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Mid Century Nightstand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Rosewood mid century nightstands.
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21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Nightstand
Mid Century Nightstand
H 22 in W 19.75 in D 16 in
Minimal mid century nightstands- pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20 D16 H22 Fully restored mid century nightstands with sculpted pulls. Each unit is fully
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1950 Maple
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian mid-century nightstands 1950 maple, pink mirror and glass shelf as, delizati elegant and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1950 Maple
Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1950 Maple
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Nightstand by Johannes Andersen, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Midcentury nightstand in teak, designed by Maa. Johannes Andersen and made by CFC furniture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of Midcentury Nightstands, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury nightstands sold by John Stuart. Two dovetail jointed drawers on each, with open
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Kent Coffey Continental Mid Century Nightstand
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Continental Mid Century Nightstand This nightstand measures: 22 wide x 18 deep x 28.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

American of Martinsville Mid-Century Nightstand
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville mid-century nightstand. This nightstand measures: 23 wide x 16.25 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Luciano Frigerio Italian Midcentury Nightstands, Late 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in bari, IT
Luciano Frigerio Italian midcentury nightstands late 1970s. The materials are a wooden construction
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Nightstand
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Nightstand This nightstand measures: 28 wide x 16 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Nightstand
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century nightstand This nightstand measures: 23 wide x 18 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Lane Rhythm Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Nightstand
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Rhythm Paul McCobb style mid century nightstand This nightstand measures: 22 wide x 17 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Denmark Mid Century Nightstand End Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful mid-century nightstand end table by Nordisk Andels Eksport made in Denmark
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Midcentury Nightstand
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for planner group midcentury nightstand. This nightstand measures: 22.25 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Chrome

Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Nightstand
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville mid century nightstand This nightstand measures: 21
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Nightstands in the Manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of mid century nightstands featuring cork fronts Pair of walnut vintage nightstands or side
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands with Sculptural Base
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Italian midcentury nightstands with sculptural base This pair of nightstands was produced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Wood

George Nelson Style Kroehler Signature Series Mid Century Nightstands - Pair
By George Nelson, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Style Kroehler Signature Series Mid Century Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Teak Midcentury Nightstands by R.S. Furniture Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice pair of midcentury nightstands made by the French-Canadian manufacturer R.S. Furniture. Teak
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A very stylish pair of Italian mid-century nightstands crafted out of dark solid wood and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1960s
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1960s
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
Charcoal Mid Century Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
The clean, linear frame of this Charcoal colored nightstand gives off a streamlined air. The piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Wood

Charcoal Mid Century Nightstand
Charcoal Mid Century Nightstand
H 29.5 in W 33.25 in D 18.25 in
Single Mid-Century Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This American made side table is a great example of 1960s style and design. Warm walnut grain table with open storage and single drawer for storage. Attractive top with sculpted edge...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Single Mid-Century Nightstand
Single Mid-Century Nightstand
H 24.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Single Midcentury Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern end table with two drawers. Walnut grain table set on a sculpted wood base
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Single Midcentury Nightstand
Single Midcentury Nightstand
H 24 in W 24.25 in D 16 in
Black Midcentury Nightstands
By James Mont
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ebonized 1940s nightstands in the style of James Mont.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Black Midcentury Nightstands
Black Midcentury Nightstands
H 23.5 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
Dark Oak Mid Century Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this nightstand adds a touch of sophistication and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Dark Oak Mid Century Nightstand
Dark Oak Mid Century Nightstand
H 27 in W 35 in D 19 in
Pair of Wide Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a sophisticated tapered silhouette with two reeded drawer fronts. The custom forged hardware, finished in a dark rubbed bronze, echoes the reeded details throughout. Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wide Mid Century Nightstands
Pair of Wide Mid Century Nightstands
H 22 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
Pair of ADS Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
crafted from Prima Vera in our Bistre finish, features a sophisticated tapered silhouette with two long reeded drawers for storage. The custom forged hardware, finished in a dark rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of ADS Mid Century Nightstands
Pair of ADS Mid Century Nightstands
H 27.75 in W 32 in D 19 in
Pair of Dark Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from Prima Vera in our Bistre finish, features a sophisticated tapered silhouette and reeded drawer and shelf. The custom forged hardware, finished in a dark rubbed bronze, e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

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

Minimalist French Mid-Century Nightstands, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Extremely handsome pair of side tables/ nightstands with clean lines, elegant elongated legs and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Unique Mid-Century Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage-modern nightstands featuring unique side by side cabinet and drawer. A sleek stepside
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Unique Mid-Century Nightstands
Pair of Unique Mid-Century Nightstands
H 26 in W 27.75 in D 15.25 in
Midcentury Nightstands Side Tables in Rosewood by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Midcentury Nightstands Side
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Midcentury Nightstands
Located in Buchanan, NY
Handsome pair of French midcentury mahogany veneered nightstands that have a drawer and door with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Pair of Light Oak Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this nightstand adds a touch of sophistication and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture. Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Nightstands in Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
are made of a beautiful dark fine wood and have a very classic, typically mid-century shape and style
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Nightstand & End Table by Harvey Probber, Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
space. The incredible craftsmanship, wood choice, and mid-century design all come together in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Single Midcentury Nightstand by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern nightstand, features two drawers and rich walnut grain throughout. Please confirm
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Nightstands in the Style of Lane / Drexel
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of oak nightstands in a medium dark tone with upper drawer and an adjustable shelve to the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Nightstands by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture
By Renzo Rutili
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern nightstands designed by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. Originally part
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Dassi Walnut and Glass Italian Mid-Century Nightstands, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
the century. All veneered in walnut, with green lacquered glass top. Bedside tables that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Midcentury Nightstands Chests in Rosewood by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid-Century King Nightstands or
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Midcentury 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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Glass, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Nightstand by Permanente Mobili, Paolo Buffa Designer Atributed
By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very stylish Mid-Century Modern nightstand by Permanente Mobili, Paolo Buffa designer atributed, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Nightstand in Walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Mid-Century Modern nightstand was designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel's
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair 1970's Medium Toned Mid Century Nightstands/ End Tables
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1970's Mid Century Medium Toned Wood Nightstands/ End Tables. Nice size.
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Mid-Century Nightstand, Bedside Table, Cherrywood Gio Ponti attributable
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and particular, of great image bedside table or nightstand in cherrywood, circa 1940, Gio
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Cherry

Mid-Century Nightstands from White & Newton, 1960s, Set of 2
By White & Newton
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A pair of bedside tables manufactured by the British White & Newton manufactory in the 1960s in Portsmouth. The furniture consists of a cabinet located in the lower part and a drawe...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid Century Nightstands in Oak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak designed and made in Denmark 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair of Attr. DUX Swedish Mid-Century Nightstands or End Tables
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous pair of Swedish mid-century rattan single-drawer nightstands or end tables, attributed
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Nightstands by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall design for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Nightstand Paolo Buffa Attributed for Esposizione Mobili Cantù
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Nice 1930s bedside table in walnut, veneer and burl walnut inlaid, attributed to Paolo Buffa for Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù, with originals golden bronze accessories. Mea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Restored Mid-Century Nightstands by F. Jirák for Zapadoslovenske Nab. Zav., 1960
By Západoslovenské nábytkárské závody, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Żory, PL
This mid-century pair of nightstands was designed by František Jirák and produced in Czechoslovakia
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Oak, Formica

Fully renovated midcentury nightstand by Mojmír Požár, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This nightstand/bedside table was designed by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody and made in the former
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Mid Century Nightstands in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of remarkable bedsides rosewood in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Nightstands from Cantù , Gio Ponti Style in Walnut and Veneer Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant 1950s, Italian nightstands bedside tables Gio Ponti style in walnut and veneer walnut
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Deco Full Bodied Design Midcentury Nightstands End Tables Brass Pulls
By United Furniture Corporation, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice walnut full bodied Mid-Century Modern design end tables with solid brass balls pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Henredon Ming Nightstands Michael Taylor
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Ebonised bracket Ming style base 3 drawers mid-century nightstands by Henredon. Classic Michael
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Vintage 1970s Ming Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 1960s Italian Midcentury Nightstands Bed Side Tables in Wood Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1960s Mid-Century Modern design and geometrical shape, pair of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of remarkable bedsides rosewood in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

A pair of simple Danish Mid century nightstands in teak and oak from the 1960´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of unique nightstands made from teak and oak. Tradional danish mid century modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

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Mid Century Nightstand For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century nightstand you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century nightstand — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century nightstand, we have 3435 options in-stock, while there are 51 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century nightstand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century nightstand, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century nightstand over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, American of Martinsville and Lane Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Nightstand?

Prices for a mid century nightstand start at $1 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $2,601.
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  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. 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. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 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 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 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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