G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
By G-Plan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modern dining table by G-Plan, known as the iconic “Whale Tail” model
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass
G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
By G-Plan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modern dining table by G-Plan, known as the iconic “Whale Tail” model
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak extendable dining table with 1 built-in leaf. By G Plan
Teak
$2,400
H 29 in W 82 in D 44 in
Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A good Mid-Century Modern G Plan teak extendable dining table from the "Fresco range", designed by
Teak
$3,527 / set
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern G Plan Teak Dining Set, Table & Four Chairs, 1950
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Buxton, GB
Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1950 and 60s with this set of four G Plan Fresco Dining Chairs
Teak
1960s Mid-Century modern G Plan Fresco extending dining table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
veneer showing the grain. This is the Fresco large extending dining table. The table top is teak with
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture, V.B. Wilkins
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak extendable dining table with 1 built-in leaf. By G Plan
Teak
$1,795
H 28.75 in W 52 in D 42.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Folding Dining Table by G plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
British furniture maker G Plan, it offers both elegance and practicality. This table is a great space
Teak, Wood
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 64 in D 44 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern G-PlanTeak Oval Extending Dining Table. UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage dining table, oval, extendable, scandinavian style teak by g-plan, circa 60's. Designed by
Teak
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 66 in D 48 in
Vintage Danish Extendable Teak Oval Table by Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Danish oval dining table designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by G-Plan. Made of
Teak
1960s Kofod Larsen Tea Trolley
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, Lambeth
stunning 1960s G-plan tea trolley which was designed by the Danish designer, Kofod Larsen. He
Teak
Midcentury Teak Extending Dining Table by G-Plan, 1970s
By G-Plan
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury Teak extending dining table by G-Plan - Made in the UK - Extended width 195 cm.
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 56.3 in D 38.98 in
Mid-Century Teak Extendable Dining Table from G-Plan, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This is an rectangular shaped teak dining table manufactured by G-Plan in the 1960s. The table has
Teak
1970s G Plan Mid-Century Extendable Teak Dining Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A solid teak original extendable G plan table with lovely wood grain. The table is very well made
Teak
1970s G Plan Mid-Century Extendable Teak Dining Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A solid teak original extendable G Plan table with lovely wood grain. The table is very well made
Teak
Vintage Extendable Teak Dining Table Form G-Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
This round teak dining table with a pull-out extension leaf was produced in the 1960s. The top
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 60.63 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Teak Rectangular Fresco Dining Table from G-Plan, United Knigdom.
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This rectangular extendable dining table was produced by G-Plan in the 1960s. The table has
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 59.85 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Teak Extendable Dining Table from G-Plan, United Knigdom, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This is an rectangular shaped teak dining table manufactured by G-Plan in the 1960s. The table has
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 12.21 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Teak Extendable Dining Table from G-Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This dining table in teak dates from the 1960s. The table manufactured by G-Plan in United Knigdom
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 35.83 in
Mid-Century Teak Extendable Dining Table from G-Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This dining table in teak dates from the 1960s. The table manufactured by G-Plan in United Knigdom
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Mid-Century Teak Round Fresco Dining Table from G-Plan, United Knigdom, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This round extendable dining table was produced by G-Plan in the 1960s. The table has profiled
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 96.07 in D 35.04 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen for G-Plan’s Danish Range 1960s Teak Extendable Dining Table
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
very stylish, sleek dining table designed by Larsen for G-Plan's Danish range. This dates from circa
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 59.85 in D 35.04 in
Midcentury Teak Extending Dining Table by Ib Kofod Larsen for G Plan, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Surbiton, GB
Midcentury teak extending dining table by Ib Kofod Larsen for G Plan, circa 1960.
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in Dm 48.04 in
1960s Original G Plan E Gomme Vintage Midcentury Round Extending Dining Table
By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Lábatlan, HU
original G Plan E Gomme vintage midcentury round extending dining table Dimensions: D 122 (152 extended) x
Teak
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Leslie Dandy for G-Plan, United Knigdom, 1960s
By G-Plan, Leslie Dandy
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Dining chairs made by british manufaktured G-Plan in the 1960s. Designed by Leslie Dandy. Made from
Leather, Teak
Vintage G Plan Dining Table Teak Fresco 1970s Mcm
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive teak dining table designed by V.B. Wilkins and manufactured in the 1970s by G Plan as
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 37.01 in
1960’s Mid Century G Plan Extending Dining Table With Angled Legs
Located in London, GB
Step back in time with this iconic piece: a 1960s Mid Century G Plan Extending Dining Table with
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.73 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century 1950’s Dining ‘Helicopter’ Table by E Gomme G Plan
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid Century Modern ‘Helicopter’ dining table. Designed in the 1950’s by E Gomme G Plan
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.55 in W 74.02 in D 46.07 in
Librenza Dining Table in Tola Wood by E.Gomme for G Plan, 1950’s
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Librenza Dining Table in Tola Wood, designed by E. Gomme for G Plan in the 1950s
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
G Plan E Gomme Quadrille Desk Dressing Table, 1960, Mid-Century Bedroom Office
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
1965 could be argued as one of the best years for G Plan design with R Bennett creating the
Teak
Teak and Ebonised Dining Table with Four Matching Chairs
Located in Nottingham, GB
A 1960's G-Plan dining table and four matching chairs, newly upholstered in a fabric design from
Teak, Fabric
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 44.1 in D 29.93 in
Teak, Ebonized Draw Leaf Dining Table with Four Matching Chairs
Located in Nottingham, GB
A 1960's British G-Plan (E.Gomme) teak and ebonised draw leaf dining table with four matching
Teak, Beech, Upholstery
Midcentury Teak Trolley or Cart
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chilton, GB
A midcentury teak drinks trolley of angular form on tapering legs and having twin tiers. Great
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 66.15 in D 38.19 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern, 1960s A.H. McIntosh of Kirkaldy Extending Dining Tab
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in London, GB
were generally better made, more expensive and higher quality than G Plan. This elegant dining table
Teak
Unavailable
H 17 in W 21 in D 21 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen for G Plan Danish Range Footstool Eames Mid-Century Era
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
popular. Whilst working with the team at G Plan on the Danish range, his skills were to create what is
Fabric, Teak
Austinsuite Teak Sideboard Console Table Retro
By Austinsuite
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
to rival G Plan and Ercol using beautiful and exotic woods to create highly practical and appealing
Teak
G-Plan Teak Dining Table
By G-Plan
Located in Denton, TX
“G-Plan” extendable teak dining table with butterfly leaf. Very good original condition
Teak
Mid-Century Dining Table in Teak from G-Plan, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak extending dining table from the Fresco range, by G Plan, circa 1960s Designed by V B Wilkins
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak G Plan Extending Dining Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and iconic vintage teak dining table. part of the Fresco range made in England by G Plan
Teak
G-Plan Teak Extending Table 5-Piece Dining Set
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern teak dining room table with extendable fold out leaf by G-Plan, circa 1968 with
Teak
Mid Century Modern VIntage Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
British furniture maker G Plan, it offers both elegance and practicality. This table is a great space
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Set by G-Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak dining set by G-Plan. The set includes the dining
Teak
Vintage G Plan Fresco Dining Table & Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic vintage dining table and chair set. This was part of the Fresco range made in
Teak
Sold
H 42.13 in W 55.12 in L 42.13 in
1960’s Mid-Century Extending G Plan Drop Leaf Teak Extending Dining Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Ideal for a small space. A good sized extending dining table for the kitchen or the dining room
Teak
Mid Century G-Plan Dining Table and 4 Chairs
By G-Plan
Located in Buxton, GB
This Mid Century G-Plan dining table and 4 chairs set is a vintage piece from the 1950s, showcasing
Leather, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Extension Dining Table by G-Plan
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome Kofod-Larsen dining table by G-Plan is crafted of teak and has a hidden butterfly
Teak
Teak Round/ OVAL Table with Pop Up Leaf G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
48" round teak dining table with one 18" pop up leaf. Beautiful teak with outstanding grain! Self
Teak
Danish Modern Expandable Teak Trestle Table, G-Plan, Denmark
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful solid teak dining table manufactured by G-plan, Denmark. Elegant, simple design, oval
A MCM round teak dining table by G plan, with one 18" pop up leaf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A MCM round teak dining table by G plan, with one 18" pop up leaf hidden underneath. Beautiful teak
Teak
Vintage G Plan Fresco Dining Table and Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic vintage teak dining table and chair set. This was part of the Fresco range
Teak
Sold
H 28.55 in W 63.78 in L 28.55 in
Vintage Oval Extendable Teak and Redwood Dining Table by G-Plan, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G-Plan
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage oval extendable teak and redwood dining table by G-Plan 1960s. Designed by Danish designer
Hardwood, Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 50.01 in D 35.44 in
Expandable teak dining table by Ib Kofod Larsen for G-plan, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G-Plan
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful teak expandable table designed in the 1960s by the Danish Ib Kofod Larsen, for G-Plan
Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 42.13 in
G Plan Fresco Teak Mid Century Extending Dining Table, 1960s, Victor Wilkins
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in London, GB
G Plan Fresco mid century extending dining table. Iconic curved feet with hidden extending
Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 38.98 in
Mid- Century Modern Teak OvalExtendable Dinning Table By G Plan, 1960's
By G Plan Furniture
Located in The Hague, NL
maker G Plan, circa 1960's. Table is made of teak wood and teak veneer. Has a beautiful oval shape
Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 50.4 in D 44.1 in
Mid- Century Modern Teak OvalExtendable Dinning Table By G Plan, 1960's
By G Plan Furniture
Located in The Hague, NL
maker G Plan, circa 1960's. Table is made of teak wood and teak veneer. Has a beautiful oval shape
Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 92.33 in D 34.85 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen, G-Plan 'Danish Design' series 1960s teak extending dining table
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G-Plan
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-larsen for G-Plan Extending dining table from the G-Plan 'Danish Design' series, designed
Wood, Teak
G Plan Brasilia Chairs and Younger Dining Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Seaford, GB
Table & 5 G Plan Brasilia Teak Chairs Upgrade your dining space with this Mid-Century A Younger
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, G-Plan
By G-Plan
Located in High Point, NC
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, designed in the distinguished G
Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 88.19 in D 35.04 in
Mid- Century Modern Teak Extendable Dinning Table "Fresco" By G Plan, 1960's
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period dining room table from the acclaimed "Fresco" collection of G Plan
Teak
G Plan Dining Table
By Victor Wilkins
Located in Otley, GB
A classic piece of midcentury design by G Plan & designed by Victor Wilkins. This dining table is
Teak
Dining table in teak, GPlan Uk 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Torino, IT
Dining table in teak, GPlan Uk 1960
Teak
Mid Century Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century drop leaf dining table was produced by G Plan in England during the 1960s. Made
Teak
Nest of G-Plan Tables
By G-Plan
Located in Buxton, GB
These Vintage Nest of G Plan Tables from the 1960s are a charming addition to any indoor space
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Table with Six Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fine and sculptural Mid-Century Modern dining table and six chairs set (including two armchairs). G
Teak
GPlan vintage teak table. UK 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Torino, IT
GPlan dining table in teak, 1960
Teak
English G-plan Mid Century Modern Extendable Oval Dining Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s Mid Century Modern extendable oval dining table. English, G-plan (label intact
Teak
Mid Century G Plan Circular Extending Dining Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century G Plan Circular Extending Dining Table and 4 Chairs The Table is in Teak from the
Teak
G Plan Fresco Compact Sideboard
By Victor Wilkins
Located in Otley, GB
sideboard is constructed from solid teak & afromosia by the renowned E Gomme & G-Plan factory & designed by
Teak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,200 / item
H 30 in Dm 38 in
Round Extendable Pedestal Dining Table 38", With Leaf, Handmade Solid Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
With mid century modern good looks and all solid hardwood construction our "Kapok" round expanding dining table adds timeless beauty that you'll love and your guests will admire. ...
Hardwood, Walnut
1950's Drexel Profile K44 Extending Dining Table by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Drexel Profile Model K44 extending dining table is both striking in scale and versatile in function. Its walnut and pecan top, supported by robust metal glides, opens effortless...
Fruitwood, Walnut
$1,150
H 19.75 in W 44.75 in D 29.75 in
Mid-Century Niels Bach Solid Teak Oval Coffee Table with Pedestal Base
By Niels Bach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Bach designed this solid teak oval table with sculptural presence and functional versatility. The honey-toned teak construction showcases the natural grain and warmth character...
Teak
$3,195
H 29.75 in W 87.5 in D 48 in
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Dining Table
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Teak
$2,800
H 30 in W 48 in D 36 in
Oval Dining Table 36x48, Midcentury Modern Pedestal Base, Handmade In Walnut
Located in Bloomington, IN
Our "Kapok" oval dining table fits seamlessly into any dining room or kitchen decor style. With mid century modern good looks and solid hardwood construction this dining table adds ...
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern extendable teak dining table was designed and manufactured in Denmark 1960s. This exquisite dining table boasts a sturdy and elegant teak frame, which adds a touch of s...
Teak
$4,995
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 42 in
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Walnut Segmented Base Racetrack Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Eight foot long walnut dining / conference table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Stamped "64128" and signed with the " double ring black metal" E...
Aluminum
$3,595
H 28.25 in W 82.75 in D 41.5 in
Gudme Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Gudme Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 63.75 wide x 41.5 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inc...
Rosewood
$7,200
H 29 in W 82.63 in D 55 in
Vintage Italian Round Extendable Dining Table in Rosewood by Ico Parisi for MIM
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Modernist rosewood extension dining table raised on six rectangular straight legs with aluminum caps designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for MIM, Roma (ca. 1950s). Spectacular w...
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wardrobe by Founders Furniture
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the luxurious practicality of American mid-century modern furniture with this rare and exquisite wardrobe designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. Realized in war...
Metal, Chrome
$6,995
H 27.5 in W 101.5 in D 41.5 in
Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Niels Otto Møller, Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted rosewood extension dining table By Niels Møller for Gudme Møbelfabrik Denmark, Circa 1960s Measures: 64"W x 41.5"D x 27.5"H....
Rosewood
$2,600
H 28.5 in W 59 in D 38 in
Extension Dining Table with Double Butterfly Leaf in Teak by D-SCAN, c. 1980s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts beauty and functionality this extraordinary extension dining table is constructed from a mix solid and matchbook-veneered Burmese teak with exceptional old-growth woodgra...
Teak
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Table has been refinished and doea have small areas where the veneer has bee...
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Extendable Walnut Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic Mid-Century Modern dining table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, featuring a rich walnut top and clean, minimalist lines characteristic of McCobb’s work. The table exte...
Aluminum
John Mortensen for Heltborg Teak Table W/ Leaf
By John Mortensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Danish dining table in teak wood with 19" leaf. Designed by John Mortensen for Heltborg Mobler. Simple design with functionality. Please confirm location.
Teak
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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 .
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.