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Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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 characterised 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 realised 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 moulded plywood, eagerly embraced fibreglass 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 legendary 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.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the lounge, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Reversible Teak & Formica Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic 1960s reversible coffee table by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, which can also be used as an end table, side table or occasional table. Al...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Formica, Teak

Pair of Italian Mid Century Bedside Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Sleek angles compose these Mid-Century Modern two-tier bedside tables with floating glass shelf and drawer below. Made from makassar veneer wood in two different cuts, these tables h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Fruitwood

21st Century Mid-Century Modern Inspired Wenge and Macassar Ebony Cocktail Table
Located in Chula Vista, CA
The 21st Century Mid-Century Modern Inspired Wenge and Macassar Ebony Cocktail Table is part of the Walker Design Studios Vanderbilt Collection. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Macassar, Wenge

Jim Rose Legacy Collection - One-Drawer Plank Top Side Table, Steel Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose - Legacy Collection One-drawer plank top table found steel with natural rust patina Measures: 27.50 H x 31.50 W x 27.50 D in 69.85 H x 80.01 W x 69.85 D cm JR0229 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio: Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skilful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his coloured strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education: 1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Art...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Pair Italian Mid-Century Lacquer & Screenprint Side Tables by Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of Italian Midcentury Side or End Tables by Piero Fornasetti. The pieces are beautiful compositions of form and design in the Modern Neoclassical aesthetic....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Iron

Catalan Modern Dressing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a Gallery bronze finish crown oak veneer, the rectangular top with brass finish moulding details and two frieze drawers, the rounded ends with diamond quilted leather wrapped cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Magnussen Grossman tiered side table for Glenn of California. A rare form by an iconic designer seldom seen on the market, a tiered table for books, objects or magazines. Made...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Square Oak Side Table, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian side or coffee table featuring a handsome oak wood frame with beautiful graining and soft curved edges. This table has one centre stretcher support and is elevated sl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Mid Century Danish Teak and Leather Side End Tables
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish Teak and Leather Side End Tables Each table measures: 25.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 19 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Teak

Pair Modernist Sculptural Walnut and Glass End Tables . Adrian Pearsall /Noguchi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Modernist Sculptural Walnut and Glass end tables attributed to Adrian Pearsall,, Similar to classic design by Isamu Noguchi. Two piece sculpted walnut base's. Retains original ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Pair of White Nightstands by Henredon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This matching pair of white lacquer nightstands features drop-down front drawers, which also provide storage when closed. Each unit has a black lacquered and brass knob. They are wel...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar Berne Indiana Bentwood glass top side table mid century
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Sleek ell crafted bentwood base side table with glass top. Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Two Drawer End Table with Carved Wood Pulls
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two drawer end table features hardwood construction, original dark walnut finish, two dovetailed drawers with carved wood pulls, and tall tapered legs.u2028 D...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Scandinavian Teakwood Wheeled Side Table or End Table, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little wheeled console, French, circa 1960-1970 This furniture was created to store sewing materiel Very good condition Shipping: L 66.5, P 40.50, H 5...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Mid century Fornasetti side drink table faux tripod leg iconic face Italy Lina
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iconic face of Lina Cavalieri muse of designer Fornasetti on drinks table. Great size and look.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century American Modern Round Walnut and Iron Tripod Accent Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low Mid-Century Modern accent / side table with circular walnut top supported by iron tripod base retaining its original feet (ca. 1950s, USA). Design reminiscent of the ''cigarette'...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

1970s’ Italian Travertine, Brass and Glass Occasional Side Table by Artedi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern side or occasional table with rectangular travertine stone base, brass cross bars and bevelled glass top. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Decorative and endlessly adaptable little...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

George Nakashima, Pedestal End Table in American Black Walnut, 1973
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
American black walnut pedestal end table, designed by George Nakashima and created in the George Nakashima studio at New Hope, Pennsylvania, US. Irregular triangle top showcasing th...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Danish Triangular Teak Rolled Edge Caned Shelf End Side Occasional Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Triangular teak rolled edge caned shelf end side occasional table stand.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat End Tables black Carrara
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat End Tables with 3/4" thick Italian Carrara white/grey Marble with edge detail on black lacquered oak base that has structural solid brass ring / screws....
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Heywood Wakefield M1574 Step End Tables
Located in Highland, IN
These Heywood Wakefield end tables are a classic mid-century form– the two-tiered "Step" end table. Wakefield produced a few different models of this form. But this version, model M...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Birch

Mid Century Modern two tier End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern two tier End Table. Italian Walnut and Brass. 1950s. Italy
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Adrian Pearsall “Jacks” End Tables, Walnut and Glass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Walnut "Jacks" tables with glass tops by Adrian Pearsall, ca' 1960's. Stunning walnut grain throughout. Iconic design by a famed 20th century designer. Glass is original and in very ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Drum Side Centre Table Vintage by WEIMAN
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Mid Century Mod...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Maison Jansen Guy Lefevre glass brass side end table France mid century France
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French brass and glass side table with crafted legs in Asian/ contemporary style... Black glass top with minor scuffing. 26-1/4 x 26-1/4 x 17-7/8 inches high
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair polished iron drinks tables with ring decoration and distressed leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair polished iron drinks tables with ring decoration and black distressed leather hand stiched tops so as to look vintage.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Pair Chrome Stainless Steel Drum Shape Round End Lamp Tables Stands Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Chrome Stainless Steel Drum Shape Round End Lamp Tables Stands Pedestals nice!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Wood and Brass Nightstand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Precious night stand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Drawers are made of particleboard looking very much like cork, accented with a sculptural brass pull. Retains original labels.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Single Mid-Century Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This American made side table is a great example of 1960s style and design. Warm walnut grain table with open storage and single drawer for storage. Attractive top with sculpted edge...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

1970s Granite and Chrome End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
Chiselled granite conjoined with stainless steel corners and floating glass top end tables. Each Leg is 8 3/4 Wide and deep. 15 3/4 high Glass is 31 3/4 x 36 Glass is optional.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Granite, Chrome

Spanish Iron Martini Table with Dark Bronze Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
A charming small-scale Spanish iron drinks table from the 1950s, exuding elegance and vintage allure. The table features a circular central stem with a decorative collar accent, moun...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Smoked Glass Two Tier Burnt Bamboo Top Handle Occasional Side Table Stand MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Smoked Glass Two Tier Burnt Bamboo "A" Frame Top Handle Occasional Side Table Stand MINT! Top "handle" allows convent relocation of the table around the house making it a very usable...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo

Brass and Glass Bar / Side Table, France, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass and glass bar / side table, France, 1950s. In good original condition with some signs of use and wear relative to age. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rosewood and Glass End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of rosewood and glass end tables designed by Henning Norgaard. The frames are solid Brazilian rosewood. These are in original condition. The glass top on one table has a few sma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

A Pair of French ebonised leather top end tables with drawer. Circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of stylish French ebonised leather top square end tables, each with one drawer and brass handle. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury TOTEM End Tables by Witco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful pair of vintage modern end tables by Witco feature carved dark wood bases with a sculpted blonde wood top. An extremely sturdy pair with intricate detail displaying tr...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Walnut, Leather and Mahogany Wedge End Tables by Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut wedge/trapezium-form end tables with mahogany stretchers/bases and leather-wrapped feet (model #5216, ca. 1955, Indiana, USA). Uncommon examp...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Post-Modern 1980s Lacquered White Nightstands by Roger Rougier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Post Modern two drawer white gloss lacquer nightstands, circa 1980 by Roger Rougier. Features a timeless space age design with white lacquer, black rubber accents and two generous drawers with hidden pulls. We're currently pairing these nightstands with Milo Baughman chrome dining...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lacquer

Custom Pair of Re:392 Bedside Tables Wide
Located in New York, NY
Our classic brass, lacquer and cane bedside tables in a new, wider version. Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois lacquered components with natural cane shelves and...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair Greek Motif End Tables in the Manner of Piero Fornasetti
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of side or end tables in the manner of Piero Fornasetti with a Greek warrior on a horse. Formica tops with wooden painted conical legs. In very good original condition. These ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Formica

Pair Mid century Paul Mayen Gloss Black cylinder end tables for Habitat
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of petite Minimalist mid century Paul Mayen gloss black cylindrical stools end tables nightstands with single drawer for Habitat. Gloss finish in Black. Solid wood construction...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco, Midcentury
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of heavy plastic parsons square side tables. They are both antique white but just a shade different. Done in the style of Kartell or Syroco although unsigned. They are in fabulous vintage condition with normal wear and tear but no outstanding flaws apart from a small rust ring on the top of one table, circa 1960s-1970s. Please see photos. Sometimes you just need a versatile, simple, and light weight little table so you can move it here………and…….there! Inside. Or outside. This pair of heavy plastic parsons tables...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Plastic

Solid Walnut Round Top Brushed Machined Stainless Steel Base Side End Table Stan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Round Top Brushed Machined Stainless Steel Base Side End Table Stand MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mod Glass and Wood End Table by Adrian Pearsall c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural end, or side, table designed by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1970's. The table features a tinted plate glass top, which slips into the solid wood frame. Very groovy desi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Wood

Gordon & Jane Martz Tile Top End Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design tile top end table for Marshall Studios, N.Y. Handsome end table in a solid walnut frame with inlaid avocado coloured ceramic tiles. Simple yet sophisticat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Mid Century Style Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
with a shagreen embossed dark tempest finish leather top, with brushed brass trim and open cubed form base. Dimensions: 28" W x 20" D x 24" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage "Vanguard" End Table Cabinet w/ Writing Drawer
Located in Medina, OH
Large end table or sideboard by "Vanguard". This Drexel look alike, has 2 brass handles, a built in writing drawer and a 2 door cabinet with a shelf inside, see pictures. There are s...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Burl

Paul Laszlo Triangular Mahogany Side Table for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side table by Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California, c.1950s. The table features an oiled mahogany triangular table top and base. The table sit...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Luna Onyx End Table In Green Onyx
Located in Coulsdon, GB
The Luna table features a round tabletop that radiates elegance and slender cross legs for a modern touch. It embraces a minimalist look. As it adds individuality and softness to you...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Onyx

Early George Nelson Herman Miller Occasional Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early side table by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a steel four prong base. This design was made for a short period in the 1950's. This table has patina and character. Meas...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Side Tables by Grete Jalk for France & Son - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of side tables designed by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark. Made circa 1960s with teak wood. These beautifully crafted end tables have raised fin edges atop and slats below...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Teak

Harvey Probber Black Enamel Curved Slat X Base End Table, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sculptural Harvey Probber Black Enamelled Model 1216 Rectangular End Table. Featuring a Black enamelled rectangular bevelled Teak surface, steam bent Mahogany curved slat x base wit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

candyfloss Onyx End Table In White Onyx
Located in Coulsdon, GB
A handcrafted masterwork, the candyfloss Onyx End Table features rising rings of coloured marble. All of the stones utilised in this artwork are indigenous to Mexico, giving it a spe...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Onyx

Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Rare Philip and Kelvin Laverne Brass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
This rare 2-tier side table is composed of patinated bronze with a hand crafted acid etched finish..1960's (signed “Philip Kelvin Laverne” . This is a wonderful example of the art...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

Hans Christian Andersen side table
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful side table in teak and oak hexagonal shape Designed by Hans Christiansen Adersen For Artex
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Walnut Side End Tables Removable Legs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Walnut Side End Tables Stands Benches Removable Legs MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair Vintage Wedge Shaped Zebra Wood Patterned End Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Laminated wood with fan shaped tops and gilt sheet plastic banding at the curved backs. The curved supports mounted on shaped bases. H. 18 1/4", W. 25 3/4', Depth 17" Condition: Ple...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Zebra Wood

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