Is a tulip table mid century modern?

Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What's the difference between a mid-century modern desk and a writing table?

Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.

How do I care for a vintage wood or ceramic mid-century coffee table?

Wipe wood surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and condition periodically; ceramic and glass tops should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner to avoid scratching any finish.

What other pieces should I add to a mid-century living room besides a coffee table?

A mid-century modern floor lamp adds ambient light without competing for surface space, a common pairing in mid-century living rooms.

What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?

Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.

Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?

Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.

Birch Mid Century Table

Danish Modern Dining Room Furniture

Blond Furniture Midcentury Modern

Swedish Midcentury Modern Coffee Table

Masur Birch

Danish Birch

Heywood Wakefield

Solid Teak Dining Room Table

Danish Modern Dining Table With 2 Leaves

Swedish Modern Birch Table Lamp, 1940s

$971

Swedish Modern Birch Table Lamp, 1940s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Modern Birch Table Lamp, 1940s A beautifully crafted and stylistically pure table lamp in light birch, designed in the Swedish Modern tradition of the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Birch

Birch and Plexiglass table Console circa 1970

$2,056

Birch and Plexiglass table Console circa 1970

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Birch and Plexiglass table Console circa 1970 disassembles for delivery

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Birch

Mid-Century Modern two-tier side table

$1,250

Mid-Century Modern two-tier side table

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern two-tier side table, blending minimalist form with exquisite organic texture.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Glass, Oak

Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Teak & Birch, Side Tables, Sweden, 1950s

$1,473 / set

Swedish Designer, Nightstands, Teak & Birch, Side Tables, Sweden, 1950s

By Bra Bohag Bjärnum

Located in Bochum, NRW

Swedish Designer Pair of Nightstands or Side Tables in Teak and Birch, Made in Sweden, 1950s Dimensions: H 51 cm × W 42 cm × D 32 cm A refined pair of Mid-Century nightstands, craft...

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

Materials

Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Desk and Chair Set, Birch and Laminate

$3,200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Desk and Chair Set, Birch and Laminate

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Southampton, NJ

All original 1950's Paul McCobb chest of six drawers with scarcely seen white laminate top from the Planner Group series. A handsome chest with original tags & hardware, fully hand d...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish sculptural birch table lamp, 1940s

$1,736

Swedish sculptural birch table lamp, 1940s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Scandinavian modern table lamp. Made in birch with a sculptural form.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s

$3,883

Aino & Alvar Aalto Fodlable Table Model DL82, Birch & Red Linoleum, Artek 1960s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A petit foldable table model DL82 by Artek in birch with a beautiful red linoleum surface, designed by Aino Aalto and manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennus työtehdas Oy in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Birch

Solid Blond Birch Rectangular Occasional Side Table Stand

$2,200

Solid Blond Birch Rectangular Occasional Side Table Stand

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern blond finish birch end table stand.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Birch

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

$2,400

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch, teak and brass side table or occasional table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.6"H x 20.5"W x 19.0"D All items ship from High Poi...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Table Lamp in Birch, 1970s

$1,700

Scandinavian Table Lamp in Birch, 1970s

Located in Oslo, NO

Sculptural and decorative wooden table lamp with a textile and nylon shade. Designed and made in Norway during the first half of the 1970s. The lamp features a sculptural, hand-turne...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Desk and Chair Set, Birch and Laminate

$4,900 / set

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Desk and Chair Set, Birch and Laminate

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Southampton, NJ

A striking Paul McCobb four drawer desk and matching chair set with white laminate top. All original 1950's from the Planner Group series, this scarcely seen set with original tag ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Swedish Modern, Coffee Table, Stained Birch, Sweden, 1930s

$2,300

Swedish Modern, Coffee Table, Stained Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Coffee, Center Table, Cocktail Table or Side Table, Stained Birch, Sweden, 1930s An art deco style coffee table designed and produced in Sweden c. 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Nesting Tables in Birch, 1930s

$2,284 / set

Swedish Nesting Tables in Birch, 1930s

By Erling Torvits

Located in Karlstad, SE

Swedish Modern Nesting Tables in Birch, Sweden, 1930s Elegant set of three Swedish Modern nesting tables from the 1930s, crafted in beautifully figured birch. The warm golden tone a...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Swedish Blond Birch Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leafs

$7,200

Swedish Blond Birch Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leafs

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century modern blond birch dining table with two 14" long leaves.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 83 Birch Dining Table, Finland 1930

$8,800

Alvar Aalto Model 83 Birch Dining Table, Finland 1930

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Alvar Aalto Model 83 Birch Dining Table, Finland 1930’s Measures 71.5” long 28.5” tall 39” deep

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Sweden, 1960s

$1,400

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A masur-birch table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom x 8” Height ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Birch

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1970s

$1,150

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

Lamp Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 7” W x 7” D Shade Dimensions (inches): 9” Top Diameter x 12” Bottom Diameter x 9” H Lamp and Shade Dimensions (inches): 21.5” H x 12” Diameter Bulb ...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Sweden, 1950s

$1,150

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.25” H x 4.20” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Sweden, 1960s

$1,150

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.35” H x 3.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Sweden, 1950s

$1,300

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.95” H x 3.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 16” Bottom Dia...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Birch and Laminate Coffee Table by Knoll

$895Sale Price|33% Off

Birch and Laminate Coffee Table by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A simple, egalitarian coffee table by Knoll in birch, with a white laminate top supported by blonde squared tapered legs.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm root coffee table

$1,632

Mid 20th century Scandinavian elm root coffee table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century scandinavian elm root coffee table circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Elm

Italian Coffee Table Macassar and Birch 52" x 36" x 17" Mid Century Post Modern

$2,850

Italian Coffee Table Macassar and Birch 52" x 36" x 17" Mid Century Post Modern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Italian Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1980s. It is believed to be constructed of birch with macassar inlay and legs.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Swedish Modern Birch Side Table with Turned Legs, Sweden ca 1940s

$3,710

Swedish Modern Birch Side Table with Turned Legs, Sweden ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The 1940s in Sweden were defined by a quiet but deliberate design philosophy rooted in function, clarity, and craftsmanship. As the country transitioned through wartime austerity int...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Birch

Restored Heywood Wakefield Blond Birch End Table w/ Rattan Legs

$1,450

Restored Heywood Wakefield Blond Birch End Table w/ Rattan Legs

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This restored Mid-Century birch wood end table with 2 fixed shelves, formica tops, and rattan legs by Heywood Wakefield.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1989

$2,200

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1989

Located in High Point, NC

A masur birch table lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, 1989. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 18.875” Height x 5.4375” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10.0”...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Oak, Birch, Sweden, 1950s

$2,900

Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Oak, Birch, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and birch coffee table or side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Legs have moderate scuffing. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 39.55"W x 29.0"D All item...

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

Materials

Birch, Oak

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Cocktail Table in Birch

$8,450

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Cocktail Table in Birch

By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, coffee table, birch, metal, Finland, 1960s. Coffee table with wooden inlay motifs designed by Tapio Wirkkala.

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Side Table w/ Open Bookshelf

$895

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Side Table w/ Open Bookshelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

😁 Materials: Walnut-Stained Birch This Mid-Century Modern side table showcases a clean architectural silhouette with its floating case form and sharply tapered legs, giving it a l...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish, Minimalist Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1960s

$2,300

Swedish, Minimalist Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A Swedish craft table lamp. In turned solid Masur birch, Sweden, 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. With wear consistent with age and use. Stable dry fissure by the bottom of ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Birch

CARL MALMSTEN. “The Sled” Nesting Tables in birch, Sweden, 1950s

$13,000 / set

CARL MALMSTEN. “The Sled” Nesting Tables in birch, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New York, NY

CARL MALMSTEN. Nest of tables, 3 parts, birch, "Släden", brand marked CM, Åfors Möbelfabrik. A beautifully proportioned set of “The Sled” nesting tables designed by Carl Malmsten, o...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Birch

“Annika” Coffee Table in Masur Birch by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden

$1,507Sale Price|46% Off

“Annika” Coffee Table in Masur Birch by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Karis, Nyland

Occasional table model "Annika" designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by Dux, Sweden. Birch and Karelian birch. Dimensions: H: 42 cm / 1' 4" D: 65 cm / 2' 1''

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Side Table

$1,665

Vintage Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Side Table

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Side Table This mid century modern side table has an eye-catching steel wire silhouette and cast-iron black base.

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Barney Flagg, Coffee Table, Walnut, Birch, USA, 1960s

$5,800

Barney Flagg, Coffee Table, Walnut, Birch, USA, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and birch modular coffee table or set of three side tables designed by Barney Flagg and produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.25"H x 40"W x 35....

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1970s

$1,050

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A masur birch table lamp with silver-paint designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 5.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6” TD x 10” B...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Small Alvar Aalto Side Table Model 86 in Birch for Artek, 1940s

$3,108

Small Alvar Aalto Side Table Model 86 in Birch for Artek, 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, FI

Mid-Century Modern side table model 86 by Architect Alvar Aalto for Artek.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Bamboo, Birch & Parchment Tripod Table Lamps, France 1950s

$1,427 / set

Bamboo, Birch & Parchment Tripod Table Lamps, France 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

With their harmonious mix of materials and lantern-like silhouette, this pair brings a charming mid-century atmosphere to side tables, consoles, or bedside settings, offering both de...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Model 91 Dining Table, Birch & White Linoleum, Finland 1960s

$5,940

Alvar Aalto Model 91 Dining Table, Birch & White Linoleum, Finland 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful 1960s dining table model 91 by Alvar Aalto. The circular table features Aalto’s characteristic bent birch L-legs, a birch edge and a white linoleum tabletop. The white du...

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Vintage Heywood Wakefield Birch Maple Champagne Step End Tables, a Pair

$695 / set

Vintage Heywood Wakefield Birch Maple Champagne Step End Tables, a Pair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Heywood Wakefield Birch Maple champagne step end tables - a pair .

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

Materials

Maple

American Designer, Coffee Table, Birch, Iron, USA, 1950s

$4,800

American Designer, Coffee Table, Birch, Iron, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch and black-lacquered iron coffee or cocktail table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.

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

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Markslöjd Kinna Birch Table Lamp

$1,313

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Markslöjd Kinna Birch Table Lamp

By Markslöjd

Located in Kramfors, SE

Scandinavian modern table lamp by Markslöjd Kinna Sweden, with a makers mark underneath. The lamp is from the 1960s and has a frame in birch. The end connecting to the lamp shade is ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1960s

$1,050

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Masur Birch, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A masur birch table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13" H x 5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Swedish Modern, Turned Birch, Silk, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s

$950

Swedish Modern, Turned Birch, Silk, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Turned Birch, Silk, Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s A small turned birch table lamp designed and produced in Sweden c. 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Birch

Isamu Noguchi, Early "Rudder" Table, Birch, Steel, Herman Miller, 1950s

$69,000

Isamu Noguchi, Early "Rudder" Table, Birch, Steel, Herman Miller, 1950s

By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi

Located in High Point, NC

An early "Rudder" table by Isamu Noguchi. In birch and zinc-plated steel. Designed in 1949. With an asymmetrical form—balanced on two hairpin legs and a third, rudder-like fin—the R...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table

$3,074

Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table circa 1850. Elegant piece of mid 19th century furniture from sweden. Over sailing top with alder root outer edge and alder cros...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Danish Art Deco, Octagon Side Table in Birch With Intarsia Top, 1940s

$1,200

Danish Art Deco, Octagon Side Table in Birch With Intarsia Top, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A luxurious octagon, tripod legged, Art Deco side table in birch with a sculptural intarsia pattern top. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. This lovely table will complemen...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch

American Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Teak, USA, 1950s

$1,150

American Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Teak, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch and teak table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.25” H x 10” W x 6.75” D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 16” ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch, Teak

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Birch, Glass and Rattan by Bodafors, 1940s

$2,855

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Birch, Glass and Rattan by Bodafors, 1940s

By Bodafors

Located in Karlstad, SE

A beautiful and versatile example of Swedish mid-century craftsmanship, equally suited for use as a coffee table, sofa table or larger side table.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Rattan, Birch

Custom Mid-Century Modern Desk by Pablo Romo, Birch Plywood & Formica

$2,640

Custom Mid-Century Modern Desk by Pablo Romo, Birch Plywood & Formica

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Custom Desk Soft Edges VDG 26 PR. Constructed with birch plywood and formica top in white and black colors. Features a pull out drawer in walnut wood. Cleve...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Plywood

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables

$2,095 / set

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Edmond J. Spence, Coffee Table, Birch, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

$5,800

Edmond J. Spence, Coffee Table, Birch, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in High Point, NC

A birch and brass coffee or cocktail table designed by Edmond J. Spence and produced by Walpole, Sweden, c. 1950s.

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

Materials

Brass

Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Austria 1950s

$628

Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Austria 1950s

By J.T. Kalmar, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Josef Frank

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual rattan or wicker table lamp was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s. It features a minimalist birch tripod base with a clip-on rattan lampshade. The lampsh...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Birch

Rare Set of Three Nesting Table in Rosewood & Birch by Erno Fabry

$3,800

Rare Set of Three Nesting Table in Rosewood & Birch by Erno Fabry

By Erno Fabry

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Stunning design birch and rosewood tops Mid-Century Modern nesting tables with brass circle inlays by Erno Fabry.

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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

1950's Mid Century Yellow Rectangle Side Table - Interieur Praha

$348

1950's Mid Century Yellow Rectangle Side Table - Interieur Praha

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Mid Century Yellow Rectangle Side Table - Interieur Praha.

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Vintage 1950s British Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Art Deco birch and elm circular coffee table

$1,298

Art Deco birch and elm circular coffee table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

20th century art deco birch and elm coffee table, circa 1930. Circular table top with matched elm veneers. Thick top is supported by 4 turned and fluted baluster legs united by an x...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch, Elm

Large and Beautiful Mid-Century Finnish Organic Natural Design Table, 1950s

$1,850

Large and Beautiful Mid-Century Finnish Organic Natural Design Table, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

Natural organic design table suitable for modern interiors. Nowadays widely used in in clothing boutiques and interior designer shops for the organic look they add to the interior. S...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Country Tables

Materials

Birch, Pine

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables

$2,095 / set

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables

By Drexel, Barney Flagg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

L.A. Studio Pair of Birch Wood and Siena Marble Stone Italian Side/Night Tables

$14,279 / set

L.A. Studio Pair of Birch Wood and Siena Marble Stone Italian Side/Night Tables

By L.A. Studio

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Designed by L.A. Studio, this pair of side tables is crafted from solid birch wood, featuring folding doors and a glass shelf inside each unit. The top and base are adorned with luxu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Cassina Large Square Flip Top Expandable Dining Conference Table Blond Birch

$5,800

Cassina Large Square Flip Top Expandable Dining Conference Table Blond Birch

By Cassina

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Cassina large square flip top expandable dining conference table blond birch. Large square table converts 100" long rectangle dining or conference table. Super slick low profile des...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Walnut and Birch Hourglass Table Lamp by Mel Smilow

$3,200 / item

Walnut and Birch Hourglass Table Lamp by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

The Hourglass table lamp is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 201...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch, Walnut

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the birch mid century table you’re looking for. Each birch mid century table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and metal. Find 692 options for an antique or vintage birch mid century table now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a birch mid century table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right birch mid century table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Paul McCobb, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Cees Braakman each produced at least one beautiful birch mid century table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Birch Mid Century Table?

The average selling price for a birch mid century table at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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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 Birch Mid Century Table

Is a tulip table mid century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What's the difference between a mid-century modern desk and a writing table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.
How do I care for a vintage wood or ceramic mid-century coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Wipe wood surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and condition periodically; ceramic and glass tops should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner to avoid scratching any finish.
What other pieces should I add to a mid-century living room besides a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
A mid-century modern floor lamp adds ambient light without competing for surface space, a common pairing in mid-century living rooms.
What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.
Is glass or wood a better coffee table top for a mid-century modern living room?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Wood tops feel warmer and closer to the era's original materials, while glass tops show off a rug or floor beneath and read slightly more contemporary; both are common in period-correct pieces.

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