$2,200 / set
H 29 in W 61 in D 32.75 in
Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Dinette Table with Four Chairs Woodard Orleans
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
wrought iron frame, with a basket weave pattern back rest, and metal mesh seats. All pieces are in very
Wrought Iron
$3,600 / set
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 44 in
Rare Mid Century Garden Patio Dinette Set Attributed to Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
attributed to Tempestini, for Salterini. This set includes a wrought iron base table with plate glass top
Wrought Iron
$1,800 / set
H 30 in Dm 26 in
Mid Century Cafe Dinette Set Inc. Table and Two Chairs Attributed to Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
dramatic scrolled arm, with backs that have a circular caned pattern. The table has a wrought iron pedestal
Wrought Iron
$695 / set
H 29.25 in Dm 29.75 in
3 pc. Mid Century Dinette Kitchen Set after Umanoff McCobb c 1950/60's
By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century kitchen, or dinette set comprised of a small table and two side chairs. The
Wrought Iron
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.75 in Dm 48 in
Mid Century Space Age Dinette Kitchen Set by Richard McCarthy for Selrite 1970's
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century dinette, kitchen set designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite, circa 1975. The
Wrought Iron
$3,600 / item
H 29 in W 26 in D 21 in
Two Chairs Cast Iron Marble-Top Table Coca-Cola Dinette Ice Cream Set Cafe Table
By John Salterini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern red Coca-Cola cast iron base figural marble-top cafe table with two Salterini
Marble, Wrought Iron
$4,950 / set
H 32 in W 16 in D 16 in
Salterini Dinette Chairs Parzinger Weinberg Attrib Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful form and craftsmanship on these. Wrought iron. Need to add dims and additional photos
Iron
$795 / set
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 48 in
5 Pc. Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Dining Set by Meadowcraft
By Meadowcraft, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic garden, patio, dinette set consisting of a dining table , and four side chairs. The table has
Wrought Iron
Vintage 5 pc Garden Patio Poolside Dinette Set att. to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage wrought iron and glass garden, patio, poolside dining set. The set consists of a
Wrought Iron
5 Pc. Garden Patio Poolside Dining Set Att. to Salterini
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century dinette set to include a rectangular glass top table and four armless chairs. All
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 28.25 in W 32.5 in D 60.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Grenada Wrought Iron Dinette Patio Table & 4 Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An elegant Arthur Umanoff Grenada wrought iron dinette table and chair set, can be used for indoors
Wrought Iron
Five-Piece Wrought Iron and Glass Dinette Set by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Boyeur Scott Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1960s five-piece dinette set from the "Granada" Collection by Arthur Umanoff. Newly
Wrought Iron
Three-Piece Mid-Century Dinette Set
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Round cafe style dining table with two original iron frame side chairs. Stylish and practical set
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 26.65 in Dm 42.25 in
Homecrest White Wrought Iron MCM Outdoor Patio Dinette Set Table and 4 Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Homecrest patio dinette set. This is a lovely little mid century modern outdoor dinette set. This
Metal
Sold
H 26.5 in Dm 48 in
Mid-Century Modern Richard McCarthy Selrite Dinette Set Table 4 Armchairs, 1960s
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, by Richard McCarthy for Selrite, circa 1960s. The table is made of wrought iron and white laminate
Rattan
Arthur Umanoff Dinette Dining Set
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s, this wrought iron and wood slat dinette set exemplifies
Sold
H 28 in W 48 in D 48 in
Mid-Century Richard McCarthy Americana Iron Wood & Pebble Dining Set 4 armchairs
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wrought iron and ash wood pebble-top dinette / kitchenette set for four. Mid-Century Modern dining suite
Stone, Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Dinette with Four Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Arthur Umanoff dining set with table and four pie shaped chairs fitted underneath. Wrought iron
Sold
H 28 in W 48 in D 48 in
Midcentury Richard McCarthy Americana Iron Wood & Pebble Dining Set 4 Armchairs
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wrought iron and ashwood pebble-top dinette / kitchenette set for four. Mid-Century Modern dining suite
Stone, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Wrought Iron Patio Garden Poolside Dinette Set Table and Four Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century patio, garden, poolside dinette set consisting of 5 pieces to include a table
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 29.75 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Dinette Set Wrought Iron Table and Four Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
This festive dinette set was designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard. The frames are wrought
Wrought Iron
5 Pc Wrought Iron Woodard Pinecrest Dinette Garden Patio Set
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Woodard Pinecrest patio garden dinette set, comprised of an oval table and four chairs. This
Wrought Iron
5 Pc Art Deco Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dinette Set
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Highly styled Art Deco patio, garden, sunroom dinette set, having four side chairs, and the dining
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 28.5 in Dm 41.5 in
Wrought Iron and Steel Garden Patio Dinette Set Taj Mahal by Salterini C 1950s
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Rare garden, patio, poolside, sunroom dining set in the Taj Mahal pattern, by Salterini. The set includes the round dining table and its four original dining chairs. All pieces are i...
Steel, Wrought Iron
3 Piece French Wrought Iron Bistro Set
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
Charming 3 piece bistro set, consisting of two side chairs and a cafe style dinette table. Woven
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 28.5 in Dm 24 in
3 pc. Mid Century Dinette Kitchen Cafe Bistro Set after Paul McCobb c. 1950/60's
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Dinette, Kitchen, Bistro, Cafe style table and chair set, including two chairs
Metal
John Risley Four Pieces Welded Wire Outdoor Dining Dinette Set Round Table
By John Risley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four art furniture pieces welded wire dining set with 25 x 21 x 50 chairs by John Risley.
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 30.5 in
Greek key patio garden Neoclassical Dinette set style Salterini Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
A sharp looking wrought iron greek key dinette set. 1 rectangular dining table, 2 armchairs & 4
Sold
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 30 in
5 pc. Mid Century Kitchen Set with Marbleized Formica Top and Pink Upholstery
By Arthur Umanoff, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
features a table with a marbleized black formica top, a squiggle wrought iron table skirt, and tubular
Metal
7 Piece Richard McCarthy for Selrite Dining Set
By Selrite, Richard McCarthy
Located in New York, NY
circular dining table the chairs have wrought iron frames in white paint finish with original tufted black
Wrought Iron
5 Piece Meadowcraft Patio Dining Set
By Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Garden, Patio Dinette set includes a circular glass top table ( 43 inch diameter x 29 inch height
Wrought Iron
1960s Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century 6 Piece Dinette Set
By Trina Turk, Arthur Umanoff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Quintessential Arthur Umanoff wrought iron five-piece dinette set from the "Granada" collection
Wrought Iron
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Nickel, Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
$2,311Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 29.5 in
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$86,508 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$1,150Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 37 in W 15 in D 19 in
Postmoden Rare Dinette Set by Randy Castellan for Makea Studio Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice 3-legged table and chairs deigned by Randy castellan 1994, for Makea Studio, signed at the bottom great industrial design, in plywood good original condition , all handmade. The...
Plywood
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
LU Louis Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce. An all brass wall sconce in patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available for order. ...
Brass
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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