Edmond J. Spence End Tables

1911-1986

Edmond J. Spence played an important role in promoting the tenets of Scandinavian modernism in the United States but his name remains conspicuously omitted from the history books. He was an American furniture designer who is known for having introduced the West to unfamiliar cultural tastes and translating their subtleties to appeal to mid-century-era consumers.

Spence honed his eye for good craftsmanship as a young man. His family owned a furniture manufacturing company based in Batavia, New York. While not much has been reported about his schooling, it was not long before he started designing his own nightstands, end tables, chairs and more — all of which exhibited the appealing traits associated with mid-century modern furniture. Spence experimented with form and ornament owing to inspiration he gathered from international influences.

During the 1950s, Spence drew on Asian and Swedish influences in developing ideas for his own style of modern furniture. He incorporated aspects of Mexican design to create the Continental-American collection. Manufactured in 1953 by Industria Mueblera, this collection of sculptural wooden furnishings with brass details epitomizes Spence’s ability to draw attention to the most integral parts of global design while adding his own modern spin. The designer’s Coronation Group — a series of dressers, cabinets and more in blonde woods that featured decorative birch veneers — was built by artisans in Sweden and imported for sale to postwar homeowners in the United States by Massachusetts furniture company Walpole.

Spence’s “Peineta” chair — a work of mahogany, plywood and woven palm that is demonstrative of Spanish Colonial influences and is part of the Continental-American line — has long been on display in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art while other works are held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. And if Spence hadn’t captured the hearts of Americans by way of Industria Mueblera showrooms and alluring ads in Interiors magazine, some of his furniture was used as set decoration for the widely loved sitcom I Love Lucy.

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Creator: Edmond J. Spence

Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s

$1,065Sale Price|25% Off

Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s

By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite vintage end table, doubling as a nightstand, crafted by the notable Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera in...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Honey Amber Lacquer Edmond Spence Two Drawer Nightstands End Tables

$7,800 / set

Pair of Honey Amber Lacquer Edmond Spence Two Drawer Nightstands End Tables

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern honey amber tone two drawers night stands end tables by Edmond Spence.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Birch

Pair Swedish Walnut Birch Int Block Front Door End Side Tables Night Stands Mint

$4,800 / set

Pair Swedish Walnut Birch Int Block Front Door End Side Tables Night Stands Mint

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Swedish walnut birch int block front door end side tables night stands mint. Danish Scandinavian design.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Walnut, Birch

Edmond J. Spence Large Square Two Drawer Cabinet End Table Nightstand Stand

$4,400

Edmond J. Spence Large Square Two Drawer Cabinet End Table Nightstand Stand

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern end side table with two drawers and solid brass pulls.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Walnut

Edmond J. Spence Single Drawer Walnut End Tables

$6,400

Edmond J. Spence Single Drawer Walnut End Tables

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of 1960's Mid-Century Modern walnut single drawer end tables by Edmond J. Spence, newly restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Brass

Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands

$2,800 / set

H 19 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in

Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of large scale Danish Modern oak end tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreus Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Baker Neoclassical End Tables or Nightstands

$2,800 / set

H 23.25 in W 24.25 in D 27.25 in

Pair of Baker Neoclassical End Tables or Nightstands

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant pair of Neoclassical end tables or night stands, by Baker, American, circa 1980s. Like all Baker furniture, they are extremely well made wi...

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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Postmodern Clear Glass Block End Table or Side Table after Sottsass

$1,600

H 17.5 in Dm 12 in

Midcentury Postmodern Clear Glass Block End Table or Side Table after Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very cool architectural design from the 1980s. It features heavy solid glass block construction with thick clear glass top.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Glass

Lane Rhythm Mid Century Square Walnut Side End Table

$1,495

H 20.25 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Lane Rhythm Mid Century Square Walnut Side End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Rhythm Mid Century Square Walnut Side End Table This side table measures: 23.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 20.25 inches high Restored - Mint Condit...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands

$3,235 / set

H 19.13 in W 24 in D 28 in

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands

By Directional, Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Lucite Waterfall End Tables or Night Stands

$1,800 / set

H 17.25 in W 24 in D 15 in

Pair of Vintage Lucite Waterfall End Tables or Night Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of vintage lucite or acrylic waterfall end tables, American, circa 1970s. High quality heavyweight construction with thick lucite. They are a ve...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Lucite

Brutalist Two Door Cabinet End Side Table by Heritage

$495

H 21.5 in W 25 in D 28 in

Brutalist Two Door Cabinet End Side Table by Heritage

By Heritage Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Well crafted two door cabinet, having a sculpted wood front with decorative metal pulls. The cabinet is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Metal

Lane Vintage MCM Walnut and Burl Side End Table

$400Sale Price|25% Off

H 20.5 in W 28 in D 28 in

Lane Vintage MCM Walnut and Burl Side End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl Walnut Parson Side End Table

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.5 in W 28 in D 24 in

Milo Baughman Style Burl Walnut Parson Side End Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Mid-century modernist burl wood Parsons side/end table in the style of Milo Baughman. The table features a squared-off look with a beautiful deep walnut burl wood veneer. We love usi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Burl

Mid-Century Modern John Keal for Brown Saltman End Table

$1,599 / set

H 17.75 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in

Mid-Century Modern John Keal for Brown Saltman End Table

By John Keal

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid-Century Modern John Keal for Brown Saltman end table Mid-Century Modern square end tables designed by John Keal for Brown-S...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Three-Drawer Walnut End Tables Nightstands Small Chests

$4,600 / set

H 26 in W 22 in D 16 in

Pair of Three-Drawer Walnut End Tables Nightstands Small Chests

By United Furniture Corporation, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of walnut Mid-Century Modern three drawer nightstands or end tables. Sculptural walnut pulls.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Walnut

American Single Drawer Rustic End Table, 20th Century

$950

H 28 in W 24 in D 18 in

American Single Drawer Rustic End Table, 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

American single drawer rustic end table, 20th century. Charming simple rustic table with clean lines, tapered legs, and a round brass knob. Some separation to the top. Knicks and we...

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20th Century American Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Brass

Previously Available Items

Edmond Spence Checkerboard Nightstands or End Tables, c 1950 Sweden, Refinished

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H 24.5 in W 21 in D 16 in

Edmond Spence Checkerboard Nightstands or End Tables, c 1950 Sweden, Refinished

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American designer Edmond J. Spence created a series of Swedish-inspired furniture that was manufactured in Sweden and imported by Walpole Furniture of Massachusetts in the 1950s. Th...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Edmond Spence "Checkerboard" Nightstands

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H 24 in W 21 in D 16 in

Pair of Edmond Spence "Checkerboard" Nightstands

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of "Checkerboard" nightstands features the iconic design of mid-century Swedish designer Edmond J. Spence. The unique vintage pair features an interior shelf space ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Walnut

Pr. Night Tables Made in Sweden Designed by Edmond Spence Ca. 1950’s

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H 21.5 in W 24 in D 20 in

Pr. Night Tables Made in Sweden Designed by Edmond Spence Ca. 1950’s

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in New York, NY

Chic, sophisticated pair of nightstands, circa 1950’s made in Sweden, designed by Edmond Spence. Executed in stunning Macassar veneer, with a carved wood centerpiece...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Midcentury Edmund Spence Nightstands End Tables

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H 24 in W 22 in D 18 in

Pair of Midcentury Edmund Spence Nightstands End Tables

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of two drawer nightstands or end tables by Edmond Spence. Beautiful figured maple. Solid wood construction. Finished backs.Original finish. Sweden, 1950s. Edmond J. Spence (1911-1986) was born in Montreal and followed several generations of his family that were also in the furniture business. Spence, an architectural designer and production engineer, was based in New York in the 1940s. His first company was Spence-Rigolo Inc. It was later changed to Edmond J Spence Co when his future wife, Jean Watt Spence (1918-2010), bought architect Arthur Rigolo’s stake in the company. Jean was Vice President as well as a designer and color consultant. The company designed for a wide range of major furniture makers. In the early 1950s, it was noted that Edmond was a champion on the ‘New Modern’ and hardly a store did not feature a Spence...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Maple

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Black Lacquered Birch Nightstands, Newly Refinished

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H 24 in W 22 in D 18 in

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Black Lacquered Birch Nightstands, Newly Refinished

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of mid-century Swedish Modern black lacquered birch nightstands Designed by Edmond Spence Sweden, 1950s Measures: 22"W x ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Birch, Lacquer

Pair of Maple Side Tables Designed by Edmond Spence

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H 24.5 in W 22 in D 18.25 in

Pair of Maple Side Tables Designed by Edmond Spence

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of mid-century cabinets marked Sweden 14. Finished on all four sides, Circa 1955. Edmond Spence was an American designer who was heavily influenced by the Danish modern furnit...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Maple

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Birch Nightstands, Newly Restored

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H 24.25 in W 24.63 in D 18 in

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Birch Nightstands, Newly Restored

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of mid-century Swedish Modern birch nightstands Designed by Edmond Spence Sweden, 1950s Measures: 24.63"W x 18"D x 24.25"...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Birch

Edmund Spence Designed Walnut End tables or Nightstands

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H 22.125 in W 22.125 in D 20 in

Edmund Spence Designed Walnut End tables or Nightstands

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Great pair of Edmund Spence walnut end tables. Table rest on the signature Spence leg design. Tables are in very nice vintage condition with just a few nicks on the legs. I will be l...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Edmond Spence Nightstands

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H 24 in W 21 in D 16 in

Pair of Edmond Spence Nightstands

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of nightstands by Edmond Spence. Made in Sweden. Other items from this set are available.

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1950s Swedish Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Edmond Spence Mid-Century Modern Night Tables, Made in Sweden

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H 24 in W 22.25 in D 18.25 in

Pair of Edmond Spence Mid-Century Modern Night Tables, Made in Sweden

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of night tables by Edmond Spence. Stamped on bottom, made in Sweden factory #14. Cases are made of walnut with birch pulls in excellent vintage condition. Have been wel...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Birch, Walnut

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Birch Nightstands, Newly Restored

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H 23.75 in W 24.38 in D 18 in

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Birch Nightstands, Newly Restored

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of midcentury Swedish Modern birch nightstands Designed by Edmond Spence Sweden, 1950s Measures: 24.38" W x 18" D x 23.75...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

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Birch

Edmond Spence Checkerboard Nightstands

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H 24 in W 21 in L 24 in

Edmond Spence Checkerboard Nightstands

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in New York, NY

1960s Edmond J Spence checkerboard night stands. Newly refinished in black lacquer.

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Edmond J. Spence End Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Edmond J. Spence end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Edmond J. Spence end tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Edmond J. Spence end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end tables by Edmond J. Spence were created in the mid-century modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider end tables by Dux of Sweden, Alvar Aalto, and Hvidt & Mølgaard. Prices for Edmond J. Spence end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $770 and can go as high as $17,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.