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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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Recognized Seller Listings
Van Keppel Green, Cabinet, Solid Maple, Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid maple cabinet designed by Van Keppel Green and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Maple

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Chestnut

Small Wall Mount Teak Cabinet for Ludvig Pontopiddan
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak wall-mount box with a gallery top and a flip-down storage bin.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Rare Valzania Sideboard with Drawers in Parchment
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Valzania, sideboard, parchment, ebonized wood, Italy, 1940s Rare sideboard with six drawers designed and created by Valzania in the 1940s. The sideboard is fully covered in a light ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Wall Cabinet Produced by Lotos Werkkunst in Germany
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall cabinet by unknown designer. Produced by Lotos Werkkunst in Germany.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Maple

Roberto Rida Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Stelle Marine, unique cabinet by Roberto Giulio Rida. Spectacular six-door cabinet covered in textured, silver-mirrored glass panels. Three sides inset with vintage Murano glass flowers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass

American Designer, Cabinet, Wood, Brass, Rattan, United States, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and rattan cabinet designed and produced in the United States, 1940s.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Carved Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, oak, France, 1960s. This grandiose armoire is a good example of excellent woodwork by virtue of the well-designed construction base...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Cabinet designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1960s. Teak. Marked. Dimensions: H: 81 cm /2' 8'' W: 91 cm / 2' 11 3/4'' D: 48 cm / 19''
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut three-drawer chest of drawers with rattan-wrapped dowel drawer pulls and four tapered brass legs with circular brass feet. (T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Two Door Mahogany Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) two-door mahogany cabinet with brass ring-shaped door pulls, resting on four small concealed casters. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB MODERN).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Renzo Rutili, Cabinet, Wood, Johnson Furniture Company, USA, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet designed by Renzo Rutili and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids Michigan, USA, circa 1950s.  
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Rare "Sculpted Bronze" Wall-Hanging Cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare "sculpted bronze" wall-hanging cabinet by Paul Evans Model PE 40 for Directional. The front fitted two bi-fold doors , the top inset with typical slate top. Incised signature an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Resin

French Bookcase in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cupboard, oak, metal, lacquered wood, France, 1960s. This piece of furniture can be used for various occasions. You can use it as a vitrine to showcase your valued belongings, such ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

American Designer, Wall Hanging Cabinet, Oak, Metal, United States, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and metal wall hanging cabinet designed and produced in the United States, 1960s.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Aldo Tura Goatskin Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950 Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique statement piece / cocktail cabinet by Italian artist-craftsman Aldo Tura displays his distinct use of goatskin that Tura was well known for. His quality of craftsmanship which can be attributed to the limited series production, sometimes limited to only the prototype and often used unconventional materials including; eggshell, parchment, leather and wood veneering. This fine original 1950s example was retailed by Blanch L. Markley Shoppe in Lima Ohio, which retailer label is present in pull out drawer. Featuring a Trompe-l'œil book-form with mirrored upper interior with glass shelving and interior lighting above a single pull-out drawer with large antique coin styled drawer pull. The exterior door is hand painted with a Renaissance styled scene. Sitting atop a black lacquered X-leg base with brass sabots. This stunning 1950s Italian collectors piece can function as a bar cart, cocktail cabinet or dry bar and is an apt conversation starter, injecting some Italian chic in to any room concept. It would be perfect as part of; a European styled villa, Modern Renaissance apartment, Rococo inspired abode, Italian Modern condo or Eclectic studio. Would also work excellent for a hotel cafe, lobby bar or restaurant or in any commercial project. MEASUREMENTS: H 47.75" x W 23" x D 15" CONDITION: Overall good vintage condition. No keys are included but it uses vintage skeleton...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

American Designer, Cabinet, Oak, United States, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A oak cabinet / dresser designed and produced in the United States, 1960s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Carl Koch Techbuilt Spacemaking Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Unit furniture of Philippine mahogany with white Masonite panels consisting of a module with sliding Masonite doors and a double wide module with an open front. Designed by Harvard-educated, Boston-area architect, designer, and urban planner Carl Koch as a corollary to his prefabricated Techbuilt houses and produced in 1955. Koch was a pioneering champion of prefabrication in housing in mid-century America, first with his much-publicized but ill-fated all-steel Lustron houses in the late 1930’s, then with his more successful wooden Tech-Built houses, introduced in 1953. In At Home with Tomorrow, his 1958 paean to prefabrication, he lays out his opposition to the traditional hammer-and-handsaw construction methods that remained dominant even with conceptually modernist structures. His designs generally hewed to a regional brand of modernism rather than orthodox international style, taking into account local topography and climate—his iconic form is an A-frame with a pitched roof, more sensible in New England winters than a flat roof (though there are such Techbuilt designs). The basic Techbuilt formula suggested that modular, industrial production methods of the components combined with knock-down shipping and on-site assembly equalled lower cost and less waste. Variety and individuality could be achieved in how the elements were combined. This underlying philosophy involving modularity, flexibility, and industrial production methods applied to Spacemaking furniture as well, although interestingly enough, the furniture design preceded the architectural application, as Koch (et al) had submitted a version to the 1947 MoMA Low-Cost Furniture Competition (and so these units also preceded the famous 1951 Eames Storage Unit, a conceptually similar idea executed with metal framing). The furniture line began with requests for freestanding wardrobe...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany, Masonite

Norman Cherner Double High Cabinet for Multiflex Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Stacked and fastened "Studio Group" modular units composed of walnut, angled steel, and lacquered masonite. with sliding doors at top and an open compartment at bottom. The “Curtainw...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Guillerme et Chambron, Limed Oak Two-Door Armoire, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury, limed oak two-door armoire by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of design he produced for the company Votre Maison. Hand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak, Ceramic

American Designer, Cabinet or Dresser, Walnut, United States, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet designed and produced in the United States, 1960s.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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Steel

Tommi Parzinger Iconic Cabinet with Brass Studs 1950s, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 2 door cabinet model 146 in white lacquer with brass studs, etched brass pulls, and inset milk glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals 1950s (signed “Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). This beautiful cabinet exudes the refined elegance. It is beautifully made and very chic. Reference: Parzinger Originals Inc. catalog published in the 1950’s...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Walnut

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

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Elm

Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili Cantú Corner Cabinet in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Brugnoli Mobili, desk, cabinet, walnut, walnut veneer, brass, Italy, 1959 Acknowledged master of Italian mid-century design Ico Parisi has created an impressive numbe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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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

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Oak

European Mid-Century Display Cabinet, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Curio or display cabinets are versatile pieces of furniture that offer a creative way to showcase its owner’s interests and style. This unique cabinet not only serves a functional purpose, but thanks to its unique characteristics, it is a charming and stylish addition to any space. A glass display cabinet can transform an entire room. A glass display cabinet gives the perfect opportunity to put a collection on display. Books, cards, figurines, art, liquor, and an infinite amount of other trinkets can be put on display in a sophisticated, stylish manner, especially in open designs such as this European cabinet. The solid wooden structure has subtle decorative elements paired with simpler solutions like the straight face frame and top. European cabinetmakers and designers created versatile and functional models from solid wood. This cabinet is an exemplary European 20th century design, with a single shelf in the middle. Dividing the space in two, the shelf makes the design perfect to display anything as the sides are made of glass. This creates a classic look, while the open front allows the most eye-catching detail to stand out: the orange velvet inlay. Delicate objects can be safely stored and displayed on the soft velvet, and visually it creates an accent that draws the eye. The lower part is equally enticing with four thin, Marlborough-reminiscent legs and carved details. The display cabinet style is designed for displaying curios, which are simply collections and treasured items. With its beautiful wood surfaces and velvet accent shelf...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Italian Modular Cabinet in White and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High board / room divider / bookcase, lacquered wood, Italy, 1960s. This eccentric cabinet contains eight different sized separate elements and is executed in largely white lacquer...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Florence Knoll Custom Wall-Mounted Cabinet by Knoll Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll custom wall-mounted cabinet by Knoll Associates for H.J. Heinz Co, Pittsburgh. This custom wall-mounted cabinet with a Calcutta marble top...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble, Aluminum

20th Century Mirrored Cabinet in Wood Attributed to Ico Parisi with Shelves 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Very beautiful wall cabinets entirely in wood in the style of Ico Parisi. The structure is in wood, inside the cabiner there are 2 shelves that could be used for little collection, b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Mirror, Wood

Maurice Pré Cabinet in Solid Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Pré, cabinet, oak, brass, glass, France, 1950s This exquisite highboard in solid oak is designed by the French designer Maurice Pré (1908-1988) in the 1950s. It features a v...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Custom 4 Door Burled Wood Cabinet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a spacious burled wood 4 door cabinet. The use of the patterning created by the burl of the grain creates many interesting images, some appearing to be faces. The outer cabinets have 2 shelves each, 1 being a pull out shelf and the other 3 can be adjusted higher or lower depending on your needs. Holes were cut and drilled to the back of the cabinet by previous owners, convenient for electrical chords. The center storage area juts out 4 inches adding depth to the piece. It sits on a laminated brass base. Sleek and stylish, this piece is ready to go as a media cabinet or simply as a beautiful burled wood storage...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Wall Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden, 1960s, Pine
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall cabinet, anonymous. Sweden. 1960s. Pine. Measures: H: 56 cm W: 41 cm D: 26 cm Interior D: 19-23 cm Height between shelves: 19.5 cm and 22 cm Drawer height: 7 cm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Pine

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Fall-Front Walnut Bedside Table / Commode
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century walnut bedside table / commode with a bottom cabinet with a fall-front drawer and brass drawer pull with an open compartment above with four dowel legs. (JENS RISOM).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Wall Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden. 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall cabinet, anonymous, Sweden. 1960s. Pine. Measures: H: 56 cm / 1' 10" W: 41 cm / 1' 4" D: 27.5 cm / 11".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Pine

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s. This Mid-Century Italian wall unit seamlessly integrates form and function, captivating with its aesthetic allure...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Studio B.B.P.R. Small Cabinet in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. (Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, Ernesto Nathan Rogers), cabinet, walnut, brass, lacquered metal, Italy, 1960s. This delicate small cabinet is ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Sideboard Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for Nk, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden. 1940s. Oak and leather. Measurements: H: 56 cm / 22'' W: 118 cm / 3' 10 1/2'' D: ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Leather, Oak

Cabinet on Stand Model 2135 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet on stand model 2135 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Cherry wood and alder root veneer. Signed. Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 4' 7" W: 105 cm / 3' 5 1/2"...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Cherry

Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particula...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Belgian Cabinet in Oak and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cupboard, oak, glass, brass, aluminum, Belgium, 1970s. This very expressive cupboard features a clear rhythm and flow that has been achieved through a thoughtful layout that is per...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Aluminum, Brass

French Vitrine in Red Silk Moiré and Green Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vitrine, marble, brass, glass, silk moiré, France, 1950s.   This is a refined midcentury brass vitrine of exquisite craftsmanship, presumably made for the high-end boutique French ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Jorge Zalszupin Modular Shelving System for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous multi-level shelving system was designed and manufactured by the Brazilian design icon, Jorge Zalszupin and his company, L’Atelier. When it comes to Zalszupin’s line of modular pieces (Modulados Compiníveis), simplicity and clarity are the main characteristics. Similarly to Danish production, treating the wood with special care was a core concept for Zalszupin. The versatile industrial design of these pieces offers a variety of typologies and combinations of modules that can be creatively combined to satisfy every need and interest. The pieces include drawers as well as diverse consoles with doors that feature locks. These modular pieces made by L’Atelier follow the idea of Louis Sullivan: “form follows functions”, which is exemplified by this piece. The modules are made of the Brazilian wood ‘caviuna’ with a beautiful finish in wood-block collage. The six wooden legs support the units in an understated way, leaving the units to be the main visual pieces. The pieces feature “inverted” handles in pairs, that are distinctive of Zalszupin, and contribute to the elegant and modern look of this shelving system. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some modules have some small scratches and marks. Dimensions: 98.42 in W x 15.95 in D x 104.33 in H 250 cm W x 40.5 cm D x 265 cm H About the designer: Jorge Zalszupin was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1922. He graduated as an architect in Romania in 1945. His importance for Brazilian design has been articulated in several publications so far. In addition to being the owner of the l'Atelier furniture factory of modern furniture, Zalszupin led a unique initiative: he coordinated a team of designers working for four different factories in the same business group, the Forsa Group. Zalszupin immigrated to Brazil in 1949 and after a brief stay in the capital, he settled in São Paulo, a city that was then entering a cycle of great industrial growth and great cultural transformations. In the first half of the 1950s, he opened an architecture office, having José Gugliota as a partner. When he got tired of designing exclusive furniture manufactured for his clients' homes, he decided to join a group of woodworkers and started to produce smaller series. This was how l'Atelier came into being, which eventually began to manufacture office furniture and went from a carpentry shop with handcrafted products to an industry with serial production. The first piece in this series was an armchair nicknamed 'Danish' by employees. It was first created in 1959. In the early 1970s, because of serious financial problems, l'Atelier was sold to a business group. The sale was finalized with Zalszupin's 'pass' as director of product research and development. Thus, Zalszupin expanded the team of designers - which already had Oswaldo Mellone - incorporating Paulo Jorge Pedreira and Lílian Weimberg permanently. The designers named the new group Forsa, and started to act as a sort of creative laboratory. The technical possibilities offered by four distinct industrial plants were enhanced by the team of designers. In this way, Hevea, which produced plastic commodities, won a very sophisticated product line in design and established a brand: Eva, for household items, sold in supermarkets. L'Atelier itself started using injected plastic, producing partition panels...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Cabinet, Anonymous, Brazillian Rosewood and Mahogany, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Brazilian rosewood and mahogany. Dimensions: H: 136 cm / 4' 5 1/2" W: 94 cm / 3' 1" D: 44 cm / 1' 5 1/4". This noticeable mid-century piece is a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Trousdale Cabinet by Dragonette Private Label
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This chic cabinet in black lacquer studded with tigers eye cabochons and with walnut stained feet was designed by Patrick Dragonette for Dragonette Private Label. Featuring touch lat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Wim Rietveld Free-Standing Bookcase in Black and White Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld, bookcase, black and white coated metal, The Netherlands, 1960. This free-standing bookcase was originally designed by Wim Rietveld for the famous Dutch high-end department store De Bijenkorf in 1960. The clear structure of the shelf creates a striking design. All horizontal shelves are colored black and in contrast with the white vertical elements. Due to the expressive unsymmetric arrangement of the two white sides and the white element functioning as a backwall, the black shelves...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Vittorio Valabrega Console with Drawer in Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Valabrega, console with drawer, walnut, leather, metal, Italy, 1940s This console by the Italian designer Vittorio Valabrega is sculptural and elegant. Note the details i...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Florence Knoll Wall-Mounted Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Knoll leather tab storage case, can hang on wall or sit on bench. Walnut, with original faux laminate top.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Leather, Walnut

Cabinet made of Oregon pine, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s. Oregon pine. This charming piece is an exquisite example of Danish cabinetmaking. The visible corner joints and the stretcher’s through mortise...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Pine

Modern Steel and Glass Showcase Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Modern glass showcase cabinet with steel & glass fittings and 2 large sliding glass front doors with 8 glass shelves above an ebonized base with 2 sli...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Silvio Cavatorta Large Highboard in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta, wardrobe, mahogany, birch, nickel-plated brass, Italy, 1950s.  Italian wardrobe in mahogany and birch by Silvio Cavatorta. The wardrobe is visually structured in three parts. One large compartment with three doors and one door on each side. The inside is accessed with angular brass handles and keys that contrast nicely with the wood. Special feature are the two metal legs in front that rise all the way upwards. The interior is equipped with multiple drawers, shelves, mirrors and cloths...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinet Over Dresser
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinet Over Dresser Item # 904VPK13Z An incredibly striking bookcase cabinet from the third quarter of the 20th century, the f...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

1950s Walnut Open Cabinet with Glass Shelving by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass paneled back.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Unique Elaine Lustig Cohen Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Two-piece custom cabinet of birch with black-and-white lacquered fronts, designed by Elaine Lustig Cohen (1927-2016) circa 1961 for her own townhouse on the Upper East Side in New Yo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Wall Mounted 2-Door Cabinet by Carlo de Carli
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, blue tinted mirror, brass. 2 interior shelves that can be adjusted & original brass key. Wood has recently been refinished. 2 more additio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers, Anonymous, Rosewood and Brass Hardware, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers, anonymous, Denmark. 1950s. Rosewood and brass. Dimensions: H: 121 cm/ 3' 11 1/2" W: 80 cm/ 2' 7 1/2" D: 51.5 cm/ 20 1/4"
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti, Dresser, Walnut, Singer & Sons, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser designed by Gio Ponti and produced by M. Singer & Sons, New York, America, 1950s. Labeled.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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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