Mid-Century Italian Nightstand or Side Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Straw, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century nightstand or side table in bamboo, Vienna Straw and hand-woven rattan wicker.
Wood, Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of Mid-Century nightstands in bamboo and woven rattan wicker, completed by solid brass knobs.
Brass
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century nightstands in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of Mid-Century nightstands crafted from bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker, enriched with elegant solid brass knobs.
Brass
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Maple Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning pair of faux bamboo maple nightstands in excellent vintage condition. Faux bamboo frame and faux split reed maple front. Measure 24" W x 16"D x 23.5"H.
Faux Bamboo, Laminate, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Bamboo Wrapped Nightstands signed Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Mid-Century Modernist nightstands, crafted by the esteemed Bielecky Brothers, exude sophistication with their meticulous rattan and bamboo wrapping.
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Set of Bamboo and Bentwood Headboard and Two Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of bamboo and bentwood headboard and two nightstands with parquetry drawers Nightstands measurements: H 29.52in, W 18.50in, D 13in Headboard measurements: ...
Bamboo, Bentwood
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stamford, CT
Kenneth Bergenblad, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Bamboo, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1970s Pair of 'Manilla' bedside tables designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux...
Bamboo
Heritage Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency sculpted walnut and faux bamboo nightstands or end tables By Heritage Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Each measures: 21"W ...
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Kenneth Bergenblad, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Bamboo, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1970s Pair of 'Manilla' bedside tables designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux...
Brass
Bamboo Rattan End Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted bamboo and rattan Mid-Century Modern table with rattan adorned shelf and glass top, Spain, 1950s. Use it as bedside table, side table or end table. Beautiful to be plac...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Slim Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Cane Bedside Tables/Nightstands
Located in Bruton, GB
The clean architectural form combined with natural bamboo texture gives these tall, slim bedside tables an effortless coastal, Mid-Century modern, or Anglo-Asian aesthetic.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wall-mounted bamboo, rattan and glass nightstands designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5"H x 16.75"W...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and frosted glass nightstands or side tables designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5"H x 19.25"W x 16.5"D All items sh...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1970s Three-Drawer Rattan and Bamboo Nightstands - A Pair
Located in Elkton, MD
A pair of rattan and bamboo nightstands or side tables, each with three drawers and finely woven cane drawer fronts.
Reed
$3,295Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Nightstands / Small Chests, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Modern bamboo four-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s. Eye-catching pair of woven bamboo and rattan bedside tables, end tables or nightstands. These sma...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan, floral-printed paper and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1976. Wear consistent with age and use, Ov...
Brass
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1976. One has an askew drawer knob. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Brass
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1976. Minor to moderate imperfections to tabletop surfaces and le...
Brass
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 18.9” H x 22.1” W x 16.6” D
Brass
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1976. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.25"H x 20.25"W x 17.75"D A...
Brass
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1976. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.25"H x 20.625"W x 17.8"D A...
Brass
Kenneth Bergenblad, Nightstands, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, wood, rattan and brass nightstands designed by Kenneth Bergenblad and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1976. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.25"H x 20.25"W x 17.75"D A...
Brass
Split Reed Bamboo Rattan End Table or Nightstand, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modern bamboo night stand or small chest with three drawers, Spain, 1970s Beautiful split reed bamboo and rattan small chest, end table or bedside table with a decorative c...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Nightstand by Stanley, Circa 1960s
By Stanley Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstand or end table By Stanley Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut, with carved faux bamboo legs, and original brass ha...
Brass
Midcentury Bedside Table Nightstand in Bamboo & Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury bedside table nightstands in bamboo and rattan with drawer and bottom shelf . Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect in any room as well as next to a sofa or in any bat...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern White Painted Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Make a statement in your home with this beautiful Mid Century Modern White Painted Nightstand. Dimensions: 30" W x 19" D x 30" H Custom finish options are also available.
Wood
$2,574Sale Price / set|24% Off
1970s Bamboo Nightstands Model "Manilla" By Kenneth Bergenblad For Dux, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful and rare pair of Swedish bamboo nightstands from the 1970s, designed by Kenneth Bergenblad for DUX. These pieces are part of the iconic Manilla series, known for its eleg...
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Midcentury Bamboo Rattan Nightstands with Glass Shelves, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Two-level Bamboo Rattan Night Stands with Arched Design and Glass Tops, Spain, 1960s __________________________________________________________ Beautiful pair of ratt...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Pair of Bamboo and Wood Nightstand Anonymous for DUX Sweden, 1960
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Paris, IDF
A pair of bamboo and wood nightstand anonymous for DUX Sweden, 1960 Good condition more photo on demand.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bedside Nightstand by Dal Vera, Italy 70s
By Dal Vera
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian Modern nightstand or bedside table made of bamboo, rattan and brass handle. Made by the manufacture Dal Vera in Italy in the 70s Original stamp of the manufacture.
Brass
White Bamboo and Wood Air of Nightstands for DUX Sweden, 1960
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of nightstand white lacquer bamboo and wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960. model in white lacquer Fair condition , good wood and bamboo structure, scratcheS and stain on the white paint
Bamboo, Wood
Bamboo & Rattan Nightstands With Low Glass Shelves, Italy, 1960s, Set Of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century rattan and bamboo nightstands with glass base and glass low shelf.
Bamboo, Glass
$812Sale Price / set|30% Off
American of Martinsville Side End Tables Nightstands Wicker Faux Bamboo
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Glass
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Nightstands with Red and Green Tops, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of cool nightstands or side tables in rattan / bamboo, Italy 1950s Beautiful pair of bamboo and rattan side, end tables or nightstands with decorative rattan geometric details a...
Bamboo, Rattan, Acrylic
Pair of Nightstand White Lacquer Bamboo and Wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of nightstand white lacquer bamboo and wood by DUX, Sweden, 1960. Rare model in "torsade" wood in white lacquer on wheels. Good condition
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Glass, Italy, 1970
By Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of mid-century rectangular nightstands or side tables crafted in bamboo, rattan, hand-woven wicker and crystal glass.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Glass
Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Nightstands with Drawer and Low Tier, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of red bamboo nightstands with drawer and low shelve.
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-Century Italian Organic Coffee Table in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century Italian side table or nightstand in bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Bamboo and Glass Nightstands by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and elegant pair of bedside table/ night stands in bamboo and glass by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands or Side Tables in Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1970
By Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous pair of mid-century rectangular nightstands or side tables in bamboo, wicker, and hand-woven rattan.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Kittinger Hollywood Regency Nightstands Faux Bamboo Marble and Brass
By Kittinger
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A pair of Louis XVI style nightstands or end tables designed by Kittinger Furniture Co. in the mid 20th century.
Marble, Brass
Midcentury Pair of Bed Side Tables Nightstands in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of bed side tables or nightstands in bamboo and rattan with drawer and bottom shelf . Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Pair of White Lacquer Faux Bamboo Large Nightstands Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Thomasville, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white lacquer faux bamboo large nightstands or bachelor chest.
Faux Bamboo
Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands by Dal Vera, Italy 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The design was inspired by mid-century modern powerhouse Gabriella Crespi and the French Riviera trend.
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands or Side Tables in Bamboo, Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of French Riviera style nightstands or side tables in bamboo, rattan, and woven wicker. These incredibly stylish and unique small tables were produced in Italy during ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Hollywood Regency Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Nightstands
By Thomasville, Ficks Reed
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic mid century faux bamboo nightstands in a dry brush finish.
Brass
French Riviera Nightstand or Side Table in Rattan, Bamboo and Wood, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful organic side table or nightstand fully made in bamboo and rattan wicker. This versatile French Riviera style table was designed in Italy in the 1970s. The main features of...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Faux Bamboo Beige White Lacquer Two Drawers Nightstands End Tables MINT!
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Faux Bamboo Beige White Lacquer Two Drawers Nightstands End Tables MINT!
Brass
Kenneth Bergenblad pair of Nightstand white wood for DUX, Sweden, 1960
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of nightstand or end table model " Manilla" made of white painted wood and rattan by Kenneth Bergenblad manufactured by DUX, Sweden, 1960. Good vintage condition Price for the ...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Rare Paul McCobb Nightstands for Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of highly desirable and rare Paul McCobb nightstands from his Planner Group collection for Winchendon, c.1950s. The pair features an exposed wrought iron frame, single maple dra...
Iron
Pair of Elephant Nightstands or Side Table in Rattan, Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970
By Franca Helg, Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and rare pair of Mid-Century elephant-shaped side tables with removable trays, fully made in hand-woven wicker. These stylish organic pieces were designed by Vivai del Sud ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Regency Style Burl Wood & Brass Nightstands by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of Regency style burl wood and brass nightstands by Mastercraft represents a beautiful example of mid-century American craftsmanship, combining timeless design,...
Brass
Restored James Mont Styles Rattan & Woven Wicker Bedside Table, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of James Mont styled Mid-century rattan nightstands with woven sides and Formica tops each featuring rattan pulls and an arched rattan base.
Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Grasscloth and Bamboo Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of Mid-Century nightstands crafted with bamboo and grasscloth.
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H 19.3 in W 18.51 in D 14.77 in
Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century nightstands in bamboo, hand-woven rattan wicker and brass handles.
Brass
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H 24.13 in W 24.25 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Bamboo Parquetry Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie bamboo parquetry two-drawer nightstand or end table In the manner of Ficks Reed USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 24.25"...
Bamboo
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H 24.13 in W 24.25 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Bamboo Parquetry Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie bamboo parquetry two-drawer nightstand or end table In the manner of Ficks Reed USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 24.25"...
Bamboo
Pair of DUX Swedish Mid-Century Bamboo End Tables or Nightstands
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rooted in the ethos of mid-century modernism, these tables masterfully interlace simplicity with the timeless allure of natural bamboo.
Bamboo
Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dapper pair of three-drawer chest or nightstands, crafted in the Mid-Century with an organic mixture of materials, that feature geometric shapes of faux bamboo set on a grasscloth ba...
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H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair of DUX Swedish Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan End Tables or Nightstands
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into the refined universe of mid-century Swedish design with this exquisite pair of bamboo and rattan end tables, masterfully crafted by the iconic house of DUX.
Bamboo
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H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Nightstands or Side Tables, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Italian nightstands or side tables from the 60s era. Made of rattan and bamboo. In good vintage condition.
Bamboo, Rattan
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H 30 in W 30 in D 19 in
Thomasville Allegro Mid Century Faux Bamboo Two Door Cabinet Chest Nightstand
By Thomasville
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Thomasville cabinet in the coveted faux bamboo yellow Allegro line. Iconic Mid Century classic and one of several pieces of this set we are featuring on 1stDibs this week.
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Three-Drawer Faux Bamboo Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century three-drawer nightstands with a warm, inviting organic mood.
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H 22.5 in W 20 in D 14 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Chrome and Glass Nightstands End Tables Side
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid-Century Modern pair of 1970s unusual bamboo and chrome nightstands.
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Bamboo Nightstands
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of nightstands of Italian manufacture of 1980. The nightstands were made with a special technique, using very small bamboo canes, finely worked and placed one next to...
Bamboo
Pair of Bamboo Nightstands, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of bamboo nightstands, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 62 cm; W=55 cm; D= 40 cm.
Bamboo
Brass and Bamboo Campaign Nightstands
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible pair of bamboo and woven rattan nightstands. Great patina to brass hardware. Two drawers with antique bronze handles. Excellent vintage condition.
Brass
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H 31 in W 19.29 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal NightStands with Smoked Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal NightStands with Smoked Glass Total Height: 31in Height to high shelve: 20.47in Height to the low shelves: 12.6in
Metal
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H 17.33 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Woven Bamboo Texture Nightstands with Brass Bamboo Edges, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Woven Bamboo Texture Nightstands with Brass Bamboo Edges. Two drawers. Can be used both as nightstands or end tables.
Brass
Brighton Faux Bamboo Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic style with a modern perspective, this bedside table feels fresh and light in any environment. The traditional lines of its metal frame are updated with a bamboo motif highlig...
Metal
Broyhill Buttercream Faux Bamboo Nightstand
By Broyhill
Located in Redding, CT
Broyhill Buttercream faux bamboo nightstand. Classic two drawer stand with laminate top. Nice decorative handles.
Metal
Bamboo & Wicker Organic Modern End Tables / Nightstands
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of bamboo and wicker / rattan organic modern end tables or nightstands. Circa. 1970's. Each cabinet has 2 drawers with steel glides that function effortlessly. Very good origi...
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Pair of British Colonial Style Bamboo Nightstands or Tables
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid century pair of three-drawer rattan style nightstands or tables with a robust organic palette composed of faux burnt bamboo and grass cloth.
Bamboo
Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of faux bamboo nightstands by Century. There is visible wear on the nightstands. New lacquer is all these guys need to be updated, circa 1960s. dimensions: 26" wide, 16"deep,...
Midcentury Faux Bamboo Nightstands Cabinets with Bookshelves, 4 Pieces
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage faux bamboo nightstands, cabinets an off white finish. Both have separate bookcase or top cabinet with shelves that rest on bottom piece. Measures: Height with top piece is 8...
Faux Bamboo
Vintage Dixie Faux Bamboo Woven Split Reed Nightstands, a Pair
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage pair of mid-century modern campaign style two-drawer nightstands or commodes produced by Dixie Furniture, circa 1965.
Brass
Pair of British Colonial Style Bamboo Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of British Colonial or West Indies style three drawer nightstands, or bedside tables with soothing organic colors and textures. Having a faux burnt bamboo trim and all-over a gr...
Pair of Nightstand Side Table in Bamboo Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of nightstand or side table in bamboo, Italy, 1970s.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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H 30 in W 30 in D 19 in
Thomasville Allegro Midcentury Yellow Faux Bamboo Small Chest Commode Nightstand
By Thomasville
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and highly sought-after Thomasville Allegro small chest from 1963 is a stunning example of mid-century modern design with Chinoiserie influences. Featuring faux bamboo details a...
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of faux bamboo Ficks Reed nightstands. Nightstands are structurally sound and in good vintage condition. Refinishing is recommended due to wear from use. Dimensions 36 W x 1...
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H 27 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Pair of British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Nightstands
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer nightstands crafted with faux bamboo frames and grasscloth panels all around with applied faux bamboo geometric designs on the top, sides an...
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
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.
Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.
So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.
Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.
For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.
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