Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
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1960's Hollywood Regency Basic Witz Dresser Chest of Drawers
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Hollywood Regency Basic Witz Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Basic Witz
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury dresser for sale. Manufactured by Basic Witz, and has been professionally refinished in white.
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Brass
Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Highboy, Chest on Chest, dresser made by noted American maker Basic Witz. The dresser features a two drawer top section, under which are three larger drawers.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls
By Basic Witz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. featuring two-tone wood,, rosewood elements, with stunning brass pulls,, Great design,, almost regency looking..
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Two Piece Shelving Unit by Basic Witz
By Lane Furniture, Basic Witz
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern shelving unit by Basic-Witz features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, four open shelves up top, cabinet with caned doors and interio...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut 1-Drawer Side Table by Basic Witz
Located in Seattle, WA
The craftsmanship reflects Basic Witz's reputation during the mid-20th century as a quality American furniture maker known for functional, modern designs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Two Piece Shelving Unit with Caned Cabinet Doors
By Basic Witz
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern shelving unit by Basic-Witz features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, four open shelves up top, cabinet with caned doors and interio...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser Dovetailed Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
This authentic Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser by Basic Witz features a warm wood tone finish and classic MCM design elements, including tapered legs and small round brass pull kn...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Triple Credenza Dresser.
Located in Seattle, WA
This authentic Mid-Century Modern credenza dresser by Basic-Witz (Waynesboro, VA) features a rich walnut wood grain finish set atop tapered round legs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut 9-Drawer Triple Dresser Dovetailed Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
This stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut triple dresser by Basic-Witz perfectly balances iconic 1960s style with incredible storage functionality.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut 68" Long 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT
By Basic Witz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut 68" Long 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
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BASIC WITZ Mid 20th Century Pecan Mediterranean Style China Cabinet
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H 75.75 in W 52 in D 16 in
BASIC WITZ Mid 20th Century Pecan Mediterranean Style China Cabinet
By Basic Witz
Located in Charlotte, NC
A mid 20th century Mediterranean style china cabinet by Basic Witz. Pecan, or similar nutwood, with brass hardware, crown molding to top, carved lower cabinet doors and spade feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Teak Bow Front Cabinet
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured in Virginia, Basic Witz. Furniture Company.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Walnut Nightstands by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Doylestown, PA
Great pair of mid century walnut nightstands by Basic Witz. These lovely stands feature one dovetail drawer with cross-band detail and an inset brushed aluminum pull.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Brass-Lined Handle Line Series Dresser by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Pasadena, TX
Basic Witz Basic-Witz Furniture Waynesboro, VA The company was started in 1889 in Waynesboro, VA according to a Furniture World Magazine dated 1940 .They were bought out by Stanl...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century White Dresser Chest for Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A clean and simple form with scalloped styled top drawer trim retaining the manufactures branded mark by the Basic Witz Furniture company.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Basic Witz Parquet Door Walnut Credenza
By Basic Witz
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a walnut credenza by Basic Witz. It has two parqueted doors with shelving inside and three drawers centered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 2-Drawer Nightstands, Pair
By Basic Witz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Basic Witz mid century walnut 2-drawer nightstands - pair These nightstands measure: 22.25 wide x 15 deep x 24.5 inches high ?
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Basic Witz mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Lowboy measures: 66 wide x 18 deep x 31 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Basic Witz Furniture Mid Century Vanity Jewelry Chest
By Basic Witz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Basic Witz furniture Mid Century vanity jewelry chest This chest is 22.5 wide x 20 deep x 48.5 inches high, and 66 inches wide when open Please note: The last six photos of this pie...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Basic Witz French Provincial Serpentine Fruitwood Chest of Drawers Dresser
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H 48.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Basic Witz French Provincial Serpentine Fruitwood Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Dayton, OH
"Circa 1960s French Provincial Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz. Made from fruitwood with a serpentine form and carved accents.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-Century Highboy Dresser by Basic Witz
By Lane Furniture, Drexel, Dixie Furniture Co., Basic Witz, Henredon
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century highboy dresser designed by Basic Witz Furniture. Made from walnut wood and featuring five drawers.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Basic-Witz
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H 24.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Basic-Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Basic-Witz Year: c.1960’s With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of rest...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
MCM Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Front Media Console Credenza by Basic Witz
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H 27.5 in W 56 in D 18 in
MCM Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Front Media Console Credenza by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Basic Witz Credenza from their "Basicanna" line,it has been professionally refinished and is in Stunning!
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Sculptural Dresser by Basic-Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long nine-drawer dresser in walnut with excellent diamond front doors. Original brass diamond pulls, metal track drawers, black sculpted base. Works well as a dresser and/or media co...
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can sea...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Night Stands by Basic Witz
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H 23.25 in W 24 in D 15 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Night Stands by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Two-Tone Lacquered and Walnut Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Basic Witz Furniture Industries Manufacturer: Basic Witz Furniture Industries Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 31.25″...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Two-Tone Lacquered and Walnut Night Stands
By Basic Witz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Basic Witz Furniture Industries Manufacturer: Basic Witz Furniture Industries Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 24.25″...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Marquetry Wood Cabinets
By Basic Witz
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of two-door marquetry and burled wood cabinets each with two pull-out drawers by Basic Witz. Two drawers in each, brass trim.
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
American Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish walnut chest of drawers made by Basic Witz. Clean lines, tapered legs and handsome brass trimmings.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Pair Of American Two Drawer Nightstands
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern nightstands by the Basic-Witz company out of Virginia. Modern lines, cone shape legs and frame design front that also acts as handles for each drawer.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
American Mini Dressers w/ Original Pulls
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mini dressers by Basic Witz with three drawers and original brass pulls surrounded by a dark inlay wood.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Pair Sanford Wallack White Lacquer Three-Drawer Commodes
By Sanford Wallack
Located in Chicago, IL
By furniture designer Sanford Wallack, for Basic-Witz of Waynesboro Virginia. Wallack was the design director for Basic-Witz, functioning much the same as Renzo Rutili did for Johns...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Oak Wall Unit by Witz Furniture Industries
Located in Astoria, NY
A large wall unit with two upper shelves behind glass doors, three smaller door cabinets below, and two long drawers at the bottom. The piece is by Witz Furniture Industries' Basic L...
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Basic Witz Lowboy Mid-Century Walnut Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern design six drawer walnut dresser with brass pulls by Basic Witz Furniture Co., Virginia.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Side Tables by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern end tables made by Basic Witz. Made of walnut with laminate tops. Great for use with no worries of water damage.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Nightstands by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a rarely seen model by quality manufacturer Basic Witz. Streamline modern with stepped design .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
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Basic Witz For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic basic witz available at 1stDibs. Each basic witz for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and brass. There are many kinds of the basic witz you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right basic witz, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Basic Witz?
Prices for a basic witz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $2,875, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.
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.
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