Why are modern coffee tables so low?

Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

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.

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.

Early Modern Table

Eero Saarinen Tulip Table

Poul Henningsen Ph Copper Lamp

Louis Poulsen Table Lamp Copper

Petal Table

Knoll Tulip Side Table

Knoll Saarinen Oval

Knoll Label

Universal Furniture Dining Room Sets

Rare Handmade Early Modern Prototype Table

$6,895

Rare Handmade Early Modern Prototype Table

By Bauhaus

Located in New York, NY

A rare handmade early modern side table. Upon a raised horizontal base a vertical board is inset from which successive circular forms radiate in opposite directions.

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Early 20th Century European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Early Arne Jacobsen "Grand Prix Table" in Teakwood, 1957

$7,885

Scandinavian Modern Early Arne Jacobsen "Grand Prix Table" in Teakwood, 1957

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

This example is notable for its originality and authenticity, retaining its original materials, proportions, and character. Surviving early Grand Prix tables are exceedingly scarce, ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Early 20th Cenrury Edwardian Walnut Side Table

$1,150

Early 20th Cenrury Edwardian Walnut Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Cenrury Edwardian Stained Walnut Side Table Measure 24" in width and 15.75" in depth and 28.5" in height.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Early Modern Console / Vanity /Desk /Writing Table, Robert Mallet-Stevens

$5,875

French Early Modern Console / Vanity /Desk /Writing Table, Robert Mallet-Stevens

By Robert Mallet-Stevens

Located in New York, NY

A Rare French Early Modernist Console / Vanity / Desk / Writing Table in Chromed Tubular Steel, Aluminum & Marble in the style of Robert Mallet-Stevens. The origin of this exquisite ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Side Table by Lane Furniture. Early 1970s

$1,120

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Side Table by Lane Furniture. Early 1970s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brutalist-Inspired Side Table by Lane Furniture, from the early 1970s Features plenty of storage, clean brutalist-inspired lines, a wood-block design at t...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early Swedish Modern Wooden Console Side Table in Oak by Axel Lindegren, 1930s

$9,714

Early Swedish Modern Wooden Console Side Table in Oak by Axel Lindegren, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and unique Swedish jugend wooden console table / sideboard with two drawers with iron handles and stained oak by cabinetmaker Axel Lindegren produced in the 1930s. The tw...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 21st Century Wicker Rattan Scalloped Console Table

$2,730

Early 21st Century Wicker Rattan Scalloped Console Table

Located in Elkhart, IN

Details Dimensions: 65"W × 20"D × 32.25"H Materials: Wicker / rattan Style: Palm Beach, Coastal Traditional, Cottage, Organic Modern Era: Early 21st Century Condition: Very good cond...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table

$2,063Sale Price|24% Off

Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table. Marble oval top. Top is 22.375x 15 inches in dimension. Table top is in good condition although there are some marks to the t...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Early 20th Century Religious Table Lamp, circa 1940

$1,371

Early 20th Century Religious Table Lamp, circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century religious table lamp. Manufactured in France, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early IKEA of Sweden Nesting Tables — Chrome and Glass — Scandinavian Modern

$1,542 / set

Early IKEA of Sweden Nesting Tables — Chrome and Glass — Scandinavian Modern

By IKEA

Located in Voorburg, NL

An exceptionally refined set of early IKEA of Sweden (marked)nesting tables, executed in precision-joined chrome with inset glass tops.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Chrome

Italian Bistro Table with Marble Top, Early 20th Century

$1,800

Italian Bistro Table with Marble Top, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic rectangular bistro table with a white marble top on ornate cast iron legs. Its weathered patina enhances its timeless Italian cafe style.

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table

$2,800

Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Beech

Rare Early Florence Knoll Rosewood Dinning Table

$8,000

Rare Early Florence Knoll Rosewood Dinning Table

By Florence Knoll

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Dated 1973, We offer this Rare Early Florence Knoll Rosewood Dinning Table, designed to furnish the new interiors of postwar America, this table is a scaled-down translation of the l...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Steel

Early Carlo Scarpa Quatour Table for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974

$13,714

Early Carlo Scarpa Quatour Table for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974

By Simon Gavina Editions, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Milan, IT

Early and Large version Carlo Scarpa Quatour table for the Metamobile series by Simon Gavina, Italy 1974.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vintage Early American Style Side Console Table.

$1,795

Vintage Early American Style Side Console Table.

Located in Seattle, WA

This piece features wood turned legs, original hardware, wood carved detailing, and a dovetailed drawer. The top piece is removable and has matching wood carved details. The detailin...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare 1960s Saarinen Oval Walnut Table with Early Knoll Label

$5,000

Rare 1960s Saarinen Oval Walnut Table with Early Knoll Label

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 1960s Saarinen Oval Walnut Table with Early Knoll Label. Executed in beautifully grained walnut and enameled metal with original manufacturer's label affixed on the underside of...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Early Table Lamp FUN 2DM by Verner Panton for Lüber CH 1960s

$3,200

Mid Century Modern Early Table Lamp FUN 2DM by Verner Panton for Lüber CH 1960s

By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss

Located in München, BY

Gorgeous and original Mid-Century Modern table lamp Fun 1TM. Designed by Verner Panton in 1964. Manufactured by Lüber, Basel, Switzerland in 1960s. This elegant table lamp is execut...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Walter Lamb Bronze Occasional Table, circa 1945

$6,000

Early Walter Lamb Bronze Occasional Table, circa 1945

By Walter Lamb

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Walter Lamb Bronze Occasional Table, circa 1945 A rare early example of Walter Lamb's work, this occasional table features his signature tubular bronze frame with a warm, natur...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mario Botta - Early Shogun table lamp

$3,428

Mario Botta - Early Shogun table lamp

By Artemide, Mario Botta

Located in Brussels, BE

For Mario Botta, the Shogun table lamp represents a person, whether it's turned on or off. Its adjustable double-layered shade creates different shadows through the perforated steel ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Early Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina

$1,277Sale Price|41% Off

Early Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

It is an early production table from the Bastiano series.

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

Materials

Teak

Pair of Early Isamu Noguchi Side Table for Knoll

$7,000 / set

Pair of Early Isamu Noguchi Side Table for Knoll

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lovely pair of Noguchi Cyclone side tables, model 87. Originally designed for Knoll in 1953. These examples dates to the early 1960s. The piece has a cast-iron base which is co...

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20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate

Art Nouveau bronze table lamp by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, early 20th century

$5,142

Art Nouveau bronze table lamp by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, early 20th century

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Bronze table lamp by Hugo Elmqvist, produced in Sweden during the early 20th century. The sculptural base is decorated with finely modeled reliefs of dragonflies and foliage, lending...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Henning Kjaernulf Dining Table 1958. Early Production.

$5,657

Large Henning Kjaernulf Dining Table 1958. Early Production.

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Handewitt, DE

Large round / oval dining table in oak. Model 62, designed in 1958 by Henning Kjaernulf. Manufactured by Sorø Stolefabrik Denmark. Extendable up to 325.0 cm with 4 plates. Note: The...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Mahogany & Glass Coffee Table & Pair End Table Set

$1,350 / set

Vintage Mid Century Modern Mahogany & Glass Coffee Table & Pair End Table Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Coffee Table: 15.5" H x 36" W x 21" D.

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Primitive Swedish Oval Dining Table in Pine, Early 20th Century

$1,980

Primitive Swedish Oval Dining Table in Pine, Early 20th Century

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

A traditional Swedish oval trestle table, crafted from solid pine, exemplifying the simplicity, functionality, and rustic charm of historic Nordic furniture. Originating as a dinin...

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Danish Early 60’s Rosewood Dining Table

$1,482Sale Price|50% Off

Danish Early 60’s Rosewood Dining Table

Located in Rochester, England

This 1960s Danish rosewood dining table is full of charm. The character of this table is found in the grain of the wood. Beautiful and classic in design, this is a timeless piece to ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

An early production table lamp by Poliarte

$4,000

An early production table lamp by Poliarte

By Poliarte

Located in Albany, NY

This is a very rare and early production table lamp by Poliarte.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Early Labeled Mahogany Dunbar Edward Wormley Dining Table

$8,700

Early Labeled Mahogany Dunbar Edward Wormley Dining Table

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sarasota, FL

Stunning very early label Dunbar table designed by Edward Wormley. In stunning mahogany. Labeled to the underside Dunbar in an early tag dating to pre 1940. Comes with 2 leaves. F...

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Richard Schultz 43 inch Redwood Petal Dining Table need to realign petals

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

Early Richard Schultz 43 inch Redwood Petal Dining Table need to realign petals

By Richard Schultz

Located in Pasadena, TX

Early Richard Schultz 42 inch Redwood Petal Dining Table Restored Rare Richard Schultz Petal Dining Table, circa 1960s. Branch-like base supports the eight individual redwood petals...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar

$4,950 / set

Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Edward Wormley step end tables for Dunbar.

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

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Petrified Wood Side Table with Pyrite

$1,387Sale Price|25% Off

Organic Modern Petrified Wood Side Table with Pyrite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Petrified wood side table adorned with pyrite. Petrified wood is a special type of fossilized wood. This type of mineralized petrified wood went through an intricate process that to...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pyrite

Early 20th Century French Coffee Table with Marble Top

$2,580

Early 20th Century French Coffee Table with Marble Top

Located in New Orleans, LA

This distinctive early 20th-century French coffee table features a beautifully veined marble top supported by a sculptural curly base, blending classic materials with an unexpectedl...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Tilgmans Keramik Earthenware Table Lamp, Sweden, Early 1950s

$891

Tilgmans Keramik Earthenware Table Lamp, Sweden, Early 1950s

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Bochum, NRW

Tilgmans Keramik Earthenware Table Lamp, Sweden, Early 1950s An exceptional mid‑century earthenware table lamp by Tilgmans Keramik, Sweden, dating to the early 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Early Foil Label Original George Nelson Herman Miller Swag Leg Tables

$6,950 / set

Pair of Early Foil Label Original George Nelson Herman Miller Swag Leg Tables

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful example of this iconic design in nice vintage condition. A nice early Herman Miller Foil Strip label attached to underside. Acquired a 2nd identical table with the same Foi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s

$13,714

Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Early/Mid-Century French Polished Steel Flower Gueridon Table

$11,454

Early/Mid-Century French Polished Steel Flower Gueridon Table

Located in London, by appointment only

A highly polished steel Gueridon occasional table with the shiny steel leaves and petals of a flower. This table dates to the early 20th century during the art deco period, it was...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Steel

Early Pierre Chapo 'T14C' Table in Solid Elm

$22,700

Early Pierre Chapo 'T14C' Table in Solid Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, dining table model T14C, solid elm, France, design 1960s This table is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, celebrated for his masterful use of solid elmwood and...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Wooden Side Table from the early 1950s by Carlo Enrico Rava

$2,857

Wooden Side Table from the early 1950s by Carlo Enrico Rava

By Carlo Enrico Rava

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Wooden-framed side table with glass top from the early 1950s by Carlo Enrico Rava.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Saarinen Tulip Side Table Figured Walnut for Knoll International, Early 1960s

$1,900

Saarinen Tulip Side Table Figured Walnut for Knoll International, Early 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Early edition, likely from the 1960. It consists of a cast aluminum base with original white vinyl wrap. The mak...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Early Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Side Table in White Laminate

$1,250

Early Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Side Table in White Laminate

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection for Knoll is one of the most iconic designs in furniture history. Commonly referred to as the "Tulip" collection, Saarinen's goal was to eliminate...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Early Florence Knoll Teak Coffee Table

$2,250

Early Florence Knoll Teak Coffee Table

By Florence Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed to furnish the new interiors of postwar America, this table is a scaled-down translation of the lines, gestures and materials of modern architecture. Consistent with all of ...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

A Large Vintage Early Florence Knoll Wood Circular Conference / Dining Table

$4,950

A Large Vintage Early Florence Knoll Wood Circular Conference / Dining Table

By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Early Vintage Florence Knoll Circular Conference or Dining Table. A large diameter of 60". Table requires restoration/refinishing. Appears to have an added clear lacquer a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early Mid-Century Modern Black Toleware Chrome Lamps

$780Sale Price / set|55% Off

Pair of Early Mid-Century Modern Black Toleware Chrome Lamps

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early Mid-Century Modern pair of black toleware chrome table lamps This exciting pair of Mid-Century Modern Toleware lamps has outstanding chrome and patina accents.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Early American Style Two Piece Hutch and Console Table.

$1,995

Vintage Early American Style Two Piece Hutch and Console Table.

Located in Seattle, WA

This piece features wood turned legs, original hardware, wood carved detailing, and a dovetailed drawer. The top piece is removable and has matching wood carved details. The detailin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group Side End Table Unmarked

$1,595

Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group Side End Table Unmarked

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Forest Grove, PA

An early and rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group end or side table. Unmarked.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Bronze Mounted Mahogany French Louis XV French End Table

$3,750

Early 20th Century Bronze Mounted Mahogany French Louis XV French End Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your interior with this exquisite bronze-mounted end table, a refined accent piece that blends classical European elegance with practical functionality. Crafted from rich, wa...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early Bill Lam Fiberglass Floor Table Lamp Tripod

$3,850

Early Bill Lam Fiberglass Floor Table Lamp Tripod

By Bill Lam

Located in Sarasota, FL

Early Bill Lam fiberglass table lamp by Lam Inc. Tripod legs with fiberglass shade.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Early Vintage Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk

$5,500

Early Vintage Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Early vintage Florence Knoll dining table. Model 301 Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg 105 Comes with 1 (18") leaf. Measures: 60" wide without le...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Luciano Frigerio Italian Midcentury Table Early 70's

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

Luciano Frigerio Italian Midcentury Table Early 70's

By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Frigerio Di Desio

Located in bari, IT

Norman model table, designer Luciano Frigerio, production Frigerio di Desio year 1972 ca.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Reclaimed Wood Side Table, Modern Organic Design

$1,690 / item

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Reclaimed Wood Side Table, Modern Organic Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Single charred, reclaimed suar wood side table, sanded and sealed with a smooth finish. The Triple Burnt Collection represents a unique line of modern furniture made from solid orga...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Original Early Burke Tulip Round 47” Dining Table

$1,850

Vintage Original Early Burke Tulip Round 47” Dining Table

By Maurice Burke

Located in New York, NY

This iconic original Tulip dining table is a very early model designed by Maurice Burke in 1960 while he was still in Dallas before moving to the UK. Rare large 47 1/2” round top . T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "915 / 75" Side Table by Alvar Aalto, 1930s

$14,285

Early Finnish Mid Century Wooden "915 / 75" Side Table by Alvar Aalto, 1930s

By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and early Finnish mid century modern wooden sculptural side table model "915 / 75" in stained and form pressed laminated birch designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Oy Huone...

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Steel Polychrome Wall Shelf Console Table, 1960

$11,800

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Steel Polychrome Wall Shelf Console Table, 1960

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Steel Poly Chrome Wall Shelf Console Table, 1960. 1960 Paul Evans Studio piece, great condition and absolutely beautiful. Top is slate. Measures 54" long...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Slate, Metal

Poul Kjærholm PK71 Nesting Tables for E. Kold Christensen, Early 1960 Production

$1,950 / set

Poul Kjærholm PK71 Nesting Tables for E. Kold Christensen, Early 1960 Production

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare and highly collectible set of Poul Kjærholm PK71 nesting tables, produced by E. Kold Christensen in the early 1960s. These are unmarked early production examples, identifiable...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Early Swedish Mid Century Wooden Side "Lövö" Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s

$30,286

Early Swedish Mid Century Wooden Side "Lövö" Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and early Swedish mid century modern squared wooden table model "Lovö" in stained pine designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm, 1932.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Round Danish Art Deco Dining / Console Table in Ebonized Oak, Early-20th Century

$4,400

Round Danish Art Deco Dining / Console Table in Ebonized Oak, Early-20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

Elegant Danish art deco dining table crafted in solid oak with a rich ebonized finish. The round tabletop is accented by a finely detailed apron featuring geometric relief carving, w...

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Center Table with Star Inlay, 1930s

$23,400

Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Center Table with Star Inlay, 1930s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian salon table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut in good condition. The center table is supported by a sculptural leg, r...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco / Early Modern Cerused Oak Console by Andre Sornay, circa 1930

$9,500

French Art Deco / Early Modern Cerused Oak Console by Andre Sornay, circa 1930

By Andre Sornay

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco sleek, narrow profile double level console by Andre Sornay, France, circa 1930 in a faint green cerused oak. This is a sober, elegant, French Modern statement. The ...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Solid wood Side Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brazil, Early 1950s

$20,600

Solid wood Side Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brazil, Early 1950s

By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler

Located in São Paulo, SP

This exceptionally rare modernist side table was designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and produced by Móveis Artesanal in the early 1950s. It is a lesser-known variation of a m...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Side Table, Hand-Carved Modern Design

$2,900 / item

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Side Table, Hand-Carved Modern Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Reclaimed teak side table hand carved from a single teak root with a graduation from the bottom to the top. Charred one time with a cerused finish. A perfect combination of modern an...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

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An Early 20th Century Marble Top Table with Modern Base

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 70.08 in D 35.04 in

An Early 20th Century Marble Top Table with Modern Base

Located in Marseille, FR

A modern table with a beautiful marble top, and stainless steel base in form of interlaced rings, can be used for indoors as well as outdoors.

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Early 20th Century French Modern Tables

Rare Early Streamline Modern Kurt Versen Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 14 in W 11 in D 10 in

Rare Early Streamline Modern Kurt Versen Table Lamp

By Kurt Versen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very difficult to find lamp was designed by Kurt Versen. It has great lines and very modern, almost Bauhaus details. It has a polished nickel finish with black chrome accents. T...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Danish Modern Early Finn Juhl Teak Table for France and Daverkosen, 1950s

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 20 in

Danish Modern Early Finn Juhl Teak Table for France and Daverkosen, 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl

Located in Belmont, MA

Danish modern early Finn Juhl teak table for France and Daverkosen.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Art Deco Table Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century

Unavailable

H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Art Deco Table Barley Twist Legs, Early 20th Century

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Round side table features barley twist legs, This table is raised on a base composed of four turned legs. They are in very good condition, End table small table, side ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 1960s H91 Dining Table by Alvar Aalto

Unavailable

H 28.15 in Dm 49.61 in

Early 1960s H91 Dining Table by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

An early 1960s H91 dining table for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. By the Finnish super designer Alvar Aalto.

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Space Age/Sputnik Orange Table Lamp Cased Glass Early 1970

Unavailable

H 7.49 in Dm 5.91 in

Scandinavian Modern Space Age/Sputnik Orange Table Lamp Cased Glass Early 1970

By Flygfors Glass

Located in Halstead, GB

Scandinavian Modern Space Age/Sputnik orange table lamp cased glass Flygsfors glass was founded in Sweden in 1888 by Ernst Wiktor Lundqvist and August Zeitz. The company changed h...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Wicker and Steel Side Table, Vienna Early 1960s

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 27.76 in D 12.21 in

Beautiful Wicker and Steel Side Table, Vienna Early 1960s

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Another beautiful example of the simple designs produced by a Vienna based Auböck workshop. This side table perfectly works side table, self or rest table.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Circular Brass Table Lamp, Italian Manufacturer, Early 1970s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in Dm 17.72 in

Circular Brass Table Lamp, Italian Manufacturer, Early 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Impressive table lamp in brass, with a circular decorative motive. A second piece is available in brushed nickel. Both lamps were manufactured in Italy in the early 1970s and come di...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early James Mont Embossed Leather Side Table

Unavailable

H 22 in W 28 in D 16 in

Early James Mont Embossed Leather Side Table

By James Mont

Located in New London, CT

1940s era side or center table with walnut stained oak trim around green, embossed-leather sided base with glass top, secured with solid brass glass tabletop adapters. 'I CAN DES...

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Early Danish 1950s Cigar Table and Magazine Rack

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Early Danish 1950s Cigar Table and Magazine Rack

Located in Handewitt, DE

Three in one.... midcentury Danish cigar table, ashtray and magazine rack, 1950s. Early production. Table plate made in teak. Size: 40.0 x 32.0 x 50.0 CM (D x W x H).

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Side Table by Palle Suenson, Denmark, Early 1940s

Unavailable

H 22.25 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in

Side Table by Palle Suenson, Denmark, Early 1940s

By Palle Suenson

Located in Vordingborg, DK

Side table with a concave edge and standing on tapering legs, excellent craftsmanship. Attributed to Palle Suenson who designed and furnished the office building of the Aarhus Oliefa...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Tulip Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Unavailable

H 20.25 in Dm 36 in

Early Tulip Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with cast iron base.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Round Coffee Table in Carrara Marble, "No Early Birds"

Unavailable

H 13 in Dm 31.5 in

Round Coffee Table in Carrara Marble, "No Early Birds"

By Per Soderberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

This Scandinavian contemporary coffee table in solid Carrara marble is a handmade piece made in Sweden by designer Per Söderberg. The elegant table base is made of black powder coate...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Early Cedric Hartman American Modern Polished Chrome Desk Lamp

Unavailable

H 14.25 in W 16.75 in D 26 in

Early Cedric Hartman American Modern Polished Chrome Desk Lamp

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Hollywood, FL

Early Cedric Hartman American modern polished chrome desk lamp with "pharmacy" shade that is adjustable over a rod and V-form base.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Modernist table lamp STILNOVO Italy early 1950´s

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in

Modernist table lamp STILNOVO Italy early 1950´s

By Stilnovo

Located in Köln, DE

Beautiful table lamp, probably made by STILNOVO, Italy. Made in the early 1950´s, this lamp features a beautiful dark bronzed-metal. The pole is in a bamboo like structure that remin...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Early Auböck Wicker Side Tables, Vienna, 1950s

Unavailable

H 10.83 in W 25.99 in D 11.03 in

Rare Pair of Early Auböck Wicker Side Tables, Vienna, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, Vienna

an authentic and rare set of two side tables by the Auböck workshop. Most probably designed and manufactured in the 1950s by Carl Auböck II. and his Vienna based production. Of pa...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Early Danish Dining Table in Teak and Oak

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Early Danish Dining Table in Teak and Oak

Located in Handewitt, DE

Early 1950s Danish dining table. The tabletop and the frame are made in teak. The conical round legs in oak. On the two long sides of the table is a flap to expand the table. These a...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

An Early 1970's Modernist Chrome & Glass Cocktail Table

Unavailable

H 17 in W 34 in D 34 in

An Early 1970's Modernist Chrome & Glass Cocktail Table

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

This simple and elegant table is a base of chrome over solid mahogany with 4 steel pads beneath. The table top is a 3/4 inch thick square cut glass.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Limed Oak Column Table Lamps, American, Early 1960s

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 4.5 in

Limed Oak Column Table Lamps, American, Early 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Limed oak column-form table lamps, the rounded column ending in square base, mounted on a square brass base, United States, early 1960s. Measures: Height to top of socket 25 in. Base...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Three Variable Danish Sofa Tables in Rosewood, Made in Denmark Early 1960s

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in

Three Variable Danish Sofa Tables in Rosewood, Made in Denmark Early 1960s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Three variable Danish sofa tables in rosewood. Plates in black imitation leather. Made in Denmark early 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Early Modern Metal 20th Century Industrial Goose Neck Task or Desk Lamp

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in

Early Modern Metal 20th Century Industrial Goose Neck Task or Desk Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

This industrial task lamp or desk lamp has a weighted metal base. Early 20th century design with goose neck and new black fabric twisted wire.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early 1980s Oceanic Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.53 in D 4.73 in

Early 1980s Oceanic Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Bern, CH

Authentic vintage Oceanic table lamp by Italian architect Michele de Lucchi for the Memphis movement in the early 1980s. De Lucchi was one of the co-founders of the postmodern design...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Lucite Coffee Table, Denmark, circa Late 1960s/Early 1970s

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in

Vintage Lucite Coffee Table, Denmark, circa Late 1960s/Early 1970s

Located in London, GB

A stylish vintage coffee table dating from the late 1960's / early 1970's. Lucite legs, Ivory painted Steel frame, with suspended cowhide sling and clear glass top. A very unusual...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Early Philippe Barbier Agates and Resin Low Table

Unavailable

H 14.77 in W 39.18 in D 19.69 in

Early Philippe Barbier Agates and Resin Low Table

By Philippe Barbier

Located in Brussels, BE

Early Philippe Barbier low table, top in ivory resin and agates. "Canon de fusil" patinated steel legs. Original condition, two little marks on the top. Signed "Ph. Barbier" under th...

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

Materials

Agate, Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Walnut Dining Table 42", ca. 1960

Unavailable

H 29 in Dm 42 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Walnut Dining Table 42", ca. 1960

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Walnut Dining Table 42", ca. 1960. Original Early vintage tulip dining table 42" diameter, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This is a ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Classical Modern Architectural Brass Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 39 in Dm 18 in

Pair of Classical Modern Architectural Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of classical modern architectural brass table lamps. Shades not included

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern patinated bronze Columns

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 14 in

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern patinated bronze Columns

Located in New York, NY

A pair of classical modern patinated bronze column table lamps. New sockets and rewired Shades not included

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern bronze 1920's-

Unavailable

H 34.5 in Dm 18 in

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern bronze 1920's-

Located in New York, NY

Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern bronze 1920's New sockets and rewired Shades not included

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Questions About Early Modern Table

Why are modern coffee tables so low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
Is a tulip table mid century modern?
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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.
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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