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Architectural Gueridon in Oak & Black Laminate, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant oak gueridon in oak with a laminate top.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Table with Green Mosaic Laminate Top, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Table from the 1950s in cherry wood with top in laminate weave mosaic edged in plastic profile
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Cherry

Table with Green Mosaic Laminate Top, 1950s
Table with Green Mosaic Laminate Top, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1950's French Rattan Side Table with Laminate Top
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French rattan side table with laminate top 1950’s French rattan side table with laminate
Category

Vintage 1950s French Console Tables

Materials

Rattan

Gio Ponti, Console Table, Ash, Laminate, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
An ash and blue laminate console table designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Laminate, Ash

Gio Ponti, Console Table, Ash, Laminate, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
An ash and blue laminate console table designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Laminate, Ash

French Modern Ash and Laminate Low Table, 1950s
Located in Astoria, NY
French Mid-Century Modern low table made of ash and black laminate, dating back to the 1950s. Here
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20th Century Finnish Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Oak Table with Laminate Top, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Albini Franco. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (crates or boxes) for US and International Shipping, it's required a sep...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Ash

Oak Table with Laminate Top, 1950s
Oak Table with Laminate Top, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 56.3 in D 32.29 in
1950s Original Vintage Florence Knoll Bedside End Side Table Walnut and Laminate
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage 1950's Florence Knoll walnut and white laminate bedside table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1950s Florence Knoll T Angle Coffee / End Table w/ Laminate Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll Associates in 1952. This example dates to the 1950s. It features a square top with black laminate
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Round Geometric Bar Table Revolving Iron Rosewood Laminate, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Old round geometric bar table revolving iron rosewood laminate, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1950s Pair of Jens Risom Designs Inc Walnut & Laminate End / Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
company, circa mid 1950's. The tables are in very good to excellent vintage condition, showing some light
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

C. 1950s Herman Miller Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table in Black Laminate
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Colourful French Geometric Side Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Colourful French Geometric side table 1950’s Colourful French Geometric side table. Sourced
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Vintage 1950s French Console Tables

Materials

Laminate

1950's Colourful French Geometric Side Table
1950's Colourful French Geometric Side Table
H 23.63 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
Folding Tray Fratelli Reguitti Bed Rectangular Laminated Wood, 1950s , Italian
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Rome, IT
Folding midcentury tray table Fratelli Reguitti bed rectangular laminated wood, 1950, Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Wood, Beech

Italian mid-century modern round yellow laminate and black metal bar table 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern round yellow laminate and black metal high bar table, 1950s. Round
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern brass and laminate pedestal or coffee table, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brass and laminate pedestal or coffee table, 1950s. Pedestal or table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Folding and Adjustable Bed Tray, Laminated Wood, Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Folding and adjustable bed tray. In laminated wood of the Reguitti Brothers. This tray is like new
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

1950s Florence Knoll T Angle Square Dining Table with Black Laminate/Formica Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1952. This particular example dates to the 1950s. It features a square top of black laminate/formica
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

French Oak Side Table with Large Handles, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
French side table with two large handles from 1950's. Solid oak wood and black laminated top.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Oak

French Oak Side Table with Large Handles, 1950's
French Oak Side Table with Large Handles, 1950's
H 20.87 in W 28.15 in D 18.51 in
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Desk in painted aluminium with laminate top from Carlotti. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Vintage Chrome and Laminated Wood Folding Serving Trolley, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-Century Modern, vintage serving tea cart consisting of laminated wood and chrome. Produced in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

1950s Thonet Bent Birch Wood and Wood Grain Square Laminate Side / End Table
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1950s Thonet bentwood side table with legs designed in a similar manner to
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Design Red Coffee Table, 1950's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Red Formica / Laminate Coffee Table. Made in Belgium, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Beech

Painted Aluminum Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminum desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminium desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Painted Metal Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted metal desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952. Table has two
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool and rare Clifford Pascoe white laminate desk with one centre drawer. Formica around solid
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

French Mid-Century Modern Brass & Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Mid-Century Modern brass and laminate trays serving cart, trolley from the 1950s made by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Gustavo Pulitzer Finali Side Table, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare Gustavo Pulitzer Side Table, Italy, 1950s. Ships worldwide.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
An architect, furniture and industrial designer and editor, Giò Ponti was arguably the most influential figure in 20th-century Italian Modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
H 31.11 in W 65.75 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Coffee Table, Italy 1950s An unusual shaped vintage coffe table from the 1950s. White top
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Vintage Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
Vintage Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
"B14" Multi Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Hägersten, SE
combined sofa table or detached and used as side table. Table tops of laminated birch with black and white
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Mid Century Modern Two Tiered Rattan Corner Table. Circa 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Two Tiered Rattan Corner Table in the Paul Frankl's Style. C 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan

Henry Olko Dining Table with Criss-Cross Design 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in New York, NY
Elegant white lacquered dining table base with splaying legs, white laminate top and criss-cross
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan, Laminate, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Dining Table in Italian Wood, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wooden dining table made in Italy in 1950. The wooden dining table has a nice
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Vintage Dining Table in Italian Wood, 1950s
Vintage Dining Table in Italian Wood, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Table or Desk, Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charlotte Perriand 'Cansado' Table or Desk, late 1950s Grey laminated plywood top on laminated
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Poul M. Volther “C35 FDB” Dining Table for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Poul Volther, FDB Møbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “C35 FDB” table series was designed by Poul M. Volther in 1957 for Danish Furniture co
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table By George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, 1950s White
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Early T6 Two-Tier Cart Table for Azucena 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Early T6 Two-Tier Side Table for Azucena 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Printed Wood and Plastic Italian Coffee Table after De Poli, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury Italian printed wood. Attributable to P. De Poli, Italy, 1950s. The legs present
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Plastic

Set of 7 Gio Ponti Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in The Hague, NL
in Italy in the 1950s. Each table is marked with a metal manufacturers tag 'ISA'. The set consist of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Model DL 82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Gorgeous honey color refinished birch frame with rare yellow laminate table top. The
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Birch

"Mobilo PE03" Serving Trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Elegant and hard to find trolley. Maple/oak wooden Z-shaped frame with two laminated trays. The top
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Birch

1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

Stildomus Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Food Trolley Bar Cart 1950s
By Stildomus
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian dark wood food bar trolley with removable upper shelf, laminate tray and bottle shelf
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950s french mid century bar trolley
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: France Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Brass, Laminate, Beech
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950s french mid century bar trolley
1950s french mid century bar trolley
H 18 in W 28.25 in D 23.25 in
Pair of Modular Consoles by Vito Sangirardi for Pallante Store, Bari Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
store in Bari, Palo del Colle, Italy in 1950. The pair of consoles were made with sturdy and fine
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Model 901 tea trolley designed 1930 by Alvar Aalto for Artek, white linoleum top with bentwood birch frame and white lacquered wood wheels with rubber rings. Good original ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Rubber, Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
Alvar Aalto Model 901 Tea Trolley, 1950s
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Teak “Thea” Trolley, Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Göteborg, SE
station. Designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s. Teak construction with black laminate surface
Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Sun-Series Table and Chairs 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
, 1950s. The set is in great condition. The table is made of painted birch plywood, with a yellow laminate
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metallic Thread

Vintage Bedside Table in Ash, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ash bedside table with pearl grey laminate top, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Laminate, Ash

Vintage Bedside Table in Ash, 1950s
Vintage Bedside Table in Ash, 1950s
H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Florence Knoll Bronze Side Table 1950's
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning and clean solid bronze framed side table with a white floating laminate top. This is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Florence Knoll Bronze Side Table 1950's
Florence Knoll Bronze Side Table 1950's
H 16 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
1950s Lane, Tiered Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Tiered side table with black laminate top, walnut base and black sabot. Listing is for one table.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1950s Lane, Tiered Side Table
1950s Lane, Tiered Side Table
H 21.5 in W 18 in D 32 in
1950s American Console Metal Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Long 1950s American School science lab metal table or console table with laminate top.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Steel

1950s American Console Metal Table
1950s American Console Metal Table
H 29 in W 96 in D 20 in
Jean Prouvé "Guéridon" Table, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
laminated wood. Table is in all vintage original condition. Please don't hesitate to ask for additional
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Jean Prouvé "Guéridon" Table, 1950s
Jean Prouvé "Guéridon" Table, 1950s
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Roberto Aloi Oakwood and Light Blue Plastic Italian Round Dining Table, 1950s
By Roberto Aloy, Roberto Aloi
Located in Firenze, IT
Very rare round table designed by Roberto Aloi in circa 1955. Black enameled steel structure, with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nelson 1950s Desk, Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Treasure Island, CA
George Nelson Desk, dining table circa 1950s chrome plated steel base, laminate top
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

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1950s Laminate Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s laminate table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1950s laminate table — often made from laminate, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950s laminate table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s laminate table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s laminate table that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950s Laminate Table?

A 1950s laminate table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,233, while the lowest priced sells for $202 and the highest can go for as much as $78,434.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About 1950s Laminate Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.