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Mid-Century Modern Side 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
Embossed Leather Box on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An embossed leather box on a forged metal stand. The box is covered in grey shagreen leather simulating real stingray shagreen. Marbleized paper decorates the interior of the hinged ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Blond Rattan Reed Glass Top c1970s Side End Occasional Table Stand MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blond Rattan Reed Glass Top c1970s Side End Occasional Table Stand MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Glass

HARVEY PROBBER Hexagonal Side Table.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Table by Harvey Probber. Hexagonal in shape with dark grey top . Made of Teak Wood.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Extraordinary rare Designer table. Italy, 1960s. Bronze.Glass.
Located in Köln, NW
Rare round sidetable with bronze base and figurative end of an expressive head. The table was made in Italy in the 60´s/ 70´s. It is probably a unique piece, which was commissioned b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Set Of 2 Side Tables Made In Polished Wood From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two side tables is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1970s. Made of polished wood, the tables exude a timeless elegance and simplicity that fits perfectly wit...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Aldo Tura Side Table
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Aldo Tura Side Table
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Straw, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century nightstands in bamboo, Vienna straw, hand-woven rattan wicker and clear glass. These lovely French Riviera style bedside tables were designed in Italy d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Original Bauhaus Wim Rietveld Side Table or Night Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original, Dutch Mid-Century, Wim Rietveld designed gray plywood top side table for highly influential manufacturer Auping. Rietveld, son of De Stijl icon Gerrit Rietveld designed thi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Karl Springer Prototype Box Table with Tray Top in Grasscloth 1976-1978
Located in New York, NY
Box Table with removable tray top covered in grass cloth inside and out by Karl Springer, American 1976-8. This was made as a prototype by one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans. It...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Grasscloth, Wood

Paul McCobb Calvin MCM Leather Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Leather, Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table This side table measures: 28 wide x 22 deep x 20.25 inches high All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Round side tables in travertine by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestals in massive travertine stone by Studio Glustin
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

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 Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Sol Bloom Patio 'Scoop' Chair with Table in Black Steel Mesh
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sol Bloom for New Dimensions Furniture, 'Scoop' patio chair with catch-all table, wrought iron, steel mesh, United States, 1950 This high back patio or garden chair designed by Sol...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Pair of Amoeba Side Tables by Erno Fabry
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing the epitome of charm and functionality: Erno Fabry's exquisite pair of side tables. Crafted with precision and passion, these side tables are not just furniture pieces bu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut, Glass

Pair of Elm Wood Side Tables by Maison Regain, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s French side tables by Maison Regain. These tables were constructed with beautifully grained elm wood and feature sleek lines and rectangular block legs. The inset tab...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Teakwood Wheeled Side Table or End Table, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little wheeled console, French, circa 1960-1970 This furniture was created to store sewing materiel Very good condition Shipping: L 66.5, P 40.50, H 5...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Square Narrow Short Side Table w/ Cork by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Narrow Side Table is made of solid American walnut or white oak and features a lower shelf and your choice of a cork or bronze mirror top. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is desi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cork, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Brass Side Table T1 by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV & Tecno, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Side Table T1 by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV & Tecno, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century American Modern Round Walnut and Iron Tripod Accent Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low Mid-Century Modern accent / side table with circular walnut top supported by iron tripod base retaining its original feet (ca. 1950s, USA). Design reminiscent of the 'cigarette' ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Swedish Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish walnut coffee table, dating from the 1960’s. This is of superb quality and has a gorgeous design. The oval top has chamfered edges ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Midcentury Bench or Side Table in Rattan & Bamboo Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful bench or side table in rattan and bamboo in the style of Tito Agnoli. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

John Widdicomb Brass Patinaed Top End Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique & Rare John Widdicomb Faux Bronzed with Brass Patinaed Console Side End Table. A Table Faux Bronzed frame with Brass Patinaed inset top. Simple elegant parsons style table wi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
Located in Dronten, NL
A Prismatic table in white enameled aluminum by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra. The table design was based on geometric forms and has an interesting three-legged base with a hexagonal top. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Cast and Hand Painted Aluminum Faux Bois Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast aluminum and hand painted faux bois finished glass top side table. At first glance this beautiful table appears to be made of tree branches. The faux bois finish is quite realis...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Knud Joos Rosewood Side Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Knud Joos Rosewood Side Table with beautiful steal frame. Dimensions: 16.5 L x 16.5 W x 16.25H About the Designer: Knud Joos was a Danish furniture designer and craftsman know...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Tessellated Travertine Stone Drink/Side Table French 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated Travertine Stone Drink/Side Table, French 1970. In the style of Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti. Measures 12" tall 11.75" diameter
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Pair Midcentury Side Tables Designed by Jacques Théophile Lepelletier
Located in London, GB
A super stylish design, this pair of elegant side tables are made from brass and glass. This is the quarter circle, two tier model and it's difficult to find a pair. Perfect table...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red And White Cobra Skin
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer style telephone table, drinks table, wrapped in authentic red and white dyed cobra skin. Supported by four bronze casters. A sweet little table with a lot of character,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Animal Skin

Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted petit side table in grasscloth with sculpted edges by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. It is very chic. Reference: Purchas...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Grasscloth, Wood

Pair Of Danish Surfboard Lamp Tables Or Night Stands In Teak By Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of beautifully sculpted side tables in teak by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen. These 1960s surfboard-style tables feature gracefully curved edges and slatted shelf undertiers. T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

CraftAssociates Side Tables, Catawba Quick Ship Side Table, Leather, Copper
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
We currently have three available for purchase ( pricing is $4,200 for the pair). Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Catawba Side Table ready t...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Round Dunbar Style Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century round side table similar to the Hans Wegner folding table. Brass foot caps and rich grain make this a great vintage addition to y...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Side Tables in Travertine, Urban Wabi Style, Pair
Located in Milano, IT
Urban Wabi Side Table - Travertine Night Stand - Natural Stone Bedside Table Set of two square side tables in travertine, the beautiful and richly textured natural stone that was us...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Green Glass Faux Bamboo Side Tables Pair France
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass faux bamboo side tables sofa tables pair duo with greenish glass plate 1960s France. A charming pair or duo of side table or sofa table from brass in...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Travertine, Decorative Piece, Urban Wabi Style
Located in Milano, IT
Urban Wabi Side Table - Travertine Night Stand - Natural Stone Bedside Table One square side table in travertine, the beautiful and richly textured natural stone that was used to bu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Teak Coffee Side Table with Magazine Rack by G Plan
Located in London, GB
We’re happy to provide our own competitive shipping quotes with trusted couriers. Please message us with your postcode for a more accurate price. Thank you. Beautiful mid century te...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

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 Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of side tables by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant Pair of Side Tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in Lacquered Wood. The glass tops exhibit some scratches and the wood shows minor damages, as depicted in the accompan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Nightstands, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Basic Witz mid century walnut nightstands - pair These nightstands measure: 22 wide x 15 deep x 22.5 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1960's Black & White Glass Artimeta Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century side tables by Dutch furniture manufacterer Artimeta. Features black enameled metal frames with white & black square glass tops making this a set of two stylish, ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Style Perforated Telephone Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro style telephone or side table with multi-colored perforated metal and black enameled metal frame. A versatile, industrial style table with red and yellow ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall "Jax" Sculpted Walnut Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Black Top Wooden Spindle Side End Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Arthur Umanoff spindle table. A lovely little mid century modern piece that can be used as a side or end table. This piece features a black table to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Rectangle Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice rectangle shaped Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. I...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Accent Table With Wood Carved Handles. Uk Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Tiger Oak based on the unique wood grain. Handle has an interesting carved wood Shape. Open shelf above Cabinet. English Mid Century style. Vintage Condition Consistent with...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pine side table, Spain 70ties
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Spanish Craftsmanship: Square Pine Side Table from the 1970s Constructed from solid pine wood, this side table boasts a sturdy and durable design that exudes warmth and cha...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Pine

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 Side Tables

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Marble

Pair of Solid Walnut Danish modern Ace side tables in the style of Peter Hivdit
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Solid Walnut Danish modern side tables in the style of Peter Hivdit Produced by Ace-Hi of Gardena, Calif., the Prelude line of furniture featured solid walnut construction...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Two tier side tables by Lane Acclaim- pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W27 D20 H21 H14 Pair of classic lane two tier nightstands in fully restored condition. The pair is structurally sounds and shows well with no large visible areas of wear.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Early Meret Oppenheim Traccia Side Table for Simon Gavina, Italy 1972
Located in Milan, IT
Meret Oppenheim Traccia side table by Simon Gavina 1972 Designed by Meret Oppenheim in 1939 and produced by Simon Gavina in 1972 Gold leaf wood...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Modern Tiered Side Table By Merton Gershun, American Of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and sculptural, mid-century modern, walnut side table designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville features slanted, tapered legs that support three tiers perfect fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Square Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A side table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a square shape with rounded corners, supported by four legs in matching bronze. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Rotating Three Palm Occasional / Side Tables- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Light wood lacquered, rotating, and tiered occasional or side tables, set of 2. The tiers are in the shape of leaves, the top two rotate, each has a stainless steel support. There ar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table. Item features Modern x-form stretcher base, rounded edge glass top, very nice vintage item. Circa Mid to ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Lucite

1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Octagonal Italian Side Table
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF ), Ico Parisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish teak and mahogany side table made in Italy in the 1960s, it's in very good conditions. This item it's in a lovely clean scandinavian style. This wood octagonal Italian coff...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Teak

Midcentury Rattan & Wicker Pair of Wall Shelf or Hanging Side Table, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of shelf or hanging side table in rattan and wicker in the style of Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

George Nakashima Black Walnut Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black walnut side table from the New Hope, Pennsylvania Studio of George Nakashima. The rectangular table is minimal in design and features long tapered legs. Dimensions: 29” width ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

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

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern side 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 side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Lawson-Fenning, Dunbar, and Paul McCobb. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,247.

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