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Epoxy and Walnut Dining Table
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
encapsulating the life and story of these fifty year old walnut slabs. These dining table is very well
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Epoxy and Walnut Dining Table
Epoxy and Walnut Dining Table
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Rectangular dining table in elm Olavi Hanninen style 1950
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Large dining table from the fifties 4 feet connected by a spacer, a rectangular top, all in elm
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Guglielmo Ulrich oak round dining table, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
distinctive top of a table designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the mid-fifties. Also characterizing the piece are
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

1950’s French Kitchen Rectangular Dining Table, Linoleum Top
Located in Hook, Hampshire
dining table – linoleum top. One of our favourite recent finds, a classic piece of fifties France. The
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury rare decorative dining table made in the 1950s, Belgium
By Jos De Mey, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Rare decorative dining table made in the 1950s. This Belgian made dining table features a
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Dining Table “Ararat” Designed by Åke Axelsson, Sweden, 1960’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table “Ararat” designed by Åke Axelsson, Sweden, 1960s. Teak and beech. The table was
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

21st Century Mayfair Dining Table with Marble by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Mayfair dining table, with top in precious marble Sahara noir and independent Lazy Suzan in brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Rustic mid-century French dining table in oak from the 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950s / table / oak wood / mid-century / rustic A stunning French mid-century dining
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Primitive Polygonal Indian Bullock Ox Cart Dining Table Metal Braces & Strapping
Located in Monrovia, CA
Primitive Polygonal Indian Bullock Ox Cart Dining Table with Brass Braces And Strappings. This Is
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Antique 19th Century Indian Primitive Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù Dining Table in Oak
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, dining table, oak, Italy, 1940s A truly
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Dining table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Brugge, BE
publication of "Contemporary Design - Alfred Hendrickx and the Fifties Furniture in Belgium."
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Old English Reprod. Sheraton Style Inlaid Yew wood Cottage size Dining Table
Located in Charleston, SC
size Dining Table. The pedestals have three splayed legs and are also veneered with yew wood on the
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Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Yew

1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Dining Table, Four Column Base '1116.2'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base (1116.2) 1950’s original
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Refectory Dining Seats18 Antiquarian Parquetry Elm Oak Box 368cm 145" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A MASSIVE, 18 SEATER, LATE-19TH CENTURY, ANTIQUARIAN, REFECTORY TABLE, with an elm top, boxwood and
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Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Elm, Oak

1960s Brutal Unicorn Horse Head Bases with Original Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Monrovia, CA
inches thick. Glass table top dimensions are: fifty-two inches long by thirty-two inches deep by three
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Carlo Scarpa Mid-Century Brown Walnut “Scuderia” Dining Table for Bernini, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Scuderia” dining table, designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Bernini
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Paolo Buffa Round Dining Table with Marble Petal Base and Brass Star Inlay
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa round table, brass, marble, cherry wood, Italy, circa 1940 A magnificent piece of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid -Century Dining Table with a White Marble Top Attrib. to Ico Parisi 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Striking Mid-Century table with octagonal shape white Carrara marble top. Features an elegant
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carlo Scarpa Walnut and Leather "Scuderia" Dining Room Set for Bernini, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Composed of 5 mod. 783 “Kentucky” dining chairs and one "Scuderia" dining table. Structure made from oak
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Walnut

Rare Fifties Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Beautiful lamp with a nice use of different materials.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Fifties Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
Rare Fifties Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
H 22.45 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in
Carlo Scarpa Cognac Leather “Kentucky” Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, Set of 5
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 5 mod. 783 “Kentucky” dining chairs, designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Italian manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Plastic

Warren Platner Verde Issorie Marble Dining Set with Catalog & Provenance, 1967
Located in Kensington, MD
never left its original dining room since being placed there fifty years ago, and therefore is in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble

Rare ‘Fifty Fifty' Lamp Designed by Paul Talman, circa 1965
By Paul Talman
Located in Echt, NL
Exceptional light object named 'Fifty Fifty’ in very good condition. The lamp can be used as a
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Stilux Italian Midcentury Table Lamp from the Fifties
By Stilux
Located in bari, IT
Table lamp circular marble base metal illuminating part, brass swivel arm late 1950s production
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Carlo Scarpa & Marcel Breuer Naxos Marble “Delfi” Table for Studio Simon, 1969
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
“Delfi” dining table, designed by Carlo Scarpa and Marcel Breuer and produced by the Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Studio Simon Granite Brutalist Samo Table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa, 1970
By Studio Simon, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Dining table mod. ‘Samo’ by Studio Simon. Series ‘Ultrarazionale’. Italy, 1970. Made of granite
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Granite

Interactive "Fifty Fifty" or "ON/OFF" Light Designed by Paul Talman, c.1965
By Paul Talman
Located in London, GB
For sale, a rare and highly collectable "Fifty Fifty" (aka "On/Off") table or wall lamp, conceived
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Two Table Lamps in Brass and Lens Ground Crystal from the Fifties
Located in Berlin, BE
Two table lamps in brass and lens ground crystal from the Fifties. Additional information
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Console Table from fifties
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Italian console table from the fifties.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood

Italian Console Table from fifties
Italian Console Table from fifties
H 35.83 in W 81.11 in D 15.75 in
1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Dining Table, Four Column Base
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base 1950’s original French
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Vintage 1950s French Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
padding. We have the dining table which will follow in a separate listing. Chairs are a beautiful piece of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
& Son’s dining chairs circa 1844-1845 These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

vintage Light Sculpture On/Off (fifty/fifty) by Paul Talman, op-art
By Paul Talman
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exceptional light object named 'Fifty Fifty’ in very good vintage condition. The lamp can be used
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Table, Four Column Base 'Model 1116.1'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base (Model 1116.1) 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s French Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Table lamp in pine 1960
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Table lamp made in the fifties in France Base in pine and custom-made lampshade
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Table lamp in pine 1960
Table lamp in pine 1960
H 23.63 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
that it was brought from Europe in the fifties, it works perfectly, original cable.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ebony, Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
H 22.45 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
that it was brought from Europe in the fifties, it works perfectly, original cable.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Laminate, Ebony

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
H 22.45 in Dm 7.09 in
French Diabolo Table Lamp, 1950
By Rene Mathieu
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A french diabolo table lamp from the fifties. Probably edited by Lunel and designed by Rene Mathieu
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Diabolo Table Lamp, 1950
French Diabolo Table Lamp, 1950
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Modern Minimalist Console Table in High-Gloss Ironwood and Gold Lacquered Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Fifties Console Table" is made in high-gloss ironwood and gold lacquered steel. The piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

50 Million Year Old Fossil Fish Console Table, Green River Formation, Wyoming
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
worlds of natural history and refined artistry. This elegant console table features three natural Eocene
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2010s American Console Tables

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Gabetti & Isola Console Table in Black Lacquered Metal and Granite by Arbo 1970s
By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola, Arbo
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Console table with a base in black lacquered metal and an ovoidal table top in granite, originally
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Granite, Metal

Gilbert Waltrous Heifetz Table Lamp, circa 1950s
By Heifetz, Gilbert Watrous
Located in New York, NY
Gilbert Waltrous for Heifetz Manufacturing Co. table lamp. The arm balances on a magnetic 3" ball
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

1950s Copper and Wood Industrial Italian Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An industrial copper and wood table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Fifties. Copper
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Modern Table Light Corsini and Wiskemann Aluminium Gold Finish
By Costantino Corsini and Giorgio Wiskemann
Located in Milan, IT
Table light designed in 1968 by Corsini and Wiskemann; this object still retains the charm of its
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

FiNE RESTORED 18TH CENTURY BURL HARDWOOD CARVED ADAMS DEMI LINE CONSOLE TABLE
Located in GB
Adams style 18th century hand carved and fully restored demi lune console table with solid slab top burl
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Adam Style Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Table Light Corsini and Wiskemann Aluminium Silver Finish
By Costantino Corsini and Giorgio Wiskemann
Located in Milan, IT
Table light designed in 1968 by Corsini and Wiskemann; this object still retains the charm of its
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Glass and Marble Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Fifties table lamp. Two different glass cilindric shades give a soft light, marble foot
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mathieu Matégot table lamp made in France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Charming yellow table lamp designed by Mathieu Matégot and made by Ateliers Matégot in France in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti 586 table lamps Arteluce Italy 1962
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice playful pair of adjustable table lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gijs Bakker Umbrella Table Lamp for Artimeta 1973
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gijs Bakker umbrella table lamp for Artimeta, The Netherlands 1973. This is one of the most
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Table Lamp by Tito Agnoli, circa 1958
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Berlin, DE
early Fifties, he was already carrying out an intense professional activity in the field of design. He
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Modern Table Light Corsini and Wiskemann Aluminium Black Glossy Finish
By Costantino Corsini and Giorgio Wiskemann
Located in Milan, IT
Table light designed in 1968 by Corsini and Wiskemann; this object still retains the charm of its
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti 566 Table Lamp Arteluce Italy 1956
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Model 566 Gino Sarfatti table lamp by Arteluce, Italy 1956. If you think Arteluce or Gino
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Heller, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Wien, AT
Bench/ Coffee Table “Blue Bench” entworfen von Massimo Vignelli, hergestellt von Heller um circa
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2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bitossi Gold and Stoneware Ceramic Italian Table Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Ceramic cylinder shape table lamps, produced in stoneware with a light brown glaze and gilded
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Iconic Laurel Walnut & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Richard Barr Thurston
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
& Brass table lamp with a tulip inspired sculptured metal base! In the fifties, fierce competition
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Brass Italian Table Lamp by Zerowatt
By Zerowatt
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Zerowatt in the Fifties. The table lamp it's in working order with original vintage electrical system, it
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Tito Agnoli adjustable table lamp model 249 Oluce Italy 1956
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare model 249 adjustable black table lamp designed by Tito Agnoli for Oluce in Italy in 1956
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Imperial Furniture Queen Anne Mahogany Pie Crust Pedestal Table Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
. Imperial made dining room tables to go along with buffets made by the Grand Rapids Chair Co. Imperial was
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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mondrian Design Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi geometric ceramic table lamp was imported and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Faience, Ceramic

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fifties dining table you’re looking for. Each fifties dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 334 options for an antique or vintage fifties dining table now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fifties dining table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A fifties dining table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one fifties dining table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cesare Lacca, Knoll and Bitossi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fifties Dining Table?

Prices for a fifties dining table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $160 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,545.
Questions About Fifties Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Yes, onyx can be a good material for a dining table. The mineral is strong, but it is relatively lightweight, making tables easy to move throughout a room as needed. Many people find the color and luster of onyx tabletops to be visually appealing. Since the material can become scratched or damaged by heat, it is important to take steps to protect an onyx dining table by using felt-backed trivets or heat-resistant fabric mats beneath hot dishes. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of onyx dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether mahogany is good for a dining table is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people may prefer the hardwood for their dining room furniture owing to its natural beauty, durability and stain-resistant qualities. Mahogany also features a striking natural grain that renders it ideal for use in that part of your home, specifically as dinner guests will be able to experience it! Shop a range of mahogany dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To protect your maple dining table, use placemats or a tablecloth to reduce the risk of scratches. Always place a trivet underneath hot serveware to avoid scorching the finish. Set glasses on coasters to keep rings off the wood. Shop a selection of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There isn’t a single most durable material for a dining table. Solid hardwood and stainless steel can hold up to wear and tear, but the quality of the craftsmanship also impacts durability. Find a variety of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no single most durable type of dining table. Materials like solid hardwood, stone and marble can make for long-lasting tables, but other factors like how you care for the piece and how well it's made also help determine durability. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.