Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set - 3 pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set - 3 pc Set. Item features (2) end
Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Atomic Tiered Kidney Bean Table
By Lane Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home all the fun of the atomic age with this funky petite bean table. Boasting a unique
Metal, Brass
Atomic Modern Coffee Table with Sculptural Kidney-Form
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage Atomic Modern coffee table features a sculptural kidney-form top that reflects the
Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Kidney Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atomic style coffee table made of walnut grain and black legs. Floating glass table sits atop a
Glass, Walnut
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Custom-Made Steel and Smoked Glass Atomic Coffee Table
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
glass top. Sleek atomic styling compliments a variety of interior styles from art deco, to mid century
Steel
Johannes Andersen Atomic Teak Coffee Table with Drawers
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Andersen Manufacturer: Trensum Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: 63? wide x 63? deep x 19.75? tall. Condition: In excell...
Teak
Atomic Era Cocktail Table
By Edward Ihnatowicz
Located in Hanover, MA
American atomic-era cocktail table of black enameled and gilt iron with inset glass top and
Brass, Iron
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “American Leisure” Walnut Coffee Table
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” walnut coffee table by Kroehler, c.1960’s, embodies the playful elegance of mid-century design. The long
Walnut
Mid-Century Sculptural Mahogany & Copper Step Table
By Johannes Andersen, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern two-tier step table with cantilever floating top design, features copper
Copper
Vintage Harlequin Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the atomic-era spirit with this stunning vintage surfboard coffee table, a true showpiece
Burl
Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
Outstanding table of the German artist Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen. Designed and handcrafted in
Bronze
Vintage Boho Interlocking Molecule Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of Atomic Age design with this stunning sculptural accent table. The base is a
Steel, Chrome
Fifties Rockabilly Coffee Table Glass Conical Golden Legs 90cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage coffee table with glass top, black table top decorated with a floral acanthus motif and a
Glass
Vintage Steel and Brass Coffee Table by Edward Ihnatowicz
By Edward Ihnatowicz, Mars Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage steel and brass coffee table by Edward Ihnatowicz. This was made by
Brass, Steel
$1,065Sale Price|20% Off
Mac chrome and smoked glass Coffee Table from Miniforms, Italy, 1970s
By Miniforms
Located in The Hague, NL
With the Mac coffee table, Miniforms translated the futuristic fascination of the 1970s straight
Chrome
Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Round Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
produced in Italy during the 1960s. This atomic-style Italian coffee table features a base made of four
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Danish Teak Occasional Coffee Table by Søren Georg Jensen for Kubus
By Kubus, Søren Georg Jensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern round coffee occasional table by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark. The top
Teak
20th Century American Craft Associates Walnut Sofa Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern American coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished
Glass, Walnut
1950s Artist's Palette Side Table in the Style of Lucien de Roeck
By Lucien De Roeck
Located in London, GB
A delightful little 1950s artist's palette knock-down side or coffee table. This is in the style
Wool
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
Metal
2 Tony Paul Style Ivory Cone Fiberglass Shade & Black Hairpin Base Table Lamps
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two 1950's Coffee & Cream Shade, Black Wire Tripod Base, Uplights, Shelf Lights, Accent Lights
Wire, Metal
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Cast Resin Brutalist Dining Table, 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
futuristic, mid-century utopia. Here’s where it gets even better: this particular table has been customized
Steel
Large Chrome and 10 Opaline Globe Atomic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
being bright. Looks great above a dining table, coffee table or in a corner that could use some more
Chrome
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray, Glossy Orange, USA, 1960
Located in Toronto, CA
A bold and sculptural Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray in a striking glossy orange glaze, marked
Ceramic
Dorothy Thorpe Style Mid-Century Silver Fade Barware Shot Glasses
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
includes 6 shot glasses. 1960s Mid-Century Modern cocktail barware set. Silver fade. Measurements: Hot
Glass
Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Cocktail Barware Glasses and Pitcher
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
piece. Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Dorothy Thorpe clear with silver overlay band "Tom Collins" / high
Silver Plate, Silver Leaf
Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Fade Cocktail Barware Glasses and Ice Bucket
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
piece. Set includes 8 cocktails glasses. and ice bucket 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dorothy Thorpe
Glass
Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses and Cocktail Punch Bowl
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
band around top edge of each piece. Set includes 11 roly poly glasses and punch bowl 1960s Mid-Century
Glass
Dorothy Thorpe Style Midcentury Silver Fade Cocktail Glasses Barware Set of 8
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
of every Mid-Century Modern wet bar, particularly her festive Roly Poly silver-banded tumblers
Glass
Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 2
By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
eras, but is most notable for the Mid Century Modern, Atomic & later 70s Kitsch designs. The Georges
Glass
Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 6
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
is prominent through many eras, but is most notable for the Mid Century Modern, Atomic & later 70s
Glass
Unavailable|$635
Mid-Century Atomic Age Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A beautiful fifties coffee table with an illustration in gold and red on a black background. This
Brass
Unavailable|$1,114
Vintage Retro Coffee Table with Black Dansette Legs
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage coffee table sat on dansette / atomic legs. Has a party theme on the top in gold. In good
Glass
Unavailable|$2,240
Italian Chrome Rings Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1960s
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
three hovering rings and a smoked glass top. This kind of Atomic style coffee tables are not very easy
Chrome
D. Drumm Style Round Glass Top Powder-Coated White Base Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Donald Drumm
Located in Houston, TX
cocktail or coffee table in the style of Donald Drumm. This Drumm style table is an iconic design. The
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & wood coffee table Set - 3 pc Set. Item features (2) End
Laminate, Wood
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Small Patio Round Coffee Table
Located in San Diego, CA
Retro modern iron round coffee cocktail patio table with hairpin legs and perforated top the table
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Round Iron and Marble Coffee Table Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant solid enameled iron coffee table base with a round beveled edge marble top, nice
Marble, Iron
The "Atomic" Mid Century Triangular Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful triangular Butterfly style coffee table from France by Pierre Guariche. The glass top
Steel
Sold|$1,000
Rare Atomic Style Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Atomic/Space Age style coffee table with floating shelf. Great red and black color contrast
Adrian Pearsall Designed Mid-Century Atomic Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern coffee table with kidney shaped glass top. Great design, simple and stylish
Sold|$689
1950s Vintage Atomic Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual vintage coffee table from the 1950s. This has a Formica top and ebonized
Formica
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed vintage coffee table, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a glass
Glass, Formica, Wood
1950s Vintage Atomic Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed vintage coffee table, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a glass
Glass, Formica, Wood
Italian Atomic Kidney shaped Mirror & Glass Coffee / End Tables Suite
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage kidney shaped mirror and glass coffee table accompanied with a matching pair of end
Brass
Mid-Century Kidney Shaped Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this striking vintage kidney-shaped coffee table that captures the essence of mid
Ceramic
Mid Century Biomorphic Walnut and Glass Coffee Table
By Erno Fabry
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic amoeba/kidney bean shaped Walnut and Glass Coffee Table. In the style
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Outdoor Coffee/End Table
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Salterini outdoor coffee/end table Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Salterini
Steel
Blush Pink Atomic Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Houston, TX
Modern blush pink biomorphic table with three wooden legs. The table has an atomic look and is in
Wood
American Mid century Atomic Age Rare Step End table in Bleached Mahogany/Lacquer
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American Mid Century step end table , incredible lines and quality the legs are put
Mahogany, Lacquer
1950s Solid American Modern Walnut Atomic Age Small Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant, solid walnut top with iron base freshly refinished solid and sturdy 1" thick solid top, nice grain and the base has been resprayed lightly. It can be used l...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Redwood Free Live Edge Hairpin Coffee Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this very versatile retro atomic mid-century moderne eames generation
Wood
Atomic Design Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Genaro Alvarez, circa 1955
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Camden, ME
Atomic mosaic coffee table by Mexico's leading post-war tile craftsman, Genaro Alvarez. Stamped
Brass
1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare walnut coffee table in walnut with white designer tile and brass rings on tapered legs
Ceramic, Walnut
1950s Atomic Age American Walnut Oval Coffee Table with Brass Knobs
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and unique on this beautiful American walnut coffee table, circa 1950s in the style of Paul
Brass
1950s American Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Insert Tile Atomic Design
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare walnut coffee table in walnut with grey designer tile and brass rings on tapered legs
Birch, Walnut
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.
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
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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