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Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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
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Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Black Wenge Stainless Still 2 Doors Aged Mirror
Located in Porto, PT
Roy Wood Sideboard is an elegant yet provocative modern design piece in marquetry At first glance, it seems to be a mid-century sideboard, but then we perceive its distinct lines and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Jacaranda Sideboard, in Stained Oak Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Jacaranda Sideboard, in Stained Oak Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The Jacarandá sideboard, handcrafted by Portuguese artisans, was designed to pursuit the beauty of volume...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Midcentury Inspired Green Gold and ivory Colored Glass Sideboards, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very special multi-color glass sideboard beautifully matched with green gold and light ivory. The sideboards have a wooden structure, externally they have been plated with glass of ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sulaco Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sulaco Sideboard features an elevated blend of clean lines with its organic form all while providing a tailored look that still manages a broad range of user versatility. The t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Cane, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Kluskens Air Sideboard
Located in Nederweert, NL
This beautiful sideboard in solid oiled walnut is an enrichment for any interior and a future heirloom. The version shown is 234cm wide, 75cm high, 48cm deep and has 4 doors. Due to ...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Sanders Sideboard in Natural Oak and Rattan — Large
Located in London, GB
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in two timber tones, Cognac and Natu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sanders Sideboard in Cognac and Rattan — Medium
Located in London, GB
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in two timber tones, Cognac and Natu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sanders Sideboard in Natural Oak and Rattan — Medium
Located in London, GB
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in two timber tones, Cognac and Natu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sanders Sideboard in Natural Oak and Rattan — Extra Large
Located in London, GB
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in two timber tones, Cognac and Natu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sanders Sideboard in Cognac and Rattan — Small
Located in London, GB
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in two timber tones, Cognac and Natu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sanders Sideboard in Cognac and Rattan — Large
Located in London, GB
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in two timber tones, Cognac and Natu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Sanders Sideboard in Cognac and Rattan — Extra Large
Located in London, GB
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in two timber tones, Cognac and Natu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Jacaranda Sideboard, in Stained Oak Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Jacaranda Sideboard, in Stained Oak Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The Jacarandá sideboard, handcrafted by Portuguese artisans, was designed to pursuit the beauty of volume...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

French Sideboard in Zebrano
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This box sideboard combines the breaking strength of its three boxes and the delicacy of its Japanese-style base. The dual colors of zebrano and wenge reinforce this beautiful marria...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wenge, Zebra Wood

Woodbine Sideboard, Sienna, Midcentury Sideboard in Wood
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. We work with traditional C...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Sulaco Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sulaco Credenza features an elevated blend of clean lines with its organic form all while providing a tailored look that still manages a broad range of user versatility. The textured addition of the sliding caned panel doors provides a Classic touch. All while providing storage for modern electronics, accessories, etc. to be neatly tucked away. This credenza as shown in Oiled Walnut is available now in Los Angeles. Other finishes are available, made to order. FSC certified solid wood construction. Available in three wood types and seven standard finishes. Customization available per approval. At last Ditch we are inspired by nature and respect all that it provides us. Which is why we have partnered with One Tree Planted to reduce our carbon footprint and plant more trees. When you place an order, we will plant 25 trees in your name and in the location of your choice. All storage pieces...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Cane, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Custom Midcentury Style Teak Sideboard with Black Metal Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style teak sideboard with black metal base. The four cabinets each have push latch doors with one adjustable shelf. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Voilier Sideboard Made with Lacquer and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailboats and their shapes. The art of sailing is an ancient craft that has leveraged the knowledge of t...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Rani Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pictured in Blackened walnut, with natural parchment and polished brass inlay and feet.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Kluskens Breeze Sideboard
Located in Nederweert, NL
This beautiful sideboard in solid oiled walnut is an enrichment for any interior and a future heirloom. The version shown is 240cm wide, 80cm high, 50cm deep and has 4 doors. Due to ...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Stainless Steel

MidCentury Inspired Glass and Brass Italian Sideboard, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A unique sideboard of its kind for its originality and for the choice of materials. Simple but refined design, note the veneer and well polished internal part. Note the rich workmans...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Contemporary Italian Sideboard with Brass Base
Located in London, London
Sideboard Circle detail Ash Brass base Three doors Made by a small workshop in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

1950s Design and Mcm Style Wood and Metal Sideboard
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design and MCM style wood and metal sideboard in hight quality craftmanship and fully customizable in sizes, color, wood.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

1950s Design and Mcm Style Wood and Metal Sideboard with Lightened Top
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design and MCM style wood and metal sideboard with lightened top in hight quality craftmanship and fully customizable in sizes, color, wood.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Walnut and Black Steel Mid-Century Modern Sideboard
Located in PARIS, FR
With its elegant sliding doors in american walnut, its smooth steel side panels, and its rich walnut shelves and tabletop, the Mayet Sideboard combines elegance and functionality. It...
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Contemporary Rattan Walnut Green Marble Credenza by SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
This vernacular Mid-Century Modern inspired console is superbly detailed as well as practical. Handcrafted from three separately fabricated boxes with doors that are inserted into th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Marble

Flare TV Unit, in Darkened Walnut and Bronze Mirror, Handcrafted by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Flare TV Unit, in Darkened Walnut and Bronze Mirror, Handcrafted by Duistt Flare tv unit is here to cut the clutter and get things organized with styl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass, Bronze

Low KABOT Sideboard in Walnut with 3 Cabinet Doors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed sideboard cabinet featuring hand-turned legs, hand-cut joinery and adjustable shelves. It details two push-to-open, cane detailed cabinet doors and one solid wood push-to-open cabinet door. There are custom configurations available, including hand loomed cane cabinet doors, solid wood cabinet doors, differing amounts of drawers, or a combination of the two. It is available in any American domestic hardwoods; Specifically walnut, white oak, ebonized oak, bleached oak, and ash. Hand crafted here in Los Angeles, California. LOW CABINET OPTION: 60” Width X 18.5” Depth X 32” Height HIGH CABINET OPTION: 34” Width X 18.5” Depth X 39” Height Please inquire for any questions on cabinet configurations or further details needed. This cabinet is shown in solid walnut with 3 cabinet...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

High KABOT Sideboard in Oak with 5 Drawers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed sideboard cabinet featuring hand-turned legs, hand-cut joinery and adjustable shelves. It details 5 push-to-open, soft-close drawers. There are custom configur...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Low KABOT Sideboard in Walnut with 6 Drawers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood constructed sideboard cabinet featuring hand-turned legs, hand-cut joinery and adjustable shelves. It details 6 push-to-open, soft-close drawers in two columns of three. T...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Shelby Sideboard, Portuguese 21st Century Contemporary
Located in Sobrosa, 13
A piece that will not go unnoticed for its elegance and grandeur. The combination of different materials and details that mixes different styles. The Shelby Sideboard was born. "Born...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Stone, Stainless Steel

Alden Sideboard
Located in Northfield, MN
A new fan favorite, the rich, solid wood grain is our signature element behind this warm and elegant sideboard. The wood really speaks for itself in the Alden Sideboard, with the gra...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Corbu Cabinet or Sideboard by DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graphic motifs of Le Corbusier's mural paintings, the solid form of the Corbu cabinet is defined by rhythmically placed handles. Architec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Chapman Double Unit Storage Cabinet Maple Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Chapman Storage Dresser, Credenza Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Chapman Storage Dresser, Credenza Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Chapman Double Unit Storage Cabinet Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Maple Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Custom Bronze or Brass Buffet in the Style of Christian Maas Available Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Bronze or Available in Brass French Style Mid-Century Modern Buffet was custom made in our own Old Plank Workshop here in Chicago. It can be reproduced in any size, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass, Bronze

Modern/Midcentury American Walnut Clair Sideboard By Corinna Warm Faceted Panels
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Clair collection of high-end sideboards and credenzas features a three-dimensional, faceted front panel which beautifully conceals two doors and two ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Sideboard Samoa in Iron Wood, Brass and Lacquer
Located in Lisbon, PT
Samoa sideboard is a high quality product by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, crafted in polished or matte iron wood venner structure and feet, brass applications and lacquered doors. It featu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Custom Midcentury Style Walnut Sideboard with Curved Leg by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style American walnut sideboard with elegant curved leg, two cabinets on either end and three drawers in the middle. Made i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Custom Midcentury Style Walnut Sideboard with Curved Leg by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style American walnut sideboard with elegant curved leg, two cabinets on either end and drawers in the middle and port to u...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

TV Stand Space in Walnut and Oak
Located in Lisbon, PT
Space tv stand is a high quality product by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, crafted in natural oak and natural walnut plywood veneer. It features four drawers and two ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Plywood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Danish Mid-Century Modern inspired design featuring six drawers and a center push magnet door that opens into more storage space. Each drawer has carved recessed handles with slow closing rails that open to reveal the natural wooden interior. The sideboard is painted in “Iron Mountain...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Custom Mahogany Midcentury Style Sideboard by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order midcentury style mahogany four door sideboard/credenza made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features four doors with swirly crotch mahogany and a top and sides of...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Custom Crotch Mahogany Midcentury Style Sideboard by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order midcentury style mahogany four door sideboard/credenza made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features four doors with swirly crotch mahogany and a top and sides of...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

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 Sideboards

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Walnut

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 Sideboards

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Walnut, Wood

Genuine Shagreen Sideboard Floating on Acrylic Base
Located in New York, NY
Genuine shagreen sideboard floating on acrylic base. Customization is available in different sizes and colors.
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Shagreen, Acrylic, Wood

Modern Industry Tabac Series Sideboard in Walnut and Blackened Steel
Located in Downers Grove, IL
Solid book-matched black walnut with acid blackened steel accents give the Tabac side board a contemporary, industrial edge, while maintaing Classic midcentury lines and proportions....
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel, Metal

Spectacular Genuine Shagreen Sideboard in Pale Water Grey
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular genuine shagreen sideboard in pale water grey. Customization is available in different size and colors.
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Shagreen

Mid-century Modern sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern sideboards made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sideboards, popular names associated with this style include Guillerme et Chambron, Vittorio Dassi, Votre Maison, and La Permanente Mobili Cantù. 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 sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,317 and tops out at $160,000 while the average work can sell for $8,948.

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