1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table
Sold|$475
1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table
Located in Victoria, BC
and slatted surface exude mid-century charm, while its compact size is perfect for small spaces. 36
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Teak
Sold|$475
1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table
Located in Victoria, BC
and slatted surface exude mid-century charm, while its compact size is perfect for small spaces. 36
Teak
Sold|$1,450
Slatted Wood Bench Table After Hans Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Slatted Wood Bench Table After Hans Wegner 78.5"D x 18.75"W x 14.5"H Seated height 17.15
Wood
Sold|$1,100
Slatted Bench/Table By George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller, this bench is now a mid-century icon. Designed to
Sold|$2,100
George Nelson Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Nelson slat bench with nicely aged wood in a dark honey color with great warm patina which only
Wood
Vintage-Modern Wooden Slat Bench/Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson style slat bench in blond wood grain. Great for use as a sitting bench or table
Sold|$2,400
Milo Baughman Chrome Slat bench or table.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin and DIA. This classic Mid Century gem would be a great
Sold|$2,380
Slatted Bench or Table by Mel Smilow
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
slats; and cantilevered top. Original 1950s production. Legs screw off without tools for easy transport
Walnut
Hand Crafted Slat Elm Wood Side Table Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, Scandinavian influenced, hand-crafted, slat elm wood foot stool / ottoman with
Elm
Sold|$1,383 / set
Pair of 1960s Mahogany Slatted Benches Bedside Tables Nightstands
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Pair of 1960s Brazilian mahogany slatted benches, could also be used as bedside tables. Very
Mahogany
Sleek Black Slatted Modern Vintage Coffee Table or Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
bench will be perfect in a Mid-Century Modern, or transitional space.
George Nelson Slat Bench or Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Nelson platform bench or coffee table with natural birch wood slat top and black ebony finished
Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood Slatted Bench or Low Table, Brazil 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergio Rodrigues styled slatted wood bench would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern
Rosewood
Brazilian Pau Marfim and Caviúna Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully executed slatted bench or coffee table which has been newly imported from a private
Rosewood
1960s Midcentury Industrial Teak and Metal Slatted Stools or Side Tables, Pair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
individually as tables. Powder coated flat steel frames with teak slats to form the seat and brass screws
Teak
Martin Visser Style Pine Slat Bench or Coffee Table by Laboremus Viborg
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century pine slat bench or coffee table by Danish manufacturer Laboremus Viborg
Pine
Milo Baughman Chrome Slat Vintage Bench or Coffee Table, Steel Hollywood Regency
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman chromed steel slat bench. Very heavy and sturdy! Great
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$1,950
Vintage Modern Long Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great looking mid-century modern slat bench/coffee table.
Walnut
Walter Antonis 'Passe Partout' Ash Slat Bench or Low Table for Arspect
By Arspect, Walter Antonis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1970's Walter Antonis natual ash slat bench or low table for arspect. Lightly refinished in
Metal
Vintage DIA Design Institute of America Chrome Slat Bench or Coffee Table, Stele
By Design Institute America
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage DIA Design Institute of America’s Mid-Century Modern chromed steel slat bench. Very heavy
Steel, Chrome
Slat Bench or Coffee Table in Ash and Wenge Dating from the 1960’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Slat bench or coffee table in stained ash for the seating and wenge wood for the legs, dating from
Ash, Wenge
Rare Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
extremely unique V-shaped base. This wonderful Mid-Century slat table doubles as a stylish gallery bench and
Sold|$275
Mid Century Slat Bench Table
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid century slat bench, coffee table, on diminutive scale. This example is in very good
Wood
Sold|$1,265
Mid 20th century slatted coffee table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very well made and nicely designed French mid century coffee table. The slatted nature of
Hardwood
Mid-century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It is in excellent condition
Sold|$1,200
Iconic Mid-Century Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century slat bench after Nelson. Good original, estate condition.
Wood
Classic Mid-Century Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic form slat bench coffee table bench, in very good original condition.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench / Coffee Table
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century modern walnut slatted bench / coffee table. This table would made a great
Walnut
Mid Century Wooden Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century walnut toned slat bench or coffee table with conical legs and tapered ends. This
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut bench/coffee table. Features wood slat
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It is in good condition
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Italian Slatted Wood Slim Wall Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern and neoclassical design console table
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modernist Coffee Table/ Slat Bench
By Mel Smilow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant mid century modernist coffee table/ slat bench..,, simple, sleek design, wonderful quality
Wood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage slat bench features unique two-tone finish with black lacquered trim and rich
Sold|$1,155
Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic slat bench or table in walnut with tapered legs. Great as a living room table or window
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It is in excellent condition, has
Walnut
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, made in Yugoslavia. This examples solid maple, unusual to see this
Maple
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern slat coffee table or bench. Beautiful craftsmanship. Marked "Yugoslavia
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Expanding Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern expanding slat bench, Classic modernist design, tables retains original finish
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Cocktail Table by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous walnut slatted bench or cocktail table with finger joint construction. Delicate walnut
Walnut
Mid Century Two-Tier Studio Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in San Jose, CA
American Studio Craft slat bench coffee table in walnut. This unique piece has a low black laminate
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern French Table Lamp, 1950s, Tripod Metal Base & Slatted Shade
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Authentic Mid-Century Modern table lamp from France, dating to the 1950s. This elegant piece
Iron
Sold|$1,575
Long Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely long walnut slat bench features tapered legs, with brass tipped feet. Wonderful Mid
Walnut
George Nelson Style Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson, John Keal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
home made creation. The Mid-Century Modern slat bench is perhaps one of the most recognizable and
Beech
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table style George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple, elegant and very cool mid century modern slatted Cocktail Table. Created out of walnut and
Maple, Walnut
George Nelson Style Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson, John Keal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The Mid-Century Modern slat bench is perhaps one of the most recognizable and beloved pieces of
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Long Slat Walnut Bench Coffee Table by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, long, slatted walnut bench/coffee table with elegant dovetail details and
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Slatted Cocktail Table Manner of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant cocktail table with a slatted top which a dowel rod passes thru on both ends as
Brass
Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful and versatile expandable mid century minimalist walnut slat bench designed by John Keal
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Slatted Cocktail Table Bench Style George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous slatted cocktail table and or low bench, possibly at the foot of the bed. Wood looks to be
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Table and Slat Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed to save space when not in use, this stylish drop-leaf table features two leaves which
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Octagonal Metal Brass Slat Wood Coffee Table
By Charlotte Perriand, George Nelson
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful typical 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table with octagonal wooden top, lower
Metal, Brass
Sold|$588
Mel Smilow Slat Side Table
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid American walnut table. Slender slats and long, tapered legs create a light, elegant
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$399
Midcentury Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a midcentury coffee table. It is made of walnut with brass feet. The piece
Sold|$395
Midcentury Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a midcentury coffee table. It is made of walnut with brass feet. The piece
Mel Smilow Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table in Walnut c 1950's
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century in solid walnut slat bench, coffee table by Mel Smilow. The bench
Walnut
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Slat Carved Wood Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, with beautiful front carved
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Cocktail Table / Bench in the Manner of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mid-Century Modern sculptural cocktail table or bench in the style of George Nelson. Slatted top
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.
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 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.
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