room.
...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Sideboard in French Oak by René Gabriel, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury sideboard in patinated French oak by René Gabriel, France, 1940s
Published in 1944 and designed by René Gabriel, this sideboard dates back to the 1940s and is a typical...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be adjusted.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
ALF Pisa Collection Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous laquered cabinet with polished chrome accents. Master craftsmanship brings multiple wood grain inlays to make a great modern design. Made by ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mastercraft Mid Century Asian Inspired Lacquered Bar Cabinet on Brass Stand
By Mastercraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Asian Inspired Lacquered Bar Cabinet on Brass Stand
This bar cabinet measures: 39 wide x 18 deep x 57 inches tall
All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, cabinet, model 'Thierry', oak, France, 1960s.
This mischievous sideboard mirrors the European Gothic Revival period of the nineteenth century by means of the heavy black stained wood. The design seamlessly blends with any interior bringing the old antiquated ambience into your home. The whole construction is solidly built showing the typical characteristics of the designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, par example the graphic pattern of carved lines on the sliding door panels, add a wonderful rhythmic and haptic surface to the front. The whole corpus rests on a stable base arranged in two columns, which results in a sculptural appearance. Functionality comes into play through the availability of great amount of storage space. Looking from left to right, the smaller cabinet is arranged through a drop-down door with a built-in shelve and three extended drawers. The interior of the grand part is furnished with multiple shelves. The combination of color and specific design characteristics underline the essence of the design, resulting in a bold, luxurious cabinet...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Restored vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall cabinet. Featuring brass detailed accents and walnut woods. Finished in a dark espresso brown, this piece is the perfect stat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in BAARLO, LI
Very particularly iconic vintage CU01 cabinet by Cees Braakman, produced by Pastoe in 1958. The cabinet belongs to the Japanese series of Pastoe and is a real Dutch design classic. T...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pine Cabinet/Cupboard By Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern cabinet/cupboard by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. With two pull-out drawers. The doors open to a shelf with two spaces for storage. It is...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Original Ikea Swedish Modern Teak Cabinet, circa 1955
Located in Atlanta, GA
Original and rare teak cabinet by Ikea, proof that they certainly "don't make 'em like they used to!" In the 1950s, Ikea held their own with fine modern furniture manufacturers. This...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Heywood-Wakefield Hutch on Credenza, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Heywood-Wakefield Hutch on credenza
Offered for sale is a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Hutch on the M592 credenza. The rem...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Cherry Veneer Cabinets w/ Breadsticks Doors
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This pair of clean cherry veneer cabinets with brass details and breadsticks doors and basement can fit in all kinds of environments (either classic or modern ones). Each cabinet com...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maison Regain Shelf Cabinet in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, etarage / shelf cabinet, elm, France, 1960s
This cabinet in elm combines a simplified yet complex design with nifty, solid construction d...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Gio Ponti Classic 3 Door Credenza in Walnut 1950s
Located in New York, NY
3 Door credenza model 2160 in walnut with raised panels on doors and tapering legs by Gio Ponti for M.Singer & Sons, American 1950's. The interior is b...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cabinet in Gloss Bird Eye, Details in Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Moa Cabinet is a mid-century modern storage furniture piece distinguished by a clean silhouette. The bulky, pyramidal foot holds the two-door cabinet made of wood. Honoring materials...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lacquered Highboy by American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage highboy was designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. This elegant highboy feature...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Cherry Wood Mirrored Bar Cabinet for Abv, 1940
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare Osvaldo Borsani bar cabinet (mobile bar) produced by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in Milano in the mid-1940s. It features a body in ch...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Giorgio Collection Burr Satinwood & Chrome Drinks Display Cabinet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original RRP £10,500 Burr Satinwood Giorgio Collection drinks / display cabinet which touch activated spot lights.
This piece is part of a monumental £50,000+ dining room suite which includes the extra large extending table...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Danish Pine Mid-Century Sideboard Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A pine sideboard, with cabinet doors and a drawer.
The central raised shelving top is a removable option.
Denmark, c1970s.
Good vintage condition, some scuffs and wear co...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Paolo Buffa Vintage Wood and Brass Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Enchanting vintage 6-door wooden cabinet designed in the 1950s by the great designer Paolo Buffa, fine Italian manufacture.
The closet is made entirely in the light-colored fine woo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Wooden Credenza with Storage Units and Drawers, Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing credenza in wood with and nickel-plated metal hadles and legs featuring storage units, drawers and nickel-plated metal hadles and legs.
Italian design at its finest.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
47.5" Mid-Century Modern China cabinet
Mid-Century Modern walnut china cabinet with brass fretwork over the doors revealing ample shelving for china ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Rosewood Corner Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak corner cabinet
Danish Mid-Century Modern rosewood corner cabinet with glass door. Wonderful for di...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Norman Cherner Cabinet for Multiflex Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Modular "Studio Group" cabinet composed of walnut with a white micarta top, lacquered masonite doors and panels, and angle-steel pulls and frame. The “Curtainwall” principle applied to furniture, allowing easy extension in either a vertical or horizontal direction. An elegant riff on the Eames ESU, designed by Norman Cherner (along with Matthew Cooper) and manufactured by the Multiflex Corp circa 1954. The Studio Group was featured in George Nelson’s Storage book and was a MoMA Good Design selection in 1954. The present unit has two sliding door cabinets flanking a bank of three drawers. Behind each pair of sliding doors is a black masonite bottom and white masonite back. The frame, which disassembles to a large degree, is held together with brass buttons that are optionally visible on the outside (MoMA preferred visibility as expressive and suitable to the piece). Cherner famously designed the narrow-waisted Plycraft armchair along with an award-winning furniture line for Konwiser and was the author of the 1953 book Make Your Own Modern Furniture. Along with a nine drawer chest of drawers and a double-tall unit...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Buffet Cabinet UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Buffet cabinet UK Import
Dimensions. 39 W ; 17 D ; 31 1/2 H.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Oak Sideboard with Hair Pin Legs by Jentique
By Jentique
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft Mid-Century Modern oak sideboard with hair pin legs by Jentique
This oak sideboard features a spacious double cupboard and three drawers. Sculptur...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Arne Vodder Credenza Reversible Door Sideboard Hutch For Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional Mid Century teak two-piece, rare, floating hutch, reversible sliding door, credenza model OS-29 designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler made in Denmark, circa 1960’s. World famous for winning the Gold Medal at the 1958 Milan Triennale design awards. Beautifully embellished with bands of teak running perpendicular to the main surface. This smartly crafted credenza with uniquely reversible sliding doors is a perfect collaboration of design and function. Featuring removable and reversible cabinet doors. with black lacquer on one side and beautifully grained teak wood on the reverse side. Hutch top lifts off the lower cabinet. Upper portion features a finished teak interior, convenient sliding glass doors with recessed pulls and three interior adjustable shelves. Lower portion of the unit features two sliding reversible cabinet doors with recessed handles open to reveal a finished teak interior with three long adjustable shelves. Six dovetailed solid teak drawers are located to the far right, providing additional storage space, with Vodder's signature elliptical carved pull fronts, the curvature of which are lavishly duplicated by the upper cabinet's support columns. Precisely crafted in exceptional warm teak patina wood grain, with a fully finished back and interior. The finished back side makes this credenza ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point. Vodder's signature manufacturer disc and label (Sibast Furniture made in Denmark) on the interior. The cabinet sits on recessed legs, the base is supported by a solid teak perpendicular stretcher. This piece has been very well taken care of over the years. Traditionally used in the dining room, this versatile piece with ample storage would be a stylish addition to any room in your home or office and could also serve as a base for your t.v. and electronics.
Condition Report: Overall good original vintage condition, only minor color variation and wear. Very sturdy, the interior is clean; cabinet doors slide smoothly and take a bit of effort or skill to remove in order to reverse to the opposite side. Drawers open and pull out smoothly. Overall, a very fine presentation.
Measurement lower side board: 32" tall x 72? wide x 19 1/2? D
Measurement upper Floating Hutch: 25 1/4? Tall x 60? W x 12 1/2? D
Overall: 72? wide x 57 1/4? tall x 19 1/2" deep
About the Creator
Arne Vodder was born in Denmark in 1926. Trained as a cabinetmaker and architect, he studied under Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, graduating in 1947. After school, he worked as a designer at Hindsgaul in Copenhagen, focusing primarily on office décor. In 1950, Vodder launched his own architecture and design studio with architect Anton Borg. Over the years, the studio moved to a few locations within Copenhagen before ultimately settling in the suburb of Holte, north of the city. Together, the two designed furniture as well as several low-cost houses. Vodder and Borg collaborated until the 1970s.
Vodder is best known for his furniture designs, which tended to be simple pieces composed of natural materials such as rosewood and teak, often inspired by the natural forms, and occasionally accented with colorful panels. Vodder worked with several respected brands throughout his career, designing cabinetry, tables, seating, and more for furniture makers Fritz Hanson...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak, Lacquer
Pair of Sideboards “Casino” by Engstrom & Myrstrand
Located in Brussel, BE
Set of 2 low sideboards with drawers. Model “Casino” by Sven Engstrom & Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingstroms
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Elegant Night Stands by American of Martinsville with Bowed Fronts
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Classic and elegant mid century night stands by American of Martinsville. Reminiscient of Gio Ponti style, they have tapered legs with sabots, travertine tops-made in Italy, bowed dr...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Vintage Small TV Cabinet by František Jirák, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century vintage small cabinet or TV table from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák and was manufactured by Tatra nábytok company i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
Vintage Card Catalogue Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage card catalogue cabinet
Rare narrow footprint card catalogue or flat file cabinet. 9 drawers with removable partitions for a w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modern Inlaid Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1940s
Materials: Mahogany
Measurements: 30? wide x 15.75? deep x 22? tall
Condition: In excellent original conditi...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Sideboard by Jorge Zalszupin in Imbuia Wood for L’atelier, Brazil 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Sideboard by Jorge Zalszupin from his series of 'Modular Pieces' (Modulados Compiníveis) for L'Atelier. This sideboard in imbuia wood (walnut) is designed in Brazil around 1960. It h...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Imbuia
Danish Model 54 Highboard in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A sleek 1960s highboard in warm teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast.
With sliding tambour doors, tapered legs, copious storage and perfect proportions it is both visually arresting and e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Glass display case, Omann Junior, rosewood, Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Glass showcase, designed by Omann Junior in rosewood of Danish design manufactured at Omann Junior's Møbelfabrik from the 1960s. Consisting of lower part ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
French Wood Cabinet with Tambour Roll-Top, Drawers & Documents Binder, c. 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet with a roller door, or roll-top tambour door
France, circa 1980.
The shelves of the documents binder can be removable. This top-part is 7.48 in. high (19 cm).
The drawers hav...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium, , atrb Rochester Folk Art Guild
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Hand-Crafted Walnut & Glass Terrarium,,/ Display case,, atributed to Rochester Folk Art Guild,, Beautifully hand crafted,, Removable...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Copper
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 21st Century and Contemporary, 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 Lawson-Fenning, Joe Colombo, Paul McCobb, and Edward Wormley. 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 $125 and tops out at $228,000 while the average work can sell for $4,501.
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