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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
1980s Nero Marquina Black Marble Postmodern Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of Nero Marquina tables. Absolutely love the veining. The original lacquer is in excellent condition.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Belgian Black Marble

Rare And Exceptional Bronze Door Stands By Philip And Kelvin Laverne “Festival”
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible Pair of Bronze door stands from the celebrated “Festival” line developed in the 1960’s by the iconic father and son Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The tables utilize many o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Pair of Vintage Italian Side Tables by Willy Rizzo for Cidue
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of vintage Italian side tables by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. They were made in Italy, and date from the 1970’s. The quality is outstanding, t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

1960s Danish Modern Teak Occasional Side Wine Table by Hans C Andersen for Artex
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This perfectly proportioned Danish tripod base side table was designed by Hans C. Andersen for Artex. This is a lovely example of Danish Modern design. Its shaft and base are of soli...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Pencil Reed Bamboo Side Tables or End Tables with Glass Tops
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous set of rattan bamboo side or drink tables from the 1980's. It features a well built stunning form with glass tops. Price includes the pair.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Glass

Gorgeous MId Century Italian Side Table With Magazine Holder *FREE DELIVERY
Located in Portlaoise, IE
This beautiful side table features a stunning circular segmented marquetry top with elegant tripod base and brass detailing. It also has on the central column a classic mid century I...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Design by Ico Parisi Side Table in Walnut and Clear Glass
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid - Century Italian Design by Ico Parisi side table in walnut and clear glass This is an iconic piece of the 1954 designed by Ico Parisi, an architect influenced by Gio Ponti mas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Crystal

Isocele Metal and Glass Side Table by Max Sauze, France, 1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This graphical side table, model 'Isocele', was designed by Max Sauze in France in the 1970s. It has a black metal frame with 3 glass plates. A beautiful design that gives an airy ef...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Rectangular Side Table with Two Tier Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular coffee table with two tier in bamboo and rattan. 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

Osaka Side Table
Located in Coulsdon, GB
Introducing the Osaka Marble Side Table—a harmonious fusion of artistry and functionality that transcends ordinary furniture. Meticulously hand-carv...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Pair of John Salterini Iron Butterfly Side Tables Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Mid Century John Salterini Iron side tables are a perfect addition to any home. Iron and glass, these tables are not only durable but also stylish and timeless. With its butter...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Italian Marble Top Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian made tables with marble tops and two door cabinet storage. Burled wood front and ebonized legs and trim. Great for living room or bedside. Please confirm location NY ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Midcentury Pair of Bed Side Tables Nightstands in Rattan and bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of bedside tables or nightstands with two tier in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1960s. These stunning bedsides feature a structure made in bambo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Regency Style Lucite and Brass Side Tables by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Hollywood Regency round side tables designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The tables are just stunni...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Side Table, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
A neat Danish side table in teak with wonderful grain detailing and original woven cane magazine shelf. A stand-out piece for use as either as a living room side table or bedside tab...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of French Riviera Nightstands in Rattan and Brass, By Dal Vera, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of Mid-Century nightstands in rattan and woven wicker with brass handles. These lovely bedside tables are signed inside the drawers and were produced by Dal Vera, in I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Brass and Glass Tripod Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant sculptural coffee table by Cesare Lacca Italy 1950s, with solid brass tripod legs and thick green crystal top
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Travertine and Glass Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Travertine and Glass Side Table This side table measures: 16 wide x 22.25 deep x 21.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much de...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Jens Risom Magazine Side Table, Model T539, USA, 1940s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is an early design by Jens Risom. Model T539 appeared in the very first Jens Risom Design catalog in 1948. Featuring solid walnut construction and bold angular design element...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Console Tables or Pedestals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In creating a prototype, Ward Bennett actually cut off a section of a steel I-beam to achieve the raw aesthetic he was after. Here, a pair of solid enameled steel console tables or p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Enamel, Steel

Edward Wormley Midcentury Two Level End Table for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
A single end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with square top and a fixed shelf rising on plinth base. USA, circa 1940-1950. Signed with burnished Dunbar name and paper tag to u...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Karl Springer Tessellated Cantilevered Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991) Mid-Century Modern Stone Tessellated Cantilevered Drum Side Table. 17" H x 34" W x 18" D.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Gilt Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A gilt and forged iron martini table. Spain, third quarter of the 20th Century 62.5 cm high, table top diameter: 30.5 cm, base diameter: 41 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Elegant Mid Century Pedestal Side Table in Light Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This beautifully crafted mid-century side table features a light oak finish and a round top with a stunning figure oak grain pattern. Despite its delicate appearance, the table is re...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Lane Walnut Side Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Walnut Side Table. Featuring a straight line design, square walnut top with white tile center, single drawer with brass hardware, modern...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Set of 3 Mid-Century Alvar Aalto Stools in Birch, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 3 Mid-Century Alvar Aalto stools in birch wood. These stylish stools were produced during the 1970s. These iconic stools are in great conditions, they have a beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Gilt Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A gilt and forged iron martini table. Spain, third quarter of the 20th Century 64.5 cm high by 31 cm diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Coastal Chic Vintage Bent Rattan Waterfall Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Coastal Chic Vintage Bent Rattan Waterfall Side Table Offered for sale is a coastal chic vintage bent rattan waterfall side table that is circa 1960s. The table is substantia...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

Pair of 1940s Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A pair of two-tone walnut bedside cabinets Italy, Circa 1940
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Square Two Tiered Cocktail Coffee Lamp Table
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A mid century modern walnut two tiered table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Model 1781. Delicate tapered legs, incredible joinery. Made in February of 1956.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Trio '3' Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Mastercraft Hexagonal Side Tables Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a base of intricately manufactured brass tubing and precisly fitted beveled glass tops, these three hexagonal tables are a great addition to any modern home. The brass is consis...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Brass and Glass Side T1 Table For Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Osvaldo Borsani blue beveled glass and brass side table. Original patina. T1 side table produced by Tecno. Italy c1950-1960. Similar table appears in the Literature: Osvaldo Borsani,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Coastal Boho Pencil Reed Rattan Refinished Side Tables Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Introducing an exceptional pair of vintage pencil reed rattan side tables, showcasing varying hues of brown and tan in the manner of Gabriella Crespi. These exquisite handmade tables...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

Exclusive side tables, Maison Jean Charles
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive bicolor side tables by Maison Jean Charles from the 1970s. High-quality frame made of brass and stainless steel with a table top and a shelf made of glass. The offer includ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Black and Brass Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of ebonised beechwood and brass two-tiered side tables Spain, mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Henning Norgaard for Komfort Mobler MCM Teak and Glass Side Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Henning Norgaard for Komfort Mobler Mid Century Teak and Glass Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 19.75 wide x 19.75 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak, Glass

Spanish Rattan Stool or Small Bench with Cane Seat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching handcrafted bamboo and woven wicker cane stool / side table. This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafted ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Saguaro Cactus Tables by Lawrence Laske for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1993. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Made of maple wood and designed by Lawrence Laske, 1993. Signed
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Large Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of travertine, fabricated in the 80's. It can be used inside or outside the house. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

French chopping block or side table in full wood, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chopping block or table / wood / rustic / mid-century This massive table with its simple natural design was made around 1850 in France as chopping block. With its 3...
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1850s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Chopping block or side table in full wood, France, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chopping block or table / wood / rustic / mid-century This massive table with its simple natural design was made around 1850 in France as chopping block. With its 3...
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1850s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Spanish Drinks Table with Ornate Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This exceptional vintage 1950s Spanish drinks table is a versatile and elegant addition in any setting. Hand forged from iron, it features an intricately twisted stem mounted on an o...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Birch Stools or Pedestals / Side Table, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Alvar Aalto stools in birch wood. These stylish stools were produced during the 1970s. These iconic stools are in great conditions, they have a beautiful honey...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Vintage Danish Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish side table, dating from around the 1970’s. This is of outstanding quality, with solid construction throughout. The grain patterns an...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Large 1950s Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This exceptional vintage Spanish iron side table from the 1950s features a hammered circular central stem supported by an angular tripod base with intricately twisted legs ending in ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Scrollwork Gilt Iron Gueridon Drinks Table / End Table, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt wrought iron round gueridon table with scroll detailed top, Spain, 1950s The top is comprised by an intricate of scrolled iron heart shaped pieces creating a beautiful effect. I...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Corner Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Corner Table. Featuring a straight line corner design, angular teak top, cane lined bottom tier, modern legs, and a beautiful wal...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Wood, Teak

Gio Ponti Ocassional Tables for Singer & Sons Model 2136
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Gio Ponti design ocassional tables for Singer & Sons, Model 2136. Rare pair of elegant tables by the master of Italian design Gio Ponti. Executed in figured walnut with two t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Small 20th century inlaid side table with compartment for jewelry and music box
Located in TARBES, FR
pretty little table with one-tune music box, automatically triggered. The table opens at the top and reveals a large central storage space, for jewelry, watches, makeup or other ite...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Scrolled Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique small Spanish side or drinks table was recently hand crafted by skilled European artisans using traditional iron working techniques. It features a stem with a central dec...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Brown - Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Side Table by John Kea 1950s 1960s
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Modern Brown-Saltman Of California Walnut And Burl Wood Or Burlwood Hexagon Side Table by John Keal. This Vintage John Keal Walnut And Burl Wood Angled Corner Side Table ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

"Uccelli Nella Gabbia" Brass Tripod Side Table by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors item is a 'Uccelli Nella Gabbia' (Caged Birds in Italian) side table by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with its original label. This side table is made ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

vintage mid century Bamileke Stool
Located in London, Lambeth
A bold and 20th century Bamileke stool hand -craved of one piece of wood with a beauitfully designed basket weave genomic pattern ,and with a rich patina that only time can bestow go...
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20th Century Cameroonian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Side Tables Handcrafted Burr Wood 1970s
Located in London, GB
Pair of handcrafted side tables in Burr Elm wood 1970's. These stools have been handmade individually, therefore each stool is unique with a freeform shape seat using the natural con...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pierre Chapo Special Black Wood Edition T23 Side Table
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Side table designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960s. Manufactured in France by Chapo Creations in 2020. Stamped by the manufacturer. Special black edition. In good original condition, with...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Salterini Lotus Leaf Side Garden Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Salterini Lotus Leaf Table Garden Table, 1950's Italy Salterini Leaf Table with original green patin. This classic wrought iron leaf table is in wonde...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Side table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Side table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s This table, manufactured by Giuseppe Scapinelli, around the 1960s, is an elegant and versatile piece that can be used in ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Brutalist solid wooden side table , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Brutalist solid wooden side table , 1970’s Dimensions: 37cm Depth , 60,5cm Width , 35cm Height Condition: Good Material: Wood Color: Brown
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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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