Paul McCobb Planner Group Mable Lamp Side Table Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Denver, CO
Paul McCobb designed rectangular side lamp table of solid maple with tapered legs and manufactured
Maple
Sold|$1,780
Round Italian 1950s Side Table
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Solid maple structure and black lacquered round top. Round glass built in top.
Vintage Hawaiian Modernist Custom Made Butcher Block End Grain Side Table
Located in Audubon, NJ
A butcher block or end grain Parson's style accent table custom-made for a mid century Palolo
Maple
Paul McCobb Side Tables or Nightstands for Winchendon, circa 1953
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These 1950s Paul McCobb pieces can be used as side tables as well as nightstands. A beautiful all
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Tobacco Pair of Side or End Tables
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is a nice pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group side end tables or they could be used as night
Maple
Scissor Leg Side Table, Server Attributed to Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful and sculptural scissor leg table in maple attributed to Renzo Rutili for Johnson
Maple
Severin Hansen Sewing or Side Table Teak for Haslev Denmark 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Basel, CH
A very lovely and practical Sewing table in teak designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark
Maple, Raffia, Teak
Stunning Iron Frame Side Table / Nightstand by Paul McCobb, 1953
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare pair of iron frame and solid Maple side table/nightstand with pigeon hole drawers
1950s Inco Iron and Wood Side Table or Stool
By Inco
Located in San Diego, CA
Side table or stool by Los Angeles-based company Inco, 1950s. Maple top and iron legs.
Iron
Side Table attributed to Ico and Luisa Parisi, 1952-1954
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Southampton, NY
Magnificent two-tier maple side table with delicate brass sabots, attributed to Ico & Luisa Parisi
Brass
Midcentury Italian Double Shelves in glass Side or Occasional Table
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Midcentury Italian four solid maples sculptured legs and two beveled and profiled glass tops with a
Glass
Florence Knoll Square End Table, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
An early and Classic end table by Florence Knoll with an 18" square maple top and solid matte steel
Steel
Sold|$1,000
Toothpick Table by Lawrence Laske for Knoll
By Lawrence Laske, Knoll
Located in Tucson, AZ
Versatile and sculptural side table by Lawrence Laske for Knoll.
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron and Wood Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Paul McCobb 'Planner Group' Three-Tier Iron and Wood Table. Circa 1950's.
Iron
Sold|$1,450
1950 Heywood-Wakefield Pair of Nightstands
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Freshened up natural finish on these stands. Maple wood construction. There is one adjustable shelf
Maple
Sold|$2,500
Paul McCobb Planner Group Nightstands
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Nightstands/Sides Tables. Solid wood construction with brass
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Italian Palissander and Maple Table with Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
attributed dining table is made of palissander wood with a gorgeous maple thread along its sides, brass feet
Brass
Sold|$1,050 / set
Set of 3 Mid Century Maple Stacking Tables, 1960
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Modern set of 3 nesting, stacking, side or end tables Material: wood (maple), glass Age: vintage
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-Century Natural Table Lamp with Maple Leaf Shades, circa 1965
Located in Portland, OR
This two-armed desk lamp hails from the late 1960s, a time when the Mid-Century Modern minimalism
Mid-Century Mirrored Venetian Glass Vanity Table, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
A chic Mid-Century Venetian mirrored glass vanity table, circa 1950s. This table boasts confident
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Pair of Mid-Century Tiered End Tables
Located in Hudson, NY
A nice pair of Mid-Century tables that can be used end, side or bedside. Nice linear sleek look. In
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century modern dining set by Heywood Wakefield features four side chairs and two captain's
Upholstery, Maple
Maple and Iron Desk by Dorothy Schindele for Modern Color, circa 1950
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Maple and iron desk by Dorothy Schindele for Modern Color, circa 1950. From the Pacifica Line by
Iron
Unique Three-Tier Mid-Century Sofa or Console Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
side, with easy roll casters on the bottom. A lovely dark blonde maple wood and black painted legs
Sold|$2,195
Heywood Wakefield Side or End Table, Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original acquisition condition pair of Heywood Wakefiled side or end tables, circa 1950s.
Maple
Vintage Italian Ico Parisi Gio Ponti Oval Table Maple Glass, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
A truly one of a kind vintage Italian oval maple table attributed to Ico Parisi or Gio Ponti, circa
Brass
Set of 2 Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Tables by Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Maastricht, NL
Beautiful Set of 2 Paul McCobb Side Tables in solid maple in excellent condition.
Maple
Foldable Sides Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, CA
This oval dining table designed by Paul McCobb is made of solid maple for Planner Group, Winchendon
Maple
Set of Four Vintage Knoll Chairs by Jens Risom
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a set of four vintage Mid-Century chairs designed by Jens Risom in 1943. They have maple
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Coffee Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1950's this sleek and shapely mid century coffee
Wood
Kitchen Island/Food Prep Table with Maple Top, Steel Frame and Drawers
Located in Madison, WI
Mid-century Industrial Kitchen Island or Food Prep Table with maple top, steel frame and drawers in
Steel
Sold|$1,895
Mid-Century Desk, Paul McCobb Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Crockett, CA
Solid maple medium size desk supported by drawers on one side and the signature angular tapered
Brass
Pair of X-Base Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1951
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of X-base side tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1951. Professionally restored
Maple
Sold|$4,250 / set
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Iron Side Tables, U.S.A, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of model #1574 Planner Group end tables designed by Paul McCobb by Winchendon. These have been
Iron
Pair of Side Tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a pair of side tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The model 5451 end table was
5 Drawer Pedestal Two Tone Black and Maple Desk by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Pau, FR
Very stylish solid maple desk with double sided pedestals and 5 solid maple drawers (2 + 3 + 1 tray
Maple
Sold|$1,289
Midcentury Console Table, circa 1960
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury console table, circa 1960. A British midcentury console or side table with three
Maple
Mid Century Italian Stylish Pair of Night Tables Side Table Glass Top
By Dassi Lissone
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Pair of elegant mid century Italian bedside tables Dassi Lissone Milano 1950's, solid maple
Glass
Sold|$2,975
Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
This beautiful drop-leaf table has been expertly refinished. With the sides raised it measures 60
Maple
Low Square Coffee Table with Hexagon Patterns
Located in Budapest, HU
Coffee table made of birdseye maple wood, with a veneer finish. It features a low, square design
Birdseye Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Tobacco Coffee Table or Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is a nice vintage solid maple coffee table or bench designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner
Maple
John Keal for Brown Saltman Pair of End Tables and Coffee Table
By John Keal
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. The dimensions of the coffee table are 59.5" W x 19" D x 14.5" H and the dimensions of the side tables
Midcentury Teak Marquetry Table Lamp Base, Inlaid Wooden Accent Light, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
midcentury vintage handmade two-toned turned inlaid wood table lamp has great craftmanship & attention to
Maple, Teak
Milo Baughman for Directional Rare Striped Wood Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
varieties: rosewood, walnut and we believe maple but are not 100% sure. The sides of the table have a
Sold|$2,400
Pair of Bamboo Style Painted Side Tables
Located in Oakville, ON
Charming pair of bamboo style painted side tables, painted over solid maple. Fine quality
Maple
Sold|$7,500
Petite Console, La Permanente Cantu
By Ico Parisi, Carlo di Carli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sculpted legs and stretchers. The side brass supports add an elegant material contrast. Unmarked and
Brass
Rare Italian Mid-Century Pier Mirror and Console Table by Carlo Azzi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Incredible stylized console table with wall-mounted mirror. The vertical form is comprised of book
Glass, Maple, Mirror
Set of Six Maple Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon/Planner Group
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern, maple dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group
Maple
Maple Heywood-Wakefield Dining Set, circa 1955
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Portland, OR
, four side chairs and a stunning swing-leg table. Part of HW's Wedgewood line, these mid-century
Teakwood Side Table by Kurt Thut, 1960s
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, CH
Side table manufactured and produced in Switzerland by Kurt Thut in the 1960s. The side table has a
Metal
Italian Mid-20th Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
details. We love to find beautiful detailed Italian Mid Century items which represent the Classic Italian
Brass
Sold|$19,550 / item
/ ART DONOVAN / "1939" Nickel, Metallic Gray, Wood, Illuminated Sculpture
By Art Donovan
Located in Southampton, NY
known as Mid-Century Modern, a major influence on the 1939 New York World's Fair as Deskey himself
Brass, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Italian Pair of Bedside Table or Side Table Drawers, Glass Top
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Pair of bedside tables with drawer, glass top and double lower top in copper-colored mirror. The
Glass
Torpedo Desk Lamp by Tomas Diaz Magro for Fase, Spain, 1969
By Fase
Located in Haderslev, DK
Sophisticated, well built and breathtaking desk or table lamp made in 1969 by Tomas Diaz Magro for
Hardwood, Lacquer
Midcentury Danish Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nyborg, DK
curved top with a bevelled rear and side edges. Below there are six drawers with orange slice handles
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Model CH030214 Steno’s Desk Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret Model: CH030214 Steno’s Desk Chandigarh, circa 1955. Magnificent rare mid
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair, College of Architecture, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
his cousin, Le Corbusier (1887-1965). The two worked side-by-side throughout their prolific careers
Cane, 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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