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Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather Coffee table by Percival Lafer Brazil
Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather Coffee table by Percival Lafer Brazil

Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather Coffee table by Percival Lafer Brazil

By Percival Lafer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Mid Century Modern Upholstered Cube Burnt Saffron Yellow Leather clear glass top Square

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Leather

Mid-Century Martin Visser Style Coffee Table, Slate Top, Chrome Cube Legs
Mid-Century Martin Visser Style Coffee Table, Slate Top, Chrome Cube Legs

Mid-Century Martin Visser Style Coffee Table, Slate Top, Chrome Cube Legs

By Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra-large Mid-Century coffee table commands attention with thick chrome cube legs and handsome

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Chrome

2 Mid Century Modern Style Pierced Square Geometric Cubed Wood Table Lamps 16"
2 Mid Century Modern Style Pierced Square Geometric Cubed Wood Table Lamps 16"

2 Mid Century Modern Style Pierced Square Geometric Cubed Wood Table Lamps 16"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of mid century modern style wooden table lamps featuring square beveled forms with cut out

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Lane Cube End Table/Stools on Casters
Lane Cube End Table/Stools on Casters

Lane Cube End Table/Stools on Casters

$1,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

Lane Cube End Table/Stools on Casters

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Pasadena, TX

storage. 4 casters make these end tables maneuverable. Perfect for any mid century or eclectic decor.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Table Desk Lamp by Richard Sonneman Cube Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Table Desk Lamp by Richard Sonneman Cube Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Table Desk Lamp by Richard Sonneman Cube Lamp

By Robert and Richard Sonneman

Located in Port Jervis, NY

base for stability. The Cube lamp in black with a chrome shaft in excellent vintage condition with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Steel

Magic Puzzle Cube Danish Teak Nesting Tables Mid-century Modern
Magic Puzzle Cube Danish Teak Nesting Tables Mid-century Modern

Magic Puzzle Cube Danish Teak Nesting Tables Mid-century Modern

By Poul Nørreklit

Located in Pemberton, NJ

into a discreet cube end table with a small teak finger button on the top table. By Poul Norreklit for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Rectangular Cube Chinoiserie Pedestal w/ Inlay Table
Rectangular Cube Chinoiserie Pedestal w/ Inlay Table

Rectangular Cube Chinoiserie Pedestal w/ Inlay Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

This pedestal is fashioned in the Chinese Export style. It's ebonized in lacquer and has inlaid painted scenes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pedestals

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg Ice Cube Swedish Glass Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg Ice Cube Swedish Glass Table Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg Ice Cube Swedish Glass Table Lamp

By Uno Westerberg

Located in St. Louis, MO

Scandinavian Modern Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg table lamp with textured and sculpted glass that

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1950s Danish Rosewood Geometric Cube Stacking Cocktail Side Tables Mid-Century
1950s Danish Rosewood Geometric Cube Stacking Cocktail Side Tables Mid-Century

1950s Danish Rosewood Geometric Cube Stacking Cocktail Side Tables Mid-Century

By Jorgen Baermark, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Jørgen Bækmark rosewood cube-shaped rectangular insert stacking or nesting tables. Rare design. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
Fabulous Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern

Fabulous Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Midcentury Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin coffee table with patchwork burl wood top and chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

American Modern Plastic Lighted Cube End Tables
American Modern Plastic Lighted Cube End Tables

American Modern Plastic Lighted Cube End Tables

Located in Queens, NY

2 Contemporary American modern white plastic cube shaped end tables with an interior light. (PRICED

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pair Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass "Ice Cube" Table Lamps, Venini, c. 1950
Pair Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass "Ice Cube" Table Lamps, Venini, c. 1950

Pair Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass "Ice Cube" Table Lamps, Venini, c. 1950

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

-Century Modern Murano / Venetian glass table lamps attributed to Venini. Each is composed of 25 hand blown

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

X O Wire Cube Table
X O Wire Cube Table

X O Wire Cube Table

By Tony Paul

Located in New York, NY

Interesting X O wire rod cube table after Weinberg, Umanoff, Risley, and Tony Paul. Currently

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Live-Edge Stained Wood Block Cube Tables
Pair Of Live-Edge Stained Wood Block Cube Tables

Pair Of Live-Edge Stained Wood Block Cube Tables

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Side Tables, Sculpture Stands or Step Stools. With good weight and a very Natural feel, the Cubes have

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table
Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table

Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table

By George Nelson, Jens Risom, Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Modern Square Cube Walnut Base Glass Top Coffee Side End Lamp Table Stand Mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

California Design Architectural Cube Table Gerald McCabe
California Design Architectural Cube Table Gerald McCabe

California Design Architectural Cube Table Gerald McCabe

By Gerald McCabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

design (appears to be a coffee table shape) which can be seen in the photo here with McCabe. Presents

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Lacquered Cube Coffee Table With Brass Inlay, France 20th Century
Lacquered Cube Coffee Table With Brass Inlay, France 20th Century

Lacquered Cube Coffee Table With Brass Inlay, France 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A lacquered cube coffee table sourced in France. This stunning table has a lovely amber hue and

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Cube Side Table, Resin & Wood, 1970s Design
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Cube Side Table, Resin & Wood, 1970s Design

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Cube Side Table, Resin & Wood, 1970s Design

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A striking and architectural brutalist cube-form side table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Cube Tables
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Cube Tables

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Cube Tables

$3,680Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Cube Tables

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Kai Kristiansen cube tables Made from solid teak wood and glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Large 44" Square Mid Century Faux Finish  Cube Shape Base 3/4" Glass Top Table
Large 44" Square Mid Century Faux Finish  Cube Shape Base 3/4" Glass Top Table

Large 44" Square Mid Century Faux Finish Cube Shape Base 3/4" Glass Top Table

By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large 44" Square Mid Century Faux Finish Cube Shape Base 3/4" Glass Top Table Mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Matching Console and Cube Faux Olive wood Burl Tables
Matching Console and Cube Faux Olive wood Burl Tables

Matching Console and Cube Faux Olive wood Burl Tables

By Milo Baughman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matching Console and Cube Faux Olive wood Burl Tables .. Stunning pair in amazing original

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Laminate

Vintage Boho Burl Wood Cube Side Table
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Cube Side Table

Vintage Boho Burl Wood Cube Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning vintage cube side table is a masterclass in organic Postmodern minimalism, showcasing

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Other

Vintage MCM Cube Side Tables - Set of 2
Vintage MCM Cube Side Tables - Set of 2

Vintage MCM Cube Side Tables - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These exceptional Mid-Century Modern cube side tables are a masterful distillation of minimalist

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Swiss 5703 Cube Table Lamps by E.R. Nele for Temde
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Swiss 5703 Cube Table Lamps by E.R. Nele for Temde

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Swiss 5703 Cube Table Lamps by E.R. Nele for Temde

By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

Very rare Space Age table lamps from the renowned manufacturer Temde, based on a design by Eva

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Acrylic Cube End Tables
Pair of Acrylic Cube End Tables

Pair of Acrylic Cube End Tables

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Acrylic or Lucite end or side tables, American, circa 1980s. They are a versatile size and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Parquet Cube Side Table / Pedestal, Italy, c.1970
Parquet Cube Side Table / Pedestal, Italy, c.1970

Parquet Cube Side Table / Pedestal, Italy, c.1970

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Parquet Cube Side Table / Pedestal, Italy, c.1970. This table is currently located at our Pasadena

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut, Plywood

Vintage Chrome and Brass Cube End Tables
Vintage Chrome and Brass Cube End Tables

Vintage Chrome and Brass Cube End Tables

By Milo Baughman

Located in Denton, TX

Cube chrome, brass and glass side tables in the style of Milo Baughnan. the top glass is clear and

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of McGuire Bamboo Cube Granite Top Drinks Tables
Pair of McGuire Bamboo Cube Granite Top Drinks Tables

Pair of McGuire Bamboo Cube Granite Top Drinks Tables

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Sleek pair of vintage McGuire San Francisco bamboo cube shaped side, end, or drink tables featuring

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite

Pair of Italian Travertine Cube Pedestals/ Side Tables
Pair of Italian Travertine Cube Pedestals/ Side Tables

Pair of Italian Travertine Cube Pedestals/ Side Tables

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian cube pedestals made of travertine, from the 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Pair of Wood Marquetry Cube Bedside Tables. Italy
Contemporary Pair of Wood Marquetry Cube Bedside Tables. Italy

Contemporary Pair of Wood Marquetry Cube Bedside Tables. Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of wood marquetry cube bedside tables nightstands or side end tables. In the mood of Mid

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Burl Wood Cube Side Tables, a Pair
1970s Burl Wood Cube Side Tables, a Pair

1970s Burl Wood Cube Side Tables, a Pair

Located in North Canton, OH

Beautiful Book Matched Exotic Burl Wood Cube side Tables, unmarked

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman Cube Side or End Table in Rosewood
Milo Baughman Cube Side or End Table in Rosewood

Milo Baughman Cube Side or End Table in Rosewood

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Enhance your living space with the Milo Baughman Cube Side or End Table in Rosewood. This exquisite

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Walter Wirz Rosewood & Glass Cube Table for Wilhelm Renz
1960s Walter Wirz Rosewood & Glass Cube Table for Wilhelm Renz

1960s Walter Wirz Rosewood & Glass Cube Table for Wilhelm Renz

By Walter Wirz

Located in Emeryville, CA

German mid-century modern design. Active in the 1950s–60s, Wirz was known for his minimalist, functional

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Veneer Cube End / Side Tables
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Veneer Cube End / Side Tables

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Veneer Cube End / Side Tables

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century cube-shaped end / side tables with a rosewood veneer. (MILO BAUGHMAN

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Lo-Ta Hexagonal Cube" Side Table
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Lo-Ta Hexagonal Cube" Side Table

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne "Lo-Ta Hexagonal Cube" Side Table

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in San Francisco, CA

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Side Table, Pewter, Lo-Ta Sculpture, Signed. Increasingly hard

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Custom Cube Table by Dunbar with Brass Inlay
Custom Cube Table by Dunbar with Brass Inlay

Custom Cube Table by Dunbar with Brass Inlay

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An interesting custom cube table made by Dunbar. With brass inlay could be a pedestal or coffee

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Design Cube Table Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Design Cube Table Lamp, 1970s

Midcentury Design Cube Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 24 cm W , 24 cm D, 25 cm H Period: 1970s Material: lucite, paper Condition: Goog the paper finish has some small damages see photos.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Johanner Sorth Rosewood Side Table Cube by Bornholm Denmark
Johanner Sorth Rosewood Side Table Cube by Bornholm Denmark

Johanner Sorth Rosewood Side Table Cube by Bornholm Denmark

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A exceptionally stunning Brazilian rosewood side table storage cube with black leatherette inserted

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Geometrical Cube Shape Burl Flame Wood Pattern Side Table
Geometrical Cube Shape Burl Flame Wood Pattern Side Table

Geometrical Cube Shape Burl Flame Wood Pattern Side Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern cube shape stand end side table.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Decorative Table Lamps with Fractal Resin Cubes
Decorative Table Lamps with Fractal Resin Cubes

Decorative Table Lamps with Fractal Resin Cubes

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Decorative table lamp, acting as a center piece, is made of a black rectangular rectangle foot on

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Cube Side Table, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Cube Side Table, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Cube Side Table, Italy, 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

midcentury cube side table in bamboo and rattan. The corners are lashed together and protected

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Open Cube Wood and Faux White Marble End / Side Tables
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Open Cube Wood and Faux White Marble End / Side Tables

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Open Cube Wood and Faux White Marble End / Side Tables

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century end / side tables with wooden open cube frames supporting inSet white

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Milo Baughman Cube Leg Table by Thayer Coggin
Milo Baughman Cube Leg Table by Thayer Coggin

Milo Baughman Cube Leg Table by Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Highland, IN

like a parson's table support a clear glass top, stripping down the table to its bare essentials. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pedestal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pedestal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pedestal

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sleek mid-century modern cube table crafted from richly grained walnut. Versatile in design, it can

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Cube Shape Table Lamp on Chrome Base
Walnut Cube Shape Table Lamp on Chrome Base

Walnut Cube Shape Table Lamp on Chrome Base

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern cube shape table lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Heavy Machined Brass Glass Top Cube Shape Side Coffee Table
Heavy Machined Brass Glass Top Cube Shape Side Coffee Table

Heavy Machined Brass Glass Top Cube Shape Side Coffee Table

By Harvey Probber, Walter Lamb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern heavy gage brass glass top squire cube shape side coffee table.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sarreid, Ltd. Riveted Brass Clad Cube Occasional Tables
Pair of Sarreid, Ltd. Riveted Brass Clad Cube Occasional Tables

Pair of Sarreid, Ltd. Riveted Brass Clad Cube Occasional Tables

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Sarreid, Ltd. brass clad cube end/occasional tables with copper rivets and rounded brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Midcentury End Table/ Cube Boxes with Storage Interiors
Pair of Midcentury End Table/ Cube Boxes with Storage Interiors

Pair of Midcentury End Table/ Cube Boxes with Storage Interiors

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of midcentury cube end tables with storage compartment mahogany wood lids are fitted to lift

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set Three Cubes Table Lamps 70's
Set Three Cubes Table Lamps 70's

Set Three Cubes Table Lamps 70's

$903Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set Three Cubes Table Lamps 70's

Located in bari, IT

Set of three floor lamps in frosted glass with a cuboid shape.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Walnut Display Cube, 1960s
Walnut Display Cube, 1960s

Walnut Display Cube, 1960s

$140Sale Price|20% Off

Walnut Display Cube, 1960s

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Walnut Display Cube, 1960s. White & Black Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

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Mid Century Cube Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century cube table for your home. A mid century cube table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 392 options for an antique or vintage mid century cube table now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century cube table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century cube table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century cube table over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Peill & Putzler and Lane Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Cube Table?

Prices for a mid century cube table start at $295 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $1,820.

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.

Questions About Mid Century Cube Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.