$3,572Sale Price|20% Off
Coffee Table / Magazine Rack “java”, Mathieu Mategot, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Coffee table / magazine rack, "Java" model, circa 1955, top in "rigitulle" lacquered in light yellow-green, bordered by a square section gallery, lacquered tubular base, copper sabot...
Metal, Sheet Metal
J.D. Móveis e Decorações Magazine Table, Brazil, 1960s
By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Amsterdam, NL
J.D. Móveis e Decorações Magazine Table Brazil, 1960s Offered by RAFA gallery
Iron
Early production Jens Risom Magazine Table , Classic Modernist Design
By Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original (OLD) model T.539 side table with magazine rack, designed by Jens Risom in 1949. Fantastic angular profile is sleek and modern, echoed in the wedge-shaped top. Functionality...
Walnut
Modern Yrjö Kukkapuro Magazine / Flower Table Model 3666, Haimi Finland 1970s
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Helsinki, FI
Modern and almost space age flower or magazine table by renowned Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi from the 1970s. The design features a tubular steel base with a removable b...
Metal
Corner Table with Magazine Shelfs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique oak corner end table with built in magazine / book racks.
Oak
Midcentury Dutch Side Table or Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Dutch side table with magazine rack, fabricated in the 60's. It is made of teak veneer and a black painted metal structure. We work with professional packers and shi...
Metal
Mid-Century Walnut End Table by Founders Furniture Co., 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut end / side table with a rectangular table top inSet in an X-shaped frame with a diagonally-sloped built-in magazine shelf below the table surface.
Walnut
Vintage Perforated Metal & Brass Magazine Rack End / Side Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a vintage magazine holder that doubles as an end or side table.
Metal, Brass
John Keal Midcentury Walnut Magazine Rack Coffee Table for Brown Saltman, 1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Roma, IT
This mid-century walnut coffee table can be used as a magazine rack. This fantastic item is attributed to John Keal and was produced in 1960s. An astonishing piece that has a Clas...
Walnut
$618Sale Price|34% Off
Arts and Crafts Trestle Side Table with Magazine Rack
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina of this charming Arts & Crafts side table with magazine rack makes it a standout.
Mahogany
Gilt Brass, Onyx and Stitched Leather Occasional Table with Magazine Rack
By Beyond Gorgeosity
Located in Hanover, MA
This table is a prototype created by our own artisans, inspired by 1950s French and Italian design. The round top and base are polished onyx within a ring of 24-karat gold plated br...
Onyx, Gold Plate
Vintage Danish Oak Side Table / Magazine Rack with Cane Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Danish side table crafted in oak with an integrated woven cane magazine rack.
Oak
Petite Early 20th Century English Coal Bin Accent Table or Magazine Storage Rack
Located in Seattle, WA
The carved English coal bin depicted in the images showcases a charming and functional design typical of early 20th-century furniture. Made from rich, dark wood, the bin highlights i...
Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Brass Folding Side Table (Vintage Magazine Holder)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian folding side table made of hand crafted polished brass, in good condition. Each of the two table tops are adjustable, composed with a foldi...
Metal, Brass
1960s Czech Oak Side Table with Integrated Storage Drawer
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant mid century modern side table manufactured in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Other
Maitland-Smith Vintage Faux Bamboo Stand with Magazine Rack
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style mid century one drawer stand handcrafted with a faux burnt bamboo wood frame featuring brass caps, jungle camouflage panels on the top and sides and lower maga...
Faux Bamboo
ViNTAGE GREEN LEATHER & FLAMED HARDWOOD SIDE END WINE TABLE MAGAZINE RACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage flamed mahogany side table magazine rack with green leather top Please note the delivery ...
Leather, Hardwood
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Side Table by France & Søn, Denmark
By France & Søn, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bern, CH
Danish Mid Century teak Side Table designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen.
Teak
$629Sale Price|20% Off
French Magazine Rack Embossed Brass & Wood Representing Spanish Galleons c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century magazine rack in embossed brass and wood. The two main faces depict Spanish galleons sailing on the sea. French, made circa 1960 Good condition Shipping: 20 / 40 / 41 ...
Brass
Hardwood with Faded Oxblood Leather Top Bevan Funnell Side Table Magazine Rack
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage light mahogany side table magazine rack with oxblood leather top A good versatile table, this is circa 40-60 years old, made b...
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Art Deco Side Table in Wood and Brass with Integrated Magazine Rack
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant two-tiered Art Deco side table crafted from solid wood with brass structural details. Its design combines clean, geometric lines with a functional base that includes an integ...
Brass
TM05 sidetable/magazine rack by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1950's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This TM05 sidetable/magazine rack was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1953. It is from a very much desired item by vintage lovers and collectors. This piece is in a very goo...
Metal
MCM Scandinavian Teak Side End Table Lovely Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian teak side table or end table with unique tile insert by Gangso Mobler.
Ceramic, Teak
Restored Rare Portable Rattan Side Table Drink Shelf Stand w/ Handle 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Mid-Century era rattan side table drink stand features a bent structure suspending two floating mahogany table tops. it blends style and vintage charm with ...
Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack Side Tables Attributed To Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Timeless elegance meets functional design with this pair of mid-century modern, lacquered walnut and glass magazine rack side end tables made in Italy circa 1950 attributed to the re...
Brass
Bamboo Cane Wicker Mid-Century Modern Side Bedside End Sofa Table Magazine Stand
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Tropical American leader's casual furniture Mid-Century Modern side, sofa table in Wicker, Cane, Leather Corners and bent Bamboo wood with magazine rack.
Bamboo, Cane
Heywood Wakefield Bamboo Style Side Table, Magazine Rack
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Heywood Wakefield Side Table, ready for a new home.
Wood
Equestrian Strap Iron Glass Top Magazine Rack Side Table Hermes Style
By Hermès
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A sculptural wrought iron side table inspired by classic equestrian leatherwork, featuring elegantly looped strap-iron construction that recalls the refined craftsmanship of luxury s...
Iron
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Side Table - Bamboo & Rattan End Table - France 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Side Table - Bamboo & Rattan End Table - France 1960s Nice side table or end table from the 1960s.
Bamboo, Rattan
Modernist Blonde Mahogany Coffee / Magazine Table, X-Sides, Robsjohn
By Founders Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist blonde mahogany coffee / magazine table. X-sides. Manner of Robsjohn Gibbings, Classic Modernist design.
Mahogany
Side Table with Magazine Rack with Lamp Style Home & Campo & Graffi Teak
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Side table with magazine rack with lamp style home & Campo & Graffi teak. Delicious smoker's table with lamp and ashtray, next to matches and cigarettes, in the lower part there...
Teak
Elegant MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Magazine" End or Side Table in Mahogany
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
True masterpiece, this Edward Wormley for Dunbar model # 5476A "Magazine" End or Side Table in Mahogany with original rich dark finish and brass shoes. Wormley designed this magazine...
Brass
Pair Rattan Bamboo Grass Cloth Top Two Tier End Side Tables Stands Magazine Rack
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Rattan Bamboo Grass Cloth Top Two Tier End Side Tables Stands Magazine Rack
Cane, Rattan
Maison Bagues Faux Bamboo Drinks Side Table in Gilt Iron with Magazine Rack
By Maison Baguès
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Hollywood Regency gilt iron faux bamboo drinks table with magazine rack and foliage details, France, 1950s. In the manner of Maison Baguès. This beautiful rectangular ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Maison Bagues Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Drinks Side Tables with Magazine Rack, Pair
By Maison Baguès
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Hollywood Regency gilt iron faux bamboo drinks tables with magazine rack and foliage details, France, 1950s. In the manner of Maison Baguès. These beautiful rectangular tab...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Maison Bagues Faux Bamboo Drinks Side Table with Magazine Rack in Gilt Iron
By Maison Baguès
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Hollywood Regency gilt iron faux bamboo drinks table with magazine rack and foliage details, France, 1950s. In the manner of Maison Baguès. This beautiful rectangular ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Danish Teak Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish made side table in teak wood.
Teak
$1,117Sale Price|25% Off
Hans Wegner oak side / coffee table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Danish oak side table designed by Hans J.
Wood, Oak
MOD Dirk van Sliedregt Round Glass and Rattan Coffee or Side Table
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dutch Mid-Century, low coffee or side table has a clear glass top and black enameled tubular steel legs.
Steel
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Walnut End Table for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern side table in walnut from the Declaration collection designed by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel Furniture Company, circa 1960's.
Walnut
Franco Albini Stool or Side Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round stool or side table in curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Italian Pouf Stool or Side Table in Rattan and Bamboo, by Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century organic round stool or side table in bamboo, curved rattan, and hand-woven wicker.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Franco Albini Pouf Stool or Side Table in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round stool or side table in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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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