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Square Walnut End Tables by Lane Furniture
Square Walnut End Tables by Lane Furniture

Square Walnut End Tables by Lane Furniture

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Square Walnut End Tables by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of vintage modern end tables features a two ton unique walnut style wood grain top. Made by

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Lane Furniture End Table
Lane Furniture End Table

Lane Furniture End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern side table by Lane with walnut grain and two door storage. Please confirm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Classic Modernist Lane Altavista Walnut and Burl Nightstands / End Tables
Classic Modernist Lane Altavista Walnut and Burl Nightstands / End Tables

Classic Modernist Lane Altavista Walnut and Burl Nightstands / End Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist Lane Altavista Walnut and Burl 2-tier Nightstands / End Tables... Simple

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Diamond Pattern End Tables by Lane
Diamond Pattern End Tables by Lane

Diamond Pattern End Tables by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two vintage-modern end tables by lane, features beautiful inlaid tops with rich walnut grain

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane
Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This eclectic pair of walnut end tables designed by Andre Bus for the First Edition Collection by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood End Table "Tuxedo" by Lane
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood End Table "Tuxedo" by Lane

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood End Table "Tuxedo" by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modern walnut and rosewood end "Tuxedo" line by Lane. Classic design and form, nice quality

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

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Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair
Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Classic Mid-Century Modern pair of end tables by Lane Furniture for their Rhythm Collection

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

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Brass

Lane Mid Century Walnut and Live Edge Mid Century Side End Table
Lane Mid Century Walnut and Live Edge Mid Century Side End Table

Lane Mid Century Walnut and Live Edge Mid Century Side End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane mid century walnut and live edge mid century side end table End table measures: 23.5 wide x

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of American Modern Walnut "Perception" Series End Tables by Lane Furniture
Pair of American Modern Walnut "Perception" Series End Tables by Lane Furniture

Pair of American Modern Walnut "Perception" Series End Tables by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of American modern walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Perception" series

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables
Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables

Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) walnut 2-tier nightstands / end tables composed of a

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Lane Pair End Tables Nightstands
Mid-Century Lane Pair End Tables Nightstands

Mid-Century Lane Pair End Tables Nightstands

By Lane Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful pair of end tables / nightstands by Lane Altavista Furniture Co. Each remains in good

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of End Tables by Lane Furniture
Pair of End Tables by Lane Furniture

Pair of End Tables by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of end tables features an elegant design combining walnut frames and glass tops. Artfully

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

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Glass, Walnut

Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Side Drum Cabinet End Table
Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Side Drum Cabinet End Table

Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Side Drum Cabinet End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Drum Table Cabinet. Item features beautiful

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

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Walnut

Lane Single Drawer End Table/Nightstand Alta Vista
Lane Single Drawer End Table/Nightstand Alta Vista

Lane Single Drawer End Table/Nightstand Alta Vista

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Medina, OH

Vintage Lane Alta Vista Side End Table or Nightstand with a Single-Drawer. This piece has been

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

By Lane Furniture

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Lane octagon shaped glass and walnut side end tables. This pair is in very nice

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Set of 2 bedroom end tables by Lane
Set of 2 bedroom end tables by Lane

Set of 2 bedroom end tables by Lane

By Lane Acclaim

Located in South Charleston, WV

single drawer. Entirely restored. Rosewood bow tie elements added to walnut for the Tuxedo series by Lane

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Lane "Acclaim" Series Walnut Two-Tier End Tables
Pair of Vintage Lane "Acclaim" Series Walnut Two-Tier End Tables

Pair of Vintage Lane "Acclaim" Series Walnut Two-Tier End Tables

By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking pair of vintage two-tier end tables from the iconic Acclaim series by Lane Furniture

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

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Wood, Walnut, Fruitwood

Paul McCobb for Lane 'Delineator' Walnut & Chrome Side or End Table
Paul McCobb for Lane 'Delineator' Walnut & Chrome Side or End Table

Paul McCobb for Lane 'Delineator' Walnut & Chrome Side or End Table

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in Altavista, VA by Lane Furniture, this side or end table was designed by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Lane Furniture Oak Butcher Block End Table
Vintage Lane Furniture Oak Butcher Block End Table

Vintage Lane Furniture Oak Butcher Block End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Straight-lined and sturdy with eye-catching wood grains, this robust table exudes the qualities

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

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style

By Lane Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Amazing Mid-Century Modern pair of Lane Alta Vista step table end tables style #1927 walnut with

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Mid-Century Lane Parson Style End Side Tables Pair
Mid-Century Lane Parson Style End Side Tables Pair

Mid-Century Lane Parson Style End Side Tables Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful pair of parson style end side tables by Lane Furniture Co. Featuring beautiful minimal

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Andre Bus Step End Table for Lane Acclaim Furniture
Andre Bus Step End Table for Lane Acclaim Furniture

Andre Bus Step End Table for Lane Acclaim Furniture

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Pasadena, TX

This end table was designed by Andre Bus forthe Lane Acclaim series of furniture. It is 2 tiered

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

1969 Lane Walnut Cube End Table with Circle Motif and Glass Top, Model 1121-95
1969 Lane Walnut Cube End Table with Circle Motif and Glass Top, Model 1121-95

1969 Lane Walnut Cube End Table with Circle Motif and Glass Top, Model 1121-95

By Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Walnut Cubed Side or End Table, first debuted by Lane Furniture in ca. 1969. This example

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Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables

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Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut

Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm Mid Century Walnut Nightstand Side End Table
Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm Mid Century Walnut Nightstand Side End Table

Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm Mid Century Walnut Nightstand Side End Table

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm mid century walnut nightstand side end table This side table

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Cane Front End Tables by Lane
Pair of Mid-Century Cane Front End Tables by Lane

Pair of Mid-Century Cane Front End Tables by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage pair of cane front end tables by Lane Furniture offer spacious storage, stylish

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Lane Furniture
Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Lane Furniture

Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful pair of vintage modern end tables with unique walnut wood grain running in different

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

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Walnut

Pair of Mid Century End Tables with Drawer by Lane Furniture
Pair of Mid Century End Tables with Drawer by Lane Furniture

Pair of Mid Century End Tables with Drawer by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century modern end tables by Lane Furniture features hardwood construction

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

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Cane, Walnut

Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table ... MCM Side Table, Wood Veneer
Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table ... MCM Side Table, Wood Veneer

Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table ... MCM Side Table, Wood Veneer

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table. Walnut box matched veneer. Great lines and shape, timeless

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

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Wood

Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture

Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of American MCM walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Rhythm" series by Paul

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Refinished Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane Furniture End Table
Refinished Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane Furniture End Table

Refinished Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane Furniture End Table

By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in South Charleston, WV

Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane End or Lamp Table. This is an uncommon table and has been restored

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables with Single Drawer by Lane Furniture
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables with Single Drawer by Lane Furniture

Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables with Single Drawer by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century modern end tables by Lane Furniture features hardwood construction

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

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Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables by Lane Altavista Parsons Style C1970
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables by Lane Altavista Parsons Style C1970

Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables by Lane Altavista Parsons Style C1970

By Lane Furniture

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of simple and elegant walnut end tables with a parsons style and a patchwork design

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Warren Church End Table Cabinets for Lane
Pair of Warren Church End Table Cabinets for Lane

Pair of Warren Church End Table Cabinets for Lane

By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of vintage walnut end tables features basket weave fronts as designed by Warren

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Lane Furniture Side Table
Lane Furniture Side Table

Lane Furniture Side Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern walnut table by Lane Furniture. Warm grain with bottom shelf. Please confirm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Sculptural End Side Tables with Rosewood Inlay by Lane C1965
Mid Century Modern Sculptural End Side Tables with Rosewood Inlay by Lane C1965

Mid Century Modern Sculptural End Side Tables with Rosewood Inlay by Lane C1965

By Lane Furniture

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural side table with rosewood Inlay in the form of a leaf

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane
'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane

'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American made end table by Lane Furniture with walnut and oak. Simple mid-century dovetail design

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

American Midcentury Walnut and Black Lacquer End Cocktail Table
American Midcentury Walnut and Black Lacquer End Cocktail Table

American Midcentury Walnut and Black Lacquer End Cocktail Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful unique Mid-Century Modern end cocktail table, freshly refinished the top has a checker

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay
Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay

Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay

By Lane Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of rectangular walnut side tables with cross banding and oak dots. The tables resting upon

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

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Walnut

Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables
Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables

Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern end tables by Lane Furniture with single drawer and bottom shelf. Please confirm

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table Mint!
Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table Mint!

Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table Mint!

By Lane Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Lane Acclaim 2-Tier End Tables
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Lane Acclaim 2-Tier End Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Lane Acclaim 2-Tier End Tables

By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century End Tables by Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim 2-Tier Offered is a pair of mid century

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

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Oak, Walnut

A pair of lane 1st Edition walnut end tables/nightstands
A pair of lane 1st Edition walnut end tables/nightstands

A pair of lane 1st Edition walnut end tables/nightstands

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Charleston, SC

Another stunning pair of end tables that are wonderfully finished on all sides so that they can be

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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern End Tables

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Walnut

American MCM Danish Modern Walnut Petit End Cocktail Table With Tiles Accents
American MCM Danish Modern Walnut Petit End Cocktail Table With Tiles Accents

American MCM Danish Modern Walnut Petit End Cocktail Table With Tiles Accents

By Lane Acclaim

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare small cocktail end table in original walnut finish with porcelain tile accents

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Porcelain, Walnut

Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands with Lower Shelf, Pair
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands with Lower Shelf, Pair

Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands with Lower Shelf, Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A sophisticated pair of walnut and laminate nightstands or end tables by Lane, produced during the

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

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Wood, Walnut, Laminate

'Tuxedo' Series End Tables
'Tuxedo' Series End Tables

'Tuxedo' Series End Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern tables by Lane for their Tuxedo series. Features warm walnut grain with inlay

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables W/ Two Door Cabinets Storage Compartments
Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables W/ Two Door Cabinets Storage Compartments

Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables W/ Two Door Cabinets Storage Compartments

By Lane Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal end side table cabinets by Lane Furniture featuring gorgeous

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table Set. Dovetail Drawers by Lane
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table Set. Dovetail Drawers by Lane

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table Set. Dovetail Drawers by Lane

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table Set. Dovetail Drawers by Lane. Dimensions. 22 W ; 15

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Handsome Burled Walnut Patchworks Paul Evans Style Lane Side End Table
Handsome Burled Walnut Patchworks Paul Evans Style Lane Side End Table

Handsome Burled Walnut Patchworks Paul Evans Style Lane Side End Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Paul Evans style burled walnut patchwork end table chest. We love the lid that lifts up to

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Andre Bus Designed Tables for Lane
Andre Bus Designed Tables for Lane

Andre Bus Designed Tables for Lane

By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Andre Bus for Lane in the early 1960s. These tables feature soft edges, tapered legs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Nighstands
Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Nighstands

Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Nighstands

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern pair of cabinets for living room or bedroom. Mosaic style doors with cabinet storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Lane Furniture Nightstand w/ Inlay
Lane Furniture Nightstand w/ Inlay

Lane Furniture Nightstand w/ Inlay

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single end table with cabinet space designed by Lane Furniture. Features delicate rosewood inlay

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Nightstands by Lane Furniture
Brutalist Nightstands by Lane Furniture

Brutalist Nightstands by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid-century side tables with storage. Designed by Lane Furniture for their Pueblo

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables w/ One Door Cabinets Storage Compartment
Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables w/ One Door Cabinets Storage Compartment

Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables w/ One Door Cabinets Storage Compartment

By Lane Furniture, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern pair of walnut hexagon shape one door storage compartment end side tables.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Carrara Marble and Walnut Wedge Shape Side Table
Carrara Marble and Walnut Wedge Shape Side Table

Carrara Marble and Walnut Wedge Shape Side Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1960’s Dark Walnut wedge shape side table with an Italian Carrara marble top attributed to Lane

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble

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Lane Walnut End Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lane walnut end table you’re looking for. Each lane walnut end table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lane walnut end table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right lane walnut end table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist and Chinese Chippendale styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one lane walnut end table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Andre Bus and Lane Acclaim produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lane Walnut End Table?

A lane walnut end table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $3,800.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right End-tables for You

Beyond just providing additional tabletop space for your living room, an attractive vintage end table can help you organize as well as display books and decorative objects.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each offers their own distinctive benefits in your space.

Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

End tables with a drawer or a shelf can easily stow away books or television remotes. Living-room end tables frequently assist with lighting, specifically as they’re often positioned adjacent to a wall. Their height and compact tabletop render them ideal for table lamps and plants, particularly if parked near a window.

And given their practicality, there is no shortage of simple, streamlined end tables from mid-century modern favorites such as Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar and Knoll that will serve your clutter-clearing minimalist efforts or wide-open loft space well. But over the years, furniture designers have taken to venturesome experimentation, crafting tables from fallen trees, introducing organic shapes and playing with sculptural forms, so much so that your understated end table might eventually become the centerpiece of a room, no matter where you choose to place it. One-of-a-kind contemporary designs prove that there are endless options for what an end table can be, while furniture makers working in the Art Deco style have proven that end tables can be stacked, staggered and nested at will, creating all kinds of variations on this popular home accent.

Find an extraordinary variety of antique, new and vintage end tables on 1stDibs today.