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Mid-Century Modern End Tables

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Midcentury Organic Modern Nakashima Style Live Edge Walnut Side or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An awesome studio made walnut burl side table. It features a thick cut of walnut with beautiful graining. A truly one of a kind piece.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

French Designer, End Table, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood end table designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minimal signs of wear. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.75"H x 8.5"D All items ship from High Point, North ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Set of 2 bedroom end tables by Lane
Located in South Charleston, WV
Set of 2. 15" deep, 20.25" tall and 26" wide. Entirely refinished and not a single mark to be found anywhere except on the side of one table. Entirely refinished in a conversion varn...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Lane Acclaim 2-Tier End Tables
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century End Tables by Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim 2-Tier Offered is a pair of mid century modern end tables from the Lane 'Acclaim' collection, designed by Andre Bus. They have...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Campaign Style End Tables / Night Stands by Drexel Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of campaign style three drawer end tables by Drexel, circa 1960s. At a height of 22", they could also serve quite well as nightstands.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

French Designer, End Table, Brass, Wood, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood end table likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Heavy patina around brass edge of tabletop and within texture of brass design consistent with normal use...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti White Italian Carrara Marble Side Table Eros High Model
Located in Chicago, IL
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian white Carrara marble high side table in the Eros series for Skipper. Excellent condition. Angelo Mangiarotti was the master and expert at the highly sculpt...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Teak Cube Side Tables or Nightstands Danish Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak Cube Tables, designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, circa 1960s. They have been cleaned and Danish oiled. They are a versatile size and can...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Metal and Glass Square Coffee Side Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square coffee table featuring a tubular polished chrome frame with brass plated end caps. Top tier has a removable clear glass insert and bottom tier has a removab...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Telefunken Speakers by Van Ernst Dieter Hilker, circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Telefunken Speakers Designed by Van Ernst Dieter Hilker for Omnia, Circa 1960s Feature a quintessential sleek Scandinavian style design with a beautiful t...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll International Wire Side Table, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful original production wire side table by Warren Platner for Knoll International, designed in 1966 and this example circa 1970s to 1980s. From Warren Platner's iconic coll...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Organic Modern End Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stunning mid-century organic modern side table embodies the sophisticated design ethos of Adrian Pearsall and Jens Risom. Featuring a natural travertine top with soft veining, i...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone

Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 34
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table
Located in New York, NY
Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Vintage Teak Nesting End Tables, Set of 3
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury modern, solid Teak wood nesting end tables In the manner of Hans Wegner Unique, sculpted stretcher detail on these compared to similar teak nesting table sets. No mar...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables with Slate Tops by Jens Risom C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of mid century modern end tables with walnut bases and black slate tops. Designed by Jens Risom. Bases appear to create a floating design that effortlessly support the...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Slate

Pair of Studio Live Edge Solid Walnut End Tables by George Nakashima
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage pair of side tables in solid walnut handcrafted by George Nakashima, circa 1971. This custom set features a free form table top showcasing rich grain variations supported by ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Magazine Rack/ Table in the style of Dunbar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bleached Mahogany magazine rack/ table. Very useful design set up to hold newspapers, magazines and books! 3 Levels give ample space for storage! Top is perfect to hold a Lamp! Much ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Bamboo and Glass Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of cube form bamboo stands with plate glass tops. Each table has cross hatch woven sides and open ends, both are in good condition, clean, sturdy, and ready to use. One gla...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Glass

1970s Solid Teak Danish Modern End Tables by Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous pair of teak Danish Modern end tables by Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik. These lovely tables measure 27-1/2” square, stand 20” tall, and are in excellent condition. There are a f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

1963 MCM Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut Single End Table with Drawer & Brass Plat
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Lane Rhythm Collection MCM or mid-century modern walnut single end table with a drawer and brass plated pull. Lovely condition,...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Mid-Century Modern pair of Lane Alta Vista step table end tables style #1927 walnut with inlaid walnut burl squares in their centers. They are in wonderful condition. The tops have been refinished with a new coat of polyurethane applied. The legs retain their original finish and are in good condition. Please see photos. Dated on bottom. One November 15,1958 and one December 14, 1957. Oh, my goodness! What an incredible pair of mid-century modern Lane step tables...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Single Tripod Hand Forged Side or Drinks Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Single custom tripod hand-forged side or drinks table, in stock Hand-forged iron legs, round top with lip Dark bronze patina Perfect for drinks, side, end table Ready to ship from ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Two Tiered Rattan Corner Table. Circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Two Tiered Rattan Corner Table in the Paul Frankl's Style. C 1950s Features a quintessential Mid Century Modern Design, two tiers with cream color laminate...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan

Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios walnut and glazed tile top side table
Located in Skokie, IL
A 1960s tile table designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios in Veedersburg Indiana. Materials: walnut and dark and glazed tiles.  ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Rare set of 6 leather square tables, by De Sede, 1970's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rare set of 6 square patchwork leather occasional tables. Mirror top. De Sede , circa 1975. The tables can be used in a variety of combinations, as end tables or coffee table when...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mirror

Pair Mid Century Modern Sculptural Gilt Iron End Tables with Amber Glass Discs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of round Gilt iron with Amber Glass Discs in a hoop form. Rare distinct tables in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass is perfect. These can be parcel posted.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Rare 60s Adrian Pearsall Walnut Triangular Sofa Side Tables like Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare sculptural walnut side table to flank your new sofa. Some light scratches to glass surfaces but no chips to glass.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side Round Three Legs Table
Located in Labrit, Landes
Side or end table circa 1950, round top and three legs French Rattan Good vintage condition Shipping D52 H61 3,6 kg.  
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan

Pair of Teak Architectural Frame End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in Denton, TX
Teak geometric side tables with glass tops by Henning Norgaard for Komfort.  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Teak

Midcentury Smoked Glass and Chrome-Plated Tubular Coffee Table Mayen Style 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century Modern smoked glass coffee table in chrome-plated tubular in the style of Paul Mayen. A great example of 1970s design, ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Tole Painted Italian Lidded End Table Marblized End Papers 1940s/50s
Located in Camden, ME
This rare and whimsical Italian end table, crafted in the 1940s–50s, takes the imaginative form of a stack of antique books, rendered in hand-painted tole. With its lively palette of...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Tôle, Tin

Pair 1950s French Lacquered Maple Occasional Side Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of chic 1950s French lacquered maple occasional side tables with a single drawer and polished brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Small travertine and brass side table or cocktail table designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Tall Table with Drawer by Heywood Wakefield
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tall table by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1950s freshly refinished solid and sturdy elegant legs represents the Atomic age at full splendor.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

SVEN ENGSTRÖM/GUNNAR MYRSTRAND. bench by Tingströms Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, FR
SVEN ENGSTRÖM/GUNNAR MYRSTRAND. bench by Tingströms made in Sweden around 1960. can be used as a nightstand Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Guillerme & Chambron Oak End Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of end tables in oak by Guillerme & Chambron, a very atypical design that rests on asymmetrical legs.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Marble Top Tulip Saarinen Style Side Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Measures 20.5 diameter with a height of 20 inch makes this a great side table with num...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Enamel, Steel

Side Table, Stool or Night Stand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 28
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a suppor...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood

Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Rhythm" series by Paul McCobb Lane Furniture, circa 1970s. Beautiful craftsma...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Mosaic Travertine Occasional / End Table by Harvey Probber, c. 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mosaic Travertine Occasional Table or End Table by Harvey Probber, circa 1950 10 sided decagon travertine / stone faceted top on ply-wood base (ply-wood is not visible). Top is rem...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Spanish Drinks Table, Gilt Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish gilt wrought iron gueridon end drinks table on a tripod base, Spain, 1960s. An Spanish wrought iron guéridon table, stand or drinks table with gold leaf finish. Beautiful t...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Cast Iron “Ripple” End Table, Belgium 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast iron table on a cross base, the top has a motif reminiscent of a water ripple effect.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Chrome and Glass Tubular Side Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass end or accent table featuring a sculptural tubular frame with a removable glass top.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Italian Antique Walnut Burl and Portoro Marble Night Stands Bed Tables
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of lovely antique Italian night stands or side tables with greatly carved doors and drawers and Portoro marble top. Portoro is a high-quality black marble, where the vast crysta...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Coffee Table in Wood and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare coffee table designed by Giovanni Offredi for the Italian firm Saporiti. The coffee table features a wooden top with rounded edges and the slatted lower shelf with a wicker sto...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Small Wood Top Side Table with Brass Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1970s side table has a brass faux bamboo style frame and wood top. X-form stretcher. Unknown maker.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Walnut Nightstands, from Huxley collection by Thomasville
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant and timeless, this pair of mid-century modern walnut nightstands from the Huxley collection by Thomasville exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of 1960s American design. Eac...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century custom finished Walnut side tables in a dark brown stain. Tables are prime examples of the modernist time period featuring a stylized boomerang, guitar pick shape...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage midcentury Swedish modern coffee table, teak, in excellent condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Jens Risom Rectangular Side Table with Walnut Base and White Laminate Top
Located in Chicago, IL
This rectangular side table by Jens Risom has a walnut base and a white laminate surface. The legs are cleverly inset, giving the top a floating quality and an overall jauntiness to ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Petite Painted Faux Bamboo Occasional Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully handy small painted faux bamboo table that can be used as end table, side table or just place on the side of a bed or in front of a chair to hold magazines, a book or a t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

A Classic Paul McCobb Side Table Wrought Iron And Vitrolite ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic side table by Paul McCobb in wrought iron and vitrolite top.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana. The two-tier Modernist...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

1947 Charles and Ray Eames IT-1 Incidental Folding Side Kids Table Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Museum quality early example. Retains rare paper label.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

1970s MCM Mastercraft Bleached Rosewood & Brass Nightstands or End Tables
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic pair of restored Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft nightstands or end tables in bleached Rosewood with brass handles and trim. The exteri...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Rare Chrome Magazine Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- in functionalism style - very practical - rare type
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of MCM American of Martinsville Nightstands
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of American of Martinsville mid-century modern nightstands or end tables. Overall in good condition, a few spots that have some imperfections, please see pictures for details. T...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Danish Mid-Century Walnut Wedge Magazine Table (manner of Jens Risom)
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut magazine end table with a wedge-shaped top with a rectangular cut-out and a similarly-shaped lower shelf supported on the thinner side side by a tapered leg...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Directional Ash Burl Drum Form End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century drum form end / side table with an ash burl wood veneer. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR DIRECTIONAL FURNITURE COMPANY)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Ash, Burl

Mid-century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern end tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original end tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Lane Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.