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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
Pair Mid Century Harvey Probber Nightstands End Tables
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable pair of mid-century nightstands, end tables by Harvey Probber. These absolute jewels remain in nearly pristine condition. The lines are clean and elegant with exceptiona...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Italian Maple Nightstands Attributed to Gio Ponti for Cantu, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Striking set of two Italian maple wood nightstands attributed to Gio Ponti for Cantu from the 1950s in meticulously restored condition. These mid-century tables are highlighted by th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Bedside Table MB1, Azucena
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare walnut wood nightstand (MB1 model), designed by the Italian architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the Azucena company. Like other works by the famous author, these bedside table...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair Of Three Drawer G Plan Fresco Teak Nightstands
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak, Afromosia Measurements: 19″ wide x 18″ deep x 20.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

John Kapel for Glenn of California Walnut and Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and black lacquered single-drawer nightstands By John Kapel for Glenn of California and retailed by John Stuart USA, 1960s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut, Lacquer

Italian Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, brass and glass nightstands designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand by American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern American of Martinsville 2-drawer night stand with diamond pattern inlaid drawer fronts and sculpted legs. Great condition. Part of a 4-piece set. 20 1/2" t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Nightstands
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Nightstands Beautiful pair of walnut nightstand, designed by Merton L. Gershun for American of Martinsville's...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Fully renovated midcentury nightstand by Mojmír Požár, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This nightstand/bedside table was designed by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made af ash and beech wood, white glass on the top....
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood, Beech

Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Basic Witz mid century walnut nightstands - pair These nightstands measure: 22 wide x 15 deep x 22.5 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Nightstands
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Dark cherry wood, with original Asian-inspir...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Bedside Cabinets or Nighstands With Marble Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 16.8"/ D 14.3"/ H 29.3" Drawer dimensions: W 11.7"/ D 10" Inside shelf dimensions: W 10"/ D 11.3" Lovely Set of 2 solid wood freestanding bedside cabinets feauturing w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Marble, Brass

Italian Designer, Wall Nightstands, Walnut, Laminate, Italy, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and blue-laminate wall mounted nightstands designed and produced in Italy, dated 1956.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Walnut

ISA Bergamo, Nightstands, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, glass and brass nightstands designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

*PREVIEW* ISA Bergamo, Nightstands, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, glass and brass nightstands designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, c. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Lane Walnut Pair Nightstands End Tables First Edition Collection
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant Mid Century Modern pair of nightstands/end tables designed by Andre Bus for the First Edition Collection by Lane c. 1960s. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craft...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

United Furniture Mid-Century Modern Night Stand
Located in Fulton, CA
A walnut nightstand by United Furniture Company, circa. 1950. Fine craftsmanship with solid oak interior woods and dovetail construction. Dust panels between drawers and center drawer glide...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak, Walnut

Clyde Nightstand by Disc Interiors x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Clyde Nightstand resembles a 1920s streamlined travel trunk designed for efficiency and style for cross-continental train rides. The DISC Interiors x LF six-piece capsule collec...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid-Century 2-Drawer Teak Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Nightstand
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Entryway Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD Hanging NIGHTSTANDS / Bedside Tables, c. 1950
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Petite pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Hanging Nightstands / Bedside Tables, c. 1960's. This set is perfect where space is limited as the nightstands will be affixed to y...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Walnut Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two drawer nightstands by American of Martinsville. Warm walnut grain with accepting oak trim. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Mid Century American of Martinsville Lacquered Night Stands
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful streamline nightstands. 2 drawers and cubby for ample storage. Great forward moving lines. Brass drawer pulls. Newly lacquered finish with popping white. Curbside to NYC/Ph...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut & Brass Sculptural Nightstands by Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
This elegantly reserved Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Nightstands in Ebonized Walnut W/Brass Pulls and Sabots are by the esteemed designer Ico Parisi and originate from It...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Coppia di Comodini Anni 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di comodini ad ante battenti, legno impiallacciato radica, gambe con decori intagliati. Buone condizioni.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of bedside tables with 2 drawers in wood and brass
Located in Guazzora, IT
Coppia di comodini in ottone con piano in opalina nero e 2 cassetti. I fianchi e il frontale sono decorati con elementi circolari in ottone martellato. Interno rivestito di recente i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Mid Century John Widdicomb Furniture mahogany nightstands circa 1950
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Handsome pair of mahogany nightstands designed for the illustrious John Widdicomb circa 1950. These are in fantastic condition with minor signs of wear. Dimensions: W. 26 in;...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

1960S Pair of “Brutalist” Walnut Staccato Paul Evans Bedside/End Tables by Lane
Located in London, GB
1960s American well-made pair of staccato bedside tables by Lane in the style of Paul Evans. The bedside/end tables are boasting a very elegant geometric design with soft curves and...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 25 wide x 18 deep x 24.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Vintage Waterfall Nightstands With Kengo Kuma Veneer MCM 70s 80s Postmodern
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Vintage Waterfall Nightstands Featuring Kengo Kuma Veneer. The vintage nightstands have been meticulously re-veneered, featuring the original design by Kengo Kuma, a renowne...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Bleached Mahogany Nightstand with Drawer & Shelf
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel single drawer Bedside Table with short legs. Featuring a rectangular Bleached Mahogany form with top drawer, wood and brass knob with Mengel M, cubbies, and ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Black T Pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Good vintage condition with Black lacquer finish on maple. Very mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Steel

American of Martinsville Dania Queen Size Bar Bed Headboard with Nightstands
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern queen size bed headboard with built-in nightstands. The 4004-14 “Bar Bed” is a part of American of Martinsville’s Dania Collection. Designed by Merton Gershun, this walnut bed...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Walnut

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

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Wood

Pair of 1950s Italian Bedside Tables
Located in London, London
Bedside tables Iroko Mirrored tops One drawer Angled legs with brass stretcher Possibly by Dassi Italy 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Bedside table/Nightstand, pair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of nightstands/bedside tables This pair of italian bedside tables reflects modest but conteporary aesthetic. Practicality and perfect form in one pair of beautiful nightstands. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Curved-Front Night Stands by Young Furniture Co.
By Young Furniture 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Dark Wood Hanging Night Stands, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design darkwood hanging night stands, circa 1960. Please note that the items are original of the period and this shows n...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Paul McCobb Taller Nightstands from the Planner Group Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of medium walnut toned solid maple wood nightstands with a single drawer to each having brass pulls . Siting on conical legs which are in a higher profile to match todays matt...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Walnut-covered 1950s nightstands 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made 1950s bedside tables in polished walnut, fitted with drawer and door with interior compartment. Brass handles original to the period. They show normal signs of wear du...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Pair of fully renovated bedside tables by Mojmír Požár, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These nightstands/bedside tables were designed by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Made of beech wood with white glas on the top. In ex...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Wood, Beech

1950s glossy nightstands with drawer
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made 1950s Mid Century nightstands in polished walnut, fitted with drawer and door with interior compartment. They show some signs of wear as pictured due to age and use.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Stunning Midcentury Modern Design Pair of Near Mint Rattan End or Bedside Tables
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful style and excellent condition pair of 'midcentury organic' tables. If you are looking for both aesthetically pleasing AND practical to use bedside or end tables to grace y...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Wicker, Rattan

Post Modern Plaster Headboard w/Nightstands, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Plaster Headboard w/Nightstands, 1970. Dresser and bar cabinet are sold in separate listing. John Dickinson style plaster bedroom set. All original.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plaster

Italian Midcentury Art Deco Night Stands Bedside Tables Wood Brass & 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 and glass top shelf with brass details such as the feet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Paul Laszlo Two-Tier Night Stand for Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Fully renovated midcentury nightstand by Mojmír Požár, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This nightstand/bedside table was designed by Mojmír Požár for UP Závody and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Mahogany and beech wood. In excellent condition, fully r...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Beech, Mahogany

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 27.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Dixie Shangri-La Asian Modern Design Nightstands
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Asian inspired Mid Century nightstands by Dixie. Shangri-La line. Period pieces with a sophisticated vibe. Nice deep detail. Wood case with wood grain laminate tops. Would make great...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Laminate, Wood

Pair of Italian Design Nightstands Ebonite Wood Marbled Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original Italian design nightstands from 1950 with backsplash, marbled glass and ebonized wood. Given the weight and size, it will be delivered in a specific wooden case for ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Glass, Birch, Maple

Pair Of Swedish Teak And Beech Nightstands
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Beech Measurements: 18.5″ wide x 13″ deep x 20.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Beech, Teak

Swedish Bedside Tables Model "Charmant" by Sigurd Göransson
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of bedside tables Model "Charmant" by Sigurd Göransson fro Nybrofabrikerna The design is minimalistic with beautiful details, such as brass and leather handles. Condition: Ve...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak & Oak Nightstands Bedside Tables Pair
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak, Teak

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Nightstands for Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl’s cork furniture pieces are among his longest-lasting contributions to American modernism and are highly sought after to this day. This example, a pair of cork top waterf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

1980s Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Nightstands - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your bedroom with a dash of eclectic flair with this pair of Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign Nightstands. Reflecting the adventurous spirit of American design, each piece combine...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Bedside Chests
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwa...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Commode Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Commode Nightstand This nightstand measures: 27.75 wide x 16.25 deep x 22 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

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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