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Restored Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish M326 Cabinet Bookcase
Restored Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish M326 Cabinet Bookcase

Restored Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish M326 Cabinet Bookcase

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

. All 4 doors, 2 sides and one cabinet top table top has been refinished to match original specs in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple

A pair or Jens Risom's Model 654 lounge chairs, designed in the 1940s for Knoll
A pair or Jens Risom's Model 654 lounge chairs, designed in the 1940s for Knoll

A pair or Jens Risom's Model 654 lounge chairs, designed in the 1940s for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

are from the early 2000s. A classic mid century modern style, still in production. This set has navy

Category

Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Restored Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Basic Series Nightstands
Restored Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Basic Series Nightstands

Restored Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Basic Series Nightstands

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare pair of nightstands or end tables made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Superb Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Maple End Side Table
Superb Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Maple End Side Table

Superb Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Maple End Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A wonderful octagonal shaped Mid-Century Modern end table having fantastic geometric pattern on top

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Live Edge Burled Maple Mid-Century Modern Side Table
Live Edge Burled Maple Mid-Century Modern Side Table

Live Edge Burled Maple Mid-Century Modern Side Table

By George Nakashima

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Amazing slab of burled Maple. Freeform style that was coated with teak oil for protection, then

Category

Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Side Tables Nightstands Ico Parisi Italy 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Side Tables Nightstands Ico Parisi Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Side Tables Nightstands Ico Parisi Italy 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage pair duo side tables or nightstands from maple and mirror glass in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Maple Side Stand C1950
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Maple Side Stand C1950

Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Maple Side Stand C1950

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Maple Single Drawer Side Stand C1950 Measures- 24"H x 20"W x 17"D

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Side Table
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Side Table

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Side Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield side table. Sculpted top with rounded edges having two shelves

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Side Table
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Side Table

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Side Table

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

mid-century end table makes the perfect addition to any modern interior. Please confirm item location

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Solid Maple Blonde One Drawer Side Stand
Mid Century Solid Maple Blonde One Drawer Side Stand

Mid Century Solid Maple Blonde One Drawer Side Stand

Located in Esperance, NY

Solid & Clean Mid Century Blonde one drawer stand.It is straight lined and has shelf under drawer.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Small Mid-Century Side Table
Small Mid-Century Side Table

Small Mid-Century Side Table

Located in San Diego, CA

Small mid-century round maple top table with four black metal legs, circa 1960s. The table measures

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Haywood Wakefield Hard Maple Side Table
Vintage Haywood Wakefield Hard Maple Side Table

Vintage Haywood Wakefield Hard Maple Side Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the whimsical charm of Mid-Century design with this exceptional side table by the iconic

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Modern Custom Norm Stoeker Mahogany and Maple Wood inlaid Rectangle Side Table
Modern Custom Norm Stoeker Mahogany and Maple Wood inlaid Rectangle Side Table

Modern Custom Norm Stoeker Mahogany and Maple Wood inlaid Rectangle Side Table

By Norm Stoeker

Located in Houston, TX

Custom studio made Norm Stoeker African mahogany and maple wood inlaid rectangular side table

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Mid-Century Bentwood Side Tables, a Pair
Mid-Century Bentwood Side Tables, a Pair

Mid-Century Bentwood Side Tables, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of mid-century bentwood glass top side tables. Rectangular tables are made of maple

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Maple, Bentwood

Paul McCobb Maple and Iron Side Table
Paul McCobb Maple and Iron Side Table

Paul McCobb Maple and Iron Side Table

By Paul McCobb

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

1950s Paul McCobb side table with finger cut out pull drawer, webbed wood shelf, original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables with great design

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables with great design

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Side Tables
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Side Tables

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Side Tables

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matched pair of minimal-form stained maple side tables designed in the 1950s by Paul McCobb for

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tubular Round Side Tables by Drexel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tubular Round Side Tables by Drexel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tubular Round Side Tables by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Nice pair of mid century tubular round side tables by Drexel. Faux burled maple finish with brass

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul Mayen Bird's-Eye Maple and Chrome Side Table
Paul Mayen Bird's-Eye Maple and Chrome Side Table

Paul Mayen Bird's-Eye Maple and Chrome Side Table

By Paul Mayen

Located in Culver City, CA

example of Mid-Century Modern design. This cylindrical drum style cocktail table is extremely versatile

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Russel Wright Tiered Maple Corner Table
Russel Wright Tiered Maple Corner Table

Russel Wright Tiered Maple Corner Table

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural, Mid-Century Modern, tiered maple, corner side table by Russel Wright for Conant ball

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Modernist Step Table
Mid Century Modernist Step Table

Mid Century Modernist Step Table

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modernist step table. Modernist side table with three shelves made of Maple. Simple

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

1940s Russell Wright Design American Modern Side Tables
1940s Russell Wright Design American Modern Side Tables

1940s Russell Wright Design American Modern Side Tables

By Russel Wright

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous sculptural pair of side tables designed by Russell Wright for Conant Ball American Modern

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Russel Wright Ebonized Maple Tiered Corner Table
Russel Wright Ebonized Maple Tiered Corner Table

Russel Wright Ebonized Maple Tiered Corner Table

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural, Mid-Century Modern, tiered, ebonized maple, corner side table by Russel Wright for

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Rio Nightstands, Champagne, 20th Century
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Rio Nightstands, Champagne, 20th Century

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Rio Nightstands, Champagne, 20th Century

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield pair of nightstands in Rio offer upper drawer over open

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Gio Ponti Maple and Glass Circular Table
Gio Ponti Maple and Glass Circular Table

Gio Ponti Maple and Glass Circular Table

By Gio Ponti

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Rare Gio Ponti maple wood and glass circular table designed for the Hotel Royal Napoli in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Maple

Gianni Vigorelli  Refined magazine rack table in turned maple
Gianni Vigorelli  Refined magazine rack table in turned maple

Gianni Vigorelli Refined magazine rack table in turned maple

By Gianni Vigorelli

Located in Milano, IT

Attr. Gianni Vigorelli Refined magazine rack table in turned maple with thick glass top and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Ebonized Maple Nightstand or End Table by Russel Wright
Ebonized Maple Nightstand or End Table by Russel Wright

Ebonized Maple Nightstand or End Table by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, ebonized maple, nightstand or end table by Russel Wright. Interior includes one

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Burled Wood Modernist Side Tables
Burled Wood Modernist Side Tables

Burled Wood Modernist Side Tables

Located in Austin, TX

Modernist burled wood side tables made of maple and featuring smoked glass drawer fronts. We love

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Maple

Mid Century Planner Group Nightstand End Table by Paul McCobb
Mid Century Planner Group Nightstand End Table by Paul McCobb

Mid Century Planner Group Nightstand End Table by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in San Jose, CA

bedside table or living room side table. Offered by Mid Century Maddist

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb 'Planner Group' Iron and Maple Occasional Tables
Pair of Paul McCobb 'Planner Group' Iron and Maple Occasional Tables

Pair of Paul McCobb 'Planner Group' Iron and Maple Occasional Tables

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Paul McCobb occasional / end tables composed of painted wrought iron frames, solid maple

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Heywood Wakefield 3 Tier Side Table
Midcentury Heywood Wakefield 3 Tier Side Table

Midcentury Heywood Wakefield 3 Tier Side Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Heywood Wakefield M304 mid century 3 tier side table in champagne finish. Classic design. The

Category

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

Materials

Maple

1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table
1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table

1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Planner group side table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture.

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb For Planner Group Ebonized Side Table
Paul McCobb For Planner Group Ebonized Side Table

Paul McCobb For Planner Group Ebonized Side Table

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, ebonized maple, side table with drawer by Paul McCobb for Planner Group

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized Side Table
Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized Side Table

Paul McCobb Planner Group Ebonized Side Table

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

End table with drawer by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, manufactured by Winchendon, with signature

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Tables
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Tables

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Tables

By Paul McCobb

Located in Danville, CA

Handsome pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group nightstands or side tables painstakingly restored in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Side Table / Nightstand
Paul McCobb Side Table / Nightstand

Paul McCobb Side Table / Nightstand

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A McCobb Planner group side table/ Nightstand in a light maple finish with lower shelve and pull

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New Windsor, NY

The essence of 20th century design. Gibbings delicate treatment of elegantly tapered legs to the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Planner Group Nightstands/ Side Tables by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Planner Group Nightstands/ Side Tables by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Planner Group Nightstands/ Side Tables by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Saint Paul, MN

pieces that really get our attention. Enter the McCobb nightstand/side table - a symmetrical masterpiece

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Step Side Tables or Nightstands
Pair of Step Side Tables or Nightstands

Pair of Step Side Tables or Nightstands

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very nice mid-century modern tiger maple end tables or nightstands.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Planner Group" Tier Side Table for Winchendon
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Planner Group" Tier Side Table for Winchendon

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Planner Group" Tier Side Table for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A masterclass in Mid-Century Modern design, this Paul McCobb side table, part of his “Planner Group

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple, Walnut

Pair of Italian Midcentury Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top
Pair of Italian Midcentury Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top

Pair of Italian Midcentury Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Maple & Glass Top

By Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s neoclassical pair of bedside tables with great pattern

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of X-Form Accent Side Tables by Baker Furniture
Pair of X-Form Accent Side Tables by Baker Furniture

Pair of X-Form Accent Side Tables by Baker Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of rare campaign style side tables by Baker Furniture with polished aluminum "x" bases and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Heywood Wakefield Wheat Mid-Century Modern Birch Maple Step Side End Table
Heywood Wakefield Wheat Mid-Century Modern Birch Maple Step Side End Table

Heywood Wakefield Wheat Mid-Century Modern Birch Maple Step Side End Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Heywood wakefield wheat Mid-Century Modern birch maple step end table. Item features 2 tiers, solid

Category

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

Materials

Birch, Maple

Paul Evans Cityscape End Tables
Paul Evans Cityscape End Tables

Paul Evans Cityscape End Tables

By Paul Evans

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of burled maple patchwork end tables by Paul Evans Studio for Directional, each with “An

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Sergio Terzani & Jean-Francois Crochet, Drinks Tables
Sergio Terzani & Jean-Francois Crochet, Drinks Tables

Sergio Terzani & Jean-Francois Crochet, Drinks Tables

By Sergio Terzani, Jean-Fracois Crochet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

this iconic Italian post modern design, , a delightful drinks or side table designed by Sergio Terzani

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb End Tables for Winchendon, Planner Group Series
Paul McCobb End Tables for Winchendon, Planner Group Series

Paul McCobb End Tables for Winchendon, Planner Group Series

By Paul McCobb

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

designer: Paul McCobb Manufacturer: Winchendon Period/Model: Mid Century Modern, Planner Group

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Side Table, Mid-Century Modern
Side Table, Mid-Century Modern

Side Table, Mid-Century Modern

By Andrew Szoeke

Located in Rochester, NY

African influenced round side table by master craftsman Andrew Szoeke. Highly figured burled maple

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Wenge, Burl

Russel Wright Blonde Stepped Plant Stand Table Midcentury Geometric Nightstand
Russel Wright Blonde Stepped Plant Stand Table Midcentury Geometric Nightstand

Russel Wright Blonde Stepped Plant Stand Table Midcentury Geometric Nightstand

By Russel Wright

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful understated retro-modern triple tiered side table or pedestal. Measures: Tier heights are

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Nightstand
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Nightstand

Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Nightstand

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome single drawer nightstand with round wrought iron open form frame, solid maple top, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Classic Alvar Aalto Benches
Pair of Classic Alvar Aalto Benches

Pair of Classic Alvar Aalto Benches

By Alvar Aalto

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic Alvar Aalto benches with a rich warm patina. Restored and hand rubbed. Measuring 15.75" D, 28.5" L, 17.25" H.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Modern American Maple Extendable Dining Table 90"
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Modern American Maple Extendable Dining Table 90"

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Modern American Maple Extendable Dining Table 90"

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Heywood Wakefield American Maple Dining Table. Features a rectangular form with tapered sides and

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple

Pair of Mid Century Modern Solid Maple End Tables by H.T. Cushman
Pair of Mid Century Modern Solid Maple End Tables by H.T. Cushman

Pair of Mid Century Modern Solid Maple End Tables by H.T. Cushman

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage pair of classic American side tables manufactured by H.T. Cushman Manufacturing, Vermont

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Maple

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Maple Midcentury Modern Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the maple midcentury modern side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each maple midcentury modern side table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and metal. Find 294 options for an antique or vintage maple midcentury modern side table now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer maple midcentury modern side table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A maple midcentury modern side table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one maple midcentury modern side table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Heywood-Wakefield Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Maple Midcentury Modern Side Table?

Prices for a maple midcentury modern side table start at $225 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $2,334.

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 Tables for You

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 .