Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables
Glass, Wood
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.
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
Glass, Wood
Brass and Smoked Glass Swivel Coffee Table 1970s In Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
Articulating swivel three tier brass and glass cocktail side table in the style of Milo Baughman. This gorgeous brass table has three tiers, the middle tier swivels 360 degrees and c...
Brass
Paolo Buffa Attributed 1950's Italian Side Table
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1950's round side table with inlay top and sculptural legs side table or coffee table attributed to Paolo Buffa, restored with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Walnut
1940s vintage wooden coffee table Italian design
Located in None, IT
Walnut coffee table with curved legs and decorated top, Italian style, 1940s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear due to age. SIZING: Height 47 cm; diameter 62 cm; M...
Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Round Coffee Table
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 designs...
Walnut
Minimalist Chrome Desk or Dining Table by Egon Eiermann for Wieland
Located in Hamburg, DE
Eiermann E2 table with central strut by Wieland. A design classic based on a design by architect Egon Eiermann. This E2 version has a vertical, central crossbar, allowing it to be u...
Metal
Mario Bellini, Dining Table, Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood dining table, model La Basilica, designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25"H...
Wood
1950s Wim Rietveld Friso Kramer Reply Drafting Table Ahrend de Cirkel
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Wim Rietveld 'Reply' drafting table with rare side tray. The hinging mechanism was a collaborative design with Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958. Adjust...
Metal
Swedish Henning Kjærnulf Style Mid-Century Dressing Table, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish Mid-Century, Henning Kjærnulf Style dressing table or vanity. Golden oak frame with double drawers between two storage cabinets and carved oak lip accent. Straight lines with...
Oak
Round Pine Coffee Table, Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Design, France, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Rare round coffee or sofa table in solid stained pine, produced in France during the late 1960s. The design captures the sculptural, essential quality of Perriand’s alpine work, with...
Metal
Mid century large burl wood blonde chrome coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century large burl wood blonde chrome coffee table. Large Mid Century Modern rectangle book matched blonde burl wood with chrome base coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman. ...
Chrome
Professionally Restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oak Tulip Dining Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and exquisite table was designed by legend Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Featuring a rare top, this oval top is made of oak, which is beautifully figured and bookmatched. The to...
Aluminum
Pair Vintage Rattan Wrapped Tables with Glass Tops, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair Vintage Rattan Wrapped Tables with inset light gray glass tops. Some wear to finish as shown in photos. Measurement Good overall sturdy condition, with few scratches to glass tops
Rattan, Glass, Hardwood
Pair Andre Bus - Lane 'Acclaim' Walnut Oak Cube Side Tables Castors Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1960s by Lane for their Acclaim line of furniture, this pair of side tables was designed by Andre Bus, who was responsible for all Acclaim pieces at the time. This design...
Laminate, Walnut
Harvink Style 1980's Metal and Glass "Zig Zag" Console Table
By Harvink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harvink Style 'Zig Zag' console or side table. Narrow, long and tall, black enameled tubular metal frame with inset glass top. In original condition with visible signs of wear includ...
Metal
Mid-Century Ansager Mobler Style Extension Table, Teak, Hidden Leaf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extension table in the style of Ansager Mobler exemplifies Danish Modern design principles with its clean lines and functional versatility. The rectangular form features a golden blo...
Wood, Teak
Chunky Mid Century Modern Oak and Cork Square Dining Table or Game Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and gorgeous square dining or card table circa 1960s. It features a simple modern design with a chunky stained oak frame and a cork top. The top has glass.
Oak, Glass, Cork
Curved dressing table in fine wood essences Italian Ducrot Paolo Buffa 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant dressing table in precious woods brass feet Ducrot Paolo Buffa
Wood, Maple
Expertly Restored - Jens Risom Floating Top Walnut Side Tables
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Wood, Walnut
Johannes Andersen forJ.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
By Johannes Andersen, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Johannes Andersen, this table was produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, which was the company owned by Niels Otto Møller, an iconic designer himself. This model is especi...
Rosewood
Mid Century Writing Desk and Chair by Carl Sasse for Casala Germany c. 1950's
By Carl Sasse, Casala
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural writing table, desk and chair, designed by Carl Sasse, for Casala made in Germany, circa 1950's. Constructed of solid wood, this example is structurally sound ...
Wood
Desk Smoked Glass President Gallotti e Radice Dattilo Model Midcentury Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
GALLOTTI E RADICE Produced by Gallotti e Radice, Italy, ca. 1971. President desk, "Dattilo" model, chromed brass frame, rectangular top and sides in smoked glass. Please note that th...
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century (Height Adjustable) Desk or Dining Table by ILSE Möbel
By Ilse Möbel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German Mid-Century, Ilse Möbel manufactured, height adjustable coffee or dining table from the 1960s. Top has beautiful wood grain that sits atop a trestle base. Table is ingeniously...
Metal
Brutalist Solid Wood Railroad Table, Pierre Chapo Style, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist railroad table showcasing the distinctive style of renowned French designer Pierre Chapo. Constructed from golden-toned solid wood, the piece ...
Oak
Round Brutalist Charlotte Perriand Inspired Solid Oak Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Perriand style round solid oak coffee or side table with tripod base and flared legs. Quite possibly an early model produced by Meubelfabriek Osterwijk, known for their rus...
Oak
Large Italian Rectangular Rosso Levanto Marble Dining Table Black Green Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In a shape and with proportions similar to those of prestigious manufacturer Stone International, this table sets itself apart with its exquisite marble and grain pattern. Composed o...
Marble
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Vanity or Desk with Mirror in Pine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky art deco vanity with mirror. Solid pine with period deco hardware. Mirror has some small dark spot from age. All in all very good condition. Price includes both vanity & mirr...
Mirror, Pine
1970s Olivewood Burl Side Table Milo Baughman for Lane Altavista
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Olivewood Burl Side Table attributed to Milo Baughman for Lane Altavista Virginia 27w x 22d x 20h Preowned good condition remains as unrestored vintage Nic...
Composition
Axel Larsson - Smoker’s Table with Metal Top
By Axel Larsson
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Smoker’s table designed by Axel Larsson and produced by Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors in the 1930s, model 837. Open shelving layout with a central vertical divider, allowing stora...
Metal
Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Mid-Century executive desk made of veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. The architectural, linear structure conveys a sense of lightness, stability, and order. The top is fin...
Steel, Chrome
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni rosewood Rampa secretary desk Bernini Italy
By Bernini, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Skokie, IL
Designed in 1965 by the legendary brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, the "Rampa" unit is a masterclass in multidisciplinary design. Renowned for their ability to merge ar...
Brass
Pair of Dudouy End Tables With Saint Gobain Tops, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Oak and Saint-Gobain glass end tables with offset legs by Charles Dudouyt.
Glass, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
Teak
Mid-Century Modernist Triangular Side Table with Tapered Supports signed Cushman
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist triangular side table, crafted by Cushman and signed by the maker, is an elegant and understated piece reflecting the principles of mid-century design. Cre...
Wood
Italian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table or serving table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Moderate natural cracking on tabletop. Wear consistent with age and normal use. Touch ups carried out....
Wood
Newly Refinished - Andre Bus “Silhouette" Sculptural Side Table for Lane
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 designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 Materials: Walnut, Original Glass Top This sculptural Mid-Century Modern side table showcases the elegant, flowing lines that made the Silhouette line so visually distinctive in the 1960s. Crafted from walnut, the base features gracefully curved supports that create an airy, architectural presence while remaining solid and well-balanced. The original round glass top sits neatly within the frame, allowing the sculptural form of the base to remain the focal point. Subtle brass detailing at the center adds a refined accent that complements the warm wood tones. Expertly refinished, the table retains its original design integrity while presenting beautifully for contemporary interiors. Fun Historical Fact: Lane’s Silhouette...
Glass, Walnut
$770Sale Price|30% Off
John Stuart Mid Century Modern Hairpin Leg Maple Writing Desk Table Drawers MCM
By John Stuart
Located in Dayton, OH
John Stuart Hairpin Desk, circa 1960s. Features a minimalist open form with plank top set between three dovetailed oak drawers set on turned and tapered legs with brass feet and a h...
Maple
Christian Krekels Art Coffee Table in Inlaid Brass and Agate Belgium 1989
Located in Meer, VAN
Christian Krekels Art Coffee Table in Inlaid Brass and Agate, Belgium, 1989. This is a mesmerizingly beautiful coffee table by Belgian artist Christian Krekels. Quite exceptional i...
Agate, Brass
Danish Mid-20th Century Modern, Side Table by Anton Kildeberg, Model 210, 1960s
By Anton Kildebergs Møbelfabrik, Anton Kildeberg
Located in Odense, DK
This refined side table is a classic example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design from the 1960s by Anton Kildeberg for Anton Kildebergs Møbelfabrik, showcasing the clean lines, elega...
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Mosaic Top by Berthold Muller, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table. Design by Berthold Muller. Striking German design from the 1950s. Solid teak base with original multi-colored ceramic mosaic top...
Ceramic, Teak
Mid Century Gio Ponti Domus Nova Coffee Table Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bernville, PA
Iconic coffee table by one of the most important Italian architects of all times, Gio Ponti. A solid caramel walnut table crafted by Domus Nova. It has that classy Gio Ponti shape wi...
Glass, Walnut
"Alveo" Rectangular Burl and Brass Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent “Alveo” rectangular coffee table in burl wood and brass, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in fantastic condition, th...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Post Modern Console Table att. to Lou Hodges for Mersman c. 1960/70s
By Lou Hodges, Mersman
Located in New York, NY
Post Modern, Mid Century oak, and tinted glass console table, attributed to Lou Hodges, for Mersman, circa 1970's. The console table is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use...
Smoked Glass, Oak
Italian Modernist Vanity or Desk with Mirror Interior, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist fruit wood vanity table or desk. Of highly sculptural form with Z - shaped legs, back iron supports and reed carved apron surround. The top is separated into t...
Iron
Tomlinson Furniture, Side Table, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and brass side tables produced by Tomlinson Furniture, USA, c. 1950s. One has signs of repair and natural cracking on tabletop surface. Dramatic patina to brass deta...
Brass
Pair of Spanish Rattan Stools or Small Benches with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching handcrafted bamboo and woven wicker cane stools / side tables These stunning Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stools or small benches we...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century French Coffee Table by Mathieu Matégot, 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1960 / Coffee Table / Mathieu Matégot / metal / Mid-century A sculptural and rare example of mid-century French design, this coffee table by Mathieu Matégot. It captures th...
Metal
$4,017 / item
Mid Century Modern Round Dining Table - 72"
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany and finished in a rich dark walnut stain, this table balances timeless craftsmanship with standout design. The centerpiece is its pedestal base—a rippling...
Mahogany
Italian Onyx and Brass Console Table, circa 1950
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A refined Italian mid-century modern console table from the 1950s, executed in richly veined natural onyx with a sculptural brass surround. This elegant console exemplifies the mater...
Onyx, Brass
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, "T'ang Marriage" Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "T'ang Marriage" or "Wedding Dance" Coffee Table. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne' were a father-son duo that was renowned for transforming metal furniture into n...
Bronze
L. Massoni Dilly Dally White Leather Vanity Table by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1960s
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning white “Dilly Dally” dressing table designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Poltrona Frau in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing c...
Metal
Retro Futurist Jetsons Dining Table
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
The Jetsons Dining Table faces the future with style and fun. Walnut and ash wood provide the two-tone look. The Jetsons Dining Table is part of the Jetsons Dining Set, which also c...
Ash, Walnut
Carl Aubock Trunck Tree Table No 21 Austria 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Carl Aubock Trunck Tree Table Austria 1950s
Mahogany
$1,239Sale Price|20% Off
Tavolino da caffè vintage anni '70 in legno e vetro design Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Located in None, IT
Tavolino rettangolare in legno con piano in vetro fumé, disegnato da Afra & Tobia Scarpa, anni '70. CONDIZIONE: In buone condizioni, con segni di usura dovuti al tempo. DIMENSI...
Glass, Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Surfboard Style & Floating Top Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Expertly Refinished: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativi...
Elm, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Square Onyx Marble Display Pedestal Table by Muller of Mexico
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile modern pedestal from Muller of Mexico circa 1970s. It features 100% onyx construction. Very good overall condition.
Onyx, Marble
French Designer, End Table, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood end table designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minimal signs of wear. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.75"H x 8.5"D All items ship from High Point, North ...
Wood
Moveis Teperman, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass console table produced by Moveis Teperman, Brazil, c. 1950s. Patina brass drawer knobs. Refinished with minor imperfections. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.15"H ...
Brass
Mid-Century "Model 743" Round Coffee Table with Rattan Magazine Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round glass coffee table with lower woven wicker catch-all basket shelf on a black enameled steel frame, designed by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebr Jonkers in 1970. In origi...
Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Mirror, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted wood, brass and mirror glass console table designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, c. 1940s. Damage right back mirror corne...
Brass
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