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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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Signed James Mont Sideboard in Black Lacquer W/ Gilded Wood Pulls
Located in New York, NY
This sideboard, signed by the illustrious 20th century designer James Mont, has an impact rarely seen. Bold and forward facing, this sideboard is beautifully restored in gleaming Bla...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Gold Leaf

Norwegian Modern Teak Credenza by Alf Aarseth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norwegian modern teak credenza designed by Alf Aarseth for Gustav Bahus in Norway, circa 1960s. This credenza has been skilfully made in teak wood whe...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Paul McCobb Credenza, Irwin Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
MCM Paul McCobb designed "Irwin collection" sideboard or credenza, of bleached British Honduran mahogany with white travertine marble top, manufactured by the Calvin Furniture Compan...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Marble

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

Paul Laszlo for Brown and Saltman Credenza
Located in Denton, TX
Treasure chest model with 24 drawers and a large compartment on the right side originally used for hanging linens.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

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

Vittorio Dassi Italian Rosewood Sideboard Liquor Cabinet, 1950s, Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add some Mid-Century Italian Modern elegance to your space with this fully restored Rosewood sideboard / liquor cabinet designed by Vittorio Dassi, originally completed in the 1950s and restored in 2021. The subtly tapered design was crafted from Rosewood with distinct dark striped grain, restored with a gorgeous and luxurious French Polish. This piece comprises of flared spider legs, three (3) shelves, (2) slim drawers, brass hardware and a compact hutch which opens to reveal a curved mirrored...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An elegant vintage walnut credenza designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young in the United States, circa 1960s. This amazing credenza has two sliding doors with adjustable / re...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Walnut Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This odd walnut credenza features twelve drawers with doors that cover three per side, it also has sleek brass handles that add pop to the overall beauty of the piece. Please confirm...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Mid-Century Modern combines rich woodgrain and quality materials with tambour doors that open to reveal plenty of storage. Brass accents and footing add an extra touch of ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Signed James Mont Design Pagoda Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed "James Mont Design" 1950's 'Chinese Modern' pagoda-form black lacquer bar cabinet with red lacquer interior and 'speakeasy' discrete swivel c...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Willy Rizzo for Pierre Cardin Sideboard Buffet Cabinet 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Willy Rizzo design for Pierre Cardin buffet with rare additional lighted glass tower hutches on either side. Towers open from both front and inner side vi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Bassett Trimline Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Bassett trimline mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 60 wide x 19 deep x 30.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Chrome

Mid-Century Chalet Style Sideboard, France, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
Solid elm Brutalist sideboard in the style typical of mid-century French Alps mountain homes. Great scale and well crafted with decorative doors, drawers and steel latches. Finish ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Elm

Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid Century Modern style Hyedua veneered buffet, the rectangular top above four silver Argento doors with relief bamboo decoration, the interior in Sycamore with two adjustable she...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

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

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Steel

Tommi Parzinger Originals 1960 American Mid-Century Sideboard Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful original Tommi Parzinger 1960s ivory and mahogany cabinet restored. . Great storage and in excellent restored condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint

1960's French Polished Mahogany Bar & Buffet
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive, practical and highly functional cocktail bar storage buffet cabinet from France circa late 1950's early 1960's. Constructed with rich grained mahogany veneered wood in ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Nice Mid-Century Modern credenza having a large cabinet bottom and a tall vertical display shelf top element. The shelf has its original white glass insert surfaces and four thin dra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Lane Mid-Century Walnut Credenza with Woven Door Panels
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century "Perception" walnut six-drawer credenza with center woven door panels (LANE).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Bleached Walnut 3 Doors Compact Credenza Chest Dresser Console Mont Style Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bleached walnut 3 doors 4 solid oak drawers compact credenza chest dresser console Mont style interior mint. Asian Oriental inspired base legs, carved door fronts, solid brass hardw...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard w/ Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage walnut sideboard featuring nine drawers with unique wood handles and square tapered legs. The mirror included is also full wood and has two metal mounting posts. (Please co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Walnut

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

Harvey Probber Cabinet of Drawers with Sliding Grasscloth Doors
Located in Hanover, MA
Mid-Century Modern dresser by Harvey Probber in grain painted blonde mahogany with four matching large center drawers having distinctive Probber recessed pulls and two sliding doors paneled...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Grasscloth, Mahogany

Bond Burled Wood Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. Pieced, burled mappa between Lucite legs with stainless steel accents. Pieced veneer cabinet faces showcase naturally occurring patterns in the wood, and an adjustab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Acrylic, Burl, Wood

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

French Mid-Century Leather /Parchment Sideboard /Cabinet after Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Art Deco style cabinet / Buffet in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The piece was likely made as a commission by a small workshop as it is a 1 of a kind piece. It is uni...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Leather, Parchment Paper

Mid-Century Modern Richard Young for Merrow Associates Chrome Credenza
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern credenza, designed by Richard Young for Merrow Associates. It has chrome legs and pulls. ...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Chrome

Erik Wørts for Møbelfarikken Norden Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century sideboard in rosewood book-matched veneer designed by Erik Wørts for Møbelfarikken Norden. Featuring mahogany shelves to interior with stunning grain. W...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard, Rare Model
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully restored sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet has plenty of storage and is executed in a rich mahogany with darker banded wood on edges. Cabinets has 4 front doors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

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

Materials

Steel

Elegant Black Lacquer and Polished Brass Sideboard/Credenza by Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning piece of late mid-century design by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Proportionally exceptional, embodying a "pill" shape with rounded ends, although long visually i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

1940s Modern Sideboard Newly Lacquered
Located in Norwalk, CT
An early modernist design made in the USA circa 1940. Newly lacquered in a dark blue grey, high gloss finish with subtly contrasting matte finish insert panels in the same color. Scu...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Hardwood

Silvio Coppola for Bernini Sideboard in Walnut, Italy, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
Walnut sideboard by Silvio Coppola for Bernini. Small production Italian designer who's work is rarely available in the US. Italy, 1960's
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dry Bar or Server
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hard to find Paul McCobb dry bar or server for his Connoisseur collection by H. Saks & Sons. To be refinished, custom color available, rounded pulls to be re-plated brass. Top lifts ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Walnut Sideboard with Cane Doors by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
Located in Dorchester, MA
From the Accord collection by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, this mid-century modern sideboard features a walnut case on a plinth base with signature inset aluminum Xs ...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Sculpted Two-Toned Brasilia Walnut Credenza by Broyhill
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-toned Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut credenza/sideboard. It features white lacquered exterior with a gorgeous dark stained walnut wood front, with sculpted ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Minimalist 1960s Harvey Probber Credenza with Calacatta Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Well proportioned credenza designed by Harvey Probber with Minimalist polished solid flat bar aluminum base and rectangular block hardware. The calacatta gold marble top has a really...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Modern Aged Oak Bowfront Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern aged oak veneered bowfront two-door cabinet with the Cloudy Bay Finish, with textured brass finish handles and a two-section grey lacquered interior with adjustable shelves....
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Teak Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century sled base teak credenza. Measure: 57.5" Rare curved teak credenza with pedestal feet. 6 drawers.   
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1970s Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard with waterfall ends for Directional with brass tiles and book matched Burl wood doors. Interior laminated in black...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Vintage Modern Buffet Table with Glass Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-century Modern buffet table features a robust glass shelf and plenty of storage with large cabinets and fabric-lined shelves with d...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate

Petite Ash Sideboard Cabinet by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, ash, sideboard or cabinet by John Van Koert for Drexel with fantastic lines features 2 drawers at 2.5 and 3.5 inches height with curved, anodized aluminum handles. Height to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Bertha Schaefer Credenza by Singer & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Bertha Schaefer credenza by Singer & Sons. Credenza features four drawers with two doors that each conceal storage with a single adjustable shelf. Nice lines.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Buffet with Built-In Hotplate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique mid-century sideboard with hotplate. Top of sideboard is laminate with the rest made out of solid walnut. Has three drawers with two cabinet sp...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

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

Italian Mid-Century Modern Two Tone Sideboard, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed Italian Mid-Century Modern 2 tone sideboard, comprising of four drawers with detailed wooden handles flanked by two sliding doors and side door which open to s...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Canadian Checkerboard Credenza by Tobago
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic mid-century vintage credenza from leading Canadian modern manufacturers Tobago Furniture. Featuring a fantastic carved brutalist motif with an accompanying patchwork veneer...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Located in Denton, TX
Two Edward Wormley cabinets with corrugated wood sliding doors and center drawer section in a grey brown finish Each cabinet is 20" deep by 49" wide by 31.25 high.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Mastercraft Monumental Midcentury Hollywood Regency Burl and Brass Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Mastercraft, USA, circa 1960s Burled olive wood face, with fruitwood case, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Red Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful red lacquered cabinet by James Mont. The cabinet has been Newly refinished in a stunning high gloss red lacquer accented by gold leaf pulls. The ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Gold Leaf

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century burlwood and brass credenza This credenza measures: 75 wide x 20 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

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

Materials

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

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

Bow Tie Brazilian Jacaranda 1960s Sideboard by L'Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century 1960s bow tie sideboard by L'Atelier in jacaranda wood. There are two double cabinets on the ends with a single cabinet of drawers in the middle.
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Jacaranda

Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Walnut and Cane Sideboard Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody mid century walnut and cane sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 58 wide x 19 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Cane, Walnut

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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