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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Parchment covered two door cabinet C 1940 in the manner of Samuel Marx.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Parchment covered two door cabinet C 1940 in the manner of Samuel Marx. The case covered in parchment with a patchwork design opening to three shelves.
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Parchment Paper

50s-60s Furniture
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with hinged door, exposed drawers and open shelves, made of ash veneer wood.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Ash

Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall System 1950/60 Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this Iconic wall system by Poul Cadovius for Royal system . Poul Cadovius saw a challenge in the heavy furniture, that took up a lot of floor space, and by introducing the n...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall two door cabinet on hair pin legs. Sculpted handle doors open to a red interior with shelves. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Sideboards
Located in London, GB
A pair of ash and hessian sideboards, the sliding doors opening with leather handles. Spain, 1970s 145 cm wide by 80 cm high by 42 cm deep Provenance: Former headquarters of the p...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Ash

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large two-piece wall unit with bottom wide drawer storage and bookcase topper with glass doors. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).           
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

G Plan Fresco Mid-Century Modern Teak Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful G Plan Fresco mid-century teak corner cabinet. Very stylish design standing on three tapered legs. Condition: This unit is in excellent vintage condition with very minor ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Teak File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three drawer mid-century style file cabinet with teak grain wood veneer. Metal gliding rails, finished back and wood handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Cupboard On Stand by Dal Vera
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Sophisticated Simplicity: Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut & Maple Cupboard On Stand by Dal Vera Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Mid-Century Modern Italian Wal...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking lighted wall unit or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s Gorge...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Mid Century Teak G Plan Fresco Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful G Plan Fresco mid century modern vinyl/record/storage cabinet. Beautiful teak finish, with stylish tapered legs. Features one adjustable/removable shelf inside a spacious...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Medical Stainless Steel and Glass Cabinet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage medical cabinet, crafted from stainless steel and glass, emanates a timeless charm. Its double doors open to reveal a meticulously organized interior, featuring three gl...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

RETRO4M Restyled 1950s Italian Highboard– A Modernist Noir
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a masterfully restyled piece from the 1950s, this Italian credenza offers a dialogue between vintage charm and contemporary chic. RETRO4M, renowned for their meticulous re...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Italian Brass Cabinets with Marble Tops, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian brass cabinets with marble tops. The cabinets are wood with a yellow painted finish. Has brass frames and decorative brass hardware with an adjustable glass shelf ins...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Hanging Two Drawer Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional
Located in Oakland, CA
Hanging cabinet attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional furniture, Crafted out of Philippine Mahogany with a dark rosewood finish. The cabinet has two drawers with brass pulls an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage bar cabinet with brass details, Belgium 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Mid-century modern bar cabinet in premium teak wood adorned with stunning golden details. We have a matching sideboard available from the same set.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Mid 20th Century Danish Bureau
Located in Bristol, GB
An exquisite and compactly sized teak bureau, produced by Hanbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, with three large and three small drawers, mail slots and a pull out table top, allowing thi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho John Sturart Burl Wood and Brass Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a dash of American charm to your space with this exquisite Vintage Boho John Stuart Burl Wood and Brass Etagere. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece combines ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage Fantastic Teak Tambour Wall Unit With Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we offer this fantastic teak, well crafted, floating, vintage storage cabinet featuring tamboured doors. A clever, useful design incorporates flush mounting teardrop brackets for easy installation that fits snugly against a wall. This charming storage piece is the perfect addition for any room to keep your treasured collections of antique fountain pens...
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1960s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance. Made in France, 1950's period. Marked on the inside: Manufrance, Saint Etienne. Nice well designed ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Formica, Beech

Teak Cabinet & Dresser w/ Acrylic Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish teak companion cabinets set on clear acrylic legs. Two door cabinet and three drawer dresser. Great as bedside tables. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Acrylic, Lucite, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Writing Cabinet, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Max. depth when the writing area is extended is 55cm
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza/Media Console
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Credenza/Media Console Offered is a vintage credenza designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group. Features sliding doors and adjustable shelving inside....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard by Deilcraft
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut mid-century sideboard by Deilcraft, circa 1960's. Solid overhanging curved edges, sleek handles with metal inlay and tapering capped legs! Sliding doors open to a slim cutlery...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Danish Teak Record Cabinet By Aristona
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Aristona Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 39.5" wide x 15" deep x 27.25" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Brazilian Modern Cabinet with Three Drawers in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Immediately available with complementary shipping n NYC area this Brazilian modern filing cabinet in Rosewood and leather is a true beauty! This filing cabinet was designed by Jorge...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Second Generation Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a beautiful example of what has been described as "working art." The unit features a blac...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Swedish Art Deco High-Legged Cabinet with Carved Doors in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thysells Möbler, high-legged sideboard, oak, Sweden, 1940s This elegant sideboard is designed according to the stylistic principles of the so-called Swedish Grace style. The corpus ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Midcentury Walnut Cabinet by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut cabinet designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel in the United States circa 1950s. This vintage cabinet features a lower sectio...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Nine Drawer Library Card Catalog by Library Bureau Sole Makers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice nine drawer library card catalog in quarter sawn oak by Library Bureau Sole Makers, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and finished on all sides wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Charles and Ray Eames 2X1 Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a beautiful example of what has been described as "working art." The unit features a crea...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

1960's Mid Century Modern Flower Stand
Located in Brno, CZ
Original 1960’s Mid Century Modern Flower stand. A delightful composition of black painted steel frame standing on a tripod with four round flower holders at different heights and in...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
Located in London, GB
Mid century French shelving display cabinet bookcase C.1970. PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and gilt lacquered display cabinet, the frame form supers...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Aluminum

Swedish Modern Inlay Record Cabinet In Maple Burl
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Maple Measurements: 31.5″ wide x 16″ deep x 24.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition with t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Maple

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Chrome, Steel

1950s Italian Mid-Century Metal Teak Wood Brass Slant Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century dry bar cabinet, with typical black metal side legs and top horses country theme decorated slant front door in wood and brass details.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern “Precedent” Cabinet by Edward J. Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Flip-Top Bar Cabinet, 1950s, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique flip-top bar cabinet by Harvey Probber, circa 1950s, is packed full of useful features and is beautifully crafted from bleached Mahogany, doors with contrasting grain whi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Formica, Wood, Lacquer

Mobile contenitore Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile credenza, ad ante battenti e cassetti a vista in legno impiallacciato teak. Restaurato.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pier luigi Colli oak sideboard, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s Beautiful oak sideboard. The oak has lovely patina throughout the piece. It is a large-scale sideboard with four do...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

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 (...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut, Cane

Expertly Restored - Carlo Jensen Teak Tambour-Door Cabinet for Hundevad Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

A Set of 4 Cabinets by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen in Teak Danish Mid Century
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four (4) cabinets or book cases by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen in teak. Each case is signed and numbered 29618. Each case has a base. So one configuration is horizo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

McIntosh teak display cabinet
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite display cabinet was created by Tom Robertson for the prestigious Scottish cabinetmaker A.H Mcintosh during the 1960s. It’s crafted from high-quality teakwood and featu...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Teak

Monumental Danish Rosewood Sideboard Highboard Cabinet Midcentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Danish rosewood sideboard highboard midcentury, 1960s This sideboard is very good condition as seen from the photos. The two left and two right doors are opened by a key ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Chrome

Rolling Artist Mid-Century Trolley by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, 60s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian plastic trolley or work station art cart designed by Giovanni Pelis for Stile Neolt, made from white ABS plastic. Three drawers and lots of storage. Wheels roll smooth. First...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Plastic

Vintage Mid Century Packard Bell Stereo Console/Record Player Console
By Packard Bell
Located in San Marcos, CA
For sale is an amazing stereo console/record player console by Packard Bell in walnut. Cabinet has a really cool atomic look to it, look at that walnut base! Turntable has been serv...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

French Wardrobe in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vanity, high board or armoire, brass, France, 1960s French large cabinet or wardrobe made in oak with beautiful grain and detailing. With the vividly designed fronts and the functio...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Dry Bar with Two Stools in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century dry bar with two stools made in a gorgeous mix of bamboo, rattan, wicker and white formica. This charming bar was designed by Tito Agnoli and made in Italy duri...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate, Wood, Formica

Tall Walnut Cabinet by Jens Risom, 1960s - Mid Century
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful and uncommon walnut cabinet designed by Jens Risom, 1960s. This particular design can be used in a number of different usages. Perhaps originally deigned to be a linen ca...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage birch series sideboard–secretaire CB01 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 50s
Located in Denventer, NL
Vintage Birch series sideboard CB01, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s. The cabinet has a birch veneer finish, stands on the characteristic plywood loop legs and has the we...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Birch

Valet Cabinet DF 2000 by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
White wood and red plastic cabinet with 3 drawers, a hinged door on top with a mirror and a hinged door underneath. Wear due to time and age
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Plastic

Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dresser
Located in Tulsa, OK
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Italian Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Henredon, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet or sideboard designed and produced by Henredon, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

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

GIo Ponti "grissinato" bar cabinet made of oak, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Bar cabinet with shelves and doors in oak wood, Italian craftsmanship from the 1940s, designed by Gio Ponti. This oak furniture, a perfect ad...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

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. Fantastic versatile Mid-Century piece wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass, Iron

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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