German Mid-Century Cube Table Lamp from Kaiser Idell Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small table lamp by Emperor lights. A minimalist design with cubic basic shape. The simple lamp head is mounted movably and open on one side. Thus it can be up and tilt down. The ba...
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Cube Table Lamps in Brass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of two table lamps requires E14 bulbs.
Brass
$2,220 / item
Mid Century Cube End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An alluring mix of materials and finishes elevates this end table, featuring a simple square shape and open space for storage and display. An antique mirrored top and shelf creates a...
Mirror, Wood
$3,600 / item
Mid Century Cube Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This simple yet refined cocktail table adds depth and warm reflection in an alluring mix of materials and finishes. The table features a recessed antique mirrored top and overall bro...
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Faux-Grain Painted Cube Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Faux-Grain Painted Cube Table/Pedestal
$1,825Sale Price / set|47% Off
Pair of Mid Century Walnut Cube Tables
Located in Redding, CT
Amazing pair of walnut cube end or side tables with recessed base.. Classic timeless style. Use anywhere . Some wear to two edges. see close ups.
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Marble Cube Coffee Table
Located in Duxbury, MA
A sculptural Italian marble cube coffee table from the mid-20th century. Crafted with clean, mitered edges, the piece highlights natural marble veining in warm tones of cream, taupe,...
Marble
Mid-Century Italian Glass Cube Table Lamps
Located in Schoorl, NL
White and amber color glass cube table lamp, Italy. Placed in a corner the slanting position of the light makes it reflect beautifully on nearby walls.
Glass
$1,860 / set
Mid-Century Modern Cube End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables by Dunbar Furniture in an espresso brown lacquered finish.
Oak
Mid Century Modern Pair of Walnut Cube End Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of mid century modern cube shaped walnut end tables having recessed glass fitted tops.
Glass, Walnut
Set Of 3 Mid Century Modern Rubber Cube Tables Or Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of 3 Mid Century Modern Rubber Cube Tables Or Ottomans.
Rubber
Colorful Laminate Cube End Tables Mid Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Colorful Laminate Cube Side Tables, American, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, pushed together to form a coffee table, or as nigh...
Laminate, Wood
Paul Mayen for Intrex Mid-Century 'Radius' Cube End / Side Table
By Paul Mayen, Intrex
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century 'Radius' wooden end / side table with a square profile and rounded corners. (Paul Mayen for Intrex).
Wood
Small Mid Century Modern Cube Lucite And Tempered Glass End Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sleek blend of vintage sophistication and modern minimalism, this small Mid Century Modern cube end table features a polished lucite frame accented with chrome corner details and t...
Chrome
American Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Open Frame Cube Occasional Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Open Frame Cube Occasional / low end Tables with glass tops (PRICED AS PAIR)
Glass
$1,500 / set
Mid Century Modern Cube Wood Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional and unique pair of table lamps from the mid century era. Cubes of what we believe is walnut wood rounded with a veneered stem up to the bulb.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Burl-Wood Cube End Table, USA, 1960's
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Burl-Wood Cube End Table USA, 1960's "perfect size end table for between two chairs" "in good vintage condition with some small dings and crazing of finish - se...
Wood
Wood Pedestal Cube End Table, Modern Design Style, Circa Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wood veneered pedestal cube end table, in the Modern design style or Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century.
Wood
Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Walnut Parquet Cube End Tables - Pair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Walnut Parquet Cube End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 16 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Minor Wear throughout an...
Walnut
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Cube Pedestals /Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful set of four cube pedestals. This is a wonderful set, they can be used as a coffee table all together, (it would be a coffee table of 33in by 33in and 16.5in height). Also, ...
Travertine
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Cube Side Table, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking mid-century modern burlwood cube side table in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s.
Wood, Burl
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Gunmetal Cube Side End Tables - Pair
By Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Gunmetal Cube Side End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 15 wide x 15 deep x 15.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition.
Metal
Gorgeous Travertine Cube Side End Table Pedestal, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous 1970s modern travertine cube side table or large pedestal. This piece would be a fabulous Minimalist modern side table or use to display a large sculpture-you decide!
Travertine
Sculptural Chrome Cube Side Table Mid Century Modern Paul Evans Style
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Chrome Cube Side Table, circa 1960's, in the style of Paul Evans. Heavyweight, quality construction with nice attention to detail.
Chrome
Atrib Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Side Cubed/ Rectangular Tables Cabinets
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century Walnut Side Tables l Mid-century modern Rectangular / cube shape end tables cabinets, Attributed Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates.
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Mid Century Modern Black Ceramic Cube Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Mid Century Modern Black Ceramic Cube Sculptural Table Lamp With Arching Silver Overlay.
Ceramic
Peill & Putzler Mid-Century Glass Cube Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice solid Glass Cube Table lamp. Manufactured and signed . Peill & Putzler Germany 1970s small socket bulb needed . switch on the cord . good condition.
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Cube Side Tables with Glass Tops, USA, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of sleek brass cube pedestals or side tables with additional protective glass tops. Useful as sofa end tables or as pedestals for a pair of sculptures or objects. The brass is...
Brass
Burl Wood Cube Table attributed to Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Burlwood Table, attributed to Milo Baughman, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This table is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side table, nightstand, or coffe...
Wood, Burl
Mid Century Square Cube Table Plinth Baser Castors Adrian Pearsall Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A mid century walnut side table on a black plinth base, with the original castors. This design is often attributed to both Adrian Pearsall and Milo Baughman, this table is unsigned a...
Brass
$1,450
Travertine Cube Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pale interesting travertine stone pedestal base hollow inside. All sides reveal the enclosed shell and sea creature fossils classic for this stone. Dimensions: 18 1/2" high ...
Travertine
Travertine Cube Base Square Glass Top Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine cube base square 3/4" glass top Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee tableglass.
Marble, Brass
$1,800Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table.
Laminate, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern espresso finish cube shape compact liquor cabinet with white laminate pull out tray by John Stuart.
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Square Shape Modern Table Lamp MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Square Shape Modern Table Lamp MINT!
Marble
Large Mid Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Cube Table or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern cube table from Italy circa 1970's. It features thick cream colored travertine construction. Heavy slab construction.
Travertine
Raffia Wrapped Cube End Table Karl Springer Style Refinished Mid Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Lacquered Raffia Wrapped End Table, in the style of Karl Springer, unsigned, American, circa 1970s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your ...
Raffia, Resin
$485Sale Price|42% Off
Mid-Century Modern Burled Wood Cube Table in Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Burled maple or olive wood with it's original darker finish. Base is a black stepped design. Expressive wood grain is very nice! Original Finish shows some losses and a couple chips ...
Burl
Mid Century Peill & Putzler 'Ice Cube' Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century 'Ice Cube' glass table lamp by Peill & Putzler.
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Italian Carrara Marble Pedestal 18" Tall End Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cube shape Italian Carrara marble pedestal 18" tall end table stand pedestal.
Marble
Mid-Century Italian Cube Coffee Table in Woven Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large cube-shaped coffee table entirely handcrafted in woven bamboo. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing conditio...
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern cube table from Italy circa 1970's. It features thick cream colored travertine construction with clear inset glass top.
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern German Cube Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten. A minimalist design with a cubic shape. The simple lamp head is open on one side and pivots, allowing it to be tilted up and down. The base is d...
Metal
Mid Century Glass "Ice Cube" Table Lamp, Peill & Putzler, Germany 70s.
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Lucija, SI
Beautiful table lamp called "ice cube" manufactured by Peill & Putzler Germany in the 60s and 70s. In good conditon, working perfectly.
Glass
Mid Century Modern Double Door Cabinet Cube Shape Walnut End Side Lamp Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Drexel, Jens Risom, Milo Baughman, John Keal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Double Door Cabinet Cube Shape Walnut End Side Lamp Table MINT!
Walnut
Mid Century Wrought Iron Isosceles Cube Table by Max Suaze for Attro France
By Max Sauze
Located in New York, NY
Classic Isosceles wrought iron and glass cube form end table designed by Max Suaze for Attro. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, norm...
Wrought Iron
Pair Andre Bus - Lane 'Acclaim' Walnut Oak Cube Side Tables Castors Mid Century
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1960s by Lane for their Acclaim line of furniture, this pair of side tables was designed by Andre Bus, who was responsible for all Acclaim pieces at the time. This design...
Laminate, Walnut
Pair of Cube Shape Walnut Mid-Century Modern End Side Occasional Tables Stands
By Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of cube shape Walnut Mid-Century Modern end side occasional tables stands MINT!.
Walnut
Pair Swedish Mid Century Modern Glass Top Cube Shape End Side Tables NightStands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Swedish Mid Century Modern Glass Top Cube Shape End Side Tables Night Stands.
Glass, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Marble Cube Smoked Glass Side End Table by Artedi, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artedi
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid Century Modern cantilevered marble and glass side or end table by Artedi, Italy.
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Murano crystal cubes , Italy circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern and elegant table lamp, with cubes in Murano glass.
Murano Glass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Solid Lucite Cube with Brass Connectors Coffee Table Base
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique mid-century lucite cube and brass connector coffee table base in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s.
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Magic Puzzle Cube Danish Roosewood Nesting Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century "Magic Puzzle" Cube Danish Rosewood Nesting Tables with removeable top storing side tables (POUL NORREKLIT FOR GEORG PETERSENS MOBELFABRIK)
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Cube Pedestal End Table with Slide Out Work Space
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and unique cube table pedestal with a pull out work desktop that completely disappears when closed. Covered in a olivewood burl with a black band that completely navigates the t...
Metal
Mid century modern “Magic Puzzle Cube” nesting tables Poul Norreklit 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Houston, TX
If you’re a collector, these rare nesting tables are perfect for you. Mid century modern “Magic Puzzle Cube” nesting tables, circa 1960s.
Teak
$1,465Sale Price / item|58% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cube Tables in the Style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cube tables in the style of Paul Evans.
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Peil & Putzler Ice Cube Table Lamp, Germany 1970's
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this stunning Peill + Putzler table lamp, a true design classic from the 1970s. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship, Peill +...
Glass
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.