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Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair of mid-century modern nightstands. Each with interesting brass handles for two drawers
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
H 24 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Nightstand, Hathaway’s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom with our exceptional vintage mid century modern nightstand from Hathaway's
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, Italy, 1960
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, Italy, 1960s
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern nightstands. These nightstands offer a Classic mid century design given the
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut, Wood

Mid Century Modern Nightstand by Kroehler
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your bedroom with the Mid Century Modern Nightstand by Kroehler. This
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Nightstand by Kroehler
Mid Century Modern Nightstand by Kroehler
H 24.25 in W 18.25 in D 14 in
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

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Rosewood

Mid Century Modern nightstand, chest or cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A charming and elegant Mid Century Modern nightstand, chest or cabinet. The MCM chest features a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville, a Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands manufactured by American of Martinsville. Well-built
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair Sculpted Fronts Legs Walnut Mid-Century Modern Nightstands End Tables MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Sculpted Fronts Legs Walnut Mid-Century Modern nightstands end tables MINT! Kagan Pearsall
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Set of Italian 1980s Mid-Century Modern Nightstands in Brass and Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a set of Italian vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstands with a shelf, straight from the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Cabinets MINT!
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of walnut hammered solid brass pulls one drawer two door compartment Mid-Century Modern
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Stunning Pair of Mosaic Top Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of mosaic top Mid-Century Modern nightstands. Just take a look at the amazing inlaid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

1980s Mid-Century Modern Nightstand by Steve Chase, a Pair
By Steve Chase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern nightstands designed and manufactured by Steve Chase in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

1980s-Inspired Mid-Century Modern Nightstands: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of vintage elegance with our classic Mid-Century Modern nightstands, a pair
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand from Dania Series by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern nightstand from the Dania series by American of Martinsville features
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Nightstands from Tower Suite by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands from the Tower Suite by Lane Furniture feature hardwood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

John Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, Walnut, Greek Key Motif, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
John Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, Walnut, Greek Key Motif, 1950s Single mid-century
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Set of Spacious Danish Mid-Century Modern Nightstands from the 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The perfect blend of style and functionality with these two spacious Danish Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

A pair of classic Danish mid-century modern nightstands from the 1960´s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Crafted in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands / Dressers, Greek Key, Mastercraft Style
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands / Dressers, Greek Key, Mastercraft Style Low profile set
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Giltwood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual vintage modern nightstand with brass trim, a lacquered finish, and a large drawer
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand
Mid-Century Modern Nightstand
H 24.25 in W 30 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern American end tables with brass hardware. Strong construction with mid
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
H 24.75 in W 22 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Nightstands Side Tables by HENREDON
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by American of Martinsville feature hardwood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Walnut, USA 1960s A pair of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Restored Mid-Century Modern Nightstands with Ebonized Finish and Chrome Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. These Mid-Century Modern Nightstands are more than just pieces of furniture; they are functional
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Refined Mid-Century Modern Nightstands: A Blend of Elegance and Functionality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the fusion of style and functionality with our expertly restored mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern blonde wood nightstand or end table by Northern Furniture Company. The piece has
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand Table
Mid-Century Modern Nightstand Table
H 28.5 in W 17.25 in D 18.25 in
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nightstands: Timeless Elegance Meets Function
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this stunning pair of mid-century modern nightstands from the 1970s, a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Steel

Mahogany Mid Century Modern Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
sophistication and style. The nightstand, finished in a refined Cambridge tone, features two spacious drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand, End Table, West Michigan Furniture Co Frank Metz
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Nightstand, End Table, West Michigan Furniture Co. Ebony, Walnut, Metz One part
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern one drawer end tables or nightstands.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Unique Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Nightstand
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique mid-century night stand with walnut construction, including sculpted drawer fronts, tapered
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern nightstands by American of Martinsville
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Walnut

Set of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of nightstands from the 1960´s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design with exquisite details
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Set of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Set of Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Ebonized Mid Century Modern Nightstands
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice one drawer ring pulls nightstands or end tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Carlström Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Sweden
By Carlstrom & Co. Mobelfabrik
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Swedish vintage nightstands or small night tables in teak wood. The rounded legs of these
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Beech, Teak

1950s Mid-Century Modern Nightstand With Lower Shelf
By Milo Baughman
Located in Charleston, SC
Early and rare Mid-Century Modern vintage side, end, occasional or bedside table in the manner of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Circa 1970’s
Located in North York, ON
stunning mid-century nightstands. Price includes complimentary curb side shipping within the continental
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Bethlehem, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, White Lacquer, Bronze, 1940s
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
multiple use chests or nightstands have been recently refinished. The pair have solid bronze pulls on all
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Hekman, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Burlwood, Ebonized Wood, USA, 1990s
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Nightstands / Chests or End Tables, Branded Hekman, Mastercraft
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

1960s Pair Angular Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Endtables Heritage Perennian
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
oversized as well, not small nightstands, so measure your space carefully. Frank Lloyd Wright reminiscent
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Fruitwood

Mid century modern nightstand by Mojmír Požár, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, M. Požár
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This nightstand/bedside table was designed by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody and made in the former
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Beech, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville: Elegance Restored
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our beautifully restored pair of nightstands
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chrome

Pair of Matching Lane Altavista Walnut Wood Mid Century Modern Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Lane Altavista nightstands. A classic set of mid century modern Lane nightstands. These
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands In Blackened Beech - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of nightstands in blackened beech and rosewood veneer with lemon tree mouldings, nickel-plated
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Nightstand or End Table in Natural Solid Wood
By Jorge Elizondo
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Bring a Minimalist style to your bedside with this unique nightstand. Ikal nightstand showcase a
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Kent Coffey Forum Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Nightstands c. 1960s
By Kent-Coffey, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Denville, NJ
the hallmark features of mid-century modern design. With two drawers on each nightstand, these pieces
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Chestnut, Walnut

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Nightstands or Sidetables from the, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
elegant tapered legs lend a touch of mid-century modern charm. These tables feature an underlying shelf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top
By Melchiorre Bega, Dassi, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables with great design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand Bedside Table Minimal Pattern Black Wood 3 Drawers
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
drawers resting on four legs of wooden spheres. The exceptional geometric design of this modern nightstand
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Nightstands / End Tables in Andre Arbus Style
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century solid cherry nightstands / side tables in the modern
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Rare Pair TEAK Tambour Mid Century MODERN NIGHTSTANDS by Jorgen Clausen, c. 1950
By Jorgen Clausen
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare Pair of Teak Exoskeleton Tambour Door Nightstands designed by Jorgen Clausen Brande
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

1950s Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of two (2) Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables / nightstands designed by George Nelson with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Doors Nightstands by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands tables by Henredon in medium walnut finish. Featuring large
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair Italian Mid-Century Parchment Nightstands / Side Tables by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern nightstands or end tables with parchment style doors by Osvaldo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Parchment Paper, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Modern Light Walnut One Drawer Step Nightstands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of light walnut Mid-Century Modern nightstands or side tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern nightstand By Henredon USA, 1960s Carved walnut, with original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Single Drawer Nightstand by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern nightstand by Drexel features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Nightstands
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A beautiful pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern nightstands. Two drawers on one of them and swinging
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mid Century Modern Nightstand For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern nightstand you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern nightstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 3045 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern nightstand you’re looking for, while we also have 51 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern nightstand, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern nightstand made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Paul McCobb, American of Martinsville and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern nightstand that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Nightstand?

Prices for a mid century modern nightstand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,601.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Nightstand
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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 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, 2021
    Mid 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 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some 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

    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, 2019
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.