We went through the photos of upcoming sales in Downers Grove and found mid-century modern pieces at 5 sales between Mon, Nov 2 and Fri, Nov 20: 28 items in all. The most are at the estate sale running Nov 4–6, with 10.
Run by Ultimate Treasures, Five County Estate Sales, A Moment In Time Estate Sales, Lynn's Home Estate Sales.
Mid-century modern pieces by sale, soonest first
Sat, Oct 31 – Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · run by Ultimate Treasures
- Mid-century modern walnut-finish modular wall unit with open shelves and cabinet doors · similar listed on eBay ~$1,300
- Large round upholstered ottoman with geometric circle and square pattern in tan, brown, and olive tones, mid-century modern style
- Mid-century gold-tone round accent side table with diamond inlay pattern
- Mid-century Louis XVI style wood coffee table with fluted legs and gilt accents
- Mid-century modern orange upholstered swivel lounge chair on walnut-finished tapered base
- Mid-century style walnut-finish glass-front display cabinet with lower dark panel and drawers
- Mid-century style walnut-finish low media console with open shelves and ribbed trim
- Mid-century wood side chair with yellow vinyl seat
Wed, Nov 4 – Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM–9:00 PM · run by Ultimate Treasures
- Lot of 5 mid-century molded plastic swivel bar stools in cream, orange, teal, and green with chrome-base adjustable pedestals
- Mid-century style olive/gold metal five-drawer lingerie chest
- Mid-century teak wall unit bookcase cabinet with upper cabinet door, Danish modern style
- Original abstract geometric acrylic painting on canvas, mid-century modern style, signed lower right
- Pair of 1970s swivel tub barrel chairs with floral upholstery, mid-century style
- Round upholstered ottoman with geometric circle pattern, mid-century style
- Set of Eames-style molded plastic side chairs in orange, teal, and green (Herman Miller Eames-style shells)
- Teal leather side chair with chrome legs, mid-century style
+2 more at this sale
Thu, Nov 5 – Sat, Nov 7 · 12:30 PM–6:30 PM · run by Five County Estate Sales
- Mid-century enamel on copper trinket dish with gold foil and turquoise star motif, signed Doris Hall
Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15 · 9:30 AM–3:00 PM · run by A Moment In Time Estate Sales
- Lot of approx. 30 vintage Little Golden Books incl. The Little Red Hen and The Golden Goose, mid-century
- Mid-century mahogany three-drawer chest of drawers with reeded top rail and fluted tapered legs, brass oval bail pulls, Federal/Hepplewhite Revival style
- Mid-century walnut side table with tapered legs and slatted magazine rack, 1950s-60s
Fri, Nov 20 – Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · run by Lynn's Home Estate Sales
- Glass-top dining table with brass-tone fan-back metal base and matching chairs, mid-century/Hollywood Regency style
- Mahogany pedestal executive desk with inset leather writing surface and matching credenza-style return, traditional style
- Mid-century brass curved corner curio cabinet with glass shelves
- Mid-century marble-top credenza with carved panel doors and ring pulls
- Mid-century style bedroom set with beveled mirrored headboard and mirrored panel
- Pair of cream textured upholstered slipper lounge chairs with chevron/geometric quilted pattern, mid-century modern style
About this list
Spotted collects garage, yard, moving and estate sale listings for Downers Grove from public listing sites every few hours and identifies the items in their photos. This page lists sales starting within the next 21 days where we spotted mid-century modern pieces. Item names come from photos, so they can be off, and organizers sometimes sell items before the sale opens. Check the listing before you drive out. Every sale in Downers Grove is on the Downers Grove sales page.