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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
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

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

Hickory Manufacturing Company Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Hickory Manufacturing Company Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26.5 wide x 16 deep x 21.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

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

Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane. The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Burl

Coppia di Comodini Anni 60 in legno
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di comodini con cassetto sotto piano e ripiano a giorno, legno impiallacciato mogano, pannello grissinato, piano con vetro trasparente in appoggio.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Mahogany

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

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

Pair of Chinoiserie Nightstands by Century Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Chin Hua nightstands by Century Furniture. Ebonized cases with brass hardware and brass-tipped feet. Open cabinet space with shelf. Good structural condition with some cosmet...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

'Pueblo' Series End Tables by Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage mid-century end tables by Lane Furniture with mosaic style fronts. Two door cabinets with shelving. Perfect for bedroom and living room storage. Please confirm locati...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

Pair of Stunning Mid century 2 Drawer teak nightstands Made in Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of early deco mid century 2drawer teak veneer nightstands made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century bedside tables. Beautiful blonde birch wood drawer construction ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Birch, Teak

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

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

'Desirée' Bedside Tables
Located in London, England
Discover sophistication in the form of the Desirée bedside tables, part of a timeless furniture collection crafted by Frigerio di Desio circa 1970. Each piece exudes elegance with it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Bronze

Mid-century Danish design teak bedside table, retailed by Heals and Co
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Mid-century Danish design teak bedside table Teak bedside table with single drawer and distinctive brass tubular handle. Retailed by Heals & Co. Danish, circa 1960
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 17 deep x 20.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Burl

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

Mid-Century Diamond Nightstands by Thomasville Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic pair of American mid-century vintage nightstands designed and built by Thomasville Furniture of Thomasville, North Carolina! Featuring charming sculptural walnut diamond pu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak, 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

Pair Of Walnut + Brass Corner Units / Nightstands
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Brass Measurements: 25.25″ wide x 18″ deep x 28.25″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Sleek Black Italian Nightstands with Emerald Details - 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This sophisticated pair of Italian nightstands from the 1950s exemplifies the luxurious design principles of the mid-century era. Having been recently renewed with a fresh, high-qual...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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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

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Night Stands Circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Danish teak veneer night stands with drawer. Circa 1980. They are in very good vintage condition. Minor signs of wear. Dimensions: L x D x H 20" x11.5" x 28.5", dep...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

San Rafael Nightstand by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Nightstand is an expertly crafted nightstand. It has one pull-out drawer and is hand-built with solid wood end caps and turned front legs. We offer this nightstand i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Oak

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

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

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

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

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

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

French Mid-Century Massive Oak Bed Full Size Nightstands & Bedside Lamps, c 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French bed made in the 1950's with oak, metal sheet and brass. The nightstand tables and the bed lamps are included. The bedside tables (or only one of them, if you wish) can be rem...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass, Sheet Metal

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

*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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of mid century modern 2 drawer walnut nightstands with carved handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of unique mid century modern walnut nightstands with carved handles. Dark reddish walnut wood Danish rosewood style with circular eye carved handle / Pulls. Dovetail solid oak d...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

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

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Lacquer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stunning Pair John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI End Table Nightstands
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A gorgeous pair mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style Night stand end tables by John Widdicomb, circa 1960s. We especially love the well carved floral ball feet with original br...
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1960s American 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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