$1,450 / set
1950s Pair of Mid Century Side Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Pair of Mid-Century Side Tables ✨ This pair of 1950s Mid-Century step tables is a quintessential
Wood
$2,400 / item
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables.
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables. 22.5" H to top 16" H to bottom 29.5" L x 17.25 D
Maple
Mid-Century Sculptural Mahogany & Copper Step Table
By John Van Koert, Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern two-tier step table with cantilever floating top design, features copper
Copper
American of Martinsville Blonde Mahogany Mid Century Modern Step Up End Table
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American of Martinsville Blonde Mahogany Mid Century Modern Step Up 2 Tier End Table with
Mahogany
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Provincial Serpentine Walnut Marble Lattice Tiered Step Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century chairside step table or stand. Made of walnut featuring French Provincial styling with
Marble
Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Tier Step Up End Table Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Tier Step Up End Table / Side Table. Circa Mid 20th
Walnut
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step Side End Tables - a Pair
By Mersman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step End Tables - a Pair. Item features 2 tier
Laminate, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Step Side Table Blonde Birch M1527G
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Step Side Table, Model M1527G A beautifully crafted mid
Birch
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Modern Step Tables Styled After Paul McCobb
By Design Institute America
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern end tables feature hardwood construction, white lacquer inlay, two
Brass
Mid Century Modern V-Leg T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mahogany Step Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern V-Leg T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mahogany Step Side Table. Item
Mahogany
Heywood Wakefield Bamboo Rattan Solid Chestnut Blond Step Table Mid Century MINT
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heywood Wakefield Bamboo Rattan Solid Chestnut Blond Step Table Mid Century MINT
Oak
Pr Mid Century Art Deco Bamboo Step End Tables by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of bamboo step end tables by noted the American furniture company Ficks Reed. Each table
Upholstery, Bamboo
Wrought Iron and Slate Mid Century Step End Table Plant Stand after Avard
By Darrell Landrum, Avard
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century architectural two tier wrought iron and slate table in the manner of Darrell Landrum
Slate, Wrought Iron
Pair Walnut American Mid-Century Modern One Drawer Step End Tables Stands Mint!
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair walnut American Mid-Century Modern one drawer step end tables stands mint!
Teak
$1,600 / set
Vintage Walnut Step Tables by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic pair of vintage step tables by the world-renowned craftsmen of Virginia's Bassett
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Mid-Century Modern pair of Lane Alta Vista step table end tables style #1927 walnut with
Walnut, Burl
$1,700 / set
Vintage Formica & Walnut Step Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely fantastic pair of unique formica & walnut end tables. A funky two-tiered design is as
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Chestnut & Rattan "Step" End Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Heywood Wakefield Step Table with Rattan details. End Table. Side Table. Nightstand. Featuring
Bamboo, Chestnut
Stepped Side Table, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Midcentury black-painted wood and iron side table with three stepped tiers. Nice design.
Iron
$1,600 / set
Heywood Wakefield M1574 Step End Tables
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Highland, IN
These Heywood Wakefield end tables are a classic mid-century form– the two-tiered "Step" end table
Birch
Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley step end tables for Dunbar.
Wood
$799Sale Price / set|20% Off
Heywood Wakefield Bamboo Step Side Tables - Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of vintage Heywood Wakefield bamboo step side tables with teak surfaces. Stamped makers mark
Bamboo
Italian Portoro Marble Brass Two Step Side Table
By Karl Springer, Maison Jansen
Located in Southampton, NJ
An Italian Portoro Marble two step side table embellished with striking jewel like brass accents
Marble, Brass
Vintage Tiki Rattan Midcentury Bamboo Step Up End Tables, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage tiki rattan mid century bamboo step up end tables - a pair. Item featured has 2 tiers
Rattan
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Wood Stepped Oblong End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century stepped end / side table with an oblong profile and smaller demilune upper
Wood
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Birch Maple Champagne Step End Tables, a Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Birch Maple champagne step end tables - a pair . Item features a solid
Maple
$475 / set
Pair of Nautical Theme Step End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nautical theme step end tables, with ships anchors applied to the sides, as shown. Priced
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Faux Malachite Stepped Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malachite Stepped Coffee Table. Crafted with American finesse, this table boasts faux malachite detailing
Malachite
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. This table is
Walnut
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Andre Bus Step End Table for Lane Acclaim Furniture
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
This end table was designed by Andre Bus forthe Lane Acclaim series of furniture. It is 2 tiered
Wood, Walnut
Non Matching Pair of Cerused Finish Step End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern cerused finish step or end tables. 24 x 24 x 26 dimensions for the second
$3,500 / set
Pair of Jack Van der Molen Step End Tables
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Jack Van der Molen step end tables. In the manner of Paul Laszlo and Carlo De Carli
Wood
Hollywood Regency Stepped Side Table Attributed To James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glamourous, Hollywood regency, black lacquered mahogany, stepped side table attributed to James
Mahogany
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple "Step" End Tables
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon Furniture #1589 Step Tables, 1950s-1960s. End Tables
Metal
Paul Frankl Black Stepped Side Table for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This museum-quality table designed by Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman represents a departure from
Glass, Oak
Italian Modern Step Coffee Table with Shelf
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Italian modern step coffee table with 12" H shelf. Oval rectangle shape on tempered
Hardwood, Plywood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Light Wood Stepped Oblong End / Side Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century stepped end / side table with an oblong profile and smaller demilune upper
Wood
$4,225Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Sculptural and sleek 1950's Italian style two-tier side tables with upswept blade
Brass
$1,232Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Black Ceramic Urn Lamps with Stepped Brass Bases by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and sculptural, this pair of monumental table lamps by Chapman from the 1980s showcases a
Ceramic
Paul Frankl Art Deco Stepped Coffee Table, Ebonized Finish
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Alhambra, CA
Original 1940's vintage "stepped" coffee table by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Classic Frankl
Oak
Pair of California Design Walnut & Brass Two Tier Step End / Side Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century end / side tables with a walnut upper pointed oval tier, suspended by
Brass
Pair of Organic Shape Thick Solid Walnut Slabs Step End Side Tables
By Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern thick solid wood unusual organic shape side step tables.
Walnut
Henredon Solid Walnut Sculptural Two Tier One Drawer Step Side Table
By Heritage-Henredon, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exceptional quality solid walnut two tier one drawer step side end table nightstand. Gibbings decor
Brass
Enrique Garcel Pair of Elegant Stepped End Tables or Night Stands
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant stepped design tables, designed by Enrique Garcel, Colombia, circa 1980s. They are
Glass, Wood
Oval Top Center Table with Inverted Stepped Pyramid Feet and Cross Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage oval top center table with inverted stepped pyramid feet and double H-Form cross
Wood
Pair of Bertha Schaefer Sculptural Walnut Travertine Top Step Side End Tables
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is an exquisite and rare set of side tables designed by Bertha Schaefer. Each table
Travertine
Pair Sculptural 1970s Walnut Travertine Tops Step Side End Tables Singer Sons
By Bertha Schaefer, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair sculptural 1970s walnut travertine tops step side end tables singer sons mint!
Travertine
Pair of His and Hers Step side Tables by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice pair of end tables, his and hers, it has the original top, and the original patina is
Wood
2 MCM Founders Corner Step Tables Black Brass Sabots Coronado Grp Luther Draper
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern corner step tables from Coronado Group by Luther
Brass
Pair of Step End Tables by C. E. Waltman for Tonk Mfg.
By C.E. Waltman, Tonk Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Stunning pair of walnut freeform, biomorphic side or end tables with 2 tiers of heavy tempered
Brass
Pair of Tile Top Step End Side Table on Tapered Dowel Shape Leg
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of art tile step tables standing on dowel shape legs with brass legs tips
Laminate, Hardwood
Pair of Bertha Schaefer Walnut Travertine Top Step Side End Tables Stands MINT!
By Bertha Schaefer, Edmond J. Spence, M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Bertha Schaefer Walnut Travertine Top Step Side End Tables Stands MINT!
Marble
Paul Frankl Black Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
on this design for the Brown Saltman Company. This elegant round table has an inverted design
Glass, Oak
Pair of Restored 1950s Solid Mahogany & Bamboo Reed Step End Side Tables Stands
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Restored 1950s Solid Mahogany & Bamboo Reed Step End Side Tables Stands MINT!
Rattan, Mahogany
1970s Acrylic Stepped Cream Colored Coffee Table with Brass Ribbon Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning 1970s coffee table showcases eye-catching design with its stepped cream acrylic body
Acrylic
Paul Frankl Oak Stepped Cerused Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
this elegant round table for the Brown Saltman Company. Featuring an inverted design, it creates a
Glass, Oak
Pair of Paul McCobb step side tables with drawer from the Predictor Group.
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Paul McCobb Predictor Group end table manufactured by O'Hearn of New England. The
Maple
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 houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.