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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculptured Base Dining Table
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern sculptured base dining table with 2 x 12" leaves.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Elizabeth Dining Table Oak Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Elizabeth dining table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass
H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Elizabeth Dining Table Walnut Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Contemporary, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Elizabeth dining table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Round Mid-Century Modern Three Leaves Distressed Walnut Dining Table Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Mid-Century Modern Three Leaves Distressed Walnut Dining Table MINT!
Gold leaf overlapping
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Walnut Dining Table: Timeless Elegance & Utility
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the classic elegance of our mid-century modern extendable dining table, a testament to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Burl, Walnut, Wood
H 29 in W 65 in D 43 in
American Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern Style Dining Table 2 Extension Boards
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern Style Dining Table 2 12' Extension Boards Clean!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 60 in D 40 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Butterfly Accents Boat Shape Dining Table MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Butterfly Accents Boat Shape Dining Table MINT!
3x12" Leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 62 in D 42 in
Black Lacquer Mid-Century Modern X-Base Dining Table with Two Leaves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern dining table with two 2 x 20" - leaves. Nice X or pretzel organic shape
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1956
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern black lacquered extension dining table
By John Van Koert
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 29.75 in W 90 in D 36 in
Oval Walnut Square Tapered Legs Mid Century Modern Dining Conference Table Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oval Walnut Square Tapered Legs Mid Century Modern Dining Conference Table MINT
One table leaf
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 60 in D 40 in
Contemporary Round Dining Table Walnut Mid Century Modern Style Table
Located in København N, DK
. After that they will part forever. A short but priceless moment.
Table in antique dark walnut and black
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Mid Century Modern Style Dining Table Walnut Rustic Wood Dining Table
Located in København N, DK
Battle of the Universes
Gorgeous old walnut roots. Authentic texture and character of the walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Free Shipping
H 30 in W 80 in D 100 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wide Rectangle Dining Table 2 Extension Boards
By Drexel, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut finish wide angle dining table with two 18" extension boards leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 60 in D 40 in
21st Century Mid-Century Modern Figen Dining Table Walnut Root
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Mediterranean. Figen’s table top is veneered in walnut root and it’s legs in black lacquer wood, adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare Ebonized Cerused Walnut Mid-Century Modern Dining Table w/ Two Extensions
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Mid-Century Modern c.1950's boat shape dining table by Fernette with 2 x 24" long extension
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 42 in D 60 in
Light Walnut American Mid-Century Modern Boat Shape Dining Table 3 Leaves Mint!
By Tomlinson, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut American Mid-Century Modern Boat Shape Dining Table 3 Leaves MINT!
Three leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 61.5 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Walnut and Iron Dining Table by Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Walnut sits atop original black iron base. 1.5 inch apron surrounds the edge of the table. Leaf is one
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.25 in W 30.25 in D 54 in
Mid Century Walnut and Steel Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mid century style walnut and steel round dining table. The top of the dining table features
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table: Timeless Elegance & Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table, exquisitely restored by skilled craftsmen
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer, Burl, Walnut, Wood
Mid.Century Modern Round Dining Room Table - Barcelona 1960
Located in Girona, ES
Round table with central foot in nickel-plated steel and black lacquered clogs, solid wood top in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chairs, Table, Black Lacquer
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Stamford, CT
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Eight Dining Chairs and Dining Table, Black Wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29 in W 63 in D 44.5 in
Mid Century Light Walnut Boat Oval Shape Banded Dining Table Leafs Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut boat oval shape banded dining table 2x18" leafs mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Modern Walnut Shaped-Leg Dining Table
Located in Seneca, IL
Handcrafted from solid Walnut, this web-leg dining table is a statement in Craft and design. It's
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash, Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Ebony, Rosewood, Walnut, Wenge
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Refectory Extending Dining Dinette Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Swedish Mid-Century Modern burl wood refectory extending dining dinette table.
Exceptional burl
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 30 in W 43 in D 35 in
Baker Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Oval Dining Table Two Leaves MINT!
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Oval Dining Table Two Leaves MINT!
2x24" leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart Two Tone Leaves Mid-Century Modern Rectangle Dining Table Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart two tone leaves Mid-Century Modern rectangle dining table MINT!
two leaves, each
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 62 in D 42 in
Round Sunburst Pattern Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Two Leaves Mint
By Tomlinson, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
2 - 12 inch leaves for a total length of 68 inches extended.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Broyhill Premier Emphasis Mid Century Modern Dining Table c. 1960s
By Broyhill, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Denville, NJ
Modern dining table from the Broyhill Premier Emphasis line. Perfect for hosting dinner parties, holiday
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Oval Banded Burl Wood Tapered Legs One Leaf Dining Table Mint
By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Oval Banded Burl Wood Tapered Legs One Leaf Dining Table MINT!
One leaf
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
H 30 in W 64 in D 44 in
Elliptical Modern Walnut Dining Table with Hand-Shaped Base
Located in Seneca, IL
Handcrafted from solid Walnut, this web-leg dining table is a statement in craft and design. It's
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Cherry
Large Italian Modern Walnut Dining Conference Tapered Legs Table Boat Shape
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality Italian mid century modern boat shape dining room table in style of Gio Ponti.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Young Mfg Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Pedestal Dining Table c. 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Denville, NJ
vintage furniture piece that will stand the test of time.
Witness the grandeur of Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 58 in D 40 in
CONCAVE Statement Walnut Dining Table
By Dunleavy Bespoke
Located in Caragh, IE
Concave Walnut statement dining table in walnut.
This beautiful contemporary dining table is
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2010s Irish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Italian Mid-Century Modern table by Carlo de Carli, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular table from Carlo de Carli, 1960’s. It has a lacquered walnut
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Walnut Danish Modern Style Boat Shape Dining Table w/ 3 Leaves Mint
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Danish Modern Style Boat Shape Dining Table w/ 3 Leaves Mint,
Three table leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE - 1937 Coffee Table, Lacquered Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1980, the 83/88 coffee table features unparalleled
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 8 Chairs Set New Linen Upholstery Seats
By John Stuart Inc., Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern dining table 8 chairs set new linen upholstery seats Mint!.
Measures
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
Restored Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1960s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table.
Period: 1960-1969
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 22.05 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered walnut extension dining table
By John Van
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut
Italian Willy Rizzo Dining Table Walnut and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Minimal design mid modern piece from the late 1970s.
We are not sure if the table is designed or is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table Gate Leg
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern George Nelson drop-leaf dining table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Black Lacquered Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.25 in W 89 in D 44 in
Black Lacquer Brass Legs Gibbings Dining Table with 1 Extensions Board
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer top brass legs dining table by Robsjohn-Gibbings. Comes with 1 x
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings Walnut Extention Dining Table with Two Leaves
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice walnut dining table by Robsjohn Gibbings with two 2x18 Inches leaves.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dining Table, 1950s
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table
By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 29.75 in W 114 in D 38 in
Oscar Dell Arredamento for Miniforms Italy, Burl Wood Lacquered Dining Table
By Miniforms
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century burl wood dining table by Oscar Dell'Arredamento for Miniforms Italy, dated 1974
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
No Reserve
H 28.35 in W 73.63 in D 42.52 in
Widdicomb Walnut Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leaves Gibbings era
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid mid century modern medium walnut dining table by Widdicomb. Two 18" extension leafs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Round Walnut Tapered Legs Dining Room Table with Two Extensions Boards
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut dining room table on tapered legs with 2 18" long leaves. Overall extends
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Banded Rosewood & Walnut Rectangle Dining Table w/ Two 20" Extension Boards
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern dining table in rosewood and walnut. Refinished.
Fully extended measures 112" long.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Solid Bronze Square Profile Two Extension Boards Walnut Top Dining Table Mint!
By George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid bronze square profile two extension boards walnut top dining table mint
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 52 in D 36 in
Dunbar Round Walnut Dining Table with 2 Extension Boards Leafs Racetrack Shape
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar round dark walnut dining room table with 2 x 15
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large French Walnut Refectory Two Leaves Parquetry Carved Top Dining Room Table
By Guy Chaddock
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large French Walnut Refectory Two Leaves Parquetry Carved Top Dining Room Table MINT!
Leaves: 2x20"
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 76 in D 42 in
Extra Long Oval Dark Walnut Dining Conference Table on Stainless Chrome Base
By Knoll, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elongated oval shape dark walnut Knoll, Herman Miller match dining conference table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 114 in D 36 in
George Nakashima Extendable Walnut Dining Table Model 277 for Widdicomb, 1959
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Camden, ME
An extendable walnut dining table by George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture Company from 1959.
A
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Burl Walnut Three Extension Boards Single Pedestal Round Dining Table
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Walnut three extension boards single pedestal round dining table
three (3) table leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Round Clove Shape Burl Walnut Dining Conference Table w/ 3 Extension Leaves
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round clove shape burl walnut dining conference table w/ 3 x 20" extension leaves.
Extends to
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Dining Table, Walnut with Black Ends and Legs by Metropolitan
By Metropolitan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dining table with leaf by Metropolitan Furniture Company. Expertly refinished walnut top and black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
1980s Vintage Honed Walnut Travertine Dining/Entry Table
Located in Chicago, IL
modernizes vintage tables and makes them look brand new. This table is walnut travertine (more brown than
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Mid Century Dassi Dining Table With Six Chairs By Edmondo Palutari
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful refinished Mid 20th Century Dining Set For Dassi Mobili Moderni by designer Edmondo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 85.5 in D 33 in
Large Oiled Walnut Two Extension Boards Leafs Rectangle Dining Table Mint
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large oiled walnut two extension boards leafs rectangle dining table mint.
Two table leaves each
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cherry
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Midcentury Modern Lacquered Walnut Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury modern lacquered walnut dining table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every midcentury modern lacquered walnut dining table was constructed with great care. There are 128 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury modern lacquered walnut dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern lacquered walnut dining table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury modern lacquered walnut dining table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury modern lacquered walnut dining table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dunbar, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Lacquered Walnut Dining Table?
The average selling price for a midcentury modern lacquered walnut dining table at 1stDibs is $4,480, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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