Sold|$3,325
Mosaic Seagull Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Munich, DE
the mosaic are blue and white black with three seagulls. Extremely rare masterfully Mid-Century Modern
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic and Brass Austrian Center Table, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern center table. Structure made of brass with mosaic top. Wien, 1950.
Stone, Brass
Mosaic Stone Flower Shaped Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian design, Italy, Italian craftsmanship, Mosaic Stone flower shaped coffee table, Mid-Century
Stone
French Mid-Century Modern Brass Table with a Glass Mosaic Tile Top
By Roger Capron
Located in Houston, TX
French Modernist brass table with a glass mosaic tile-top, circa 1960. This French Mid-Century
Brass
Sold|$2,640
Mosaic Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century, artisanally made, 1950s, prancing white horse surrounded by pink, cerulean and
Wrought Iron
Fun Mid-century Modern Boomerang Shaped Gold Mosaic Tile Top Coffee Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super fun mid-century modern boomerang shaped mosaic tile top coffee table. Small square tiles in
Brass
Mid-Century Paul Kingma Style Stone Mosaic Coffee Table with Metal Frame
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning mosaic slate coffee table with banded metal frame. Extremely heavy, inlaid mixed slate
Slate, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Mosaic Top by Berthold Muller, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table. Design by Berthold Muller. Striking German
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Artimeta Gray Stone Mosaic Rectangle Coffee Table with Black Frame
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century rectangular coffee table with black enameled metal frame and mixed gray stone mosaic
Stone, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Heinz Lilienthal, Marble Stone Mosaic Top
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Heinz Lilienthal, Marble Stone Mosaic Top, Germany, 1973.
Marble
Mid-Century Low and Long Paul Kingma Inspired Stone Mosaic Coffee Table
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra long and low natural stone mosaic table with black industrial metal frame. In original
Stone, Cement, Steel
Sold|$548 / item
Swedish Mid-Century Mosaic Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A classy geometric mosaic table lamp, Sweden, c1960s. Ceramic and brass. Re-wired and
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile and Bronze Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern mosaic tile and bronze coffee table, black cylindrical base.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile and Brass Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern mosaic tile coffee table, circa 1950s. The table features stylish
Brass
Mid-Century Coffeetable Glass Mosaic Red Green Black 60s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Square mosaic table from the 60s, surface made of glass mosaic in very intense red with some green
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mosaic Topped Circular Centre Table with Painted Metal Base
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-20th century centre table, the top inlaid with mosaic decoration in the style of
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Googie Style Mosaic Coffee Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A Googie style L-shaped coffee table with mosaic space-age top and brass tapered legs. The top
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables with Mosaic Inlaid Tops, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern side tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s
Hardwood, Wenge
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Mosaic Tile Top Coffee Table Fish and Bubbles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue mosaic tile top coffee table with fish and bubbles. Listing
Brass
Beautiful Large Long Mid Century Mosaic Coffee Table with Brass Hairpin Legs
Located in München, DE
Extraordinary large, long mid century mosaic coffee table with abstract motifs. Great elegant high
Brass
Patinated Metal Side Table with Mosaic Tile Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated metal side table features a four legged patinated steel frame with square tiles inlaid to
Metal, Steel
Sold|$1,450
Aztec Modern Mosaic Pedestal Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Aztec Modern Mosaic topped pedestal table, the circular top with abstracted designs, and the four
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Coffee Table with Mosaic Tile Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern boomerang coffee table with Mosaic tile top, made in the 1960s. The table was
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Bistrot French Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
This Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Bistrot French Coffee Table is a stunning piece of furniture
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Mosaic Tile Top, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern coffee table with mosaic tile top, 1960s. Black lacquered metal frame. The top
Metal
Mid Century Modern Two Tier Mosaic Top and Gold Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the charm of mid-century design with this Mid Century Modern Two Tier Mosaic Top and Gold
Wood
Gordon & Jane Martz Mosaic Tile Console Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Console table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square ceramic tiles in a
Oak, Ceramic
Sold|$2,850
Mosaic Dining Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning mosaic inlaid glass top table in a brushed brass frame and base. Indoor or out it will add
Mid Century Modern Green and Gold Faux Mosaic Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace vintage flair with the Mid Century Modern Green and Gold Faux Mosaic Ceramic Table Lamp
Ceramic
Sold|$1,800
Italian Mosaic Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful Italian glass mosaic side or end tables in pale pastels. Very good vintage condition.
Abstract Mid-Century Glass Mosaic and Bronze Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Mid-Century coffee table. Done with small hand-cut free-form glass mosaic. Wonderful
Wonderful Pair of Paul McCobb Inspired Tile Mosaic Top Tables Mid-Century
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Paul McCobb style mosaic tile top side tables. This pair have nice black iron
Iron
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Glass Mosaic Tile Top Stacking Side Tables 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Set of 4 Italian glass mosaic stacking side tables circa 1950s Colorful glass square mosaic tile
Glass, Walnut
Mosaic Pedestal Table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An artistically rendered pedestal occasional table in patinated brass having a concentrically
Brass
Gordon & Jane Martz Gray Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with gray ceramic coin tiles. The
Ceramic, Walnut
Dunbar Mosaic Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare design tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Aqua colored Italian glass mosaic tops inset in
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Red Mosaic Tile Top Long Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish modern teak wood red mosaic tile top long coffee table. Item features red
Porcelain, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Shape Coffee Table with Mosaic Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Walnut
Sold|$2,675
Mosaic Coffee Table, Germany 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
Mosaic kidney-shaped coffee table, or side table. Germany 1950s. The table has an atomic design
Metal
Sold|$3,018
Rainbow of Color Mosaic Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A glass mosaic table, to form a sunray of white, grey, shades of olive green to coral red. Encased
Glass
Pair Mid Century Lane "Monte Carlo" Side or End Tables - Walnut + Mosaic Tile
By Lane Furniture, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Decatur, GA
PAIR of Lane "Monte Carlo" side or end tables, circa 1960s. American black walnut and warm gray
Ceramic, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Mosaic Tile Coffee Table with Brass Legs, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, small table with mosaic top and charming brass legs from Italy from the 1950s. In very
Sold|$4,500 / item
Gordon & Jane Martz Triangular Black Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Triangular side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with black ceramic coin tiles
Ceramic, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Mosaic Tile Coffee Table with Brass Legs, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, small table with mosaic top and charming brass legs from Italy from the 1950s. In very
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile and Brass Cocktail Table, 1950s
By Luberto
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern mosaic tile coffee or cocktail table Imported by Luberto NYC
Brass
Gordon & Jane Martz Brown Speckle Glazed Mosaic Tile Drink Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with brown speckle glaze ceramic
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold|$1,425
Ceramic Mosaic Tile Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Compact mosaic coffee table in very good condition. Black metal frame. Top in grey, black and
Stone, Metal
John Keal for Brown Saltman Style Mid Century Mosaic Side End Table Cart
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman style midcentury mosaic side end table cart Each table measures: 18
Wood
Gordon & Jane Martz Two Tone Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with ceramic coin tiles in a black
Ceramic, Walnut
Sold|$6,450
Italian Mosaic Top Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
Italian brass coffee table with stone and ceramic mosaic top. Very solid and heavy brass frame
Brass
Mid-Century Mosaic Low Coffee Table, 1956, Italy Tripod Brass Base
By Gio Ponti, Genaro Alvarez
Located in Munster, NRW
Simply beautiful Mid-Century coffee table from Italy wonderful four colored top on brass tripods
Brass
Sold|$1,875
Pair of Artistic Mosaic Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
One of a kind table lamps made of wooden body of the lamps surrounded, all around with qubist
Ceramic
Sold|$6,888 / set
Pair of "Mosaic" Table Lamps
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of “Mosaic” table lamps The body is made in ceramic mosaic, on a marble base. France, circa
Marble
Sold|$975
Mosaic Cocktail or Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Mosaic cocktail or coffee table with vibrant tiled top. Iron top-edge and legs.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$7,500
Monumentual Tile Mosaic Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible mosaic tile table with a black base. Would make a beautiful focal point in any room
Sold|$6,900 / set
Pair of Midcentury Mosaic Tile Top Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stand out pair of tile top end tables or stands with mosaics of butterflies in an alluring blue
Glass Mosaic Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and unique Glass Mosaic 1960's coffee table with wooden legs and brass feet made by the
Stone, Gold Plate
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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