Square Cube Chrome and Glass Side Table
By Florence Knoll, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern square chrome and glass occasional side table.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Chrome
Square Cube Chrome and Glass Side Table
By Florence Knoll, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern square chrome and glass occasional side table.
Chrome
Sold|$1,897 / set
Pair of Vintage Solid Wood Cube Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage solid wood cube side tables showcasing beautiful craftsmanship and traditional
Wood
Paul Evans For Directional Metal Patchwork Cube Side Table 1967
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Evans For Directional Metal Patchwork Cube Side Table 1967 Steel, copper and brass patchwork
Brass, Copper, Steel
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cube Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cube Table in burled olive wood.
Bronze Cube Circle Cutout Side Table Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century patinated bronze over wood side drinks table from the late 1970's early 1980's. with
Bronze
Sold|$1,500
Cube Form Table Attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burled cube form occasional table or pedestal attributed to Milo Baughman, circa 1980s.
Wood
Sold|$1,750
Pair of Pierced Cube Tables by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
These two dramatic tables by Lane are cube forms with circular cut-outs on four sides and glass
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Sold|$14,500 / set
Edward Wormley Design Cube Tables for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design cube tables for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rare original pair of end or side tables
Laminate
Italian Design Fossil Marble Cube Side Table, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful cube table made from Italian Emperador Marble. This decorative herringbone pattern
Marble
Sold|$395
Travertine Cube
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice square travertine cube, great to use as a side table or low stool.
Travertine
Sold|$1,400 / set
Diminutive Rosewood and Laminate Cube End Tables
By Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These cube end tables / display pedestals are comprised of two sides of rosewood veneer and three
Laminate, Rosewood
Large Mid-Century Modern Round Glass Cube Lamp by Poliarte, Italy, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Large Mid-Century Modern space age round cube lamp design by the Italian manufacture Poliarte
Glass, Blown Glass
Sold|$1,291 / item
Pair of Acrylic and rattan cube tables
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Side tables in acrylic and rattan with brass detailing. Italy c1970. In the style of Christian
Brass
Sold|$338
Peill & Putzler Ice Cube Table Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Oirlo, LI
Peill & Putzler ice cube table lamp One of the many types of Peill und Putzler ice cube lamps
Glass
Sold|$355
Cube Table Lamp by Max Sauze
By Max Sauze
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This cube table lamp was designed by the sculptor Max Sauze for the Max Sauze Studio in the 1970s
Aluminum
Sold|$1,900
Beautiful Sealed Travertine Cube
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous sealed travertine cube. Has hidden wheels to make moving around easy. The geo metric
Travertine
Sold|$1,800 / set
Cube Form Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of frosted glass cube form table lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, labeled.
Glass
Sold|$2,500
Pair Of Copper Clad Studded Cube Side Tables
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of copper clad studded cube side tables.
Sold|$2,800 / set
Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Walnut Cube Tables
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four walnut veneered cube tables on black recessed plinth bases designed by Adrian Pearsall
Walnut
Sold|$1,800
Louis Poulsen Cube Table Lamps, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of rare and beautiful Louis Poulsen cube table lamps having frosted glass globes and brushed
Steel
Cube Side Table by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a Cube table. Perfect as a coffee table or side table, but also nice to place separately in
Teak
Sold|$6,500
Pair of Glass Cube Tables by Gerald McCabe
By Eon Furniture, Gerald McCabe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of glass cube tables by Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture, 1963.
Chrome
Midcentury Italian Polished Travertine Cube Side Table, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Polished Italian travertine petite cube side table from the 1970s.
Travertine
Smoke Glass Cube Occasional Tables by Gerald McCabe
By Eon Furniture, Gerald McCabe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three smoke glass cube tables by Gerald McCabe for Eon Furniture USA, 1963 smoke glass, aluminum
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Open Cube & Smoked Glass Side Tables
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Open Cube & Smoked Glass Side Tables.
Smoked Glass
Sold|$3,600 / set
Italian Travertine Pair of Cube Side Tables Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful pair of travertine cubes have been crafted out of lovely grained stone.
Travertine
1960s Set of 3 White Cube Box Tables Nightstand Storage Boxes
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Set of 3 cube boxes made from plywood, painted white. Can be used in various configurations as
Plywood
1960s Set of 3 White Cube Box Tables Nightstand Storage Boxes
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Set of 3 cube boxes made from plywood, painted white. Can be used in various configurations as
Plywood
Sold|$3,000 / set
Lou Hodges Cube Tables for California Design Group
By Lou Hodges
Located in Denton, TX
Solid walnut parquet cube end table by Lou Hodges for California design group Also makes for a
Walnut
Sold|$1,795 / item
Sarreid Brass Clad Cube Side Table, circa 1970s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Peabody, MA
Brass clad side table in form of a cube by Sarreid Spain, circa 1970s.
Brass
Walnut Cube Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A square walnut cube table which can be used as a sofa end table or a low table with the addition
Walnut
Cube Shape Walnut End or Side Table with Cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern walnut cube shape cabinet.
Danish Styled Walnut / Glass Cube Side Table by Otmar
By Otmar
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Danish styled walnut Cube side table with a lightly smoked glass top. Having a
Walnut
Stunning Milo Baughman Patch Work Cube Table / Pedestal
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Milo Baughman patch work cube table / pedestal, amazing patch work woods, nice original
Wood
Sold|$3,800 / set
Cube Nesting Tables by Peter Hvidt for Richard Nissen
By Peter Hvidt, Richard Nissen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cube nesting tables by Peter Hvidt for Richard Nissen. A pair of solid teak side tables with box
Teak
Sold|$10,500
Paul Evans Pair of Sculpted Steel Cube Tables
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional pair of Paul Evans PE-20 tables are from his sculpted steel series which were
Steel
Pair of Max Sauze Wire Cube Nesting Tables
By Max Sauze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two, large and small, Max Sauze wire and glass side tables. Some wear to enamel consistent
Wire
Midcentury Mirrored Cube Display End Stand on Wheels, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern display end stand offers cube form with mirrored top and sides, 20th century
Mirror, Wood
Faux Tortoise Shell and Brass Cube Tables by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century faux tortoise shell and brass cocktail or side tables in cube shape. Stamped Lane on
Metal
Sold|$1,800
Milo Baughman Cube Style Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a white lacquered coffee table with a black base. Very clean looking!! Rounded edges, very
Laminate, Wood
Sold|$6,400 / set
Pair of Milo Baughman Burl Wood Cube Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl wood cube side tables.
Burl
Sold|$3,500 / set
Modernist Burl Wood Cube Tables, United States, c.1970
By Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Burl Wood Cube Tables, United States, c.1970.
Wood, Burl
Gerald McCabe Glass Cube Table for Eon, circa 1965
By Gerald McCabe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gerald McCabe glass cube table for Eon, circa 1965.
Steel
Sold|$3,800
Milo Baughman Burl Cube Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stylish burl cube rests on black plinth base to create a "floating" effect. Impressive scale and
Wood
Sold|$2,549 / set
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Oak Cube Tables Denmark 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of cube side tables in solid oak by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark 1960s. Price
Oak
Lucite Cube Tables in the style of Gerald McCabe
Located in Rochester, NY
In the style of Gerald McCabe - a sculptural pair of five section clear lucite puzzle like cube
Steel
Jens Quistgaard Cube Teak Side Tables for Richard Nissen
By Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jens Quistgaard cube teak side tables for Richard Nissen.
Wood, Teak
Pair of Mid Century Stacked Mahogany Cubes and Brass Lamps by Stiffel, 1950's
By Stiffel
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
cubes with brass round edge top plates and light fixtures resting on round edge brass bases. They are
Brass
Sold|$3,600 / set
Aksel Kjersgaard Cube of Danish Modern Rosewood Tray Tables
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This cube of Aksel Kjersgaard rosewood tables includes four tray tables with brass hardware and a
Sold|$5,250 / set
Pair of Teak Lattice Cube Tables by Summit Furniture
By Kipp Stewart, Summit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of Teak Lattice Cube Tables by Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture are the perfect addition
Teak
Grained Ribbon Mahogany Cube Tables, Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly Grained Ribbon Mahogany Cube Tables Attributed to Harvey Probber. These tables are
Mahogany
Chrome Cube Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Denton, TX
Adjustable stem for height and swivel cube for direction makes this lamp perfect for a desk or
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Nickel Cube Lamp in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This lamp features three tiers of translucent Lucite cubes- six per side- with inset channels in
Nickel
Small Cube Table in Solid Rosewood and Etched Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cubic side table in rosewood and etched brass with subtle decorative motifs. Straddling modern
Brass
Sold|$2,600 / set
Pierced Cube Shape Glazed Pottery Table Lamps
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very hot looking vintage circa 1970s glazed Art pottery table lamps. Dark olive green glaze.
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Polished Stainless Steel Cube Tables with Glass Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These vintage cube end tables or side tables are expertly crafted from polished stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Pair of Midcentury Travertine Cube End Tables Stools Cocktail Table Italy
Located in West Hartford, CT
Minimalist pair of Italian travertine tables which can be multi-purposed in your home.
Travertine
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.
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