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Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dressers By Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid-century modern, walnut, lowboy dressers were designed by Mel Smilow and produced
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three Panel Mirror, C. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern walnut three panel mirror, c. 1960s. The glass is crystal clear and the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tambour Door Sideboard
Bar Cabinet
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This striking Mid-Century Modern walnut tambour door sideboard and bar cabinet is a true statement
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Birch, Walnut
Danish American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Boat Shape Dining Table 1 Leaf Mint
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish American Mid-Century Modern walnut boat shape dining table 1 leaf mint!
Extension leaf 12
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Walnut DRESSER / Highboy, c. 1960
s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser / Highboy, c. 1960's. This solid dresser offers a ton of storage
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Style Mid Century Modern Walnut Side End Table on Tapered Leg MINT
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nelson Style Mid Century Modern Walnut Side End Table on Tapered Leg MINT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nesting Tables - Set of 3
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This stylish set of three Mid-Century Modern walnut nesting tables offers timeless design and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair. Item features cream
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut
Brass American of Martinsville End Tables - a Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass American of Martinsville End Tables. Item features brass
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Base Square Marble Top End Side Tables MINT
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Base Square Marble Top End Side Tables MINT
Inspected vintage
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Base Modernist Kneehole Writing Desk. Item features a unique brass
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table W/ Extension Leaf Mint!
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut drop leaf dining table w/ extension leaf mint!
Side leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :)
This Mid-Century Modern walnut bookcase
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Side Drum Cabinet End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Drum Table Cabinet. Item features beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Tier Step Up End Table Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Tier Step Up End Table / Side Table. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps W/Original Shades - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps. Featuring a brass body with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat 60" Bench/Coffee Table B
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench/Coffee Table B
Offered is a vintage mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Maddox, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Stainless Steel, Nightstands, USA, 1960s
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maddox, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Stainless Steel, Nightstands, Bedside Tables, USA, 1960s
Pair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair Settee Loveseat Couch Sofa Set
By Peter Hvidt, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chair settee loveseat couch sofa set listing dimensions
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut dry bar manufactured and designed in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Brass, Highboy, USA, 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Manhasset, NY
Broyhill Brasilia, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Brass, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1960s
Modernist
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair Settee Loveseat Couch Sofa Set
By Selig, Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chair settee loveseat couch sofa 4 seats set.
SetListing
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser United Furniture Co. Burled Drawers 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern walnut dresser by United Furniture Co., c.1960s, featuring striking burl-front
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Dining Table w 1 Extension
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Dining Table
Offered is a vintage mid-century modern dining table
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White DRESSER by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft, c. 1960's. Five deep
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome 9-Drawer Credenza with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut and chrome 9-drawer credenza with mirror. Item features chrome
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Manhasset, NY
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s
Unique sideboard
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut
Chrome 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Chrome 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Mirror. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁
This Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Vintage Two-Tone Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Upgrade your space with this gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser! With sleek lines, a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step Side End Tables - a Pair
By Mersman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step End Tables - a Pair. Item features 2 tier
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Drawer Lamp End Table with Burlwood Inlay Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Drawer Lamp End Table with Burlwood Inlay Top. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Laminate Top Rolling Drop Leaf Bar Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Laminate Top Rolling Drop Leaf Bar Cart Server. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wooden Frame 27 x 41 Modernist Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wooden Frame 27" x 41" Modernist Wall Mirror. Item features a solid wood
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Dining Room Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut and Cane Back Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White Gentlemen
s Chest / DRESSER Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood accents
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood Handles
United States, 1960s
A
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Paul Mccobb Style Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass
Glass Side End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Paul Mccobb Style Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass & Glass Side / End Table. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Walnut + Smoked Glass COFFEE TABLE by Lane Furniture Co.
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Smoked Glass Coffee Table by Lane Furniture Co's Perception Line
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut low nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Pair of 2 drawer
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Blue Club Lounge Chair after Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Blue Club Lounge Chair after Paul McCobb. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Midcentury Modern Walnut Wood and Brass Desk or Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury Modern walnut wood and brass desk or table lamp, circa mid-20th century. Lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut
Ceramic Small Sculptural Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Ceramic Small Sculptural Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gidding for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture
Gorgeous Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White DRESSER / Bedroom SET by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Bedroom Set / Dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft, c
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Platform Coffee Table, Widdicomb-Style, c. 1960s
Located in La Mesa, CA
A refined Mid-Century Modern walnut platform coffee table featuring a long rectangular top, tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek mid-century modern cube table crafted from richly grained walnut. Versatile in design, it can
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full of Mid-Century Modern style and quality, this vintage walnut sideboard offers plenty of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Lawrin Mid Century Modern Walnut Chrome Smoked Plexiglass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lawrin Mid Century Modern Walnut, Chrome, and Smoked Plexiglass Table Lamp With Interior
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass, Walnut
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step Up Side End Tables - a Pair
By Mersman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step Up Side End Tables - a Pair. Item features 2
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table showcases clean lines, tapered legs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” -68.50"W x 45”D
This expanding Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table showcases a beautifully refinished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome MCM dresser crafted in solid walnut, showcasing a sleek profile and beautiful natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Cane Gentleman’s Chest / Highboy Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Gentleman’s Chest / Highboy Dresser
A beautifully
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :)
This Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous walnut dresser. Classic century design with unique brass handles. Complete with 9 drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$1,500 / set
Extra Long Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza with Cane Accents, c. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
An exceptional Mid Century Modern walnut credenza showcasing refined craftsmanship and playful
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century modern walnut for your home. An item from our selection of mid century modern walnut — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of mid century modern walnut, we have 23811 options in-stock, while there are 782 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of mid century modern walnut you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of mid century modern walnut made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made piece of mid century modern walnut has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Walnut?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century modern walnut at 1stDibs is $2,962, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $168,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Walnut
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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