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Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Octagon Dining Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Travertine Octagon Dining Table. Made out of solid travertine stone. It's in two
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Dining table “Scuderia” by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini,  70s, 80s
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1906, Carlo Scarpa studied architecture at the city's Academy of Fine Arts, where he graduated in 1926. He taught architectural drawing at the Academy, where he hel...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Dramatic 1970s / Early 80s Solid Bronze Antelope Head Desk Table / Dining Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
A Dramatic Table base seeing as either a Dining Table, Buffet Table, or Desk. Dating to the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Artedi Black Marble Glass Chrome Round Dining Table MidCentury Modern 1970s 80s
By Artedi
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black Carrara marble hexagon plinth dining table with chrome frame where the round smoked
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Rectangle Raw Edge Live Edge Dining Table
By Stone International, Carlo Scarpa, Pace Furniture Company, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Rectangle Raw Edge Travertine Dining Table. Material: The table is made from solid
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Victor Salmones “Torso” Bronze Sculptural Dining Table
By Victor Salmones
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
: Collection, Long Island, New York (collector was a friend of Victor Salmones) Marking(s); notes: signed
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Late 20th Century Mexican Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

Travertine dining table 1980
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Dining table made in the 80s Central feet and round top All made of travertine
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Late 20th Century European Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine dining table 1980
Travertine dining table 1980
H 29.53 in Dm 51.19 in
Eames Walnut Aluminum Group Dining Table by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller scale dark walnut topped dining table or desk with black rubber edge and double pedestal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Travertine Dining Table
By Mario Bellini
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Travertine dining table from the 80s. Round top, three column legs in travertine. Light and
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20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Travertine Dining Table
Vintage Travertine Dining Table
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Dining Table
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Dining Table. Part of the Hill House Commission. This table dates to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Dining Table
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Dining Table
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
1980's pine extendable dining table
Located in Nijlen, VAN
1980's pine extendable dining table German dining room table. This table is perfect as a kitchen or
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Tables

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Pine

1980's pine extendable dining table
1980's pine extendable dining table
H 28.75 in W 62.6 in D 35.83 in
Bamboo Rattan Dining Table Base, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning dining table base, fabricated in France in the early 80's. This beautiful and very rare
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Dining Table, 4 Chairs, Wrought Iron, 1980
Located in Nice, FR
Dining table with 4 matching wrought iron chairs. Ivory color. Can be suitable for the interior of
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Vintage 1980s French Belle Époque Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Maitland Smith Fossilized Coral Tessellated Stone Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning dining table from the 80s. It is made of tessellated fossilized coral in a
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table by IB Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage extending dining table by IB Kofod Larsen. It was made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Maison Jansen Royal dining table black lacquered top 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This long oval black lacquered top extension dining table is one of Maison Jansen's most iconic
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Dining Table by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian Design dining table by Paolo Buffa Material : Oak wood Dimensions : H 80 x 180 x 82 cm
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20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist dining room extendable table in solid Elm, France 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful round dining table in solid elm, late 80s. Produced in eastern France in the style of
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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid century folding dining table by Jitona, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This adjustable dining table was made by JITONA company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Midcentury Folding Dining Table by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
By Jitona, Bohumil Landsman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This adjustable dining table was designed by Bohumil Landsman and made by Jitona Company in the
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Balma Dining Table Coastal Travertine Marble MidCentury Original Limited Edition
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Balma Dining Table Coastal Travertine Marble MidCentury Original Limited Edition The Balma table in
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

"Aban" Dining table in Elm, T35D, Pierre Chapo, France, 1972
By Pierre Chapo
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
take away.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The "Aban" table in a sense embodies this quote. Its
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Fully restored midcentury folding dining table by František Jirák, 1970´s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury adjustable dining table was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok and made
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Beech

Midcentury Folding Dining Table by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok, 1970s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This adjustable dining table was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok in the 1970´s and
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Beech

MCM Swiss Omega Blonde Oak Dining Conference Table Attributed Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Swiss design Omega blonde oak dining tables attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Christian Liaigre Courier Dining Table, Stained Oak, Holly Hunt, France, 2011
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre Courier dining table, Oak, Holly Hunt, France, 2017. 100” x 42” x 29.5” H. This
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2010s French Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table - 160cm (Model 1330.2
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table – 160cm (Model 1330.2) 1960’s Original
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Balma Dining Table Natural Stone Black Slate Contemporary Design in Stock Spain
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
table in black slate is a masterpiece of natural stone design. Its design is original from the 80's
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Slate

Tile Top and Terracotta Dining Table by Marguerite Antell "Mushroom House"
By Marguerite Antell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tile top and terracotta dining table by Marguerite Antell "Mushroom House", Stunning hand built
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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Terracotta, Ceramic

Kalmar Dining Table Black Marble & Brass Joaquín Moll Modern Design in Stock
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
KALMAR Dining Table Black Marble & Brass Joaquín Moll Modern Design In Stock. The Kalmar dining
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Mid century folding dining table by František Jirák for Tatra nabytok, 1960´s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury adjustable dining table was designed by František Jirák and made by Tatra nábytok
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Round Marble Dining Table in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful marble dining table in te style of Ettore Sottsass, fabricated in Italy in the 80's. It
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid century folding dining table by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, 1970´s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury adjustable dining table was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábyto in the
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech

Bonnin Ashley Custom Made “Thorvald” Dining Table with Painted Base & Maple Top
By Bonnin Ashley
Located in Miami, FL
shown with a hard maple top and painted base A Bonnin Ashley custom made, dining table with trestle base
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple, Pine, Poplar

MCM Tinted Mirror Top Extending Dining Table by Roche Bobois for Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Cream Lacquered Tinted Mirror Top Extending Dining Table by Roche Bobois for
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Berlin Iron

Stainless Steel 'Luar' Op Art Dining Table by Ross Littell for ICF
By Ross Littell
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare and beautiful, "Luar" dining table designed by Ross Littell for ICF, De Padova
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table & Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic design, this tulip dining table and four matching swivel dining chairs were
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Dining Table in Wood and Black Lacquered Metal by Poltronova 50s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Round dining table or living room table with four legs in black lacquered metal, table top in wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Giovanni Offredi Dining Table with Salvati & Tresoldi 'Dania' Chairs
By Salvati & Tresoldi, Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti dining table with Alberto Salvati
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

'80s Art Deco 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by Philippe Starck 8 Chairs+Dining Table
By Philippe Starck
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Art Deco Inspired 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by the best! Philippe Starck. 8 chairs and one
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Postmodern Console With Ettore Sottsass Veneer Table 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Postmodern Console featuring Ettore Sottsass Veneer. The console meticulously re-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass pattern from 1985, this console pays homage to th...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

White Knoll, Saarinen Calacatta marble tulip dining table with 4 matching chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
century inspired home just as you would a modern dining room. This set dates from the 80s (based on the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Frank Gehry Knoll Int. Dinette Featuring 2 Cross Check Chairs and Dining Table
By Frank Gehry
Located in Highclere, Newbury
late 80’s Gehry’s Cross Check chairs and Face Off table formed part of a collection produced by Knoll
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1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Beech

Round English Breakfast Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a excellent little 48 inch English breakfast room table it’s not an antique probably a
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Vintage 1970s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round English Breakfast Table
Round English Breakfast Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 48 in
80s Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in PARIS, FR
Alabaster lamp from the 1980s. Its designer is unknown. Its structure is entirely in alabaster with a semi-circle and a cylinder on its upper part framing the bulb. In very good co...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

80s Alabaster Table Lamp
80s Alabaster Table Lamp
H 11.82 in Dm 6.7 in
Dole Mélipone table by Philippe Starck for Driade 1980
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Dining table designed by Philippe Starck for Driade in the 80s Dole Mélipone model Folding
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Late 20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Table Post Modern Look
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Ettore Sottsass
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A post modern take on a classic design. Eames Aluminum group dining or conference table with an 80
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Glass Table, Concrete and Concrete Iron, Italy, 1980
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare glass table with concrete base and concrete iron. Provocative, aerial, this piece of the 80s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Large Former Lab Table, Steel Frame, 1970s
Located in Ely, GB
A Large Former Cambridge University Lab Table or Desk, circa 1970s / 80s. The table sits on a
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Large oval table “Bourgogne”, unique piece, by Gilles Charbin, France
By Gilles Charbin
Located in Paris, FR
architects and decorators of the 70s and 80s are noticed, and his creations are exported to many countries
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Dining Set in the Style of Rajmund Halas, Italy 1960 's
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
the 1960 's. The set is made of four beautiful dining chairs in solid beech wood with green fabric
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mahogany Square Table "M" serie Lang, 80's Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
By Philippe Starck
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
four sharply angled polished triangular legs in cast aluminium, 1987. The "M" dining table from the
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Center Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Moroccan Tea Ceremony Table Set - Folding Table Set - 80s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful Morrocan Tea Ceremony Table from the 80s Ornate solid table top made of silver plated
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Postmodern Dry Bar Console DJ Table 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Postmodern Dry Bar/Console/DJ Table. Showcasing an exclusive Ettore Sottsass Veneer design
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Felino, IT
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80. Completamente orientabile e girevole a 360°. Luce
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Square Dining Table Games Table With Ettore Sottsass Veneer Postmodern
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Square Dining Table/Games Table featuring Ettore Sottsass Veneer. The vintage table has
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chairs Post Modern Memphis Dinette Game Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, and very 80s pattern. The table that comes along with these chairs is a very classic Memphis style
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Add a touch of vintage chic to your space with our stunning industrial-style woo
Located in Madrid, ES
let this iconic table from the 80s add a touch of sophistication to your living space.
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Tables

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Fruitwood

White Cyclone Console Table Oval Glass metal 80s Postmodern Minimalist
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
The playful twisted geometric pattern created by this console table gives a superb latticework
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Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Travertine Sideboard Cabinet by Stone International, Italy, 1980s, Signed
By Stone International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with Travertine dining tables being such a hot go to item for top interior designers... this rare piece
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

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80s Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 80s dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 80s dining table — often made from metal, steel and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 80s dining table, we have 32 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 80s dining table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 80s dining table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 80s dining table over the years, but those crafted by GETAMA, Tolix and Vincent Vincent are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 80s Dining Table?

A 80s dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,778, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
Questions About 80s Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.