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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Mid-Century Storage Cabinet by Matteo Thun, Bieffeplast, 1985
By Matteo Thun
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Storage Cabinet by Matteo Thun, Bieffeplast, 1985
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Three-door Sideboard in different sorts of Wood and Felt, Italy, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This Italian sideboard from the 1960's combines a mix of teak and walnut with original olive-green felt panels, creating a distinctive and harmonious design. The felt is still origin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Antique Jacobean Style English Cabinet with Oak Construction
Located in Seattle, WA
The cabinet is in the Jacobean style, originating from early 17th-century England. It features solid oak construction with a rich, natural finish, showcasing the wood’s grain. The d...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Baker French Cherry Console Commode Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NJ
A versatile console cabinet or commode by Baker Furniture, circa 1960s of French cherry wood with a single raised panel door and one shelf. Features working lock & original brass key...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Design Modular Bookcase by Silvio Cavatorta - Enhanced by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Explore this exquisite modular bookcase, a testament to Italian design excellence by Silvio Cavatorta, creatively improved by RETRO4M. This self-standing wall unit is a true embodime...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron, Brass
Futura Bar Cabinet by Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen for Romweber
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare and exquisite Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen "Futura Bar Cabinet" for Romweber Furniture Co. circa 1959. The unique deep relief propeller sculpted so...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa certified bar cabinet manufactured by Mosè Turri, Italy, early 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Turri
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Cherrywood, maple, and brass bar cabinet, designed by Paolo Buffa, manufactured by Mosè Turri, Bovisio Mombello, 1940s.
In the 20th century, the bar cabinet was an essential piece o...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley Size S with 3 Drawers in Honey for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
French Vintage Bar Cocktail Cabinet Iroko Veneer and Brass, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cocktail bar cabinet, mid-century circa 1950.
Two parts, one to store bottles and glasses.
Marquetry nets on the shelves.
French, iroko veneer and brass.
Good condition.
Shipp...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Iron Brass Bakers Rack Bar Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Iron Brass Bakers Rack Bar Cabinet with Milk Glass Shelves and
Impressive Iron Vintage French Bakers Rack with White Glass Shelves. Fant...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley Size M with 4 Drawers in Cumin for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley Size M with 5 Drawers in Verdigris for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Exquisite Midcentury Modern Rosewood Two Door Display Cabinet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Elevate your space with this exquisite Danish Modern wall-mounted display cabinet. Crafted in a sleek rectangular form, it features two glazed doors that open to reveal an interior w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Primitive Hand-Crafted Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive hand-crafted oak cabinet, made by a French cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. It features solid oak construction with traditional joinery techniques, ensuri...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Bodil Kjær 1950s Rosewood 2-Drawer Cabinet
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in San Francisco, CA
designed in 1959 by Bodil Kjær to accompany her iconic ‘James Bond’ desk in a well-figured and deeply patinated rosewood; manufacrtured by E. Pedersen & Søn for Jason Møbler; fitted ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Danish Teak Upcycled Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs has been added afterwards
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Alfred Hendrickx highboard in beech Belform Belgium 1958
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful symmetric highboard designed by Alfred Hendrickx; one of the best designers from Belgium in the ‘60’s and manufactured by Belform, Belgium 1958. This highboard is a hallmar...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Beech
1950s Rare Wooden Bar Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Rare model
- By KMEN
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso Storage Unit in Black by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso storage unit, reissued by Cassina, is a true work of art that reflects the designer's impeccable taste and sense of st...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Cabinet in Solid Oak with Latticework
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, oak, glass, Italy, 1940s
A design that quietly bridges the gap between sleek modernism and handcrafted warmth. The cabinet’s facade is composed of four tall, narrow doors e...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Danish Bar Cabinet in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bar cabinet, oak, glass, Denmark, 1960s
Sturdy Danish bar cabinet in solid oak. The cubic cabinet rests on two paired legs with an connective slat. Two decorative, carved handles ac...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Italian Ebonised Cabinet with Parchment Doors & Brass Hardware
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this mid century Italian bar cabinet has an ebonised body, parchment covered doors with a functional lock and a mirrored interior. Cabinet has original brass hardware, internal bottle racks, checkered mirrored...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Display Case
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Display Case. Featuring a straight line design, walnut cabinet with glass display front, two doors with original pul...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Zebra Wood Credenza Cabinet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Brilliant simplicity and captivating exotic materials intersect on this Milo Baughman credenza. Made by Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The spare form rejects decorative embellishments, ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood
1950s Midcentury Regency Italian Wood, Brass and Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart characterized by its original Asian themed painted front wood pull-out tilt door with interior part in mirror glass, standing on its antique brass wheels...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Teak Cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard- Nielsen, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Denmark, 1950
Teak multi-tiered modern cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik. In two pieces, with interchangeable design. Hand-carved pulls and bras...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Walnut and Olive Burl Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this elegant display cabinet, model #6027, for Dunbar. The olive burl doors of the lower case enclose shelving and a se...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Sheet Music Tiger Oak Cabinet, Record Cabinet, Side Table
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique sheet music cabinet showcases a beautiful tiger oak finish, characterized by its distinctive grain patterns that resemble str...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Saqris Bar Cabinet, Patagonia Stone, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Saqris Bar Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Saqris stone cabinet draws inspiration ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1950s oak filing cabinet
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with upper storage compartments with shutter closure, double column side drawers. Oak veneer wood. The product can be restored by our workshop, with renovation intervention ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Italian Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian bar cabinet, 1970s.
Dimensions: H= 122 cm; W= 104 cm; D= 45 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Spectacular Murano Italian Cabinet
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hand made by an Italian artisan this cabinet with a wooden frame, covered in handcrafted glass panels with brass inlays, brass legs and a spectacular designed rectangular brass handl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Bar, Bar Cart
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This English cocktail cabinet is particularly unusual and elegant.
Made of magnificent brown color walnut, from 1950's , it has all glass sides and glass top section.Its top section pops up to reveal a full set of 6 large Baccarat glasses, 6 small Baccarat...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Crystal
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sculptural sideboard holds a quiet monumentality—its façade a study in balance, depth, and geometric relief. Two symmetrical doors are adorned with deeply carved concentric medallions, each centered within a bevel-edged square that projects from the surface like a wooden echo. Between them, five central drawers offer rhythmic contrast with their horizontal fluting, lending a linear tension to the rounded volumes flanking them.
In the style of Charles Dudouyt, this piece reflects the postwar fascination with medieval forms reinterpreted through modernist clarity. The carved motif—a recessed bull’s-eye framed in architectural moldings—recalls the rustic abstraction seen in French design of the 1940s and ’50s, where massing, form, and shadow did the work of ornament.
Carved from solid oak, the cabinet is grounded by splayed bracket legs that introduce a subtle kinetic lift. Their flared stance balances the robust body above, suggesting movement held in suspension. The drawer pulls are brass discs, minimal in gesture yet warm in tone, allowing the sculptural surfaces to speak.
Inside, the cabinet offers generous storage behind paneled doors, while the drawers glide with dovetail construction and timeworn ease. A visible fissure on one of the door medallions...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Grey Modern Glass 2 Door Cabinet with 90 Murano Jewelry Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This refined 2 door modern gray glass cabinet showcases the best of Italian craftsmanship.
With 90 spherical pieces of handcrafted Murano glass jewelry, this cabinet is an extraord...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Mid Century 2 pc. Cabinet or Bookcase Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two piece cabinet or bookcase sitting on a platform base with conical legs, one adjustable shelve inside with olive toned sliding doors having brass finger pulls crafted in solid m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Viking Bar Cabinet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very unusual, hand painted bar cabinet, as a Danish Viking, made in Italy. Striking naive/modern style, humorous and direct. The back is finished and ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1960s Danish Teak Upcycled Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs has been added afterwards
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Baker Styled Walnut Mahogany Bar / Sever Cabinet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted two piece four door cabinet with book matched wood grained fronts opening to revel two glass and two wooden adjustable shelves with two smaller drawers one with d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This is a late 19th-century antique tall oak cabinet, crafted by a skilled French cabinetmaker. The cabinet features a sturdy, classic design typical of the period, with a rich oak f...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Guido Faleschini for Hermés. 20th-century French sideboard with 6 modules.
Located in Palermo, IT
Amazing and very rare 6-module sideboard designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermès in 1971. The only specimen currently on the market with 6 complete elements.
The cabinet has a centr...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Oak Wood, Brass, Mirror & Murano Art Glass Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Stunning two doors dry bar cabinet with two removable shelves inside (107 x 30 cm. each) covered with grey velvet paper and brass details. Light green and beige Murano art glass (imi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
“Free Edge” Cabinet by George Nakashima, United States, 1955
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and exquisite example of George Katsutoshi Nakashima’s deep reverence for natural materials and bespoke craftsmanship, this “Free Edge” cabinet was specially commissioned in 1...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie buffet server or bar cabinet
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, 1960s
Black lacquered wa...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Style Tall Wood Cabinet with 2 Woven Cane Doors
Located in Seattle, WA
Dimensions. 31.5" x 14" x 44.5" H
Single inside shelf dimensions: 27" x 13" x 3/4"
Shelf clearance: 16" H each
Made with ashtree veneer
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather and Suede Wrapped Marble Topped Cabinets
Located in Culver City, CA
This pair of cabinet / drybar pair are absolutely stunning! Designed by Guido Faleschini for Mariani in the late 60's, the front of these cabinets is wrapped in a chocolate leather, with chrome drawer and door pulls, with shiny chrome accents; while the sides and the finished backs of the cabinets are wrapped in a slightly lighter chocolate suede (actual leather and suede). The icing on the cake are the marble tops, almost onyx looking, a cream and yellow, heavily veined marble with bullnose finish.
These cabinets absolutely ooze Italian mid century modern luxury down to every detail. These cabinets can be placed together to create a wonderful dry bar area that feature an abundance of storage for your every need.
These cabinets can be seen in our Fall Palm Springs Modernism booth alongside a Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa, a pair of Pierre Paulin Groovy chairs...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Sahara Cocktail Cabinet, Noir Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sahara Cocktail Cabinet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Sahara marble sideboard is a masterpiece of organic design, crafted with the fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Granite, Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Walnut Mirror Mosaic Marble Bar Corner Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian dry bar corner cabinet in the typical design and shapes of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern pieces, with curved walnut and burl wood doors with great flo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare sculptural caned cabinet was designed by Vladimir Kagan and crafted by Grosfeld House during the 1950s in New York, documented in early Grosfeld House advertisements (see photos). Featuring sculpted legs, a caned door (with original unaltered caning in excellent vintage condition) with brass handle, and interior outfitted with two compartments, one side with an adjustable shelf. While the cabinet is small in size, it is huge in personality.
Vladimir Kagan's works have been highly valued by collectors and art / design investors, and his earlier works in the 1950s for Grosfeld House and Kagan-Dreyfuss are among the most sought after by 'purist collectors' like myself. Why do I prize his 1950s works above all else? I can write a short book on this, but one easy to explain reason is that this was a period unlike the rest of his career, where items produced in this time are hallmarked within that period - a distinction that his later works lacked. Essentially, everything post the early 60s blended together with the decades thereafter. A novice Kagan collector is content with anything by Kagan, even items produced by Directional and American Leather Company...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Mid-Century Small Cabinet by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1512 Black
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century small cabinet by Paul McCobb circa 1950 planner group #1512 has 1 fixed shelf - solid maple construction has original black lacquer finish. Has original seaweed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
SpectacularJames Mont Cabinet In The Original Distressed silver Leafed Finish.
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Cabinet in the original distressed silver leaf finish by James Mont at his Finest.
The beautifully executed cabinet with scrolled detailing and picture moldings is in the...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Filing Cabinet with Two Louvers Doors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th filing cabinet with two louvers doors Made by unknown manufacturer, in Spain. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Modern Penedo Showcase Bar Cabinet Patagonia Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern inspired Penedo Showcase, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The Penedo marble cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes, shaped a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Onyx, Statuary Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France. It was part of a collection of emergency furniture created for war victims, which is reflected in its simple and functional design. The sideboard features two storage units and five drawers, and it has developed a beautiful patina over time.
In its patinated condition, this piece would make a striking addition to any room, whether a living room, family room, screening room, or office. It would also fit well in hospitality or corporate settings, such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, or luxury boutique. Incorporating mid-century design is a sustainable choice, as it repurposes furniture...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1970's MacDougall Room Divider with Desk in Birch, Walnut and Yellow Formica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's Stewart MacDougall room divider with desk, multiple shelves, storage cabinets, drawers, and waste Bin. Made from birch...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Vintage Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Danish vintage cabinets. These were made in Denmark in the 1960’s, we have recently imported them directly from Denmark.
They are of absolutely amazing quality, w...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of mid century Scandinavian elm cabinets
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid century scandinavian elm cabinets circa 1950.
Very good quality pair of elm cabinets, with empire and art deco influences.
Each made in 1 piece, both feature and open a...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Elm
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with geometric rosewood inlays on the fronts and has turned aluminum pulls. The lower cabine...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Large Teak Sideboard
Located in London, GB
This large teak sideboard is a stunning representation of mid-century design, featuring a clean-lined silhouette, rich materials, and meticulous craftsmanship. Crafted from teak, the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Gilbert Rohde, Paldao Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gilbert Rohde sideboard from the “Paldao” series. Features a pedestal base, pull-out cutting surfaces and four cabinets with carved nobs. In...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Paldao
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purcha...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Birch
1950s Italian Bar Cabinet with Biomorphic Shapes in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bar cabinet, mahogany, wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s
A stunning Italian bar cabinet from the 1950s, masterfully crafted in mahogany. This piece captivates with its eye-shaped org...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley, Pair of Rare Dressers, Walnut, Steel, Dunbar, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare modernist cabinets or dressers. In stained walnut, legs in steel. Designed by Edward Wormley. Produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, 1950s.
Other designers of the per...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Teak Storage Box with Tambour Door
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Storage Box with Tambour Doors
circa 1970
One tambour sliding door.
Three storage areas on the interior.
"great way to keep your 'work' surface neat"
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1970s Thai Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Cabinet with Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbishe
- Minor signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Petite Disc Cabinet by Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Mid-Century Modern petite disc cabinet by Michael Van Beuren, made in mahogany plywood and brass details, includes VB original l...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Burl and Acid Etched Brass Nightstands, 1970's
Located in Culver City, CA
Feast your eyes on this absolutely stunning pair of Bernhard Rohne acid-etched brass and amboyna burl nightstands for Mastercraft. These aren’t just bedside tables—they’re functional...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco, Sculptural Narrow Oak Cabinet, Made by an Italian Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking embodiment of Art Deco craftsmanship, born from the hands of an Italian carpenter in the 1940s. This tall, narrow cabinet stands as a testament to both the era's refinemen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Room '56 bedroom closet for Dico, 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This refined wooden bedroom closet was designed for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. It was part of the 'Kamer 56' (tr...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Rare Raoul Clement & R. Verot French Highboard in Sycamore
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raoul Clement and R. Verot, cabinet, varnished sycamore, dark stained wood, France, 1955
This rare cabinet is designed by French cabinetmaker Paul Cléme...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Sycamore
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.