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MCM Dining Table & 6 Chairs Newly Upholstered After Broyhill Brasilia - 10 Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table and 6 Chairs Newly Upholstered Styled After
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32 in W 20 in D 21 in
THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM Dining Table Set with 6 Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern dining set by Thomasville. Made from pecan, or a similar nutwood. Dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Heywood Wakefield Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM dining table. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield. Beautiful drop leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century After Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Faceted Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage MCM dining table. Made After the iconic Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft. A chic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Mid Century Modern Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
By Borge Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid Century Modern/MCM Dining Table with two extensions on either end.
Made in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage British Mid Century Modern Afromasia Teak Dining Table by A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British MCM dining table in African teak manufactured by A. Younger Ltd in
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 50.75 in D 31.5 in
Vintage MCM Pedestal Dining Game Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern Formica pedestal dining game table with recessed gold trim
Coloration: Light green and light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica
Vintage MCM Octagon Dining Table After Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your dining area with this Vintage MCM Octagon Dining Table After Harvey Probber. Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
MCM Vintage Teak Dining Table Pop Up Leaf
Located in Lake Worth, FL
teak smoked glass extendable with pop up leaf dining table
Approximate measurements in inches
Width
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vintage Lucite And Glass Rectangle Dining Table MCM 70s
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Willy Rizzo, Charles Hollis Jones, Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Lucite & Glass Dining Table.
The table base is made out of acrylic/lucite. The glass sits
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lucite
Vintage MCM Faux Marble 'Solid Resin' Oval Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern Solid Resin Faux Marble Oval Pedestal Dining Table
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Top with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors MCM Swedish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Countryside, IL
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors Mid Century Swedish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 90.75 in D 47.25 in
Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Extendable Dining Table + Leaf
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Brutalist dining table with an additional extendable leaf
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
Vintage Cork And Chrome Oval Dining Table Conference Table Desk MCM Minimalist
By Paul Evans, Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Oval Cork Dining Table.
This table can serve multiple purposes. It can be used as a
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cork
H 28.75 in W 84.25 in D 42.25 in
Gudme Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Gudme Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.25 in W 96.75 in D 40 in
Vintage MCM Extendable Table Dining Set - Set of 7
Located in west palm beach, FL
Upgrade your dining experience with this Vintage MCM Extendable Table Dining Set. Perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik MCM Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 86.25 in D 47.25 in
Harold Schwartz Romweber MCM Oak Sculptural Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid Century Oak Sculptural Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 114.25 in D 38.25 in
MCM Swiss Omega Blonde Oak Dining Conference Table Attributed Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Swiss design Omega blonde oak dining tables attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft MCM Lacquered Etched Brass Expanding Dining Table
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Lacquered Etched Brass Panel Expanding Dining Table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 47 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Expanding Dining Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 86 in D 40 in
Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Octagon Dining Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Travertine Octagon Dining Table.
Made out of solid travertine stone. It's in two
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Danish MCM Rosewood Dining Table by Henry Rosengren Hansen, circa 1960s
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Danish Rosewood dining table by Henry Rosengren Hansen, circa 1960s
Midcentury Danish round dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Svante Skogh for Seffle MCM Ebonized and Rosewood Expanding Dining Table
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Countryside, IL
Svante Skogh for Seffle of Sweden Mid Century Ebonized and Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 3
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Nicos Zographos Large Oval Travertine Marble Stainless Steel Dining Table MCM
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Amazingly well-made, a dining or conference table that can also be use as a desk. The top is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 39.25 in D 67 in
Kofod Larsen Faarup Mobelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 86.5 in D 47 in
Bruno Mathsson Maria Style MCM Swedish Teak Expanding 10 Seater Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruno Mathsson Maria Style Mid Century Swedish Teak Expanding 10 Seater Dining Table
This dining
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 110 in D 35 in
Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Countryside, IL
Kurt Østervig for Jason Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Drop Leaf Dining Table
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 76.5 in D 51.25 in
Vintage Travertine Stone And Glass Dining Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80s Retro
By Stone International, Mario Bellini, Gae Aulenti, Angelo Mangiarotti, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Travertine & Glass Dining Table.
The base is made out of solid travertine stone
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
MCM Arts & Crafts Cerused Oak Dining Table w/ 12" Extension Leaf Board Mint
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MCM Arts & Crafts Cerused Oak Dining Table w/ 12" Extension Leaf Board Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
William Watting Style MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By William Watting
Located in Countryside, IL
William Watting Style Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 84.75 in D 45.25 in
Early Original Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen MCM Model Jh0567 Teak Dining Table
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Original Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen midcentury Model JH0567 Teak Dining Table
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 140.75 in D 51.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Expanding Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Expanding Dining Table with 2
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
H 29.5 in W 114 in D 44.25 in
Harvey Probber MCM Saber Leg Bleached Mahogany Extension Dining Table 1 Leaf
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey probber mid century saber leg bleached mahogany extension dining table with 1 leaf.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 64.25 in D 48.25 in
MCM Round Wrought Iron & Laminate Patio Dining Table Max Stout Blacksmith Shop
Located in Topeka, KS
this exceptional Mid-Century Modern wrought iron dining table!! This table has a tag on the bottom of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arne Vodder for Sibast MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Model 212 MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder Model 212 Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 118.25 in D 41 in
Johannes Andersen for Uldum MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Countryside, IL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 94.25 in D 47.25 in
1970s Danny Ho MCM Sculptural Rattan Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan dining table and chairs you
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
MCM Tinted Mirror Top Extending Dining Table by Roche Bobois for Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Cream Lacquered Tinted Mirror Top Extending Dining Table by Roche Bobois for
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Berlin Iron
H 30 in W 74 in D 50.5 in
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mayan MCM Iron and Glass Round Dining Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mayan Mid Century Iron and Glass Round Dining Table
The table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.75 in W 42 in D 42 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France and Son MCM Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son Mid Century Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 55.5 in D 64 in
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
1950's MCM Brass/ Macassar Ebony/ Bronze Toned Glass Dining Table by Roman Spa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Italian Mid Century Modern Designer Dining Table. Constructed of Brass/ Macassar Ebony wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 39 in D 79 in
SOLD 07/31/23 Kofod Larsen MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
This table measures: 47
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 106.25 in D 47.25 in
Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Dining Table + 6 Chairs, 9 Pcs Set
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Brutalist dining table with an additional extendable leaf
Category
Vintage 1980s European Brutalist Dining Room Sets
Materials
Beech
vintage Dining set, Russell Woodard Brand Name, Glass top Table 4 Chairs, MCM
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
Table is 41.5" in Diameter with glass top and pedestal
4 chairs with cushions, 1 is an armchair
Was kept
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
1970s MCM Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
Set includes 4 swivel rocker armchairs with cushions, dining table with glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Poul Norreklit Georg Petersens MCM Danish Rosewood Chrome Hidden Leaf Table
By Georg Petersens, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Countryside, IL
Dining Table
This table measures: 63 wide x 36.5 deep x 27.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 275 in W 86.5 in D 36.5 in
Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group Tables Contract Base Black & White
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group 4 Prong Contract Base White Laminate Top Table
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
MCM Black Powder Coated Metal Smoked Glass Square Expanding Table Attr DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
everyone going to sit??? NO PROBLEM!!!! Check out this convenient and oh-so-stylish expandable dining table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak Round Universal Base Table w/ Gromet Hole
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
a conference table, but it would be equally as wonderful in your dining room. It is a handsome and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak 60" Round Top Tables Black Universal Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
office as a conference table, but it would be equally as wonderful in your dining room. It is a handsome
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Round "Tulip" Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Round "Tulip" Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll , with beveled edge laminated wood top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Style Bistro Table & 2 Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Bistro Table and Two Chairs
This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Round Metal and Glass Top Dining or Conference Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Simple and elegant, this MCM table will make a great desk, writing, dining or conference table. The
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
MCM Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Table w/Two Leaves & Six Chairs 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dining set by Drexel of the Profiles line offers extension table with mahogany
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 43 in W 22.5 in D 26.5 in
Glass Dining Table with Lacquered Sculptural Base Attributed to Alberto Churba
By Alberto Churba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This dining table is attributed to the Argentinian Modernist designer Alberto Churba. The dark
Category
Vintage 1960s Argentine Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 50 in D 90 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut "Jack's" Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut "Jack's" Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall with Round Glass Top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Dining Table by Gangso Mobler Teak & Botanical Tile Drop Leaf
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Lake Worth, FL
& botanical tile drop leaf dining table.
Featuring inlaid ceramic tiles with a botanical theme and 2 side
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Teak
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Mcm Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mcm dining tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mcm dining tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Mcm dining tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mcm dining tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mcm dining tables over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Drexel and Artemide are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mcm Dining Tables?
Prices for mcm dining tables start at $235 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $2,150.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Questions About Mcm Dining Tables
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is the best dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- Is a dining table necessary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
- Are ceramic dining tables good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether extendable dining tables are worth it is a matter of personal opinion. The selling point of an extendable dining table is that it allows you to increase the length of your table when you're hosting guests for meals and conserve space on days when you're not. If you frequently entertain and the size of your dining room makes having a large table impractical, an extendable table may be an ideal solution. On 1stDibs, find a collection of extendable dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.
Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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