Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Centre / Library Table
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
A beautiful mid-century modern round centre or library table, crafted in the style of Georg
Mid-20th Century Danish Minimalist Center Tables
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Centre / Library Table
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
A beautiful mid-century modern round centre or library table, crafted in the style of Georg
Brass
Brass and Green Glass Library Desk Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass and Green Glass Library Desk Lamp A beautiful vintage barrister’s style brass desk lamp
Brass
$2,247
H 26.25 in W 25 in D 16 in
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent mid century elm magazine library table The table measures
Wood, Elm
Brown Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Library, Desk or Task Lamp in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Mid-Century Modern brown task lamp or library lamp. Featuring an elongated top with long light and
Metal
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp A beautiful quality fully adjustable
Chrome
Extraordinary Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
custodian. This library table is made with teak legs and teak veneer for the top. At the centre, a tube
Teak
Rare Børge Mogensen Library Table 6281 in Oak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered danish oak library tabel by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Model 6281
Oak
American Designer, Library Table, Oak, USA, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-painted oak library table or center table in the Arts and Crafts style designed and produced
Oak
Vintage Table Lamp Farmhouse Green Shade Library Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Made in mid 20th Century kerosene style table lamp in old bronze and porcelain with classic glass
Bronze
$16,000
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 36 in
Ebonized Black Lacquer Mahogany Floating Cork Top Dining Writing Library Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonized black lacquer mahogany floating cork top dining writing library table mint!
Walnut, Cork
$113,043
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska
Pine
$25,583
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Library Table Designed by Uno Åhrén for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Library table designed by Uno Åhrén for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930. Elm. Early maker's mark
Elm
$124,942
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Library / Console Table in Acid-Stained Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Acid-stained pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare library / console table model Utö
Pine
Unusual Circular Nest of Library Tables This is a very unusual set of tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual Circular Nest of Library Tables This is a very unusual set of tables, the largest table is
Leather
$65,446
H 30.32 in W 59.85 in D 36.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret Library Table, Chandigarh, circa 1955–1960, Model PJ-TAT-08-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare library table from Pierre Jeanneret’s furnishing program for the Chandigarh Capitol Complex
Teak
$92,814
H 29.14 in W 96.86 in D 48.43 in
Pierre Jeanneret Library Table, Chandigarh, circa 1955–1960, Model PJ-TAT-08-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare library table from Pierre Jeanneret's furnishing program for the Chandigarh Capitol Complex
Teak
$2,400
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as
Chrome
$2,380Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 30 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Signature Tromp l'oeil - Faux Library Books - Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Mid Century Modern Center Table Signed by Maitland Smith. Tromp l'oeil style with faux library
Wood
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 15 in D 24.5 in
Antique decorative library stepsTable with Metal Accent and Casters.
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique decorative Library steps table with metal accent and casters. Faint stamp on metal part may
Metal
$1,030
H 16.74 in W 35.04 in D 27.17 in
Maintland Smith Stack of Scholars Library Books Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Maitland-Smith stack of Scholars books coffee table
Wood
$72,000
H 41 in W 60 in D 36 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-10-A Library or Reading Table for the Chandigarh Project
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Punjab University Library. Pierre Jeanneret played a quiet but crucial role in shaping modern Chandigarh
Teak
$4,590
H 32 in W 60 in D 30 in
Heavy Gray Slate Top 30x60 Rectangle Bronze Finish Base Work Library Table MINT
By Paul McCobb, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Gray Slate Top 30x60 Rectangle Bronze Finish Base Work Library Table MINT. Rag & Bone New
Slate, Brass, Steel
Walter Von Nessen Antiqued Brass Swing Arm Library Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Walter Von Nessen by Nessen Studio / library table lamp in antiqued brass finish. USA, circa 1970
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 28.5 in Dm 48 in
Modern Oval Center, Dining, Breakfast, Library Table w/Inlays, Mid-Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Oval Center, Dining, Breakfast, Library Table w/Inlays, Cherry, Original Restored Finish
Cherry
library/dining table by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Houston, TX
mid century modern birch laminate library/dining tables providence known
Unavailable
H 28.25 in W 97.5 in D 36.5 in
Børge Mogensen BM71 Fredericia Oak "Library" Table Danish Modnern Vintage
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A Classic gateleg/dropleaf table designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. Impressive solid oak
Oak
Crème White Library Table Lamp by Stilnovo, 1949
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Very nice table lamp for desk or library with two shades and carved wooden shaft made by Stilnovo
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Table or Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Mid-Century library table, circa 1960. A rectangular top of walnut or rosewood supported on
Walnut
Robert Whitley Mid-Century Modern Library Table
By Robert Whitley
Located in Hopewell, NJ
skill in cabinetry, knowledge of woods and joinery, and formula for oil finishing. This library table
Mid-Century Danish 'Library Table' by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Danish 'Library Table', designed 1958, by Børge Mogensen, with two fold down leaves
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Chrome Library Office Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern leather and chrome office desk with drawer. A neat mix of machine age and deco
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 50 in D 26 in
Mid Century Mahogany Tooled Leather Top Kneehole Writing Library Desk 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century library office kneehole writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.14 in W 50.4 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk with chest of drawers and Library , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This table with chest of drawers was manufactured in Denmark since 1950's It's restored and in
Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 90 in D 36 in
Library Style Dark Espresso Stained Maple Dining Table Bro-Dart Vintage Modern
By Brodart Industries
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid-Century library or schoolhouse style dining table made by Bro-Dart Industries
Exquisite Widdicomb Designed Library Table with Travertine Top
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an heirloom quality piece that will anchor a spacious room. The pattern of textured stone is striking and has beautiful movement in the neutral veining pattern. Dimension...
Mid Century Walnut Executive School Teachers Office Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s vintage executive office / library / school writing desk. Made of walnut featuring
Walnut
Table by Philippe Neerman for De Coene from National Library
By De Coene Frères, Philippe Neerman
Located in Brussels, BE
Table by Philippe Neerman for De Coene from National Library.
Wood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 71.66 in D 35.83 in
Vintage 1950s Example of Alvar Aalto's Model 83 Library Table Designed, 1935
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in London, GB
A vintage library table, Model 83, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1935 and made by Artek, Finland
Birch
Library Table by Bruno Mathsson
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Library table "Maria Flap" in masur birch. Low model especially made for Mathssons Eva chairs
Birch
Danish MCM Walnut Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
-Century Modern walnut library tables by Larsen are rare and highly collectible, known for their clean
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Library Table Model 5738
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Amarillo, TX
Edward Wormley library table, model 5738 Dunbar USA, 1957 Walnut, mahogany structure
Walnut, Mahogany, Rosewood
Large 1950s French Library Table in Solid Oak
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large 1950s French monastery style library or hall table with a lower stretcher is a stunning
Oak
A Library Work Table in the Manner of Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in NYC, NY
A Presidential Bridge table, the original design by Jean Prouve. (Original model illustated on pg
Metal
Sold
H 23.43 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mario Bellini Rotating Library Side Table For La Rinascente, Italy, 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Mario Bellini rotating library side table For La Rinascente, Italy, 1960s.
Metal
Sold
H 22.75 in W 6.25 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Modernist Chrome & Lucite Eyeball Desk Library Table Lamp 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century mid century modern style / atomic / modernist desk / table lamp featuring a cubic
Chrome
Swedish Library or Dining Table by Architect Axel Bäck Eksjö, 1942
By Axel Bäck, Eksjö Möbelfabrik
Located in Skanninge, SE
An elegant table that can be used as a dining table or a library table. Eksjö Möbelfabrik was
Macassar, Oak, Rosewood
Table/Library in Elm and Leather by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984): Library table in elm, structure forming double arcature sheathed in
Leather, Elm
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
Midcentury Walnut Executive School Teacher Desk Typewriter Drawer Library
Located in Dayton, OH
Midcentury walnut executive school teacher desk typewriter drawer library, mid-20th century
Walnut
Sold
H 41.5 in W 32.5 in D 57.5 in
Holmes County Solid Cherry Amish Secretary Office Desk Library Table Leather MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
streamline shape. Features six fingertailed drawers along the back and cubbies for storage. Table surface is
Cherry
rare 1950s Double Cone Lightolier Library Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
elegant and scarce atomic Gerald Thurston style Lightolier White enameled Metal and Brass Desk Lamp with adjustable cone Shades, perforated details, and tubular double Brass stems. ...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 30.12 in W 59.45 in D 30.32 in
Scandinavian Style Design Desk in Beechwood and Orange Lacquered Library, 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the back, a box red lacquer inner part forms a library. Rectangular upper tray black lacquered
Beech
2 Brass Swing Swivel Arm Reading Library Lamps Imported by Fred Meyer 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage brass and faux marble swing arm table lamp with off white shades, imported for Fred
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 63.78 in L 29.53 in
Library Desk in Solid Oak Stripes Designed by Philippe Neerman for De Coene
By Philippe Neerman, De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nicely design involving an industrial desk from 1958 by Phillip Meerman Belgium Architect conducted at the Coene in Kortrijk. The blade is made of solid oak with a ledge which ...
Metal, Nickel
Impeccable Blond Walnut Desk or Library Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable blond walnut desk or library table by Jens Risom. The tag pictured is from the matching
Walnut
Sold
H 88.98 in W 126.38 in D 16.74 in
Rare Complete Dutch Oak Office Suite Library Bookcase Desk Chair Table Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare hand carved solid oak Dutch Library
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Library / Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret 'Library Table' Model PJ-TAT-08-A Monumental collector's table in solid teak
Teak
Modern Library or Console Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern library or large console table
Sold
H 26 in W 16 in D 26 in
2 Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Magazine Artwork Library Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Magazine Tables. Made from bleached
Mahogany
A Mid Century French oak library table. Circa 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid Century French oak library table in the manner of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940. Four tapering
Oak
Mid 20th Century Swedish Birch Library Table of Large Proportions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present a Swedish library table of large proportions circa 1950. Stunning tiger birch
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Oak Architectural Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic Mid-Century Modern oak writing table, library table or desk featuring an open architectural
Oak
Library Table, circa 1920, England
Located in Girona, Spain
Unique Queen's college library table Solid oak Provenance: The Queen's College, University of
Oak
Harry Weese Library Shelf
By Baldwin Kingrey
Located in Chicago, IL
and tables for Chicago's most important modern shop in the late 1940's. Please contact us if you
Sold
H 22.25 in W 48 in D 28 in
Custom Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Library Table with Brass Stretcher
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A mahogany library table with brass stretcher bar designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The table
Brass
Marcel Gascoin 1950s Wood Coffee Modular Library Table, Midcentury, France
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Gascoin, 1950s Wood convertible coffee center dining table midcentury, France. Round oak
Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 96.5 in D 48 in
Large Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-08 Library Table in Teak Correct and Rare
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An incredible example of a very rare large library table by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh
Teak
Espresso Mahogany 12 Legged Round Center Library 3' Diameter Table Stand MINT!
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Espresso Mahogany 12 Legged Round Center Library 3' Diameter Table Stand Gueridon Shelf MINT!
Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 63 in D 44 in
Large Turned Legs Leather Top Library Table Partners Desk Brass Casters Mint
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large antique deep rectangle turned legs green leather top library table partners desk brass
Mahogany
Pair of Brass Goose Neck Library Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome pair of brass adjustable goose neck library lamps attributed to Chapman. The front lamp
Brass
Pair of Chapman Brass Adjustable Library Lamps
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Chapman manufacturer adjustable brass lamps. In the style of the old gaslight fixtures. Shades are adjustable and also made of brass.
Metal, Brass
Modern Scallop Edge Desk or Writing Table
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style scalloped edge library table or desk.
Vintage Brass Hand Library Desk Lamp by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage brass hand bankers lamp by Chapman. Handsome human fist decoration top of the shade USA, circa 1960 Beautiful vintage patinated condition.
Brass
1950s Nessen Studios Double Cone Brass Library Lamp with White Shades
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1950's Nessen Studios Brass and White Desk Lamp. Featuring 2 White enameled adjustable Metal Shades, Brass arms and a rectangular Brass base. Lamp design often attributed to Greta ...
Brass, Metal
Rare Architectural Library Table by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in New York, NY
. Rectangular top with bowed sides, and modernist trestle base. A truly elegant table with industrial elements
Jean Royere Library Table
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Jean Royere table with exaggerated angled legs. Fully signed on underside. Great as a library or
An Italian Modern Dining Table/Library Table, Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hollywood, FL
The oval top veneered au quatre faces, with an elaborately inlaid frieze on an ebonised and parcel gilt, brass mounted columnar base and quadripartite feet ending in brass caps.
Brass
Gio Ponti Style Modern Italian Library or Dining Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sharply tailored mahogany writing or dining table with single side drawer and sculpted legs ending
Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Library Table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Rare and exceptional drop leaf library table in beautiful patinated oak designed by Børge Mogensen
Oak
Large Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large table designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Punjab University. The Teak top sits on top of two
Teak
Large Conference/Library Table Probably by Zagraphos
Located in Hudson, NY
The large chrome and dark stained walnut table was used as a writing desk. The highly polished
Chrome
$2,260
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
Wood
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Sideboard
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Wormley for Drexel, his Precedent collection sideboard-buffet, originally designed in the late 1940s. Center drawers with end cabinet doors and interior shelves. P...
Elm
$2,450 / set
H 29 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Lovely Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstand Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel precedent end tables or nightstands. These pieces are in vintage condition and do show wear to the finish-we recommend refinishing or lacquer...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early, modernist Edward Wormley for Drexel coffee table in a trapezoid shape made for the Precedent Collection.
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Utrecht, NL
Magazine tree, model 4765 by American designer Edward Wormley executed in birch and sap grain walnut, designed in 1947 for Dunbar Furniture USA. A very special, functional and aesth...
Birch, Walnut
Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar....
Brass
$15,500 / set
H 26 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel American Mid-Century Blond Wood Magazine Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century blond wood magazine / end tables with rectangular tops above five short shelves. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DREXEL)(PRICED AS Pair) Wear to finish.
Wood
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.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.