A round table is a table that excludes a head and has no sides. With the absence of a head position, round tables create a space of equality. Round tables were popularized by King Aurthur and his knights in 1155. The king wanted to ensure that none of his knights, when seated at table, could claim precedence over the others.

How do I expand a round table?

How you expand a round table depends on its design. With many tables, you pull one side of the table to slide it open and then add the extra leaf. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage expandable tables on 1stDibs.

Is a round dining table practical?

Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.

What size is a round card table?

Card tables were either round or square-shaped and would measure around 34” in diameter. Some varieties have folding legs for easy storage. You can shop a collection of round card tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What do I call a half round table?

You can call a half round table a demilune. The name comes from the French word for "half moon" and refers to the semicircular shape of the furniture. Some people also call them crescent tables. Find a range of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.

What is a half-round table called?

A half-round table is called a demilune table or a half-moon table. Demilune tables are popular for spaces that aren’t spacious enough to accommodate a full-size table and are placed flush against the wall. You’ll find a variety of antique half-moon tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

How big is a round table that seats 10?

A round table that seats 10 people will probably have a 72-inch diameter.

Do round dining tables save space?

Round dining tables are great for increasing space and improving flow. Because there are no corners on a round table, it is easier to avoid bumping or crowding when trying to sit.

Do round coffee tables take up less space?

Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Is a round dining table better in a small space?

Whether a round dining table is better in a small space is largely a matter of personal preference. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Both round and oval tables take up less space than rectangular and square tables of similar size because they lack corners. Find a variety of round tables on 1stDibs.

What size round table fits eight chairs?

The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables on 1stDibs.

How many people can sit at a 48 inch round table?

Typically, four to five people can sit around a 48-inch round dining table. A 60-inch round table can usually accommodate six people, while a 72-inch round table has enough room for approximately eight people. On 1stDibs, find a variety of round dining tables.

How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table?

How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table depends largely on the size of the chairs. Most tables that are 60 inches in diameter can accommodate around 10 chairs comfortably. Ensure that there is enough space between the chairs so that users can pull them in and out easily and have enough elbow room to dine unencumbered. Shop a wide range of round tables on 1stDibs.

Woodard Round Table

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Sculptura Table

Midcentury Modern Wrought Iron Patio Furniture

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Mesh Coffee Table

Sculptura Chairs

Mid Century Modern Patio Mesh Chairs

Woodard Outdoor Furniture

Spun Fiberglass Round Cone Shape Base Outdoor Dining Table Woodard

$1,200

H 29 in Dm 44 in

Spun Fiberglass Round Cone Shape Base Outdoor Dining Table Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tussle woodard outdoor large 44" fiberglass dining table. Base only no glass.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Two Woodard Sculptura Round Top Side Tables in Gloss Black

$650

H 19 in Dm 20 in

Two Woodard Sculptura Round Top Side Tables in Gloss Black

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Ferndale, MI

Two Woodard occasional tables from the sculptura series. 20" diameter tops sit at 19" tall galley

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set 3 Spun Fiberglass Molded Stone Textured 21" Round Top End Side Table Woodard

$1,600

H 21 in Dm 21 in

Set 3 Spun Fiberglass Molded Stone Textured 21" Round Top End Side Table Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set 3 Spun Fiberglass Molded Stone Textured 21" Round Top End Side Table Woodard MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Round Foldup Mesh Top Table by Russell Woodard C1960

$675

H 28 in Dm 42 in

Mid Century Modern Round Foldup Mesh Top Table by Russell Woodard C1960

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and it folds up also. 42 inch mesh top with an umbrella holder hole in the top. Will accommodate 4-6 people. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Folds up easil...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Iron

Russel Woodard Polished Aluminum Base Round Smoked Glass Top Dining Cafe Table

$4,400

H 29 in Dm 42 in

Russel Woodard Polished Aluminum Base Round Smoked Glass Top Dining Cafe Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Russel Woodard polished aluminum base round smoked glass top dining cafe table.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Glass Top 44" Round Outdoor Coffee Table MINT

$1,800

H 17 in Dm 44 in

Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Glass Top 44" Round Outdoor Coffee Table MINT

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Oval Outdoor Loveseat Mid Century Modern MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Pair Spun Fiberglass 24" Round Stone Textured Tops End Side Tables Woodard MINT

$1,200 / set

H 18 in Dm 24 in

Pair Spun Fiberglass 24" Round Stone Textured Tops End Side Tables Woodard MINT

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Spun Fiberglass 24" Round Stone Textured Tops End Side Tables Woodard MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Spun Fiberglass 5 Pieces Round Dining Table 4 Chair Russel Woodard Outdoor Set

$6,000 / set

H 34 in W 28 in D 23 in

Spun Fiberglass 5 Pieces Round Dining Table 4 Chair Russel Woodard Outdoor Set

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Spun Fiberglass 5 Pieces Round Dining Table 4 Chair Russel Woodard Outdoor Set MINT! Table measures

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Woodard Round Patio Table with Three Benches

$2,400 / set

H 28.5 in Dm 48.75 in

Woodard Round Patio Table with Three Benches

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Highland, IN

This terrific patio set is an uncommon one by Woodard. Comprised of a four foot table with three

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Russell Woodard Round Mesh Patio Table & 4 Chairs Set

$1,560 / set

H 29 in W 42 in D 42 in

Russell Woodard Round Mesh Patio Table & 4 Chairs Set

By Russell Woodard

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

rust especially on the table, redone in the color of your choice, this set will be your favorite place

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russel Woodard American Black Enameled Iron Round Dining Table

$1,850

H 28 in

Russel Woodard American Black Enameled Iron Round Dining Table

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century (1960s) black enameled iron outdoor round dining table with a perforated top

Category

20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Russell Woodard Four Chairs & Round Table of Spun Fiberglass

$1,200 / set

H 36 in Dm 21 in

1960s Russell Woodard Four Chairs & Round Table of Spun Fiberglass

By Russell Woodard

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern, 1960s spun fiberglass Russell Woodard table & 4 chairs. Table: 42 diameter 29

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Iron 48" Round Dining Table

$1,095

H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Iron 48" Round Dining Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Woodard Round Dining Table Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron dining

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Copper 33" Dia Round Top Gueridon Center Cafe Table on Paint Decorated Iron Base

$3,000

H 29 in Dm 33 in

Copper 33" Dia Round Top Gueridon Center Cafe Table on Paint Decorated Iron Base

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Hamered Copper 33" Dia Round Top Gueridon Center Cafe Table on Paint Decorated Iron Base

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Gueridon

Materials

Copper, Iron

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura 53" Round Wrought Iron Patio Dining Table

$1,150

H 28.5 in Dm 53 in

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura 53" Round Wrought Iron Patio Dining Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern 53" Round Wrought Iron Patio Dining Table

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Room Table Mid Century

$900Sale Price|51% Off

H 28.13 in Dm 41.25 in

Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Room Table Mid Century

By Russell Woodard

Located in Wayne, NJ

Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Round Dining Table Mid Century Modern If you are in the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Umbrella Dining Table

$1,150

H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Umbrella Dining Table

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage Russell Woodard designed round black mesh dining table with umbrella mount, seen with his

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Round Mid Century Patio Garden Table Attributed to Woodard

$1,200

H 29 in Dm 48 in

Round Mid Century Patio Garden Table Attributed to Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Round wrought iron and metal mesh dining table attributed to Woodard. This table was originally

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Herbert Saiger for Woodard Round Dining Table in Aluminum and Glass

$2,450

H 28.15 in Dm 41.74 in

Herbert Saiger for Woodard Round Dining Table in Aluminum and Glass

By Herbert Saiger

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Herbert Saiger for Woodard, round dining table, aluminum, glass, United States, 1960s Originally

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Woodard Black Cafe Set with Round Glass Table & Two Dining Chairs, 1950s

$2,000 / set

H 29 in Dm 30 in

Woodard Black Cafe Set with Round Glass Table & Two Dining Chairs, 1950s

By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original Russell Woodard Black Round Cafe Table with 2 "Sculptura" Dining Side Chairs. Featuring

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

$575 / item

H 17.58 in Dm 24.38 in

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in St. Louis, MO

Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often seen along side his Sculptura line chairs and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Furniture Round Black Wrought Iron Patio Coffee or Side Table

$675Sale Price|25% Off

H 17.5 in Dm 24.38 in

Russell Woodard Furniture Round Black Wrought Iron Patio Coffee or Side Table

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in Wayne, NJ

Russell Woodard Furniture Round Black Wrought Iron Patio Coffee or Side Table often seen along side

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Woodard Black Wrought Iron & Wire Cafe Set with Round Table & Two Dining Chairs

$2,500 / set

H 29 in Dm 30.5 in

Woodard Black Wrought Iron & Wire Cafe Set with Round Table & Two Dining Chairs

By Russell Woodard

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Smaller Russell Lee Woodward Black Wrought Iron & Wire Mesh Cafe Set with Dining Table and Pair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Russell Woodard Round Lt. Blue Wrought Iron & Mesh Cafe or Ice Cream Patio Table

$975 / item

H 29 in Dm 30.25 in

Russell Woodard Round Lt. Blue Wrought Iron & Mesh Cafe or Ice Cream Patio Table

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

Russell Woodard designed round cafe or ice cream table often seen along side his Sculptura line

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard 30" Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

$675

H 17.38 in Dm 30.5 in

Russell Woodard 30" Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in St. Louis, MO

Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set w/ Round Pedestal Base Table 5 Pcs

$1,295 / set

H 35 in W 26 in D 27 in

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set w/ Round Pedestal Base Table 5 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set with Round Pedestal Base Dining Table (No glass) & 4

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials

$3,500 / set

H 29.5 in Dm 41.5 in

Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials

By Salterini, Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

with four dining chairs and round table by Woodard Furniture Co. From the Carolina Forge Beau Jardin

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Wrought Iron

Ornate Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table by Lee Woodard, c 1940's

$1,200

H 29 in W 60.5 in D 32.5 in

Ornate Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table by Lee Woodard, c 1940's

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stunning ornate wrought iron dining table b y Lee Woodard. The table features rounded corners, each

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 5 Round Patio Garden Table Dining Set

$2,900 / item

H 29.25 in W 25 in D 23.75 in

Set of 5 Round Patio Garden Table Dining Set

By Russell Woodard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Newly painted 40" round Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard style wrought iron or cast iron base

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Salterini Round 48" Dining Table

$895

H 28.5 in Dm 48 in

Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Salterini Round 48" Dining Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Woodard Round Dining Table. Features Black paint and woven wrought iron. We have a several sets of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Round Metal Mesh Top Garden Table

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.5 in Dm 47 in

Round Metal Mesh Top Garden Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Metal dining height garden table. Mesh top on tubular structure frame, suitable for indoor/ outdoor

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 Piece Round Patio Garden Dining Table and 4 Mesh Arm Chairs

$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29.25 in W 25 in D 23.75 in

Set of 5 Piece Round Patio Garden Dining Table and 4 Mesh Arm Chairs

By Russell Woodard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Newly painted 40" round Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard style wrought or cast iron base dining

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Round Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table

$495

H 27 in Dm 48 in

Round Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Dining Table

By Woodard Furniture Co., Meadowcraft

Located in New York, NY

Vintage garden, patio, poolside dining table, having a round metal mesh top, on squared metal legs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

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Round Woodard Mesh-Top Dining Table

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H 30 in Dm 41.5 in

Round Woodard Mesh-Top Dining Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in New York, NY

Metal mesh top pedestal base outdoor dining, cafe table. Comes with the original cast iron base for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

Russell Woodard Woven Fiberglass Midcentury Round Pedestal Side Table

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H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in

Russell Woodard Woven Fiberglass Midcentury Round Pedestal Side Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Chicago, IL

Side or bistro table by Russell Woodard for his family company's popular line of spun fiberglass

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table

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H 29 in Dm 48 in

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Woodard Andalusian Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set Round Table 4 Chairs

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H 34 in W 19 in D 22 in

Woodard Andalusian Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set Round Table 4 Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Woodard Andalusian wrought iron patio dining set round table 4 chairs. Listing includes round

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Russell Woodard Round Dining Table

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H 28.25 in Dm 45 in

Russell Woodard Round Dining Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Russell Woodard round dining table. Very clean example! Bottom base measures 24" across.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Russell Woodard MCM Polished Aluminum Dinette Set with Round Table and 4 Chairs

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H 29.25 in Dm 42 in

Russell Woodard MCM Polished Aluminum Dinette Set with Round Table and 4 Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

. This set includes a round, smoked glass dinette table with a polished aluminum frame. Under the glass

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table

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H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-century outdoor iron woodard round dining table Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron woodard

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Round Table

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H 29 in Dm 48 in

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Round Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern atomic woodard sculptura table Offered is a mid century Danish modern woodard

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Russell Woodard Table

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H 29 in Dm 47.5 in L 29 in

Russell Woodard Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Russell Woodard 42" round dining table. Table has been powder coated about 15 years ago. Still in

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Woodard Four Chair and Round Table Set

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H 30 in Dm 42 in

Vintage Woodard Four Chair and Round Table Set

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage outdoor set comprised of four chairs and round table. The chairs of the iconic Woodard tub

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Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Woodard Four Chair and Round Table Set

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H 30 in Dm 42 in

Vintage Woodard Four Chair and Round Table Set

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage outdoor set comprised of four chairs and round table. The chairs of the iconic Woodard tub

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Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Patio Set, 4 Chairs and Round Table

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H 28 in W 43 in D 43 in

Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Patio Set, 4 Chairs and Round Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in West Hartford, CT

Mid-century Russell Woodard patio set made of spun fiberglass consists of a round table with

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Woodard White Patio Table with Marble Top Round, 1960s

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H 27 in Dm 32 in L 27 in

Mid-Century Modern Woodard White Patio Table with Marble Top Round, 1960s

By Russell Woodard

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, outdoor patio table, with a marble top, by Russell Woodard

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble

Woodard Round Mesh Steel Outdoor/Patio Side Table, circa 1950

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H 18 in Dm 20 in

Woodard Round Mesh Steel Outdoor/Patio Side Table, circa 1950

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage round outdoor/patio side table with iron scrolling base and steel mesh top by the Woodward

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Woodard Wrought Iron Round Table & 4 Arm Chairs, circa 1970s

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H 28.75 in W 42 in D 42 in

Woodard Wrought Iron Round Table & 4 Arm Chairs, circa 1970s

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Woodard wrought iron round table & 4 arm chairs. Arm chairs, barrel back form with swept crest rail

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Mid-20th Century North American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

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H 17.38 in Dm 30.5 in

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

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H 17.38 in Dm 30.5 in L 17.38 in

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in St. Louis, MO

Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Woodard Round Dining Table and Set of 5 Bistro Chairs

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H 28.75 in Dm 47.75 in

Vintage Woodard Round Dining Table and Set of 5 Bistro Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic patio dining table and chairs by Woodard having round table with center pedestal and pretty

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Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Round Coffee Cocktail Poolside Garden Table indoor / outdoor

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H 18.5 in Dm 36 in

Round Coffee Cocktail Poolside Garden Table indoor / outdoor

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

table. Has been recently painted glass white.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel

Rare 1950s Mid Century Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Glass Top Round Coffee Table

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H 17 in Dm 35.5 in

Rare 1950s Mid Century Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Glass Top Round Coffee Table

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini

Located in St. Louis, MO

round glass top coffee table by Woodard Furniture Co. Part of a original set I'm offering for sale, see

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptura Patio Table and Chairs by Russell Woodard

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H 32 in

Sculptura Patio Table and Chairs by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nice Sculptura patio set designed by Russell Woodard offers a round table, two armchairs, and two

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Table & 4 Barrel Back Arm Chairs

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H 29 in W 42.5 in D 42.5 in

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Table & 4 Barrel Back Arm Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Woodard wrought iron round table & 4 barrel back arm chairs. Best quality stretchered table

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Woodard Round Mesh Steel Outdoor/Patio Side Table, circa 1950

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H 23 in W 27 in D 27 in

Woodard Round Mesh Steel Outdoor/Patio Side Table, circa 1950

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage round outdoor/patio side table with iron scrolling base and steel mesh top by the Woodward

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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Round Garden Patio Wrought Iron Dining Table

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H 29.5 in Dm 42 in

Round Garden Patio Wrought Iron Dining Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stylish round garden or patio dining table with wrought and cast iron base, and mesh top. Currently

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Woodard Pinecrest Round Table

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H 30 in W 36 in D 36 in

Vintage Woodard Pinecrest Round Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Cumberland, RI

Vintage Woodard Pinecrest 36 inch round table. Exceptional and rare wrought iron table by

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Round Patio Table

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H 28.5 in Dm 53.5 in

Russell Woodard Round Patio Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Russell Woodard 54" round table. Table measures 28.5 high. Old white paint doesn't look bad; we can

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Round Woodard Sculptura Cocktail Table with Faux Slate Top Restored Black Base

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H 17 in Dm 30 in

Round Woodard Sculptura Cocktail Table with Faux Slate Top Restored Black Base

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Ferndale, MI

Round fiberglass faux slate top table. Black base has been powder coated and fresh foot glides

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Round Woodard Wrought Iron Coffee Table

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H 16 in Dm 30 in

Round Woodard Wrought Iron Coffee Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Ferndale, MI

Art Deco style Russell Woodard coffee or cocktail table. Base folds under the table. Recently

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Round Garden Patio Table by Woodard

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H 29 in Dm 47.5 in

Round Garden Patio Table by Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Round metal mesh top, wrought iron base dining table by Woodard. This example shows surface rust

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Round Woodard Wrought Iron Garden Table

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H 28.88 in Dm 30.25 in

Round Woodard Wrought Iron Garden Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Sheffield, MA

Vintage round outdoor/patio side table with iron scrolling base and steel mesh top by the Woodward

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Round Woodard Garden Patio Dining Table

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H 29.75 in Dm 48.5 in

Round Woodard Garden Patio Dining Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Very ornate foliate pattern, this round dining table seats four ( we have also listed the chairs

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Materials

Wrought Iron

Woodard Briarwood Daisy Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table

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H 17.24 in Dm 41.5 in

Woodard Briarwood Daisy Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

This is the classic vintage Woodard Briarwood Daisy wrought iron round coffee table with a new

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table

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H 29 in Dm 48 in

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-century outdoor iron woodard round dining table Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron woodard

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Round Metal Patio Table and Two Matching Benches by Woodard

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H 16.13 in W 45 in D 13.5 in

Round Metal Patio Table and Two Matching Benches by Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Round steel metal mesh top, wrought iron base dining table with center hole for umbrella by Woodard

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Round Patio Garden Dining Table Attributed to Woodard

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H 28.5 in Dm 41.25 in

Round Patio Garden Dining Table Attributed to Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Set of 3 Russell Woodard Round Black "Sculptura" Stacking Tables

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H 16 in Dm 16 in

Set of 3 Russell Woodard Round Black "Sculptura" Stacking Tables

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Set of three original midcentury Russell Woodard round black gloss enamel nesting tables. Compact

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Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Iron 48" Round Dining Table

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H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Iron 48" Round Dining Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Woodard Round Dining Table Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron dining

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Round Garden Patio Coffee Cocktail Table Attributed to Woodard

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H 15 in Dm 42.25 in

Round Garden Patio Coffee Cocktail Table Attributed to Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stylish circular metal garden or patio table attributed to Woodard. This table has a metal mesh top

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Round Woodard Gloss Black Wrought Iron Coffee Cocktail Table

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H 17 in Dm 41.5 in

Large Round Woodard Gloss Black Wrought Iron Coffee Cocktail Table

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Ferndale, MI

Recently powder coated. Fresh glides added to feet.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Round Woodard Dining Table with Cabriole Legs and Mesh Top

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H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in

Round Woodard Dining Table with Cabriole Legs and Mesh Top

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Nice round dining table with mesh top and wrought iron cabriole legs. Interesting and seldom seen

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

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H 17.58 in Dm 24.38 in

Russell Woodard Round Black Wrought Iron & Mesh Patio Coffee of Side Table

By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard

Located in St. Louis, MO

Russell Woodard designed round coffee or side often see along side his Sculptura line chairs and

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Restored Woodard Round Glass Top Scrolling Steel Outdoor Patio Side Table

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H 28 in Dm 18 in

Restored Woodard Round Glass Top Scrolling Steel Outdoor Patio Side Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. The table can be repainted in your choice of black, teal or white. Circa 1950, USA by Woodard.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Round Wrought Iron Garden Patio Table Attributed to Woodard

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H 28.5 in Dm 48 in

Round Wrought Iron Garden Patio Table Attributed to Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Wrought iron patio, garden table having a metal mesh top, on waisted from wrought iron base. The

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Round Garden Patio Dining Table with Mesh Top Attributed to Woodard

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H 28 in Dm 47.5 in

Round Garden Patio Dining Table with Mesh Top Attributed to Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Round garden, patio dining table with pedestal base and metal mesh top. Currently in old paint

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Woodard Midcentury Outdoor Dining Set with Round Table and 4 Chairs

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H 30 in Dm 42 in

Vintage Woodard Midcentury Outdoor Dining Set with Round Table and 4 Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic Woodard outdoor dining set including a round table, 42" diameter by 30" height with a hole

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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Outdoor Patio Table

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H 28 in Dm 50 in

Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Outdoor Patio Table

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Russell Woodard round mesh top patio table. Six matching armchairs in a previous listing.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Steel

Stylish Round Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Table by Woodard

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H 29 in Dm 47 in

Stylish Round Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Table by Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stylish wrought iron and metal mesh dining table suitable for garden, patio, sunroom, or poolside

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Woodard Sculptura Patio Set with Table and Four Chairs

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H 25.5 in Dm 41.5 in

Woodard Sculptura Patio Set with Table and Four Chairs

By John Woodard

Located in Toledo, OH

Classic mid-century modern Woodard patio set with a round table and four Sculptura chairs of black

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Steel

Midcentury Round Carrara Marble-Top Patio Dining Table with Hexagon Iron Base

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H 29 in Dm 42 in

Midcentury Round Carrara Marble-Top Patio Dining Table with Hexagon Iron Base

By Russell Woodard, Arthur Umanoff

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Midcentury round Carrara marble-top indoor outdoor dining table. Featuring a Carrara marble top and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Set of 5 Round Patio Garden Table Dining Set

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H 30.38 in W 23 in D 23 in

Set of 5 Round Patio Garden Table Dining Set

By Russell Woodard

Located in Sheffield, MA

Newly painted 40" round Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard style wrought iron/cast iron base dining

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Round Garden Patio Mesh Top Table

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H 29 in Dm 47.25 in

Round Garden Patio Mesh Top Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Round metal mesh top supported by four wrought iron legs. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Round White Patio Side Table

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H 16 in Dm 22 in

Round White Patio Side Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

have a chair, two settees and a dining table in the collection for sale.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Dining table by Russell Woodard

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Dining table by Russell Woodard

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Russell Woodard Round dining table in black painted metal with mesh top

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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

Outdoor Round "Pinecrest" Dining Table by Russell Woodard, USA, circa 1950

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H 29 in Dm 36 in

Outdoor Round "Pinecrest" Dining Table by Russell Woodard, USA, circa 1950

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Black enameled metal dining table from Woodard's Pinecrest collection in great, original condition

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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables

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Woodard Round Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the woodard round table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each woodard round table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer woodard round table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each woodard round table bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Woodard Furniture Co. and Russell Woodard each produced at least one beautiful woodard round table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Woodard Round Table?

Prices for a woodard round table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $320 and can go as high as $3,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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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.