DEMETRIO 45 side tables, Vico Magistretti, Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Neuss, NW
Stackable DEMETRIO 45 side tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide from the 1960s. High-quality
Plastic
$1,173
H 11.81 in W 27.95 in D 27.95 in
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Demetrio Coffee Lounge Table, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple coffee table by the renowned manufacturer Artemide after a design by Vico Magistretti from
Plastic
$1,250 / set
H 9 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Demetrio 45 Abs Stacking Tables, Magistretti for Artemide Mid Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Demetrio 45 stackable side table in white plastic, designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in
Plastic
$834
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Table basse carrée italienne vintage Demetrio 70 de Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse carrée vintage des années 60, très beau design italien de Vico Magistretti pour
Fiberglass
$423
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Demetrio 45 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti, Italian Design, 1966
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, England
La table basse Demetrio 45, conçue par Vico Magistretti pour la marque italienne Artemide en 1966
Resin
$1,330 / set
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Stackable Tables Modello Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artimide, Italy
By Artimide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Delft, NL
Stackable tables Modello Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artimide, Italy 3 Stackable tables
Fiberglass, Polyester
$1,821 / set
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Stackable Tables Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 60s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of three stackable coffee table designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide Italy
Fiberglass
$2,419 / set
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Italian space age Plastic coffee table Demetrio 45 by Magistretti Artemide 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Stackable plastic coffee table Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Plastic
$362 / item
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid Century Abs Demetrio 45 Coffee Tables, Magistretti for Artemide 1966
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century abs Demetrio 45 coffee tables by Magistretti for Artemide, 1966 Square coffee
Plastic
$587
H 11.81 in W 27.95 in D 27.95 in
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Demetrio Coffee Lounge Table by Vico, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple coffee table by the renowned manufacturer Artemide after a design by Vico Magistretti from
Plastic
$3,092 / set
H 30.12 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Vico Magistretti Set of Nine Red Selene Chairs by Heller 2002s
By Vico Magistretti, Heller
Located in Cascina, Pisa
the legs of the Demetrio table, again in GRP. The Selene chair, an excellent example of discrete
Plastic, Rubber
$910 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti Set of Two Red Selene Chairs by Artemide 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
the legs of the Demetrio table, again in GRP. The Selene chair, an excellent example of discrete
Plastic, Rubber
$6,049 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Gaudì Space Age Brown Living Room Set by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1974
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
chocolate brown Gaudì armchairs and a Demetrio 70 coffee table. Excellent vintage condition. The Gaudi and
Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
“Demetrio 45” White Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Savona, IT
Coffee table produced by Artemide in the 1960s based on a design by Vico Magistretti. Plastic
Plastic
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Vico Magistretti Space Age Fiberglass "Gaudì" Living Room Set for Artemide, 1974
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Padova, IT
Living room set composed by three chocolate colored "Gaudì" armchairs and 1 "Demetrio 70" coffee
Fiberglass
Set of Three Demetrio Tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of three Demetrio tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide.
Fiberglass, Polyester
Demetrio Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Demetrio 45 side table By Vico Magistretti for Artemide.
Fiberglass, Polyester
Sold
H 8.27 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Demetrio 45 Space Age Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the world of Space Age design with the iconic and rare Demetrio 45 table, designed by
Resin
Sold
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in L 9.06 in
Pair of "Demetrio 45" Stackable Side Tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of “Demetrio 45? stackable side tables designed by Vico Magistretti. Manufactured by
Fiberglass, Polyester
Sold
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Demetrio 70 Table Design by Magistretti for Artemide Milano, 1966
Located in Oirlo, LI
Demetrio 70 coffee table designed by Vico Magiatretti for Studio Artemide. In good condition
Plastic
Sold
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Magistretti Coffee Table Demetrio 70, Artemide Milano, around 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking example of Italian modern design, this Demetrio 70 coffee table was created by Vico
Plastic
Space Age White Demetrio Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
. The Demetrio 45 stacking table from the same series is in the permanent collection of MoMA museum
Plastic
Sold
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Demetrio 45 Stacking Side Tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Hitchin, England
A pair of Demetrio 45 stacking side Tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. A pair of Demetrio
Plastic
Sold
H 8.27 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Demetrio 45 Stackable Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Set of 2
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your interior with a pair of exquisite Demetrio 45 tables designed by the renowned Vico
Resin
Sold
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century 2 Red Demetrio45 Coffee Tables Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pair of red Demetrio 45 coffee tables by Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Pair
Plastic
Sold
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 21.26 in
Vico Magistretti Samarcanda Sideboard in Black Wood and Skai by Poggi 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
(1972). After the Demetrio coffee tables (1966), other pieces of furniture designed by Magistretti
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
H 9.45 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Vico Magistretti 'Demetrio' Stackable Side Tables for Artemide, Italy, 1964
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of four Demetrio 45 stackable side tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, circa 1964
Polyester
Sold
H 11.82 in W 27.68 in D 27.68 in
Space Age Vintage White Sofa Table Vico Magistretti Demetrio 70, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage rectangular sofa table model Demetrio 70 from plastic in white color by Vico
Plastic
Sold
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Three Stackable Side Tables Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three Mid-Century Modern low side tables 'Demetrio 45'. Designed by Vico Magistretti for
Plastic
Sold
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
White Demetrio 70 Coffee Table, by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1966
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning white Demetrio 70 coffee table designed by Vico Magiatretti for Studio Artemide in Italy
Plastic, Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti Set of Ten Green Selene Chairs by Artemide 1970s Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Cascina, Pisa
sheet) and in developing the legs of the Demetrio table, again in GRP. The Selene chair, an excellent
Plastic, Rubber
1970s Vico Magistretti Demetrio Table for Artemide, Milano, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Hudson, NY
Coffee table, model "Demetrio 70", designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Studio Artemide
Plastic
Stunning 'Demetrio 70' coffee or side table
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 'Demetrio 70' coffee or side table, designed by Vico Magistretti for Studio Artemide of
Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Nagoya-Shi, 23
of resin. The Demetrio 45 stacking table from the same series is in the permanent collection of MoMA
Plastic, Fiberglass
White Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
White Demetrio 70 coffee table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s Designer - Vico Magistretti
Plastic
Green Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table Design Period
Plastic
Orange Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table Design Period
Plastic
Orange Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table Design Period
Plastic
Green Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table Design Period
Plastic
Sold
H 30 in W 70 in D 70 in
Burgundy Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 70 Coffee Table Design Period
Plastic
Set of 4 Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 45 Staking Tables Design Period
Plastic
Set of 3 Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 45 Staking Tables Design Period
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of White Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer- Vico Magistretti Producer- Artemide Model- Demetrio 45 Staking Tables Design Period
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 3 Orange Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
. Producer - Artemide. Model - Demetrio 45 staking tables. Design Period - Seventies. Measurements - Width
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 White Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 45 Staking Tables Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 45
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Black Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 45 Staking Tables Design Period
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 White Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 45 Staking Tables Design Period
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 3 White Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 45 Staking tables Design Period
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 White Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Vico Magistretti Producer - Artemide Model - Demetrio 45 Staking Tables Design Period
Plastic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Green & White Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Model - Demetrio 45 Staking Tables Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 45 cm x Depth 45 cm
Plastic
Coffee Table 'Demetrio 70' by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Berlin, DE
Coffee table 'Demetrio 70'. Design by Vico Magistretti, 1966. Manufactured by Artemide, Italy. Wine
Plastic
Sold
H 8.67 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Three Demetrio 45 Stackable Tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Schagen, NL
This multifunctional set of three stackable (side) tables were designed by Vico Magistretti for
Polyester
Sold
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Demetrio 45 Stacking Side Tables by Vice Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Melbourne, AU
Set of Demetrio 45 stacking side tables by Vice Magistretti for Artemide. Model produced from
Sold
H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Three Stackable Demetrio 45 Side Tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grenoble, FR
Set of three orange coffee table, model Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Milan. Part
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
Murano Glass Smoked Ribbed and Brass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces in the Art Deco style made of ribbed Murano glass with a brass structure. The structure features brass finials at the top and bottom for a timeless yet sleek aestheti...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$6,170 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$3,000
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Smoke Gray Leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
The great portfolio of Charles & Ray Eames is widely celebrated and serves as a model of inspiration for designers to this day. One of their most recognizable designs is the Alum...
Aluminum
$10,768
H 89.77 in W 60.63 in D 43.31 in
Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance The colour of the dark lacquered wood is an amazing very dark purple / aubergine (almost black). Th...
Chrome
Maralunga Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
Ottoman from Italy uphostered with the original Italian tan leather. This piece was designed as part of the Maralunga line by Vico Magistretti and crafted by Cassina. Originally desi...
Leather
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$3,387 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
$2,501 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$2,695Sale Price|32% Off
H 58.75 in W 29.5 in D 15.25 in
1970s Sergio Asti Acrylic Shade Floor Lamp, Italy
By Sergio Asti, Bilumen
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare floor lamp by Sergio Asti. Large slot vented acrylic shade sitting on a chrome structure. Each shade measure 13.50 in. long by 7.5 in. high. by 15.25 deep. 2 E26 Edis...
Chrome
$13,914 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$1,814 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$1,176 / item
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Concrete Side Table "B" Abecedario Collection Studio Irvine for Forma&Cemento
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table B is part of the Abecedario Collection and marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and stools casted through a...
Concrete
As one of the founding fathers of modern Italian design, prolific architect and industrial designer Ludovico Magistretti (known by his nickname Vico) was guided by his philosophy, “There is no excuse for bad design.” His architectural projects are widely revered, and an ingenious meld of form and function can be found in his stylish and deceptively simple table lamps, sofas, armchairs and other mid-century furnishings.
Born in Milan, Magistretti followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather (both architects) to study architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. At the outbreak of World War II, he fled to Switzerland, and it was there he met his role model and mentor, renowned humanist architect Ernesto Nathan Rogers. Magistretti was inspired by Rogers’s vision to revive postwar Italy, and they collaborated on several reconstruction projects. Among Magistretti’s first architectural designs is a “poetic” round church, which he created for the QT8, an experimental Milanese neighborhood.
When Magistretti returned to Milan in 1945, he worked at his father’s architectural firm. It wasn’t until the early 1950s that he expanded his talents into design while working with furniture artisans.
In the 1960s, Magistretti began his 30-year working relationship with famed entrepreneur Cesare Cassina of the Cassina furniture manufacturing company. In their design approach, the two men shared a vision of the relationship between modernity and tradition and enjoyed a close bond (Magistretti designed Cassina’s luxurious villa in 1965). However, their friendship was not without contention.
Legend has it that upon seeing the prototype for Magistretti’s Maralunga sofa, Cassina hated it so much that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumpled into itself.
“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” an unfazed Magistretti allegedly responded, and the Maralunga’s slumped, adjustable-height backrest was born. Incidentally, the Maralunga sofa won Italy’s Compasso d’Oro award as did his Eclisse lamp for Artemide and his Atollo lamp for Oluce.
Magistretti died in 2006, but his designs live on in galleries, museums and private residences and offices around the world.
Find a range of vintage Vico Magistretti furniture and lighting on 1stDibs.
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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 .