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Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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
Vintage Solid Wood Maple Mid Century Modern End Table Set by Heywood Wakefield.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Maple Step End Tables Set by Heywood Wakefield. The table retains original finish and in good overall condition. One table has wood-knot like marks, ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Pair Chrome Glass Side End Tables
Located in Baltimore, MD
An extraordinary mid-century pair of glass side tables with modernist design elegant and luscious. Each feature original 3/8″ thick glass rest...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

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 End Tables

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Lacquer

Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of heavy plastic parsons square side tables. They are both antique white but just a shade different. Done in the style of Kartell or Syroco although unsigned. They are in fabulous vintage condition with normal wear and tear but no outstanding flaws apart from a small rust ring on the top of one table, circa 1960s-1970s. Please see photos. Sometimes you just need a versatile, simple, and light weight little table so you can move it here………and…….there! Inside. Or outside. This pair of heavy plastic parsons tables...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Plastic

Vintage Mid Century Lane Acclaim Walnut Step Tables / End Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
21” x 28” x 14.5”H; shelf 21”H Pair of iconic Lane Acclaim step tables or end tables •Elm dovetail inlays •Walnut tops •back shelf is 21” high •round tapered legs accented with bla...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Elm

Pair of Pierre Chareau Style Iron & Marble End Tables, circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of midcentury French iron end tables in the style of Pierre Chareau, circa 1960. Warm marble tops sit atop tubular iron geometric table bas...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Iron

Pair of Large Mastercraft Burl Elm & Brass End Tables or Night Stands w/ Drawers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful pair of late 1960s Mastercraft Furniture Co. large 36" square two tier end tables or nightstands in exotic burl elm with brass trim accents and knobs. Both having a single ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Steel and Glass Cantilevered Side Tables by Design Institute of America
Located in Hudson, NY
A gorgeous pair of design institute america occasional tables. The only pair that I know of retaining, an original factory applied white painted surface. We know this as the original...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Eames La Fonda Slate Top Coffee or End Table for Herman Miller
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome La Fonda coffee or large end table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. The series was originally designed for Alexander Girard's La Fonda re...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Slate, Metal

Pair of Edward Wormley End Tables for Dunbar, Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Edward Wormley End Tables for Dunbar.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern End Tables by Drexel Profile John Van Koert
Located in Seattle, WA
These end tables have an overhanging top with sculpted leg fronts. Lower shelf beneath a single dovetailed drawer with original hardware. Unique wood grain. Circa 1960s. Vintage Cond...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Fantastic Pair Burl Wood Heritage Rolling End Tables Flip Top Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of burl wood rolling end tables by Heritage with flip up ends. Wow, these small rolling tables do it all with tons of storage and both ends flip up to increase the tabl...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Small Wrought Iron & Travertine Curule End Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Black enameled steel end table with brass feet and a travertine top.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Accent Table. Single Drawer.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut toned accent Table with Dovetailed drawers and carved wood handles. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 30 W ; 24 D ; 20 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand painted tiles
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand-painted tiles by Artist Maire Linna Wood frame with six hand-painted inset tiles depicting gnarled trees. This is the...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Accent Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circular End Table with unique atomic shape to the legs.Brass Toned accents on the bottom of the tapered legs. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 24 Diam...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Founders Style Mid Century Oak Cane and Glass End Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders Style Mid Century Oak, Cane and Glass End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 16.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cane, Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Stepped End Tables By Gordon's Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking pair of atomic, mid-century modern, ebonized mahogany, stepped end tables or nightstands produced by Gordon’s Inc. Furniture company. The tiered tables feature tapered legs ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum, Brass

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Model AT33 Drop-Leaf Sewing Table in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Danish solid teak sewing or side table (model AT33) designed by Hans J Wegner and manufactured Andreas Tuck. Crafted with two drop leaves that...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables W/ Two Door Cabinets Storage Compartments
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal end side table cabinets by Lane Furniture featuring gorgeous book matched tops with vibrant walnut grains and two doors allowing for generous st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Stripped Enameled lava slabs in intricately detailed wrought iron bases.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lava, Wrought Iron

'Tuxedo' Series End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern tables by Lane for their Tuxedo series. Features warm walnut grain with inlay rosewood bow ties. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale Danish Modern oak end tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreus Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Round Gold Gilt Brass Side Tables, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of round gold gilt brass side tables have a glass top fixed on the top circle. They are very elegant. This is an Italian work, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Brass and Wood Serving Trolley, 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous Italian serving bar cart in brass and lacqured walnut. This stunning piece was designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950s in Italy. This stunning cart is in its fully origin...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Jacques Adnet side table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist side table with lacquered metal base and black opaline on top , brass details at base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table. Walnut Tone.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End table has two dovetailed drawers and tapered legs. Unique hardware. Circa 1960s. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured. Dimensions. 22 W ; 15 D ; 23 H
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Rhythm Accent Table by Lane.
Located in Seattle, WA
This night Stand has a single dovetailed drawer with carved wood handles. Beautiful contrast of wood veneers on the top edge banding. Walnut Toned wood. Vintage Condition Consistent ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Rosewood and Glass End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of rosewood and glass end tables designed by Henning Norgaard. The frames are solid Brazilian rosewood. These are in original condition. The glass top on one table has a few sma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Pair of Modernist Minimalist Peter Hvidt + Orla Mølgaard Teak Caned Side Tables
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Side tables / night stands in solid teak and caned 2nd tier. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for France & Son in the 1960s, and made in Denmark. Great original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cane, Teak

Mid Century Modern Leather Glass Top End Table Attr to Daphne Du Barry
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 24in W: 23 3/4in D: 23 3/4in This Mid Century Modern Leather Glass Top End Table Attr to Daphne Du Barry is a very unique and interesting piece! IF you look at the ...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Glass

Mid-Century End Tables by Bassett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier tables by Bassett Furniture. Mid-century design with sculpted frame and tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American made end table by Lane Furniture with walnut and oak. Simple mid-century dovetail design with drawer and bottom shelf storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned End Table by Stanley Furniture Co.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End Table has an open shelf above a single dovetailed drawer with the maker’s mark inside. Wood carved recessed handle. Tapered legs with brass toned accents. Vintage Condition ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Toned Mid Century Modern Accent Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
This accent table has sleek design and open shelving. Beautiful edge banding around the top of the piece. Tapered legs, no Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictu...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Handsome Pair Campaign style 'Tung Si' Collection Side Table Nightstands
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair vintage Campaign side table, night stands, by Hickory Furniture Manufacturing. This pair retains their original distressed finish in usable condition but we imagine the...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Chic Restored Pair of Swivel Bamboo and Black Lacquer End Tables, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Killer pair of restored vintage end tables or nightstands, circa 1975. Exceptionally crafted mahogany case construction veneered in spiral bamboo; open display compartment finished...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Mahogany

Mid-Century Tables w/ Etched Slate Tops
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage side tables in walnut wood with black slate tops. Tops are etched and bases are sculpted out. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Slate

Rare Greta Grossman Side Table for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Greta Grossman side table for Glenn of California, c.1950s. The table features an asymmetrical black laminate shelf that sits atop a rectangular walnut shelf. The shelves are he...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

LOVELY PAIR OF BURR YEW WOOD SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLES WITH LARGE SINGLE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew Wood side end lamp wine tables with large single drawers Please note t...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Yew

Pair of Restored 1950s Solid Mahogany & Bamboo Reed Step End Side Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Restored 1950s Solid Mahogany & Bamboo Reed Step End Side Tables Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Vintage Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Cliff House End Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End Table has beautiful sculpted wood Accents and walnut tone. Single dovetailed drawer with makers mark inside. Brass toned Hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as P...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

unique pair Travertine end tables with stacked dowel wood bases
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very unique pair of square travertine nightstands end tables or side tables. These tables have whitewashed painted dowel stacked bases topped with solid travertine stone. Great desig...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

John Keal for Brown Saltman Constellation End Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of walnut with enamel copper tile tables titled ‘Constellation’ produced by high-end Californian furniture manufacturer, Brown Saltman. These two solid walnut wood tables each fe...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Sculptural End Table, Bronze Finish, in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage mid-century end table, reminiscent of the masterful artistry of Diego Giacometti. Crafted in the 1970s, this piece embodies the ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Modern Single Drawer End Table by Mersman.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End Table has an atomic shape to the legs, Classic 1960s design. Single Dovetailed drawer with makers mark inside. Cool wood grain, honey walnut tone. Vintage Condition Consiste...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Mirrored End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed for the discerning eye, this table is a symphony of luxurious materials and meticulous details. Crafted from sturdy hardwood solids, each panel is lavishly adorned with anti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Bedside Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage storage tables with three drawers. Great for living room or bedside use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Gallotti & Radice Style Double Shelf Thick Glass Side Table 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish coffee table with double semi-circular shelf in thick Nile green glass with three tubular chromed steel legs. In the style of Gallotti & Radice, Italian creation in the 60s. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Angelo Mangiarotti Nero Marquina Marble Tall Side Table from Eros Series, 1971
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, Nero Marquina marble tall side table or console with top fitted on a conical base. This elegantly organic table has...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Pair Banded Top Fluted Tapered Legs One Drawer Low Profile End Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Banded Top Fluted Tapered Legs One Drawer Low Profile End Tables Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Unusual Design Woven Bamboo Pair of Bedside Tables, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual Design Woven Bamboo Pair of Bedside Tables, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 40 cm Width: 46 cm Depth: 41 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo

Square Italian Mid-Century Modern Travertine Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern single pedestal Italian travertine square side table.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned Accent Table by Hekman.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut toned End Table with beautiful edge banding, dovetailed drawer, and tapered legs. Single drawer above open shelving. Makers mark located inside the drawer. Vintage Condition C...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair Modernist Brass / Walnut / Laminet Tables attrib to Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Modernist Brass / Walnut / Laminet Tables attrib to Paul McCobb..Great design,, Retains original finish, heavy patina, aged,,minor wear to wood, minor sctatches to white laminat...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Baker Furniture Round End Side Center Hall Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baker Furniture Round End Side Center Hall Tables, A Pair Vintage classic pair of wood tables from Baker Furniture that are very versatile for today’s interiors. These tables each have one drawer, with lion drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Lane Furniture Altavista Two Tier End Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern 2 tier or step end table by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960. Tapered legs with a tile type burl-wood detail. Very good original condition with original finish. Lower...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Burl

Mid Century Brass and Glass Side End Tables, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Brass and Glass Side End Tables, 1960 Style of Paul Mccobb Measure 19" x 19" 19.25" tall
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid-century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern end tables 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 end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, 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 end tables 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 end tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Dunbar, 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. Prices for end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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