Restored Large Mid-century Biomorphic Amoeba Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950, this biomorphic rattan coffee table with an amoeba-shaped mahogany top, circa 1950. This table
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table with Biomorphic Glass Top, Ca. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century coffee table with walnut base and biomorphic glass top in the style of Adrian Pearsall
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Coffee Table Attributed to Kroehler or Tonk
By Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co., Tonk Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome biomorphic glass topped Mid-Century Modern coffee table which is attributed to Kroehler or
Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut and Brass Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall style mid century walnut and brass biomorphic coffee table The table measures
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Glass Biomorphic Organic Shaped Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, super rare, biomorphic or organically shaped coffee table
Glass, Bentwood
Sold|$1,800
Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual coffee table, shaped like a comma. Biomorphic glass, walnut base.
Mid Century Biomorphic Glass / Chrome Coffee Table in the style of Colombo
By Joe Colombo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century 1970's coffee table with sculptural biomorphic plate glass top and chromed X based
Metal, Chrome
Biomorphic Low Table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly crafted, fluid-lined and sculptural low table having a free-form walnut base supporting
Marble
Mid century modern biomorphic, free form coffee table with glass inset
Located in New York City, NY
Modernist open grained mahogany coffee table in brown/black satin stain. A “forme libre” rests atop
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Biomorphic Shaped Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Sold|$4,800
Biomorphic Glass Tables Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Glass Biomorphic side tables attributed to Gilbert Rohde. Very good original condition
Brass
Mid-Century Sculptural Nude Mermaid Cocktail Table w/ Biomorphic Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare, fully restored nude female mermaid coffee/cocktail table with a sculptural composite base
Metal
Sold|$3,800
Gilbert Rohde Biomorphic Table
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
A biomorphic table In THe Style of Gilbert Rohde. Wonderful askew shape with detail edging. CA
Sold|$4,800
Biomorphic Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Organic, biomorphic marble coffee table. Minimal design features three curved brass legs, and a
Sold|$1,100
Vintage Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Free form atomic style cocktail table with black tapered legs. Formica grained top in good
Biomorphic Mid Century Coffee Table in the Style of Gibbings in Maple w/Drawer
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful coffee table made of maple in a wonderful biomorphic shape reminiscent of the work of
Maple
Sold|$48,000 / set
Silas Seandel Biomorphic Coffee Tables
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Tables by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed
Bronze
Sold|$4,400
Pierced Teak Biomorphic Side or Coffee Table
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice biomorphic design solid teak coffee or center table with square glass top.
Sold|$1,800
Unusual Tile Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual tile top biomorphic coffee table with brass legs, circa 1960s.
Sold|$3,800
Adrian Pearsall Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Elegant biomorphic coffee or cocktail table by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. The two-piece base
Walnut, Glass
Midcentury Biomorphic "Airplane" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1950s black lacquer biomorphic "Airplane" coffee table, in the style of Isamu Noguchi, was
Hardwood, Lacquer
Povl Dinesen Danish Biomorphic Side Table in Teak
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely biomorphic kidney shaped side table beaignes by Poul Dinesen. Gorgeous deep teak dolor and
Teak
Sold|$26,000
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed textured top
Bronze
Sold|$22,000
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed textured top
Bronze
Sold|$12,500
Paul Laszlo Biomorphic Cocktail Table
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Chicago, IL
Laszlo Inc. Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, California, custom cocktail table in satin-black laminate.
Laminate
Sold|$2,250
Edward Fickett Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Edward Fickett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed organic shaped coffee table newly veneered with walnut. Retains the original
Walnut
Povl Dinesen Teak Biomorphic Shape Danish Modern Table
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely Danish biomorphic kidney shaped side table by Poul Dinesen. Gorgeous deep teak dolor and
Teak
Pair of Biomorphic End Tables by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of sculptural walnut tables or nightstands in the style of Vladimir Kagan, having a single
Walnut, Glass
Sold|$5,000
Biomorphic Coffee Table Signed John Stuart
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare biomorphic coffee table signed John Stuart.
Sold|$10,000
Large Leather Wrapped Biomorphic Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul Frankl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large leather wrapped biomorphic coffee table. This piece is wrapped in real black leather.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$2,100
Unusual Biomorphic Coffee Table with Drawer
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, ca' 1950's, biomorphic coffee table with pull out drawer. Oak and mahogany construction.
Sold|$4,000
Italian Walnut Biomorphic Coffee Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Walnut Biomorphic Coffee Table, 1970. Original beautiful condition with polished chrome
Chrome
Sold|$5,650
Biomorphic Cork and Mahogany Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Biomorphic cork and mahogany coffee table in the style of Paul Frankl.
Mahogany, Cork
Sold|$2,400
Biomorphic Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
One of Adrian Pearsall's classics is the asymmetric cocktail table designed for Craft Associates
Glass, Walnut
Sold|$2,200
Biomorphic Marble and Walnut Coffee Table
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large kidney shaped coffee table with a marble top. The walnut frame has been refinished and the
Marble
Sold|$3,800
Biomorphic Walnut Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
A comma shaped Vladimir Kagan attributed coffee table, circa 1950s. Newly refinished.
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Brutalist Bronze Spelter Biomorphic Table Lamp
Located in Surbiton, GB
A cavernous vintage bronze spelter table lamp. Biomorphic in shape, very Hepworth and Moore in
Bronze
Adrian Pearsall Organic Biomorphic Walnut Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Great Original Adrian Pearsall kidney shaped walnut coffee table with a glass top. Table is made by
Walnut
Gilbert Rohde Style Two-Tier Biomorphic Side Table, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage set of two Gilbert Rohde style side tables featuring a double biomorphic on both tiers with
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Acrylic and Walnut Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
attention to detail, this coffee table embodies the timeless appeal of mid-century modern aesthetics. The
Brass
Large Johannes Anderson Style Biomorphic Shaped Danish Teak Coffee Table
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large Johannes Anderson style biomorphic shaped Danish teak coffee table.
Teak
T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings - Biomorphic Cocktail Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A biomorphic cocktail table with newly restored walnut top on tapered brass legs. Signed with decal
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Biomorphic maple coffee table for Widdicomb Furniture. Maple top and aluminum legs. Retains the
Aluminum
Biomorphic Rattan Coffee Table with Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 49" long Biomorphic Coffee table with stacked rattan legs and wood grain Formica top with a
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
John Keal for Brown Saltman Biomorphic Coffee Table
By John Keal
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A real Mid-Century gem, John Keal for Brown Saltman biomorphic coffee table.
Sold|$1,334
Biomorphic Rattan Coffee Table with Wood Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic coffee table with stacked rattan legs and a wood top with a rattan trim along the
Rattan, Wood
MCM C.E. Waltman for Tonk Walnut Biomorphic 2 Tier Side End Table with Planter
By C.E. Waltman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern C.E. Waltman for Tonk walnut biomorphic 2 tier end table with planter. This is
Walnut
John Keal Biomorphic 3 Tier Side Table for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
side table was one of several boomerang-inspired tables. It features three biomorphic tiers sitting on
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Biomorphic Coffee Table, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Maitland Smith tessellated stone biomorphic shaped coffee table. This undulating
Stone
Beautiful 1950s Italian Biomorphic Form Console Table , rosewood, leather & brass
By Carlo Mollino, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Super 1950s italian biomorphic form console, featuring a wonderfully expressive sculptural
Brass
Biomorphic Three-Tier Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Solid teak tops supported by four solid legs finished
Teak, Wood
Huge Custom Biomorphic Copper And Granite Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Huge Custom biomorphic copper and granite coffee table. possibly designed by Steven Chase.
Granite, Copper
Black Granite and Brass Biomorphic Coffee Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Black granite and brass biomorphic coffee table in style of Karl Springer, circa 1980s.
Marble, Brass
Biomorphic Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Biomorphic Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings.
Marble, Brass
Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table in the Classic style of Isamu Noguchi features a pivoting
Glass, Maple
Biomorphic Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Biomorphic Coffee Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. Sculptural
Walnut
Biomorphic Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Biomorphic Coffee Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950's. Sculptural
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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