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Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
J.C. Mahey pair of pink black lacquer brass nightstands chests 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
These twin nightstands chest of drawers in a beautiful peach pink and black lacquer could serve in a bedroom, or as sturdy end tables in a living room or office, or else as small com...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Hardwood Side Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Small side table or a nightstand of hardwood. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy around 1960. Two drawers with built-in handles and central foot on two si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Hardwood

Vintage American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands with Leather & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the stylish era of the 1960s with this exceptional pair of American of Martinsville nightstands, masterfully hand-crafted from walnut wood and brought back to life wit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of French Midcentury 1970s Plastic/Glass Coffee Tables/Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
Angular cube shaped tables, work equally aswell as coffee tables or bedside tables. Produced in France in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Each has a high gloss black plastic frame with t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Plastic

Modernist Night Stand in Oak and black steel
Located in PARIS, FR
The Mayet bedside table consists of a drawer veneered in oak, levitating on a mat black steel base, hand polished and welded. A shelf also hand veneered in oak nests below the drawer...
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

Pair of Nightstand White Lacquer Bamboo and Wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of nightstand white lacquer bamboo and wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960. Rare model in "torsade" wood in white lacquer on wheels. Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Italian Nightstands in the manner of Vittorio Dassi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of handmade nightstands by Vittorio Dassi. Each nightstand has a pair of doors with an intricate zigzag design, glass shelf and details in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

1940s Mid-Century Nightstand, Bedside Table, Cherrywood Gio Ponti attributable
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and particular, of great image bedside table or nightstand in cherrywood, circa 1940, Gio Ponti design attributed In good conditions polished to wax Esposizione Mobili Cantù ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Cherry

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Side Tables or Night Stands
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of side tables in lacquered wood, silver glass top, drawer, brass feet and handles with original patina. This elegant pair of tables would look stunning in any interior.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Elm Butterfly Handle Bedside Side End Lamp Wine Tables Cupboards
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Chinese elm side table cabinets with oversized brass butterfly doors A very good look...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Elm

Paul McCobb, Nightstands, Brass, Walnut, Travertine, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, walnut and travertine nightstands designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, 1960s.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Travertine, Brass

A set of rare patinated 1950´s vintage teak nightstands from Søren Willadsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Discover the epitome of rarity and elegance in these exquisite Søren Willadsen teak nightstands. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in the 1950s, these pieces are not just ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Pair of Nightstands by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Nightstands by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Oiled walnut, radius top with 1/4" lip and lower shelf open storage, Doors open concealing generous storage space. dime...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Mid century Paul Mccobb for Lane walnut rosewood nightstands
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair Mid century Paul Mccobb for Lane walnut rosewood and cane nightstands. Designed by Paul Mccobb and manufactured by Lane in Alta Vista VA. Walnut with rosewood sections and solid...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Nickel

Light Blue Murano Glass Bedside Tables, Brass & Gray Velvet Interior Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of our Light Blue Murano Glass Bedside Tables, a testament to the timeless elegance of Italian design. Handcrafted in 2022, these unique pieces...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

A set of minimalistic Mid Century modern string nightstands from the 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of beautiful mid century light metal string nightstands, with a teak top.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Pair of Mid Century Campaign Style Nightstands with 2 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century campaign style nightstands. by Bassett Furniture feature hardwood construction, beautiful oak veneer with original finish, two dovetailed drawers with brass ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Small Mid-Century Danish Oak Cabinet, Nightstand, Bedside, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Vintage Danish pair of oak cabinets is in perfect working condition. It has a beautiful patina and strong lines, with simple and minimalistic design. The legs have an outgoing curve ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Marble Top Nightstands - Gold
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite nightstand features mirrored front and end panels that reflect light beautifully, adding a touch of glamour and spaciousness to any room. Standing on cast aluminum le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

Pair of French Marble Top Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite nightstand features mirrored front and end panels that reflect light beautifully, adding a touch of glamour and spaciousness to any room. Standing on cast aluminum le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

Stacked Box Nightstand by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Stacked Box Nightstand with Metal Inset is a bedside table with two drawers that is available in either American walnut, or white oak and features a metal inset detail between th...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Cerused Oak Aquidneck Nightstand by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aquidneck Nightstand is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette and features four drawers with solid wood knobs. This piece is available in exc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Handsome solid brass hardware mark the drawers. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready. An exquisite pair of chests designed by th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Coppia Comodini wood , blu oro e specchio con piede in ottone
Located in Guazzora, IT
Icomodini con la sua superficie in vetro blu e oro trasmette una sensazione di freschezza e eleganza. Sui suoi lati verticali, sono presenti raffinati dettagli in ottone, che si este...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

coppia comodini in wood , rosso Cartier stile anni cinquanta
Located in Guazzora, IT
Il comodino con la sua superficie in vetro rosso Cartier trasmette una sensazione di freschezza e eleganza. Sui suoi lati verticali, sono presenti raffinati dettagli in ottone, che s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Bodega Side Table, Nightstand in Warm Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bodega Side Table, Night Stand in Black Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contrast...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plywood

Enrique Garcel Large Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Nightstands, c 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely executed lacquered goatskin and brass nightstands by Colombian designer Enrique Garcel, circa 1970, signed with labels underneath. Smooth rounded edges and corners provide safety for the bedroom or living space for you and your little ones, whether they be children or pets. These large nightstands which also function great as end tables, have large expansive tops to place lamps, books, remote controls and more. Exceptionally well-crafted, these Garcel tables feature two large pull-out drawers on each nightstand, and two art nouveau styled patinated brass handles on each drawer. Beautifully curvaceous, this pair of nightstand tables...
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1970s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

American of Martinsville Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful walnut nightstand by American of Martinsville features the sturdy construction and fantastic wood grain the midcentury manufactu...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Rosewood Bedside Cabinets with Three Drawers, Germany, c. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century nightstands in rosewood veneer, each with three drawers. The rectangular cabinets stand on four rectangular chromed metal feet. The general vintage condition is good.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

Post-Modern Pair of Cream and Brass Lacquer 1980s Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century 80s cream lacquer & brass nightstands by Lane. Gorgeous post modern design. The cream lacquer is smooth. The brass glows. Two drawers on each. Signed with label ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Italian Nightstands, Paolo Buffa Style, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very exquisite set of two beautifully carved nightstands or side tables most probably attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), Italy, circa 1950s. They feature black glass tops and she...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vittorio Dassi Style Nightstands Bedside Burl Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century pair nightstands 1950s Vittorio Dassi manner in folder and burl walnut, legs in dark beech, walnut burl flame veneer on the doors and sides; interior in mahogany folder....
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Burl

Stylish Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great looking pair of American of Martinsville walnut nightstands. These stylish nightstands have a great flip down door opening to reveal a nice open space with on small drawer. The...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Side Tables 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. Fine attention to detail with fine trim ar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Walnut

Walnut Wall-Mounted Console Table / Nightstand attr. to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This wall-mounted console table / nightstand features a walnut frame with a brass handle. Ulrich used this sinuous design also for wall lights and sconces. It ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Walnut End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of American made walnut grain side tables with two drawers for storage. Great for living room or bedside use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

King Size Burl Wood Headboard by Milo Baughman for Lane
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern king size burl wood headboard by Milo Baughman for Lane. The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Burl

1950s Pair Bedside Tables In Elm With Glass Top By Carl-Axel Acking For Bodafors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair slim bedside tables / night stands in elm with glass top designed by Carl-Axel Acking for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors. Both bedside table have a drawers with a slim...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands by Stanley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This set of mid-century modern walnut nightstands by Stanley Furniture is a true gem from the 1950s. Crafted from high-quality walnut, they have been refinished to restore their orig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Sculpted Front Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern end tables with storage. Sculpted front doors reveal cabinet space, and two drawers offer more storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Baker Campaign Nightstands - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your bedroom with our Vintage Boho Baker Campaign Nightstands. Sold as a pair of 2, these American-crafted beauties combine boho flair with classic Baker design, offering bot...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wood Night Stands Bedside Tables
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s MidCentury Modern pair of night stands bed side tables with greatly carved detailed and decorated wooden structure and wood veneer decorated fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

Italian Midcentury Art Deco Night Stands Bedside Tables Wood Brass Marble Glass
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bed side night stands tables in shiny wood with front drawer, white marble shelf and glass top shelf with gilt carve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Marble Nightstands, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian bedside tables from the 1950s, in solid walnut with herringbone veneered doors and ocher marble top. They have been completely restored and shellac polished. The marb...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble

Nightstands / Side Tables by Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of end tables / nightstands with three drawers designed by Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon. Constructed of walnut & solid brass, both tables have been professionally refinished an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Walnut Nightstands For Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic bleached walnut nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Single drawer with intrinsic walnut pull and open top compartment. Currently in the original bleac...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

'Staccato' End Tables by Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern walnut cabinets by Lane Furniture. Designed for their Staccato series with a brutalist mosaic motif. Two door cabinet with shelf. Please confirm location N...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Unique Vintage Nightstands by Unagusta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstands by Unagusta. Featuring unique sculpted handles and 4 drawers. Please confirm location with dealer (NY or NJ)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Italian Modernist Wooden Bedside Tables with Glass Top
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 1950s Italian side tables or nightstands with one drawer. Made of hardwood with glass top and brass details.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Burled Wood & Brass Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Nightstands. Featuring a straight line cube design, single drawer with original brass hardware, a beautiful brass inlay, ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, brutalist front design, two drawers for storage, moder...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of seventies bedside tables Italian manufacture brass and travertine marble
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of seventies bedside tables, Italian manufacture. The bedside tables have a brass structure with travertine marble tops. Given their shape they can also be used as coffee tables...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Travertine, Brass

Mid-Century Teak Headboard & Bedside Tables from McIntosh, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak headboard with a pair of attached bedside cabinets from McIntosh - circa 1960s The nightstands each have storage compartments - complete with turned teak handles It's a very ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstands John Widdicomb
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or end tables. Mid Century John Widdicomb scultped walnut night stands with brass pulls. USA, Circa 1950s The nightstands are finis...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-century Modern night stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern night stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage night stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern night stands made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original night stands, popular names associated with this style include Lawson-Fenning, American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb, and Lane Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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