Mid-Century Modern Long Walnut Bench Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut long bench two tear coffee table.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Long Walnut Bench Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut long bench two tear coffee table.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Long Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern sofa table with white laminate top and tapered legs. Attractive mid-century design
Laminate, Walnut
$650
H 15 in W 56 in D 20 in
Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer. Item features
Laminate, Wood
$2,200
H 15 in W 55 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Long Rectangle Walnut Parsons Style Coffee Table Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Long Rectangle Walnut Parsons Style Coffee Table MINT!
Walnut
Unavailable
H 14.25 in W 58 in D 19.5 in
Midcentury Lane Walnut Long Rectangular Wood Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
• Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lane rectangular coffee table from 1962. • Simple, geometric lines
Wood, Walnut
Long Chrome and Walnut Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique walnut coffee table has chrome legs that run through the top surface, giving it its
Classic Modernist Extra Long Lane Acclaim Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Extra Long Lane Acclaim Coffee / Cocktail Table,,, This design is always sought
Ash, Walnut
Mid-Century Lane Walnut and Burl Long Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
RARE Mid-Century Modern Lane walnut coffee table with a gorgeous burl inset top. This 70" cocktail
Walnut, Burl
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Extra Long Walnut Dovetail Coffee Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Extra Long Walnut Dovetail Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 70
Walnut
Lane Harlequin Mid Century Long Walnut and Brass Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Harlequin mid century long walnut and brass coffee table Table measures: 70 wide x 18 deep x
Brass
Black Lacquer and Walnut Long Sofa Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
An exquisite vintage coffee table by Lane in 1960 customized with black lacquer and highly figured
Lacquer, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Long Low Coffee Table Bench, 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely, long, low coffee table bench, from the Tuxedo line by Lane
Wood
Sold
H 16 in W 62.13 in D 20 in
1960s Lane Impressive Long Coffee Table Tapered Legs Walnut & Oak Restored Ready
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Coffee table 1960s Lane Altavista Virginia Impressive Modern Long Coffee Table Tapered Legs Ready
Brass
Long Low Profile Sofa Table by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in South Charleston, WV
for long sofas, this vintage low profile coffee table is long and elegant in a rectangular form with a
Birch, Walnut
Sold
H 13 in W 70 in D 18 in
Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Long Surfboard Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extra long surfboard coffee table Designed by Andre Bus for
Ash, Walnut
Sold
H 14 in W 58.5 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Long Narrow Rectangular Walnut Coffee
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection long narrow rectangular walnut coffee table
Walnut
Sold
H 12.25 in W 73 in D 25 in
Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm Mid Century Walnut and Formica Long Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb style lane Rhythm Mid Century walnut and formica long coffee table. Table measures: 73
Formica, Walnut
Mid Century Long Coffee Table for Drexel / Lane
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A long medium dark ebony toned wooden coffee table with up turned edges to both sides sitting on
Wood
Sold
H 14 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Classic Modernist Coffee / cocktail table (long-john) Walnut with woven shelf
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist, Mid Century Coffee / Cocktail table (long-john) Amazing Figured Walnut with
Wicker, Maple, Walnut
Oversized Long Rectangular Walnut Coffee Display Platform Center Table
By Henredon, Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice extra large rectangle coffee or display table.
Oversized Long Rectangular Walnut Coffee Display Platform Center Table
By Henredon, Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice extra large rectangle coffee or display table.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Long Oval Surfboard Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern long oval surf board shape coffee table.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Long Bench or Coffee Table with Bowling Lane Top
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a unique and one of kind vintage Mid-Century Modern long bench or coffee table with a
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lane Two-Tier Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
A gorgeous vintage Lane Furniture long coffee table that features classic midcentury design
Wood
Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Long Coffee Table
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern long coffee table from the Acclaim line by Lane. The table features
Ash, Walnut
Lane Acclaim Dovetail Extra Long Surfboard Coffee Table
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This exceptional Lane “Acclaim” surfboard coffee table represents the most sought-after and hard-to
Oak, Walnut
Sold
H 14.5 in W 52.5 in D 33 in
Professionally Restored Lane Rythm Long & Low Coffee Table in Walnut & Brass
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Probably designed by Warren Church, this coffee table was made by Lane in Altavista, Virginia. This
Brass
Extra Long Lane Dovetail Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Oaks, PA
Extra long Lane dovetail coffee table, 70" inches in length, iconic Mid-Century design.
Wood
Extra Long Lane Dovetail Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Oaks, PA
Extra long Lane dovetail coffee table, 70" inches in length, iconic Mid-Century design of inlaid
Mahogany, Wood
Sold|$1,250
H 14.5 in W 56 in D 20 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Coffee Table w/ Magazine Shelf
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...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Sold|$1,895
H 15.25 in W 69.75 in D 22 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Walnut
$1,750
H 13.75 in W 70 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Vintage Warren Church “Perception” Coffee Table for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
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...
Oak, Walnut
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Beautifully Refinished Paul McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid wood coffee table. From the Planner Group line designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company. Retains original manufacturer’s label and guaranteed authenti...
Maple
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
$6,345 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$811Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,192 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$3,340
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
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.
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
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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