'Tung Si' Series Credenza by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Asian style sideboard by Hickory Furniture for their 'Tung Si' collection.
Brass
Mid-Century "Tung Si" Chairs by Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Built and designed by the Hickory Manufacturing Company of Hickory, North Carolina for their iconic mid-century "Tung Si" series.
Metal, Brass
Mid Century 8 Drawer Dresser Tung-Si
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stylish vintage Campaign style 8 drawer dresser by Hickory Furniture Manufacturing. This piece retains it's original cerused finish to frame with contrasting drawer fronts. Unique ve...
Wood
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H 29.25 in Dm 44 in
MCM Round to Oval Expanding Dining Table Attributed Hickory Tung Si Collection
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
This spectacular expanding dining table attributed to the Tung Si collection by Hickory Manufacturing has it ALL!!!
Brass
'Tung Si' Collection Side Table by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century walnut end table by Hickory for their 'Tung Si' Asian collection. Floating cabinet with brass embellishments.
Brass
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H 32.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
American Mid Century Campaign Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Tung -Si Line
By Hickory Manufacturing Company, Edward Wormley
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant black lacquered 8 drawer campaign style dresser , circa 1950's all original finish and patina very clean and nice condition with patinated brass finish , we have cleaned and ...
Brass
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H 22.75 in W 24 in D 24.25 in
Handsome Pair Campaign style 'Tung Si' Collection Side Table Nightstands
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair vintage Campaign side table, night stands, by Hickory Furniture Manufacturing. This pair retains their original distressed finish in usable condition but we imagine the...
Brass
$3,600
H 76.25 in W 18 in D 81.75 in
Mid Century Sideboard Credenza by The Lane Furniture Company c 1950/60's
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural scale sideboard, server, credenza featuring a bottom cabinet with a stylized concave front, which supports a shelf unit with two large swing out doors. The lower ...
Wood
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
Wood
$2,997Sale Price|50% Off
H 32 in W 17 in D 79 in
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern 4 door teak credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern teak credenza sideboard. Made in Norway, c. 1965. Wonderful light teak wood with (4) upper short drawers and (4) lower cabinet doors. The ca...
Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Modern English Teak Credenza / Sideboard, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern teak credenza / sideboard manufactured in England during the 1960s. Elegant proportions, thoughtful craftsmanship, and subtle details define this beautiful piece, ...
Teak
$3,353 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four dining room chairs with original velvet upholstery and wood structure. The structure of the chairs is in really good vintage conditions. The sea...
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long cabinet by Founders with parquet diamond style front panels. Two side cabinets with shelves and middle drawers. Great 1960s design and construction. Please co...
Walnut
$2,495
H 30 in W 73.5 in D 17.25 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Sideboard Buffet Bar Cabinet 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
A good original Mid Century Modern Danish style teak credenza sideboard, circa 1968. This elegant mid century credenza is made from teak, the credenza having twin three paneled door...
Teak
$3,850
H 32.75 in W 72 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Marble Top Credenza or Chest by Bert England for Johnson
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc., Bert England
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern Marble Top Credenza or Chest, designed by Bert England for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart Furniture of NYC, American, circa 1960s. It offers a volum...
Marble, Brass
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs New Upholstery
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs in style of Harvey Probber.
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Sideboard Credenza Dresser by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stylish 1960s era sideboard/ credenza, dresser by Stanley Furniture. A Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile, with exceptional construction and style. Features rectangular top ov...
Walnut
$4,295
H 33.25 in W 72 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Credenza Dresser by Bert England for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brutalist credenza or long dresser by Bert England for John Stuart. Bi fold doors open to reveal 8 total drawers and a shelf. Walnut mosaic panels which are framed. Marble t...
Carrara Marble, Brass
'Tower Suite' Sideboard by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This long mid-century modern unit has dresser drawers and cabinets storage. Walnut grain wood with accenting rosewood slats and top inlay. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Rosewood, Walnut
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for Drexel. The set includes two arm chairs, and four side chairs, they are in very go...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak British Credenza Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Mid eCentury Credenza, this vintage teak British sideboard perfectly embodies the timeless elegance sought by Mid Century Traders’ discerning clientele. This sideboard fea...
Teak
$3,415
H 28.75 in W 81.89 in D 18.51 in
Scandinavian-Style English Sideboard, 1960s – Three Drawers & Teak Legs
Located in Markington, GB
Scandinavian-Style English Sideboard, 1960s – Three Drawers & Teak Legs A beautifully designed English sideboard dating from the 1960s, with a strong Scandinavian influence and wond...
Teak
Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with brass stretchers, mahogany frames and upholstered seats. Stylish and substantial mid-century modern dining room ch...
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A distinctive and subtly playful pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a sculptural composition in brass with contrasting material details. Each sconce features tw...
Metal, Brass
Benny Linden Set of 4 Danish Teak Sled Leg Chairs
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hard to find set of four vintage Danish teak dining chairs designed by Benny Linden. Featuring his classic sculptural solid frames with exquisite joinery and highlighted by the unusu...
Upholstery, Teak
Cereus Lamp by Nani Goods Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Lamp
By Nani Goods, Steven Lancaster
Located in South Pasadena, CA
The Cereus Table Lamp is inspired by the organic, undulating forms of desert cacti, striking a balance between minimalist design and playful natural shapes. Each lamp is hand-built u...
Brass
$671Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 19.5 in
Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two folding benches with original paint. Great size and color, very sturdy, show signs o...
Metal
$2,950
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, model 'DS-80', wood, leather, Switzerland, 1970s The 'DS-80' lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger for De Sede. The frame is a stark, dark grey...
Leather, Wood
$2,700 / set
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 12.21 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Black Steel and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces made in the 1950s, featuring a combination of brass, black-painted steel and opaline glass. Each lamp consists of a circular brass wall plate connected t...
Metal, Brass
$671Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 19.5 in
Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two folding benches with original paint. Great size and color, very sturdy, show signs o...
Metal
Italian Brass Wall Sconce, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This wall sconce, designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s, features a clean, elegant design crafted entirely in brass. The wall lamps have a distinctive, aged patina and oxid...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in New York, NY
Stylish midcentury set of four dining chairs, designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the Classic Americana Casual series. This set consists of 2 ...
Cane, Oak
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature an incredibly heavy chrome frame with elaborate orange vinyl upholstery. This extremely comfortable pair have overstuffed ...
Chrome
$3,767
H 45.28 in W 34.65 in D 1.58 in
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artwork Green Earth Minimal Texture On Hansen
By On Hansen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Handmade Paper
$2,500
H 62.5 in W 15 in D 1 in
2 French Painted & Fired Neoclassical Leaded Botanical Stained Glass Windows 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Vintage reclaimed French painted and fired leadedstained glass windows. Features a Neoclassical botanical garden scene with vinbrant flowers and architecture. Signed E Couet alon...
Stained Glass, Wood
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Edward Axel Roffman
By Edward Axel Roffman
Located in Raleigh, NC
intage burl wood credenza designed by Edward Axel Roffman and manufactured in the U.S. Original maker’s sticker present as pictured. This piece features incredible burl woodgrain ...
Wood, Burl
$671Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 19.5 in
Fun Authentic Vintage Collapsible German Beer Garden Table and Bench Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two folding benches with original paint. Great size and color, very sturdy, show signs o...
Metal
Lounge Chair in Walnut and Fabric 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge Chair, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1950s A beautifully proportioned lounge chair with a sculptural wingback silhouette and inviting, rounded lines. Upholstered in richly textured...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,092Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 58.25 in D 31 in
Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed
Located in Basel, BS
This unique midcentury design sofa/daybed / Lounge chairs with a table in between is incredibly versatile and minimal! A beautiful functional design because this piece of very cool...
Chrome
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 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.