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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
Ipanema Side Table, in Lacquered Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ipanema Side Table, in Lacquered Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The rounded geometric shapes of the ipanema series refer to the imagination of the well-known sidewalk in ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Vintage George nelson Steel frame Side table for Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
simple and elegant black steel frame with white laminate side table on castors. designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cylinder Drum Barrel Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Cylinder Drum Barrel Table Enhance your living space with our Mid Century Modern round cylinder drum barrel table, a stylish and versatile piece t...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Danish Triangular Teak Rolled Edge Caned Shelf End Side Occasional Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Triangular teak rolled edge caned shelf end side occasional table stand.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Style Formica Top Cube Side Tables
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of Kai Kristiansen style wooden cube side tables with black formica tops. Sturdy hand crafted tables with strong wood joints.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Wood

Ray Side Table, in Bronze and Marron VITA Marble Top, Handcrafted by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ray Side Table, in Bronze and Marron VITA Marble Top, Handmade by Duistt Ray side table is a combination of elegance and versatility. its three delicate rays confine division to the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Danish Mid Century Teak Side Table designed by H W Klein for Bramin Denmark
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very nice side table manufactured by Bramin, Denmark. Teak legs and Teak top, legs unscrew for ease of postage. Designed by H W Klein and manufactured by Bramin Denmark Dates from t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Jacques Adnet side table mint confition
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet side table, leather metal and glass Very good condition with original leather Around 1950s Adnet is known for his very elegant furnitures
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Faux Leather

Mid Century Modern Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork Top Nightstand
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork Top Two Drawer End Table / Nightstand This amazing cork top nightstand/side table is a great piece to bring together any ty...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Triangular Travertine and Walnut Side table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W22 D28.5 H15 Fully restored polished travertine and walnut side table. Item is structurally sound and has no visible breaks or chips.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Burl Wood, Ebonized Wood, Brass Inlaid
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Vivai del Sud Midcentury Italian Square Coffee Table in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century two-tier square coffee table fully made in bamboo, rattan and wicker. This lovely organic cocktail table was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy in the 1970s. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Herman Miller Eames 42" Round Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Eames Round Table Herman Miller Round top with walnut finish , the base is anodized in black with aluminum spider attachment. Great in and office or a home setting .
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Travertine & Tripod Brass Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition, Shows Patina on Brass Materials: Travertine Stone, Patinated Brass
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Brass

1960's Midcentury Design Tripod Low Plant Table set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Design Tripod Low Plant Table set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Beech wood constructed solid round top and tripod legs. Plant stands, vase display stands ....
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Beech

Italian 1940s Folk Art Wood Side Table with three Scrolled Legs
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s Folk Art Wood Side Table with three Scrolled Legs
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Travertine Table, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Italian design 1970s style travertine side end low coffee cocktail bedside table or nightstand. In the mood of Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Carlo Scarpa for Cat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Side Table USA - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Edward Wormley Dunbar Side Table. Nice inlay and solid Brass support connections. beautifully detailed.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Side Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 27 wide x 23.75 deep x 19.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Chrome & Glass Side Table by Eileen Gray (attr.)
Located in Detroit, MI
This tubular steel and glass Eileen Gray (attributed) E1027 end table was originally designed by Gray in 1926. The ingenious design features a chrome-plated tubular steel frame with ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Round Walnut Lattice Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 30 inch round walnut coffee or side table features a curved lattice pedestal base. A modern take on craftsman style.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Slatted Side Tables
Located in Denton, TX
Walnut Slatted Side Tables. These tables would look great with a glass or smoked glass top. Top opening measures 12.25 x 12.25
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1930-40s
Located in Centreville, VA
1930-40s model with four slits in the L-legs and a finger-joint detail on the seat. Date of Manufacture: circa 1930-40s Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furnit...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bentwood

'Petal' Drinks / Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed early production 'Petal' drinks table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. This...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Eames for Herman Miller LTRT Table Anniversary Edition!
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eames Blue top LTRT Table, part of Herman Miller "Select" Program. Produced in 2012 in red, yellow, and blue. In Clean condition!
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Occasional Side End or Coffee Table in Rosewood
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish mid century modern rosewood side table with solid square bar chrome legs.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Early Foil Label Original George Nelson Herman Miller Swag Leg Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful example of this iconic design in nice vintage condition. A nice early Herman Miller Foil Strip label attached to underside. Acquired a 2nd identical table with the same Foi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

pair of GIO PONTI oak hanging nightstand tables, side tables Hotel Royal, 1955
Located in Rome, IT
pair of hanging oak wood nightstands or bed side tables by Gio Ponti wall mounted two shelves side tables finishing of the owl's beak top part of a pair of original headboards whe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Pair of French Maison Jansen Brass Mirrored End Tables, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of end tables by French design house Maison Jansen was created with solid brass and typical French neoclassical brass bamboo, pine cone, lion paw and old patina mirror, cir...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Side Table T1 in Brass and Red Glass, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful iconic side table made in full brass and painted glass top in red color. Designed in the 1940s by Osvaldo Borsani and produced in Tecno company in Northern Italy, Varedo. T...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Lucite and Brass coffee side table attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Indulge in the epitome of chic sophistication with this exquisite Lucite and Brass coffee side table attributed to the renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. Radiating glamour and m...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Lane Furniture End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round top pedestal table by Lane Furniture. Two door storage cabinet with beautiful walnut grain top. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Outdoor Hinterland Side Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hinterland Side Table features a powder coated iron tube base and choice of 3 different tops; teak slat, stone, or a cast tempered glass with a corduroy pattern. The Lawson-Fe...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Nightstands or Side Tables
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern wedge shaped nightstands or side tables By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Mahogany, with br...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Ipanema Stool, Wood Lacquered Feet by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ipanema Stool, Wood Lacquered Feet by Duistt Following the Ipanema series that refers to the imagination of the well-known sidewalk in Rio de Janeiro. The Ipanema Stools, come in tw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

MidCentury Brass and Red Glass Side Table, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Exciting coffee tables in polished brass and red glass, linear but very elegant design, also due to the strong red colour. Simple but elegant workmanship for this coffee table, with ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

1950's Occasional Table/ Drinks Side-Table by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in East Hampton, NY
A 1950's French side table/ drinks table by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert featuring a bent iron frame with rich patina, brown lacquered oak wood table top and a beautiful brown stitched leath...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Mid Century Parallel End Table Nightstand by Barney Flagg For Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presenting a stylish and understated Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstand designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel Furniture's "Parallel Collection". This sleek piece showcases sculpted w...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Brass Coffee Side Table, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charles Hollis Jones designed this lovely Mid-Century modernist Lucite and brass coffee or side table. The round Directoire style pedestal table has clear Lucite and gilded brass res...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

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

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Brazilian Modern Side Table in Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this bar or side table in Hardwood & brass designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil is one of a kind! The piece features a Caviuna hardwood structure with bra...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Diminutive Garden Patio Side Table Att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Architectural side, cocktail or end table with wrought iron base and metal mesh top. The table is currently in white paint finish, which shows cosmetic wear, normal and consistent wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

A Pair Mid 20th Century Brass Colored Tripod Side Tables - Marble Tops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of mid 20th century side tables with a tripod base. The base is made of brass colored metal. On top a Carrara marble base. Both tables are in good condition with minor signs ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Set of 2 identical square slate stone coffee table from the 1950’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 2 identical square slate stone coffee table from the 1950’s. These elegant coffee tables features black steel frames and slate stone tops. Both presented in its original condi...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Slate, Steel

Ida Side Table, Sand Brushed Black Oak and Carraca Marble Top by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ida Side Table, Sand Brushed Black Oak and Carraca Marble Top by Duistt The Ida collection is a luxurious set of two upholstery pieces and a side table. They all feature sand brushe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cast Stone, Carrara Marble, Bronze

Rare Pair of Rosewood & Smoked Glass Cube End Tables Attributed to Wilhelm Renz
Located in Norwalk, CT
Channel Mid-Century Modern elegance with this exquisite and rare pair of cocktail tables attributed to the German maker Wilhelm Renz. Imbued with the timeless spirit of 1970's des...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Smoked Glass, Wood

Ipanema Stool, Natural Oak Feet by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ipanema Stool, Natural Oak Feet by Duistt Following the Ipanema series that refers to the imagination of the well-known sidewalk in Rio de Janeiro. The Ipanema Stools, come in two v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Mid-century Small Circular Three Legged Table in Afromosia and Teak
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very good quality small circular side table from the 1960s. Solid teak tops and solid Afrormosia legs with wonderful finger joint detail t...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian String and Wood Étagère / Flower Stand, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian String and Wood Étagère / Flower Stand, 1960s Very good condition, light wear of usage.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Vintage Victorian Style Accent Table With Carved Wood Legs.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Side Table has Beautiful Victorian Style Lines Throughout. Slight Curving of the wood on Top due to Aging. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Wood Has Be...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Knoll Green Verdi Alpi Marble Table Saarinen 1960s Vintage Mid-Century MCM Mod
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful rare marble Knoll pedestal side table. Estate fresh, retains label to bottom of base. Will be shipped with top unscrewed and removed. No chips and no cracks to the marble...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Elegant Italian side table with wrought iron base and decorated ceramic tales, 1
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1950s / side table / wrought iron and ceramic tales / mid-century / vintage / design Graceful small side table with inlaid black and white decorated faience tiles with flowe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Glass and Marble Side Table Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare side table designed by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan Italia- Made from marble, glass and metal Designed in Memphis style in the 80s Perfect original conditions
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Burled Elm Occasional Table, 1964
Located in Bainbridge, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Burled Elm and Walnut Round Barrel Table. Featuring a Walnut lipped Carpathian Elm veneer circular surface with 10 spindles a top a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Elm, Walnut

Vintage ItalianBrass and Malachite Stone Side Table 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Brass and Malachite Stone Side Table from the 1940s exudes opulence and sophistication. Crafted with exquisite Italian craftsmanship, the table features a lustrou...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Malachite, Brass

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Side Table, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury French brass and glass side table, 1970s. The glass top is slightly elevated to accentuate the full square brass base.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Brass And Bevel Glass Top Drinks Trolley, Belgium c. 1980's
Located in London, GB
A distinctive touch of vintage elegance with this stunning Brass and Bevel Glass Drinks Trolley from Belgium, dating back to the 1980's. The trolley features a sleek brass frame with...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

'Strumenti Musicali' Drinks / Side Tables by Piero Fornasetti, c 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous collectors items are the 'Strumenti Musicali' (Musical Instruments in Italian) side tables by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with original labels. Priced individu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

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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