Price is for ONE night stand. Current lead times are around 12 weeks Solid walnut with dovetailed drawers. Pictured is heavily figured AAA walnut which is an upcharge, the stated...

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2010s Night Stands

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Walnut

Figured Walnut Mid Century Modern Nightstand 3 Large Drawers

$13,800

Mid-Century Danish Modern One-Drawer Oiled Walnut Night Stand End Table Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Danish Modern One-Drawer Oiled Walnut Night Stand End Table Baughman MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern One-Drawer Oiled Walnut Night Stand End Table Baughman

$2,200

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed

Located in Vancouver, WA

flow in and out in every direction. Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and

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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed

$8,750 / item

Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s Bamboo double bed. The

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Bamboo

Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s

$2,373

Two Mid-Century Modern Oak Nightstands Bedside Tables Cerused Finish Resin Knobs

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Mid-Century Modern oak nightstands or bedside tables in gray, turquoise Ceruse finish

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Resin, Oak

Two Mid-Century Modern Oak Nightstands Bedside Tables Cerused Finish Resin Knobs

$1,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Single Bronze Vitrine Nightstand with Glass Door and Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century single bronze nightstand with glass door and drawers. This bronze or glass vitrine

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Single Bronze Vitrine Nightstand with Glass Door and Drawer

$4,200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Queen Headboard

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Italian faux bamboo gilt metal queen headboard.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Queen Headboard

$1,680 Sale Price

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Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed

Located in Vancouver, WA

flow in and out in every direction. Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and

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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed

$8,750 / item

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed

Located in Vancouver, WA

flow in and out in every direction. Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and

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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed

$8,750 / item

Pair Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Night Stands Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

original match. We have many other pieces from this Milo Baughman bedroom collection-kingsize headboard

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Chrome

Pair Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Night Stands Mid-Century Modern

$3,840 Sale Price / set

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Headboard

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce Mid-Century Modern mahogany headboard with rattan caning designed by Edward Wormley

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rattan, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Headboard

$2,750

Pair of Mid Century Modern Deco Style Burl Wood 2 drawer nightstands with Back

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid Century Modern Deco style Burl Wood Two Drawer Nightstands with Backing. These

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of Mid Century Modern Deco Style Burl Wood 2 drawer nightstands with Back

$3,000 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Mahogany Night Stands by Harvey Probber C1965

By Harvey Probber

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair of mahogany one drawer night stands by Harvey Probber. Rosewood accents, legs and drawer pulls featured. Very c lol ean and functional lines, large open stora...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Mahogany Night Stands by Harvey Probber C1965

$3,600 / set

Pair - Mid Century Modern G-Plan Fresco Teak Corner Cabinets, c. 1960’s Teak B

By G-Plan

Located in Weehawken, NJ

thoughtful craftsmanship that define classic British Mid Century Modern design. Each cabinet features a

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Pair - Mid Century Modern G-Plan Fresco Teak Corner Cabinets, c. 1960’s Teak B

$3,500 / set

Beautiful Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark

By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King headboard by Svend Åge Madsen made in Denmark in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Beautiful Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark

$2,450

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Italian Modern Parchment Pearwood Queen Bed

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century (1950s) Italian Mid-Century Modern bed headboard and footboard (no rails) featuring 6

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Italian Modern Parchment Pearwood Queen Bed

$16,000

Stunning Cathedral Style Walnut Kingsize Headboard, Mid-Century Modern

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

King-size headboard with walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels. Harvey Probber, circa 1950. Identically finish on the reverse side so may free-stand if desired.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Cathedral Style Walnut Kingsize Headboard, Mid-Century Modern

$3,500

Mid-Century Modern Rounded Shape Rattan Cane Headboard Bed Mint!

By Franco Albini

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern rounded shape rattan cane headboard bed mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane

Mid-Century Modern Rounded Shape Rattan Cane Headboard Bed Mint!

$3,400

Mid-Century Modern Bend Bedside Table Nightstand Onyx Brass, Handmade Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Bend Bedside Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Onyx, Statuary Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bend Bedside Table Nightstand Onyx Brass, Handmade Greenapple

$5,339 / item

Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak single drawer nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful pair of teak mid century single drawer nightstands made in Denmark by PBJ Mobler. Narrow

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak single drawer nightstands

$2,400 Sale Price / set

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Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman

$2,400 Sale Price

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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bedside Tables by Renato Zevi Production Italy 1970

By Renato Zevi

Located in Palermo, IT

Elegant bedside tables designed by Italian designer Renato Zevi in the 1970s. Black lacquered wood frame, dark glass top, and two bronze mirrored glass drawers with black suede int...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bedside Tables by Renato Zevi Production Italy 1970

$1,886 / set

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Twin Bed with Shelf, Marquetry, Italy, 1950s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Twin Bed with Shelf, Marquetry, Italy, 1950s, One of Four Available

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Twin Bed with Shelf, Marquetry, Italy, 1950s

$2,200 / item

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brown Walnut Wood Nightstand, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

white, which makes them look good despite the passage of time and also match modern interiors. The

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brown Walnut Wood Nightstand, 1960s

$1,229 Sale Price

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Russel Wright Conant Ball Pair Mid Century Modern Blond Birch Night Stands MINT!

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Russel Wright Conant Ball Pair Mid Century Modern Blond Birch Night Stands MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Maple, Birch

Russel Wright Conant Ball Pair Mid Century Modern Blond Birch Night Stands MINT!

$3,200 / set

Pair of Merton Gershun for Cavalier Mid-Century Modern Walnut Brass Nightstands

By Merton Gershun, Cavalier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Merton Gershun in the late 1960s for Cavalier, these nightstands or end tables feature a super refined design and great construction quality. Well built, they are constru...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Merton Gershun for Cavalier Mid-Century Modern Walnut Brass Nightstands

$3,000 / set

Single Mid-Century Sculptural Nightstand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single Mid-Century Modern bedside table with storage. Sculpted front door and angled legs. Please

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Single Mid-Century Sculptural Nightstand

$600

Walnut Bedside Table, Reclaimed Wood, Mid Century Modern, Storage Shelf

By Surcle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bedside table features tapered legs and a shelf. It stands at 20” tall and its top measures 20” wide by 16” deep. The shelf measures 18 3/8” wide by 16” deep and there is 10” of spac...

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2010s American Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood, Walnut

Walnut Bedside Table, Reclaimed Wood, Mid Century Modern, Storage Shelf

$1,800

Walnut Bedside Dresser, Reclaimed Wood, Mid Century Modern, Three Drawer

By Surcle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bedside dresser in walnut featuring tapered legs, three side-hung all-wood drawers, and turned wood handles. Stands at 20” tall with a tabletop measuring 20” wide by 16” deep. It ha...

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2010s American Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood, Walnut

Walnut Bedside Dresser, Reclaimed Wood, Mid Century Modern, Three Drawer

$3,100

Pair of Mid Century Modern nightstands with single drawer and lower cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Black Lacquer nightstands having a pull-out shelf over a single drawer above (2) lower cabinet doors. Chrome wrapped plinth base with chrome pulls. Good vintage condition. Ma...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern nightstands with single drawer and lower cabinet

$2,800

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Double Bed, Wheat Finish, circa 1950

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid-Century Modern double or full size bed by Heywood Wakefield offers birch construction in

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Double Bed, Wheat Finish, circa 1950

$1,160 Sale Price

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Mid Century Modern Danish Queen Size Headboard With Storage. Circa 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Queen Size Headboard With Storage. Circa 1970s Features a Deep

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Queen Size Headboard With Storage. Circa 1970s

$1,280

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

$3,915

Pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with single drawer

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with single drawer with brass handle. Simple

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with single drawer

$28,000 / set

Pair Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by Carlo di Carli, Sormani

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by Carlo di Carli, Sormani.

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Antique 1690s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by Carlo di Carli, Sormani

$2,491 / set

Mid-Century Modern Rattan / Cane Super King Headboard, Italian, 1970s

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Mid-Century Modern rattan / cane super king headboard (6’ft), Italian, 1970s Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rattan / Cane Super King Headboard, Italian, 1970s

$1,502

Lovely John Widdicomb Light Walnut Headboard Mid-Century Modern

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely John Widdicomb light walnut 60" headboard. This piece is in very nice vintage condition. Please see my other 1stdibs offerings for the more pieces of this collection.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Lovely John Widdicomb Light Walnut Headboard Mid-Century Modern

$1,650

Pair of Mid Century Modern Andrew Thompson Burr Walnut Side End Bedside Tables

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960’s mid century modern Burr

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Andrew Thompson Burr Walnut Side End Bedside Tables

$2,391 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Black Lacquer Nightstands C1970

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Lacquer nightstands

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood, Paint, Oak, Lacquer

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Black Lacquer Nightstands C1970

$1,985 / set

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Campaign Style Night Stands

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful rosewood chests from the Scandanavian modern period. Campaign Style with recessed hand

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Campaign Style Night Stands

$1,995 / set

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands In Blackened Beech - Italy 1940

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of nightstands in blackened beech and mahogany veneer with lemon tree mouldings, nickel-plated brass handles and feet, and sapele interior. Silver glass top with gold trim. Fren...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands In Blackened Beech - Italy 1940

$4,093

"Califfo" Bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brussels, BE

"Califfo" bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

"Califfo" Bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$3,203

Set of Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Dresser and Bedside Tables

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Set designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 60s, consisting of two bedside tables and chest of drawers. Solid walnut set, drawers with brass frames and ivory velvet upholstery, the whole...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Set of Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Dresser and Bedside Tables

$10,085 / set

Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern One Drawer Walnut End Tables Night Stands MINT

By Kent-Coffey, American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern One Drawer Walnut End Tables NightStands MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern One Drawer Walnut End Tables Night Stands MINT

$4,600 / set

Pair of Mid Century Antiqued Distressed Pine Bedside Cabinets Nightstands

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Mid Century Antiqued and Distressed Solid Pine Bedside Cabinets Nightstands. Ample storage

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mid Century Antiqued Distressed Pine Bedside Cabinets Nightstands

$1,395 / set

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Full Bed Frame

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Full Bed Frame This bed frame

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Full Bed Frame

$12,995 / set

Mid-Century Swedish Birch Trapezoidal Nightstands by Edmond Spence

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From one of the most visionary designers in Mid-20th Century Modern furniture, these truly

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Hardwood, Birch

Mid-Century Swedish Birch Trapezoidal Nightstands by Edmond Spence

$3,800 / set

Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bed W Storage, Minimalist Frame

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

from walnut, but I can use other woods upon request. The design is my own, inspired by a Mid Century

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Walnut

Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bed W Storage, Minimalist Frame

$5,300 / item

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Bronze Headboard by O. Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Bronze Headboard by O. Borsani and A. Pomodoro. 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Bronze Headboard by O. Borsani

$3,559

Birch and Walnut Mid-Century Modern Full Size Bed Frame

By Paul Frankl, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nicely built Mid-Century Modern design two-tone bed frame.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Birch and Walnut Mid-Century Modern Full Size Bed Frame

$1,600

Mid Century Walnut and Cane Headboard

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful mid century headboard. Rich walnut frame with nicely contrasting cane inset. 60" wide.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut and Cane Headboard

$1,560

Vintage Walnut Cabinet Nightstands by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your bedroom with this Lane Mid-Century Modern Pair of Walnut

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage Walnut Cabinet Nightstands by Lane

$1,600 / set

Mid-Century Modern Bend Set/2 Bedside Table, Nightstand, Onyx Brass, Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Bend Set of 2 Bedside Tables, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bend Set/2 Bedside Table, Nightstand, Onyx Brass, Greenapple

$10,679 / set

Mid Century Modern Oak Black Vinyl Queen or Full Size Bed Headboard

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century modern queen or full size headboard. Made of oak featuring MCM styling with black

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Oak Black Vinyl Queen or Full Size Bed Headboard

$1,295 Sale Price

30% Off

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Midcentury Modern Bedroom Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of midcentury modern bedroom furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every item from our selection of midcentury modern bedroom furniture was constructed with great care. Find 4635 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of midcentury modern bedroom furniture now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of midcentury modern bedroom furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of midcentury modern bedroom furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of midcentury modern bedroom furniture over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Rörstrand and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Bedroom Furniture?

Prices for a piece of midcentury modern bedroom furniture start at $57 and top out at $86,250 with the average selling for $1,602.

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

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.

A Basket-Weave Pattern Adds Country Charm to Paolo Buffa’s Elegant Cabinet

With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.

This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

End Your Quest for Fire with This Handmade Majolica Chimney

Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.

Who Were Guillerme et Chambron? French Veterans of WWII with a Knack for Clever, Quirky and Livable Furniture

Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem

Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.