Restored Dieter Waeckerlin Behr Mobel Model B40 Steel & Teak Sideboard Cabinet
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Germany in the 1950s by Behr Mobel, this cabinet was designed by Dieter Waeckerlin, who designed many different variations for Behr. This is one of the best ones, in our opin...
Steel
B40 Dieter Waeckerlin Sideboard
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in LYON, FR
Large enfilade from the 60s by the Swiss architect and designer Dieter Waeckerlin for the German publisher Behr.
Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 22.05 in
Sideboard Credenza Model B40 by Dieter Wackerlin for Behr, Germany, 1950s
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large Minimalist rare sideboard model B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin for German manufacturer Behr.
Metal
Dieter Waeckerlin B40 Sideboard Behr, Germany, 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalist sideboard model B40 designed by Dieter Waeckerlin and manufactured by Behr, Germany 1958.
Metal
Dieter Waeckerlin B40 Sideboard in Teak by Behr, Germany, 1950s
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare Dieter Waeckerlin model B40 sideboard for Behr, Germany, 1950s.
Metal
Rosewood B40 Credenza by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A superlative work of minimalist modern design by the Swiss-born designer Dieter Waeckerlin for his company Idealheim. This credenza was also licensed for production in Germany by Be...
Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 97.84 in D 22.05 in
White B40 Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, Germany, Midcentury
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Telgte, DE
White B40 sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, Germany, midcentury credenza Elegant and classical designed Dieter Waeckerlin sideboard in white.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
‘B40’ sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, Germany 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist ‘B40’ sideboard by Swiss architect Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, Germany 1958.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
Minimalist Teak B40 Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, Germany, 1950s
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, BY
Introduction: "A masterpiece of German mid-century minimalism, this B40 sideboard was designed by the renowned architect Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr in the late 1950s.
Maple, Teak
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H 31.3 in W 97.64 in D 21.86 in
B40 Sideboard In Rosewood By Dieter Waeckerlin For Behr, Germany 1965
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
This large sideboard was designed by Dieter Wäckerlin and manufactured by Behr in Germany during the 1950s. This outstanding example is executed in high quality rosewood veneer with...
Metal
Rosewood B40 Credenza by Dieter Waeckerlin for Idealheim or Behr
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superlative work of minimalist modern design by the Swiss-born designer Dieter Waeckerlin for his company Idealheim. This credenza was also licensed for production in Germany by Be...
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
Mid Century Teak Sideboard or Credenza B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: Sideboard: 248 × 56 × 70 cm (97.6" × 22" × 27.6") Width × Depth × Height This exceptionally rare mid-century sideboard originates from the renowned B Series by Behr, des...
Maple, Teak
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H 31.5 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
Mid Century Teak Sideboard or Credenza B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 248 x 56 x 80 cm (W x D x H) Dimensions: approx. 97.6 x 22 x 31.5 in Elegant Dieter Wäckerlin sideboard in dark veneer with a dramatic grain. The minimalist sideboard si...
Maple, Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Erwin Behr Teak Metal Vintage, Germany, 1950s
By Erwin Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Erwin Behr, model B40. Teak wood, metal basement.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
‘B40’ Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, Germany, 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist ‘B40’ sideboard by Swiss architect Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, Germany 1958.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 97.84 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury B40 Sideboard in Teak by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, 1950s, Germany
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Telgte, DE
Midcentury B40 sideboard in teak by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, 1950s, Germany The elegant Waeckerlin B40 sideboard is very high quality processed.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr Möbel, 1958
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This vintage B40 sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin is a masterpiece of mid-century design and part of his renowned "Maasmöbel" collection.
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr Möbel, 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Rosendahl, DE
A classic piece of furniture from the late 1950s designed by Dieter Waeckerlin. The sideboard is veneered with teakwood on the outside and maple wood on the inside.
Teak
Teak B40 Sideboard by Dieter Wäckerlin for Behr Germany, 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Utrecht, NL
Exceptional teak sideboard model B40 by German designer Dieter Wäckerlin, designed in 1958 for German manufacturer Behr who is knows for their exceptional high end quality manufactur...
Steel
Teak Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin B40 Credenza Behr
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Pure and classic design "B40" Sideboard. Black lacquered steel base. Premium teakwood corpus. 4 folding doors. Rare freestanding. Good condition.
Teak Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin B40 Credenza Behr 1960s
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic modern sideboard by Dieter Wäckerlin for Behr. Behind a sleek minimalist exterior, the piece offers a great deal of storage space: adjustable boards and drawers. The cle...
Teak
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H 32.68 in W 102.37 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Minimalist ‘B40’ Sideboard by Swiss Architect Dieter Waeckerlin
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Minimalist ‘B40’ sideboard by Swiss architect Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, Germany 1958.
Wood
B-40 Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Antwerpen, BE
B-40 sideboard in teak with black metal frame.
Metal
Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr B40 Teak 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic modern sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr. It impresses with its pure shape and elegant design.In addition, it offers a lot of storage space with many extras such as...
Teak Sideboard B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr Germany
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Lowboard B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin and made by Behr, 1958, Germany.
Metal
Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Teak B40 Teak Design
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic modern cabinet by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr. It impresses with its pure shape and elegant design. Two large drawers offers a lot of storage space. The clever design hid...
Teakwood Sideboard "B40" by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Munster, NRW
A Classic piece of furniture from the late 1950s designed by Dieter Waeckerlin. The sideboard is veneered with teakwood on the outside and maple wood on the inside.
Steel
Dieter Waeckerlin Teak Wood Sideboard B40, Behr, Germany, 1960s
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Teak wood sideboard / credenza, B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin and made by Behr, Germany, 1958.
Metal
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H 28.35 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
B40 Teak Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, Mid-Century Modern
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A classically modern sideboard by Dieter Wäckerlin for Behr. Behind a sleek minimalist exterior, the piece offers a great deal of storage space: adjustable boards, drawers and a mo...
Teak
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H 31.5 in W 97.64 in D 21.66 in
Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr B40 Teak, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A wonderful classic modern sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr. It impresses with its pure shape and elegant design. In addition, it offers a lot of storage space with many ext...
Sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Mod. B 40 Teak
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A classically modern sideboard by Dieter Wäckerlin for Behr. It impresses with its pure shape and elegant design.In addition, it offers a lot of storage space with many extras such...
Maple
Minimalist Sideboard - B40 - Dieter Waekerlin
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Antwerpen, BE
B-40 sideboard in veneered teak with a black lacquered steel frame, designed by the Swiss architect Dieter Waeckerlin in 1958.
Steel
Walnut Credenza B 40 by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, Germany
By Erwin Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
B 40 credenza by Dieter Waeckerlin in a very rare walnut version.
Metal
Rosewood Sideboard by Dieter Wäckerlin B40 for Behr
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A wonderful Classic modern sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr. It impresses with its pure shape and elegant design. In addition, it offers a lot of storage space with many ext...
Rosewood
Sideboard B40 by Dieter Wäckerlin for Behr International
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Pure and classic design "B40" Sideboard. Black lacquered steel base. Premium teakwood corpus. 4 folding doors.
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 22.05 in
Sideboard Credenza Model B40 by Dieter Wackerlin for Behr, Germany, 1960s
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Mainz, DE
Large Minimalist rare sideboard model B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin for German manufacturer Behr.
Metal
Dieter Waeckerlin teak lowboard B-40 from the Behr Gmbh
Located in New York, NY
Large Dieter Waeckerlin teak lowboard B-40 from the Behr Gmbh 1959, Germany
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
1960s Dieter Waeckerlin B40 Teak Sideboard for Behr Credenza, 1963
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and large 1960s sideboard, Dieter Waeckerlin Mod. B40 for Behr credenza in teak.
Metal
Teakwood Sideboard "B40" by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Munster, NRW
A Classic piece of furniture from the late 1950s designed by Dieter Waeckerlin. The sideboard is veneered with teakwood on the outside and maple wood on the inside.
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 22.05 in
Minimalist Mid Century Teak Sideboard, B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Minimalist Mid Century Teak Sideboard, B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Rare Dieter Waeckerlin model B40 sideboard for Behr, Germany, 1950s.
Steel
Teakwood Sideboard "B40" by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr, 1958
Located in Munster, NRW
This storage piece was designed by Dieter Waeckerlin in the late 1950s. The sideboard is made with teakwood veneer on the outside and maplewood veneer on the inside. It features a pu...
$3,495
H 31 in W 77 in D 19 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza Attributed to Fredrik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Wilmington, DE
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern teak credenza attributed to renowned Scandinavian designer Fredrik Kayser. Featuring clean architectural lines, rich teak grain, and excep...
Teak
$7,408
H 46.86 in W 98.04 in D 16.93 in
1959 Dieter Waeckerlin Rosewood B60 sideboard /Highboard by Behr
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rio Rosewood veneer - very good original condition - completely cleaned and refreshed !! - marked by Behr Swiss interior - inside is covered with a maple veneer with beautiful cont...
Chrome
$3,408
H 47.05 in W 97.64 in D 16.74 in
1960s 1970s Teak Sideboard/Highboard B60 by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Teak Sideboard/Highboard B60 by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Item: Sideboard Manufacturer: Behr Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 248 c...
Metal
$5,243Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 110.24 in D 18.9 in
Helmut Magg Sideboard Model 211/2 Mid-Century Modern
By Helmut Magg, Deutsche Werstätten
Located in Berlin, BE
The Helmut Magg Sideboard Model 211/2 exemplifies the modern, reduced design language of German Mid-Century Modern furniture. Its layout emphasizes strict lines, balanced proportions...
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Teak Credenza Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage teak sideboard makes a stylish storage piece in a variety of settings. Quality Teak veneer, unique carved pulls, interior rosewood drawers and plenty of cabinet...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Teak
$5,464
H 35.83 in W 82.68 in D 20.48 in
Danish Mid-Century teak sideboard designed by Gunni Omann Axel Christensen Odder
By Axel Christiansen Odder, Gunni Omann
Located in Markington, GB
Exceptional early 1950's original Danish Mid-Century Modern teak sideboard designed by Gunni Omann for Axel Christensen Odder, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and elegant propor...
Teak
Kofod Larsen for G Plan Mid Century Danish Teak Sideboard Credenza
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for G Plan Mid Century Danish Teak Sideboard Credenza This credenza measures: 79 wide x 19 deep x 30 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Credenza is in Great Sha...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Model 37 by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Model 37 by Arne Vodder, Sibast Arne Vodder was trained by Finn Juhl, who became his friend and business partner. Before concentrating on furniture, in ...
Wood
$3,415
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 19.3 in
Danish Mid Century Solid Teak Sideboard by Ole Wanscher, Circa 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Surrey, GB
Danish mid century solid teak sideboard designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Mobelfabrik, circa 1960s. 3 doors with brass keys and hinges. 2 adjustable pull out drawers in the m...
Teak
$6,782
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 22.05 in
Teak Sideboard B20 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany, Credenza
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, BY
Dimensions 174x56x70 cm (LxDxH) Dimensions: approx. 68.5 x 22 x 27.6 in Elegant Dieter Wäckerlin sideboard in teak with painted black metal base. Inlay made out of maple. This is a ...
Maple, Teak
Vintage 1960s Gunni Omann Model 18 Credenza in Teak
By Gunni Omann
Located in Emeryville, CA
Omann Jun Møbelfabrik (founded in 1933 by Andreas Omann), produced some of the most iconic Danish designs of the 1950s and 1960s. In production again for the first time, this family-...
Teak
Arne Vodder Sibast 1960’s Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Seldom seen 8’ plus Arne Vodder for Sibast teak sideboard now available. This handsome chest has been impeccably restored and has two tambour doors, 5 drawers and three interior shel...
Teak, Leather
1960s Vintage Mid-Century German Teak Sideboard Lowboard
Located in Wesseling, DE
Elegant mid-century modern Lowboard, dating from the 1950s–1960s. Crafted in teak, the sideboard features clean lines and balanced proportions, offering generous storage while maint...
Teak
$3,880
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 22.05 in
Large Modernist Teak Sideboard in The Style of Dieter Waeckerlin, 1960s
By Behr, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful modernist sideboard produced in Germany around 1960. The maker is currently unknown but this model is clearly influenced by the famous ‘B40’ series by Swiss architect Diete...
Metal
$10,771
H 28.75 in W 92.52 in D 20.28 in
Long Minimal Teak Credenza, Steel Base Sideboard, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Long Teak Credenza with Flush Doors on Black Steel Base, Italy, 1950s. An Italian sideboard of the 1950s, a long low volume in teak carried clear of the floor on two V frames bent f...
Steel
$4,300
H 35.04 in W 76.78 in D 25.6 in
Brutalist Organic Bench, Solid Wood, France, Circa 1970, Sculptural
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking wooden bench embodies the bold aesthetic of brutalist design, seamlessly blending raw textures with organic forms. Crafted from solid wood, its sculptural presence evok...
Wood
Thonet Sofa No.56
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Thonet sofa no.56 professionally stained and repolished.
Fabric, Bentwood
Argentine Designer, Bench, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige vinyl bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 71.0"W x 16.0"D Seat Height (inc...
Wood
$1,481
H 27.56 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round bubble glass pendant with light smoke tone designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s What sets this pendant light apart is its captivati...
Smoked Glass
$1,200
H 18.15 in W 16.15 in D 12.8 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...
Wood
Knud Basse, Organic Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Knud Basse, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Danish ceramicist Knud Basse, produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark in partnership with Danish lamp manufacturer Lyfa. Dime...
Ceramic, Fabric, Stoneware
GIRAFFE Floor Lamp in Vintage Oak by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1952, with its slender silhouette, both elegant and avant-garde, the Giraffe Tablet floor lamp perfectly embodies the spirit of innovation of the Rispal house. Finish: V...
Oak
$6,500
H 80.7 in W 73.5 in D 16 in
Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit
By Arne Vodder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Arne Vodder style rosewood two bay freestanding wall unit. This wonderful vintage unit has deep dark rosewood and tons of storage options. We love the five-drawer cabinet wi...
Rosewood
$5,200 / set
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in style of Paolo Buffa, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in the style of Paolo Buffa. They feature construction in solid beech wood, painted b...
Fabric, Wood
$16,528 / item
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-...
Aluminum
French Art Deco End Table, Palisander & Chrome, 24.5\
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco palisander and chrome 3 legged end table with round top and platform base (Attributed to DOMINIQUE)
Chrome
$1,200
H 15.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern Wrought Iron Stool/Ottoman by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wrought iron and white naugahyde "All Round Square" stool/ottoman Model #1305 designed by Paul McCobb (ca. 1960s, USA). Original condition with wear to the naugahyde from age/use (ti...
Iron
Asa Bench – Sculptural Wood Bench, Walnut Oak or Burl Wood
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Asa Bench is defined by its calm geometry and refined material presence, crafted entirely in solid wood and available in walnut or burl wood. Its balanced proportions and clean a...
Walnut, Burl
1 of 4 Brown Green Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful arrangement of stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich green colored brown ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of u...
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of his and hers chairs feature upholstered seats with simple yet shapely black lacquer frames. Exquisite modern design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings makes a striking imp...
Upholstery, Wood
French Mid Century Bench
Located in palm beach, FL
Wooden bench hand made in France in the 1950s, a minimalist line gives a powerful character to this functional decorative element.
Wood
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.
Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.
Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)
The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.
Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.
If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.
Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.