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Mid-Century Modern End Tables

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Large Painted or Polychrome Faux Ledger Book Form Low Table as Four Stacks
Located in Nashville, TN
Colorful faux Books as a low table with two not-so-obvious drawers .All four stacks connected as one table . Provenance : Sir Rex Harrison ,Oscar Winner - Best Actor for Lead in My ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Luna Onyx End Table In Green Onyx
Located in Coulsdon, GB
The Luna table features a round tabletop that radiates elegance and slender cross legs for a modern touch. It embraces a minimalist look. As it adds individuality and softness to you...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Onyx

Danish Modern Teak Dowel Leg Side Table After Grete Jalk Marked B. J. 1970s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very nice Danish Modern teak side table after Grete Jalk for Glostrup Furniture. Dowel legs and arched stretchers. Marked "B. J. Made in Denmark" on the underside. The Useable top ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Walnut End Table Nightstand
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Florence Knoll walnut end table nightstand. This piece features a beautiful walnut wood construction with a table top. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut Square Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut square side table This end table measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage MCM Walnut and Burl Side End Table by Lane
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A Vintage Lane MCM Walnut and Burl Side End with Table 2 Drawers Pretty sure i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Charles Douduyt Solid Oak End Table, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved and incised end table by Charles Douduyt, made of solid oak the incised top rest on a grooved column base supported by three detached sph...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Walnut, Leather and Mahogany Wedge End Tables by Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut wedge/trapezium-form end tables with mahogany stretchers/bases and leather-wrapped feet (model #5216, ca. 1955, Indiana, USA). Uncommon examp...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut Pedestal/Stands/End Table by Lane
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oval Walnut Pedestal/Stands/End Table by Lane Offered is a beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut pedestal/stands. The set is highly unique. The Ov...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Harvey Probber Black Enamel X Base End Table, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sculptural Harvey Probber Black Enameled Model 1216 Rectangular Side Table. Featuring a Black enameled rectangular beveled Teak surface, steam bent Mahogany curved slat x base with ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Set of 3 End-Tables Green, White Marble and Wood 21st Century, Side Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
Set of 3 side tables that are stored one under the other, called "Nest Tables" With an asymmetrical profile with rounded corners, 3 tables with 3 iron legs in each one, two of them i...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Iron

Pair of Wedge Shaped Zebra Wood Patterned End Tables for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Laminated wood with fan shaped tops and gilt sheet plastic banding at the curved backs. The curved supports mounted on shaped bases. H. 18 1/4", W. 25 3/4', Depth 17" Condition: R...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Zebra Wood

Vintage "Vanguard" End Table Cabinet w/ Writing Drawer
Located in Medina, OH
Large end table or sideboard by "Vanguard". This Drexel look alike, has 2 brass handles, a built in writing drawer and a 2 door cabinet with a shelf inside, see pictures. There are s...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Burl

Mid Century Style Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
with a shagreen embossed dark tempest finish leather top, with brushed brass trim and open cubed form base. Dimensions: 28" W x 20" D x 24" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut End Table with Tambour Style Doors C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern end stand offers walnut construction in cube form with double tambour style doors opening to interior storage compartment, c1960 Measures- 21''H x 28.25'...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Solid Walnut Round Top Brushed Machined Stainless Steel Base Side End Table Stan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Round Top Brushed Machined Stainless Steel Base Side End Table Stand MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Wedge Accent Table in Walnut with Italian Travertine Top
Located in New York, NY
This end and side accent table, produced, circa 1960s, includes triangular top in Italian travertine, on wedge form base in walnut, top detached from base. The table remains in very ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Small Black Iron Side Tables, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of small black iron side tables, in stock. This stunning wrought iron tripod side table is an eye-catching addition to any home decor. Its round top features a lip, and its hamm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Restored Ratan and Mahogany Two-Tiered Corner Table with Stacked Rattan Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Rattan and Mahogany top corner or side table with two-tiers and a stacked rattan base. Circa 1940, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

MR Table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in Hawthorne, CA
MR Table designed by Mies Van Der Rohe executes his iconic bent tubular chrome frame combined with thick glass top. Originally designed for the Tugendhat Hous...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Bronze 'Chan' Coffee or Large End Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare iteration of the classic and highly sought after 'Chan' coffee table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (New York), produced in the 1960s and signed with the artists names on the top (see photos). Ingeniously designed with international patination and polychromed bronze and pewter, this rare form coffee table which also functions excellent as a large end table...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Accent Table Stand Dovetail Drawer
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Nightstands. Nightstands have a Single Dovetail Drawer with Original Hardware and Classic mcm Lines an...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Chrome and Brass Cube End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
Cube chrome, brass and glass side tables in the style of Milo Baughnan. the top glass is clear and the bottom glass is smoked
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Amboyna Wood and Brass End Tables
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant pair of contemporary brass and wood end tables, circa 1960s. Excellent restored condition. This very good quality pair of uniquely designed end tables or bedside tables...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

1970's Mid-Century Modern Burl-Wood Waterfall End Tables
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern burlwood waterfall end tables with glass shelf and brass detail, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Cotton Candy Onyx End Table In White Onyx
Located in Coulsdon, GB
A handcrafted masterwork, the Cotton Candy Onyx End Table features rising rings of coloured marble. All of the stones utilised in this artwork are indigenous to Mexico, giving it a s...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Onyx

Stained Burl Wood + Copper Nightstands in the Style of Saporiti, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s Italian nightstands in the style of Saporiti. These nightstands feature a red stained lacquered burl wood veneer with copper-tone metal + chrome detailing. They have ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

George Nelson Chest or End Table or Night Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined mid century modern chest, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, American. circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a small chest, end table, ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Elegant X Base End Table for Widdicomb Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant X Base End Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This table is currently being refinished and can be...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of rattan end tables, South of France 1960's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of rectangular rattan end tables rattan top In the taste of Audoux-Minnet garden furniture Can also be used as coffee tables South of France circa 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan

Harvey Probber Asian Modern End Side Tables by Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen Henredon Fine Furniture single drawer side end tables or nightstands in Mahogany wood USA circa 1950s. Features include oversized...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Square Carrara Marble Coffee Tables or Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous set of vintage marble side tables in a beautifully veined Carrara marble. With staggered heights, it's visually interesting. And versatile. Designed in the 1970s. Made of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Modern Walnut and Floating Terrazzo Top End Table
Located in Garnerville, NY
Solid oiled walnut with a rectangular thick terrazzo top. Tapered and extended legs that come up and over and away from the terrazzo top to give it a floating appearance. Circa 1960...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Terrazzo, Walnut

Mid-Century Two Drawer Square Walnut End Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This simple yet stylish Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table perfectly captures the best aspects of classic mid-century style. Crafted from high-quality vintage walnut, these end tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mod. 65 Italian Serving Bar Cart by Ico & Luisa Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, A. De Gaggis
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous serving bar cart designed by the Italian design master Ico Parisi together with his wife Luisa. The cart was produced by De Baggis in the 1950s in Italy and is signed with...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Metal

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Snack Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and hard to find Edward Wormley for Dunbar snack table. Solid brass tripod base, Karelian birch top with typical finial.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish Modern rosewood end tables, in the style of Arne Vodder. Drawer fronts feature an eye-catching carving with sweeping lines. Minimalist silhouette, with open shelving f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Single Drawer Blonde Nightstand by Jens Ole Christensen for GETAMA
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern maple blonde bedside table nightstand with one drawer. By Jens Ole Christensen for GETAMA. Only (1) Nightstand available. ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Maple

Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table Set Stand Solid Walnut With Burl Accent
Located in Seattle, WA
A Pair of Century Modern Walnut Single Drawer Night Stands with Brass Drawer Pulls and a Lower Compartment and Burl Accents Dimensions. 22 W ; 15 D; 23 H
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

1970s Milo Baughman Style Gold, Glass and Wood End Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style bent tubular chrome spoke base square end table with wood stained mahogany edge. Classic and timeless. Solid piece....
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Waterfall Side/End Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Side/End Table, 1970. Table has been completely restored and in beautiful condition.
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1970s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bone

Pair Mid Century John Keal Brown Saltman Walnut & Glass End Side Tables 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Unique pair of side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman circa 1950s Square walnut pedestal bases with decorative reverse painted glass surfaces in mottled gold tones Both ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Brass and Vitrolite “Cigarette” Table, 1954
Located in Round Rock, TX
Please note one table has sold. Offered is a rare design from Paul McCobb that doesn’t come to market often. Commonly referred to as the “cigarette” table, model no. 1094 from Dire...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dresser and Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands with sculpted wood handles. Two drawers with brass trim handles. Please confirm location NY of NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair Faux Snake Skin Pedestals
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage pedestals wrapped in black faux reptile skin. Great for plants or lamps. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Animal Skin

Pair of Mid-Century Walnut End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-century modern walnut end tables fit for a variety of spaces besides just the bedroom. Large table top allows for lots of storage. Please confirm location (NY or NJ)
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Midcentury Vintage Sculpted Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Endlessly interesting vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut night stands with fantastic sculpted details. Each door features a panel of carved bowties reminiscent of the Classic Broyhill...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Brazilian Modern Side Tables Set with Drawers, Travertine & Hardwood by Celina
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern set of side tables in Travertine & Hardwood with drawers designed by Celina Decoracoes in the sixties are gorgeous! Each table is made with Bra...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

1970s Italian Design Style Pair of Large Oval Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and italian design bedside tables, oval shaped, gilded metal finishes, and oval marble tray with 2 drawers. All in excellent conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass End Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
End table in leather and brass with a glass top and a drawer that swivels out.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen, France circa 1970s Burl Wood Side Table Brass Base & Accent
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Maison Jansen, France circa 1970s 3 Drawer Burl Wood Side Table w/ Brass pulls, Base & Accent. 23.5” wide 15.5” deep 17” high Original vintage condition: Base has some wear pl...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Mid Century Brass And Marble End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each with circular white marble tops and raised on three steel arrow form legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Asymmetrical End Tables in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this lovely unique pair of Birch End Tables in the manner of Gio Ponti. Displaying lovely lines and a seamless visual all the way around including inlaid glass. We acq...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Birch

Mid-Century Modern Telefunken Speakers by Van Ernst Dieter Hilker, circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Telefunken Speakers Designed by Van Ernst Dieter Hilker for Omnia, Circa 1960s Feature a quintessential sleek Scandinavian style design with a beautiful t...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Saber Leg Cocktail Side Tables 1957 - a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An absolutely gorgeous pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb side or cocktail tables, ca 1957. Banded and book matched tops. The graceful saber legs are reminiscent of the Klismos chair.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Lane 'Acclaim' Single Drawer End Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Lane 'Acclaim' single drawer end table Offered is a Mid-Century Modern end table from the Lane 'Acclaim' collection, designed by Andre Bus. They have the signature dovetailed design and tapered legs. This series captures the essence of Mid Century design and is often features in many commercials and TV series such as " Stranger Things...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Henredon Mahogany & Brass 3-Drawer Nightstands or End Tables Mid-Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of handsome nightstands or end tables were designed and produced by Henredon in the United States circa 1960s. They are made of mahogany covered with a satin finish and set...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Enamel

Russell Woodard Woven Fiberglass Midcentury Round Pedestal Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Side or bistro table by Russell Woodard for his family company's popular line of spun fiberglass patio furniture. The design features an hourglass shape and round pedestal base. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Fiberglass

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

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern end tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original end tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Lane Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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