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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
Modern Italian Sideboard and Drop-Down Flap
Located in Roma, IT
Sideboard/buffet in mahogany wood, Italian-made from the 1950s On the upper left part, there are two sliding woven rattan doors edged by a dark brown lacquered frame. Also on the upp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Malibu Sideboard
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant sideboard is inspired by the style of Californian furniture in the 1960s and 1970s. This living room and bedroom furniture collection was developed by the internal resea...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

Hardwood Trolley, by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This stunning cart/trolley designed by the legendary Brazilian architect and designer Sérgio Rodrigues in the 1960s is a true masterpiece. Made of Brazilian hardwood, this piece feat...
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Cabinet Merton Gershun American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen modernist server with stunning Bubble glass top designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. Featuring three generous storage to bottom, three drawers, one being silverware drawer and two door top display locking...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cabinet in Wood, Mirror and Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cabinet in rosewood and glass with the peculiarity of being composed of two separate units. The larger one is a wall unit characterized at the top ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, 1961
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut sideboard 60" in width, straight edge top, wood doors, sub sap streak top and sides, 4 drawers on left and shelves on right. Documentation included.  
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Two Neoclassical Brass Vitrine Cabinets by Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold but elegant, these eye-catching Vitrines, bookcases or china cabinets designed and produced by Mastercraft circa 1970s. Exceptionally fine quality, brass-clad frames with black ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Brass Sled Leg Cabinet by Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Thomasville cabinet features beautiful vintage finish with inlaid brass legs. Mid-century style design with brass door pulls accenting the rich lacquered burl wood door ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair Lorin Marsh Curly Macassar Ebony Polished Nickel Chests Cabinets
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine near pair of Lorin marsh curly Macassar ebony and polished nickel single drawer and double door chests, the top of the cabinets are matching the bottom of one without a stretc...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Ico Parisi Edited by Mim Pair of Italian Bedside Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of bedside tables designed by Ico Parisi edited by MIM. Composed of solid walnut wood structure and metal legs. Interior lighting “mod. 222" designed by Gino Sarfatti for Artel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Maison Jansen Brass Black Lacquered Dry Bar Elements, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Timeless vintage pieces, this pair of mid-century dry bar elements feel imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Bathroom Vanity from the Old Plank Collection Made to Order in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
Another design from our Old Plank collection and maybe the ultimate in bathroom vanities, is this solid brass (bronze is optional at no extra cost...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Sipario Sideboard
Located in Milan, IT
This striking sideboard features a sliding door whose front panel is made by vertically assembled parallel listels of different types of wood that, with their different textures and ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Exquisite Burl Wood Veneer and Brass Italian Commode from 1940's
Located in East Hampton, NY
Probably by Osvaldo Borsani, this charming cabinet with original green glass and tiered glass shelf features original loop ring pulls and keys. Sculptural legs with brass sabots are ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Two Non Matching Pair Walnut Liquor and Storage Cabinets Stained Glass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern good quality walnut cabinets. The folding stained glass cabinet features lift mirrored top, brass hinges, internal lights and functions as liquor c...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Stained Glass, Walnut

Wood, Glass, Parchment and Mirror Bar and Cabinet Set by Englander & Bonta, 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, glass, parchment and mirror bar and cabinet set by Englander & Bonta. Argentina, circa 1950. It comes with glass shelves.  
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1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Parchment Paper, Glass, Mirror, Wood

Pace Burlwood and Chrome Armoire Cabinet, Italy, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Burlwood and chrome armoire dresser by Pace Collection. Designed by Leon Rosen. Italy 1970’s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Bert England for Johnson Furniture Forward Trend Wall Mounted Cabinet
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bert England for Johnson furniture wall-mounted cabinet, leather covered doors with brass stud hardware.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Custom Midcentury Style Walnut Nightstands with Three Drawers by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style nightstands made in American walnut with three drawers. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and wood.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Italian Entrance Wardrobe with Mirror by Umberto Mascagni
Located in Rome, IT
A very unique shallow entrance wardrobe designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni. This piece features a grey colored vinyl doors with red and black dec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Ico Parisi Bookcase Model 459 in Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Italian Modern Ico Parisi bookcase model 459 in Mahogany Veneer. This bookcase is manufactured by Angelo de Baggis Cantu in Italy in 1955/1956. It has two solid wood carved ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful credenza with matching file cabinet designed by Giacomo Buzzittan for Stow Davis. The matching set has Carrara marble tops, black lacquer cabinets with chromed steel bases ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Steel

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern music cabinet by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-Century Modern music cabinet by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder This cabinet was designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. It was originally created to store music equipment. It was produ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage Danish Modern Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With generous storage and two inner drawers that slide out, this vintage server is as functional as it is attractive. Please confirm item location with ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Mid-Century Italian Cabinet Bookcase, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian bookcase cabinet with brass finishes in excellent vintage condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Wave Front Cabinets / Nightstands by James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of rare wave front cabinets / nightstands by James Mont. The cabinets have been totally restored in a beautiful ebonized finish.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Amsterdam School Style Coat Rack Wood and Metal Hooks, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Add a touch of vintage charm and functionality to your entryway with this Amsterdam School style coat rack. Crafted circa 1940 and manufactured in Holland, this piece showcases the r...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

Sliding Door Cabinet by Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leatherette covered sliding door cabinet with aluminum trim accents from the Paul McCobb Calvin collection. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Three-Door Mahogany Cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Dorchester, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb designed this mahogany cabinet with a minimal, clean-lined aesthetic. Three doors conceal six spacious drawers and, on the right, open storage wi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Bamboo Rattan Barrel Bar Cart Cabinet, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Barrel bar cart cabinet in bamboo and rattan, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 3-drawer fruitwood bachelor chest with brass hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Jatoba Wood Credenza
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Jatoba wood Ico Parisi cabinet A spectacular bespoke trumeau designed by Ico Parisi and very likely produced by Ariberto Colombo, by special order only. Very few p...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern One Drawer Side Cabinet, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern one drawer side cabinet, circa 1950.   
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Custom Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Creative Woodwork Co., NYC
By George Marshal Cohen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Custom Midcentury Walnut Credenza, handmade by George Cohen for his workshop, the Creative Woodwork Company of New York City, circa 1960s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage. T...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Pair of Wood Cabinets with Sliding Grass Covered Doors, by Herman Miller
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of wood cabinets with sliding grass covered doors and interior shelves with mat metal details By Herman Miller.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcases, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinets Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group" USA, 1940s Exotic book-matched pald...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Paldao

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans cityscape Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75 deep x 48.25 inches high This price includes getting this piece in what we call res...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern espresso finish cube shape compact liquor cabinet with white laminate pull out tray by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Large Armoire with a Glazed Parchment Finish
Located in New York, NY
Large armoire with a glazed parchment finish. The glaze has a wonderful all-over crackle. The top half was outfitted for a TV but would make a fabulous l...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Decorative Dresser, Hand Painted, Brass, Cabinet, Hollywood Regency, Green
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hand painted dresser with nine drawers and brass hardware.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Billy Haines Style Dark Walnut White Lacquered /Leather Cabinet/Chest Metal Leg
Located in Westport, CT
William "Billy" Haines style, dark walnut hand rubbed, and off white lacquered bureau, cabinet angled design middle is shorter depth than ends and center door is lacquered leather, w...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light colored birch with and black feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson Basic Series Cabinet on Ebonized Herman Miller Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare 1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet set upon an1 iconic Herman Miller slat ebonized bench.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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

Sculptured Rosewood Front Door Pulls Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super clean condition Mid-Century Modern walnut and rosewood two doors compartment gentleman's high chest dresser by Kent Coffey.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinets for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First year production George Nelson Steel Frame Case series cabinet. Sky blue sides and facade available with either the white steel frame/black linoleum top configuration or the b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Glenn of California Sideboard Cabinet attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Glenn of California sideboard cabinet designed attributed to Milo Baughman. Item needs refinishing. Pulls have been replaced with new nice quality brass pulls as shown.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Burl Wood, Brass and Glass Showcase Curio Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of china vitrine cabinets by Tomlinson are an excellent example of their timeless quality and design. This rectangular top cabinet features two doors with glass panels and brass...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

New Hope Style Carved Walnut Swivel Storage Cubby on Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique, New Hope style studio craft storage piece in solid walnut by the New York artist, William Perry, who additionally served as a professor of woodwo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Michael Taylor "Far East" Credenza by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
A great design in fantastic original condition, this Michael Taylor credenza by Baker Furniture is part of his "Far East" design which incorporates Asian motifs in the designs. The b...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Design Midcentury Cabinet Vitrine Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Well designed and finished with valuable materials. Ormolu-mounted, carved and inlaid with rare woods. Paolo Buffa was named one of the most important designers in Italy. Architec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Elegant Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Cabinet with Bamboo Accents, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready. A exceptional multipurpose cabinet, circa 1970. Two drawers with open compartment below. Exceptionally crafted solid mahogany case construction veneered in cane, expertly finished in black lacquer. Radiant accents in burnished bamboo...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany

Rare Pair of Rosewood Arne Vodder Cabinets / Sideboards, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A superb and very rare pair of cabinets or sideboards in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. Very good original condition with minor sign...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut V-Leg Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut V-leg tall chest dresser cabinet. Item features tapered "V" shaped legs, carved door panels, beautiful wood grain, 2 swing doors, 8 dovetailed draw...
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Mid-20th Century American 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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