1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952.
Iron
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller 5259 X-Leg Dining Table with Walnut Top
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Soft Edge Curved Dining Table, model 5259, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1953. The piece has a walnut top and white enameled steel legs, and this particula...
Steel, Enamel
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The table features a walnut table top and chrome legs that cross in an "x" formation. Marked with [Herman Miller / George Nelson] tag Dimensions 60" width x 30" depth x 29" height.
Chrome
George Nelson X-Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare and early George Nelson designed X-leg extension dining table with build in 18" disappearing pop up leaf system extending the size of the table from 60" to 78”.
Metal
Nelson X-Leg Table/Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Early
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
The desk has the original walnut top with lacquered X-base legs and was produced by Herman Miller.
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller X Leg Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large formica clad dining table supported by welded steel legs in the form of an X with two large leaves each 20 inches. Structure of the table is renforced with steel to prevent s...
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller White Laminate X Legs Dining Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, long, dining or work table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a white laminate top with painted black iron "X" legs.
Iron
Early Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller X-Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Early Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller X-leg dining table. Perfect patina on this dining or kitchen table that can be extended from 54" to 90" by internal leaves that fold...
Steel
George Nelson X-Leg Dining Table 1950
By George Nelson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Amazing and rare x-leg dining table designed by Irving Harper and George Nelson for Herman Miller circa1950.
Metal
George Nelson X-Leg Table Herman Miller 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
X- leg table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1955
Dining or Game Table by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A square dining or game table with an ash top, on folding steel legs. Model DTM.
Steel
$3,178
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
MidCentury Pedestal Extension Dining Table - George Nelson - Herman Miller - 60s
By Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
Pedestal extension dining table model 5559B designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, produced in the USA in the 1960s. Dining or conference table model 5559B, designed by George...
Aluminum
1960s Jese Möbel Height-Adjustable Console Dining Table
By Jese Mobel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Jese Möbel in the 1960s, this height-adjustable table features a rectangular light wood top mounted on four slender tapered legs in black enamel with brass foot caps. A b...
Enamel, Brass, Metal
$1,495
H 29.5 in Dm 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Laminate Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Versatile extension table which opens both ways but we have no extensions/ leafs. Walnut base with a faux wood laminate top. Top has some wear from normal use. Base and apron were re...
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak extendable dining table with built-in leaf. By G Plan. Maker's label on bottom of leaf. This piece is in excellent condition overall with...
Teak
Mid Century Dining Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century dining table designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light wear consistent with age. Specifical...
Ash
1950's George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic George Nelson design for Herman Miller gate leg table. 2 fold wide wood hinged tops with double gate legs. The odd discoloration of one leaf appears to be an issue with the or...
Walnut
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 101 in D 39.5 in
Arne Vodder George Tanier Siebart Mobler Extendable Dining Table
By George Tanier, Arne Vodder
Located in Pasadena, TX
Arne Vodder for George Tanier Siebart Mobler extendable dining table. Early production teak Arne Vodder dining table, manufactured by SIbast, Denmark and distributed by George Tanie...
Teak
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller 48” Dining Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller 48” Dining Table This dining table is a timeless piece that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. Crafted with a cream top and chrome pe...
Metal
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in London, GB
A stylish and top quality Danish vintage extending dining table by Bernhard Pedersen, made in Denmark and dating from the 1960’s. This is of excellent quality, it has a beautiful co...
Wood
$3,800
H 28.15 in W 72.04 in D 40.15 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal Dining Table Desk, 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Vienna, AT
Unusual original dining or desk table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, mid century Dimensions are 72.04" x 40.15" x 28.15" (height) This dining table was designed by George Nels...
Aluminum
$9,540
H 28.15 in W 89.77 in D 33.67 in
Hans Wegner "AT-309" Drop-Leaf Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “AT-309” dining table was designed by Hans Wegner in 1955 and its title of ‘iconic’ is well deserved. As it is no longer produced, this model has become a collector’s item ...
Wood
Edward Frank Drop Leaf Dining Table, Walnut, Modern, c. 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A drop leaf dining table with spider legs in walnut designed by Edward Frank for Glenn of California.
Walnut
$2,000
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 42 in
1971 Herman Miller Eames Universal 42 in Square Dining Table with Laminate Top
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Universal Dining Table, Model ET206, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1971. ...
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Expanding Walnut Dining Table by Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the bold architectural forms of Oscar Niemeyer’s Brasília, this expanding walnut dining table from Broyhill’s iconic Brasilia Collection is a true mid-century masterpiece...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculptured Base Dining Table
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern sculptured base dining table with 2 x 12" leaves.
Walnut
$6,819 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$41,717Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Jean Prouve by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique Table with matching chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in amstelveen, NL
2011 Jean Prouvé by G-Star Raw for Vitra S.A.M. Tropique table with matching standard chairs. This limited edition table was only produced in this version for one year in 2011. Other...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,467
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
Aluminum
$8,000
H 28 in W 77.75 in D 46.75 in
Restored Vintage Florence Knoll Oval Top Rosewood Dining or Conference Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Restored Mid-Century Modern vintage Florence Knoll oval top dining table / conference or desk in rare book matched rosewood veneer on chrome star base. The rosewood has been refinish...
Chrome
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current i...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 63 in
Stunning MidCentury Minimalist Rosewood Dining Table 1 Leaf by Georg Petersens
By Georg Petersens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful rare dining table featuring Brazilian rosewood on a rectangular form table top on chrome legs. Dining table has 1 leaf that is removable ans stows away under the table. Lea...
Chrome
6 Harvey Probber Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Harvey Probber dining chairs from the collection of a 35 year employee in Fall River, MA. Nearly in New Old Stock (NOS) condition. Minimalist design with loose cu...
Cane
Early Vintage Florence Knoll Dining Table or Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early vintage Florence Knoll dining table. Model 301 Literature: Knoll Furniture 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg 105 Comes with 1 (18") leaf. Measures: 60" wide without le...
Wood
$6,000
H 28.5 in W 72 in D 41.75 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Restored Rosewood Conference Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the early 1960s for Herman Miller, the producer of all Eames designs at the time. It was not widely produced at the time, and...
Aluminum, Steel
$3,200
H 26.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower ri...
Aluminum, Steel
Umberto Mascagni Dining Table
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Hanover, MA
Handsome Italian modern dining table produced in Italy mid-1950's. by Umberto Mascagni of Bologna and imported to the UK by I. Barget Ltd. then retailed through Harrods among other s...
Aluminum, Brass
$5,794
H 28.55 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Hunitng table" designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg Furniture. Solid oak legs with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a d...
Brass
Hana Walnut Trestle Dining Table in Stock
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hana Trestle Dining table is our take on the classic trestle form, beloved by both the shakers and their distant woodworking cousins, the Japanese-who have reinterpreted the desi...
Walnut
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compass Table by Jean Prouvé, c. 1950's, France L 47.25" x W 30.75" x H 27.75" FDV11559 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Metal
Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.
Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.
In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.
To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.
Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.
For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.
But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.
Antique and vintage dining room tables have long been the anchor of the home's most social room. The round pedestal and long banquet forms most collected today trace back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when the dining room itself first came into fashion.
Styles to Know
Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular pedestal and trestle tables remain the standard for larger, more formal spaces. A credenza adds extra serving storage nearby, and a vintage wall mirror overhead opens up the room. For layout ideas, browse 20 dining rooms arranged for entertaining.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Dining Table
A dining table is usually the largest piece in the room, which makes delivery details worth confirming: White Glove service, disassembly options, and the table's full length, leaves included, measured against the space you have. Every table comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, backed by the 1stDibs Promise.