YNGVE EKSTRÖM Teak Guitar Pick Table
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tucson, AZ
. This table is the epidemy of mid-century design: lightweight, comfortable, and lovely. It will fit
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Brass
YNGVE EKSTRÖM Teak Guitar Pick Table
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tucson, AZ
. This table is the epidemy of mid-century design: lightweight, comfortable, and lovely. It will fit
Brass
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Heywood Wakefield 1950's Maple Guitar-Pick Drinks/Side-Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of solid construction with triangular solid maple top above a plain frieze apron all raised on tapering supports.
Maple
$1,299
H 17.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Norwegian Teak “Guitar Pick” Side Table by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century side table, crafted by the talented designers Rolf Rastad and Adolf
Teak
Vintage Guitar Pick End Table with Brass Legs and Formica Top, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Guitar Pick End Table Brass Legs and "Peach Color" Formica Top circa 1950 "in good as
Brass
$3,500 / set
H 17 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables, Pair
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in North Miami, FL
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig guitar pick side tables, occasional tables in teak
Teak, Cane
$526
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Small 1960s Teak Plant or Side Table in Teak & Wire-Steel - Guitar Pick Shape
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small side, lamp or plant table featuring a guitar-pick shaped table top in teak with brass alloy
Aluminum, Steel
$2,600 / set
H 16 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair Guitar Pick Triangular Heart Shape Travertine Top End Side Lamp Tables MINT
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Angelo Mangiarotti
Travertine, Brass
$7,200
H 17 in W 50 in D 32 in
Lava Rock Multicolor Tile Top Pedestal Base Guitar Pick Shape Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lava rock multicolor tile top pedestal base guitar pick shape coffee table. Custom multicolor
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,500
H 20.5 in W 22.25 in D 14 in
1970s Organic Modern Hickory and Walnut Side Table, After Esherick
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Portland, OR
A remarkable little side table in a guitar pick form with three solid hickory axe handles as legs
Hickory, Walnut
John Widdicomb Triangle Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guitar pick table made by John Widdicomb. Simple midcentury design with an elegant finish. Rounded
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Side Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century custom finished Walnut side tables in a dark brown stain. Tables are prime
Maple
Free Edge Side Table by Roy Sheldon
By Roy Sheldon
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural free., or live, edge side table by noted Mid Century woodworker, furniture Roy
Wood
$13,500 / set
H 18.5 in W 30.75 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Phillip Lloyd Powell Sculptural Side Tables in Black Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Triangular 'guitar pick' side or occasional tables crafted by Phillip Lloyd Powell in the early
Walnut
1950s Italian Occasional Table in the Style of Carlo Mollino
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Hanover, MA
top which is roughly the shape of a heart or a guitar pick. Two insect-like arms reach out from an
Mahogany
Pair of Triangular Aldo Tura Nesting Tables in Green, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Cork, IE
shape of guitar picks) are set on three tapered legs each. Stained in chestnut brown, these wooden legs
Goatskin, Wood
Pair of Step End Tables by C. E. Waltman for Tonk Mfg.
By Tonk Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall, C.E. Waltman
Located in Hanover, MA
the time was a Royal Haeger ceramic planter to be inserted in the guitar pick space under the glass
Brass
Charred Triangular Nesting Tables, Europe ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
stand out. This silhouette, resembling a guitar pick, was particularly favoured by European mid-century
Wood
Vintage walnut ‘guitar pick’ coffee table
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Danish design triangular coffee table from Denmark, 1950s. This table is veneered in mirrored
Walnut
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig guitar pick side tables, occasional tables in teak
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lane Guitar Pick Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Guitar Pick Side Table. Featuring a triangular guitar
Wood, Oak, Walnut, Paint
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Jensen Teak Guitar Pick Side Table
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Jensen Teak Side Table. Featuring a triangular
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick Side Table by Koehler Pearsall style
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick Side Table by Kroehler Pearsall style This exquisite side table from
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Guitar Pick End Tables
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables from the Lane 'Perception' line. This set
Wood
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick Free Form Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgous Mid-Century Modern free form coffee table. Vintage modern free-form coffee table
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Guitar Pick Table With Ceramic Tiles
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mid century modern American walnut guitar pick shaped table with ceramic tiles.
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold
H 18.12 in W 46.46 in D 32.68 in
Mid Century Modern Guitar Pick Danish Brown Teak Coffee Table, 1960
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning midcentury coffee table in Danish style made of teak.
Teak
Sold
H 20.25 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Guitar Pick Shaped Walnut Cocktail Side Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant cocktail table or a large side table. Measures: height is 20.25, width is 27.5
Walnut
Yngve Ekstrom Guitar Pick Side Table
By Yngve Ekström
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Yngve Ekstrom Guitar Pick Side / Occasional Table.
Brass
Sold
H 19 in W 29.25 in D 16.75 in
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Guitar Pick Set 3 Nesting Tables Mogens Kold 1960
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
A good set of three Danish Mid Century Modern teak 'Guitar Pick' nest of tables, by Mogens Kold
Teak
Poul Jensen "Guitar Pick" Occasional Table
By Selig, Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Triangular guitar pick shaped Table by Poul Jensen. Beautiful Walnut grain on top with Teak legs
Walnut, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Triangular Guitar Pick-Shaped Teak Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This small teak coffee table in the shape of a guitar pick was manufactured in Denmark during the
Teak
1960s Lane Furniture Walnut "Guitar Pick" Side Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Vintage, 1960s Lane Furniture Co walnut and ashwood "Guitar Pick" triangular side table. In
Walnut
Pair of Walnut “Guitar Pick” Side Tables with Laminate Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut side tables have a triangular “guitar pick” shape and three tapered dowel legs. The
Laminate, Walnut
Poul Jensen for Selig Teak Woven Cane 'Guitar Pick' Table
By Poul Jensen
Located in Oceanside, US
This is a stunning example of mid-century modern design by Poul Jensen for Selig – the iconic
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 15.5 in W 56 in D 23.5 in
Rare Asymmetric 'Guitar Pick' Tile Top Coffee Table, Hohenberg Original
By Richard Hohenberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern tile top table, manufactured by Hohenberg Originals, unusual guitar pick shape
Ceramic, Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
"Guitar Pick" Occasional Table/Danish/Danish Tale in the Style Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen
Located in London, Lambeth
In the style of Poul Jensen "Guitar Pick" occasional table Teak with.
Teak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Kipp Stewart Guitar Pick End Table for Winchendon Furniture, 1950s
By Planner Group, Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
guitar pick for Winchendon Furniture.
Cherry
1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig Guitar Pick side table in teak woven cane
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 21.63 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Restored Vladimir Kagan Style Guitar Pick Triangular Two-Tier End Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Illum Wikkelsø, Forest Wilson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Outstanding triangular Mid-Century Modern side table. This guitar-pick shaped end table is exhibits
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in Dm 61 in L 30 in
High Style Guitar Pick Shaped "Knife Edge" Dining Room Table with Tapered Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 61" diameter guitar pick dining table featuring a stylized "Knife Edge" resting on a single
Wood
Mid-Century Modern End Table of Walnut and Glass
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Modern side table or end table, walnut and glass, c.1950-60s. One of the great designs
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Nesting Table Set, American, circa 1960s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern nesting table trio, circa 1960s. Marked HERITAGE on bottom and dated 64. Solid
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Side Table, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
movement by adopting natural, organic forms. The distinctive ‘guitar pick’ shape of this table is quite
Wood
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century “Jacks” side table designed by Adrian Pearsall, made circa 1960s. This particular piece
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Teak Side Table by Gustav Bahus
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern side table manufactured by Gustav Bahus, Norway. This side table is made of
Teak
Henredon Modern Triangular Coffee Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
Henredon triangular guitar pick style coffee table of impressive architectural arced, tusk base
Walnut
Sold
H 17.25 in W 26.75 in D 25.75 in
Danish Modern Walnut and Cane Selig Occasional Triangle End Table by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century triangular occasional guitar pick side table in walnut designed by Poul Jensen imported
Walnut
Sold
H 17.25 in W 26.75 in D 25.75 in
Danish Modern Teak and Cane Selig Ocassional Triangle End Table by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century triangular occasional guitar pick side table in teak designed by Poul Jensen imported
Cane, Teak
Three Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Walnut "Jacks" Occasional Tables
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Ferndale, MI
top. Two have guitar pick shaped tops. Third holds round glass top. Guitar pick tops measure 23.88
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Danish Tripod Side Tables By Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen, Selig
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Danish "guitar pick" triangular three-legged end tables with carved lip edges and cane
Walnut, Cane
Adrian Pearsall "Jacks” Side Tables for Craft Associates, a Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Esperance, NY
expertly crafted from walnut with guitar pick shaped glass tops.
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Danish Selig Triangle End Table by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century triangular occasional table or guitar pick side table designed by Poul Jensen imported
Cane, Walnut
German Oak Dining Table with Triangular Top, Germany 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
massive dining table. The evolution of mid-century design in postwar Germany was a direct consequence of
Wood
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guitar pick shaped Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Coffee Table or side table. Bleached Walnut.
Aakjaer Jorgensen Danish Teak Triangular Coffee Table
By Aakjaer Jorgensen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Spectacular 1960’s Danish modern team tripod triangular coffee table designed by Aakjaer Jorgensen
Wood, Teak
Charred Triangular Nesting Tables, Europe ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
variety of stylish and functional configurations. European models of the mid-century era – as these tables
Wood
Sold
H 18.5 in W 19.5 in D 31 in
Phillip Lloyd Powell Black Walnut Chevron Occasional Table, Circa 1960
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
guitar pick form in beautifully grained Black Walnut on sturdy tapered tripod legs. Classic. Compact
Walnut
Sold
H 29.5 in Dm 68 in
Fantastic Rattan Triangle Base Dining or Game Table by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
sight vintage rattan "Guitar Pick" dining or game table by the wildly creative Danny Ho Fong for Tropi
Brass
Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Rattan Tripod Table, 1960s
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish modern Poul Jensen for Selig Guitar Pick Coffee Table, Occasional Table in Walnut and Woven
Walnut, Rattan
Poul Jensen for Selig Teak Tripod Table with Woven Cane Shelf, 1960's
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen for Selig Importers Teak & Woven Cane guitar pick Coffee Table
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 18.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of Three Nesting Tables by A. Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Willy Beck
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beck. Triangular guitar pick tops on tripod bases. Danish design at it best. In wonderful condition
Teak
Scandinavian Solid Wood Nesting Tables, Scandinavia ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
variety of stylish and functional configurations. Scandinavian models of the mid-century era – as these
Wood
Scandinavian Solid Wood Nesting Tables, Scandinavia, ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
variety of stylish and functional configurations. Scandinavian models of the mid-century era – as these
Wood
Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
, guitar picks and knitting needles. In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES
Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Stools
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates guitar pick stools. This set of four stools feature new white
Brass
Sold
H 19.5 in W 26.75 in D 23.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick End Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
in the form of a guitar pick. In excellent original condition, very tight and sturdy. Glass is
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 19.5 in W 26.75 in D 23.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick End Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
form of a guitar pick. In very good vintage condition, very tight and sturdy. Glass is perfect.
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 21.25 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Formica Top Guitar Pick Side Table
By Mersman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Formica Top Guitar Pick Side Table. Circa Mid 20th
Formica, Walnut
Sold
H 18 in W 26.75 in D 25.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dovetail Lane Acclaim Guitar Pick Side Table
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The Lane Acclaim guitar pick side table could be the most hard to find and sought after piece
Oak, Walnut
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Guitar Pick Nesting Tables
By Lu Van Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three midcentury nesting tables with vinyl tops and tapered legs. This beautiful set sits
Sold
H 22 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Guitar Pick Style Side Table
By Mersman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak “Guitar Pick” Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Scandinavian Modern teak occasional table has a triangular “guitar pick” shape and three tapered
Teak
Sold
H 18 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Guitar Pick Coffee Side Table by Lane Alta Vista
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, walnut, side or coffee table by Lane Alta Vista features a two-toned
Walnut
Mid Century Pearsall Jack Base Guitar Pick Top Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century end, or side, table designed by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950/60’s. The table
Glass, Walnut
$1,693Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 1.58 in
Oil on Canvas Painting, Children Playing, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A colorful oil on canvas representing a group of children playing in a garden area near a Cathedral. Framed by a carved giltwood frame with foliage details. Signed on the bottom left...
Wood, Canvas
$1,900Sale Price|32% Off
H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
Arthur Umanoff round wrought iron table with four chairs in terra cotta finish
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Ferndale, MI
Five piece Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard dining set . Two armchairs two side chairs with round glass top table . Table measures 29.5" tall with 36" diameter , glass top has3/8" ...
Wrought Iron
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables with Etched Glass Tops
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of period French Art Deco low stands (or side tables) of patinated walnut - each table featuring a sleek, early Modern design with three tiers, topped with an inset rectangula...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl...
Onyx
$7,816 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$13,914 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Ash Library Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ash library staircase, with many details. The steps are very stable in use due to the construction and the long handle. Perfectly suited for everyday use and multiple purpo...
Ash
Art Deco Mantel Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Original condition, perfect working Softwood covered with nutveneer attributed to Kienze
Nutwood, Softwood
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Maple Two Tiered Side Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Maple Two Tiered Side Table Two tiers, made of maple, stamped 'Heywood Wakefield' underside. 15" deep x 28" wide x 21" high Good overall condit...
Wood, Maple
$1,645
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Brown Teak Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Göteborg, SE
Side table "Minerva" in teak and rattan by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark. Measure; Height 64 Width 76 Depth 76 cm The table is in fine vintage condi...
Rattan, Teak
$5,323 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Walnut veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable sh...
Wood
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 83 in D 32 in
Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Attributed to Knoll by Tobia Scarpa, no label is present. Incredibly beautiful design, and original designer upholstery make this stunning piece shine in any space. Original fabric i...
Upholstery, Wood
Red Leather and Iron Rustic Small Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its sturdy handwrought iron base features a textured finish and tapered legs, showcasing authentic artisanal design. Topped with a deep red leather seat, this bench offers both comfo...
Wrought Iron
'Area 50' Pendants by Mario Bellini for Artemide
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Area 50' Pendants by Mario Bellini for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1976. Iconic model from Bellini consist of a counter donut weight allowing for variable adjustme...
Steel
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.
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
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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The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.