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Mid-Century Modern End Tables

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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 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 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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid Century Travertine End Tables Tomlinson Style
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of sophisticated end tables in the manner of Tomlinson. Great double door grid fronts. Large Travertine tops. Tons of storage. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Vintage James Mont Style Ming Tiered End Tables
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome pair of James Mont Style Tiered End Tables. Chinoiserie detail with leather top and ming legs. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Jansen Style Steel and Brass End Tables - a pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning pair of end tables in the manner of Maison Jansen. Unique square steel leg design with brass accents. Signature brass acorn finial tie it all together. Thick 1/2" glass. Cur...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

End Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice end table/nightstand by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California. The piece features two large drawers with spade shaped pulls and dovetailed construction. The Brown Saltman lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Made, Dismantable Solid Oak End Tables of Excellent Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, stylish and highly practical pair of midcentury tables. These beautifully designed and smartly handcrafted end tables or small pedestals could not be in better condition. We t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

'Petal' Drinks / Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed early production 'Petal' drinks table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. This...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco
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

Mid-Century Tile Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier side tables with patterned tile tops. Slender legs with brass tips, walnut grain throughout. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Pair 1970's Medium Toned Mid Century Nightstands/ End Tables
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1970's Mid Century Medium Toned Wood Nightstands/ End Tables. Nice size.
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Model AT33 Drop-Leaf Sewing Table in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Danish solid teak sewing or side table (model AT33) designed by Hans J Wegner and manufactured Andreas Tuck. Crafted with two drop leaves that...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Chic Restored Pair of Swivel Bamboo and Black Lacquer End Tables, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Killer pair of restored vintage end tables or nightstands, circa 1975. Exceptionally crafted mahogany case construction veneered in spiral bamboo; open display compartment finished...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Mahogany

Pair of Henredon Two Drawer Campaign Chest End Tables Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of two drawer chest end tables in the campaign style with brass accents and handles, by Henredon, Circa 1970s. Feet are removable, designed so that one chest can be stacked upo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Nightstands for Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl’s cork furniture pieces are among his longest-lasting contributions to American modernism and are highly sought after to this day. This example, a pair of cork top waterf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Magazine Table for Widdicomb
Located in Littleton, CO
A recently and handsomely refinished magazine table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in mahogany. A table top for a lamp, drinks and decorative items floats a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

American Mid century Walnut and Steel Small End Cocktail Table
Located in San Diego, CA
American mid century modern small cocktail end table , solid enameled black steel frame with a walnut top freshly refinished , circa 1970's, great for cocktail end table simple elega...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

American Mid Century Rare 3 Legged Cocktail End Table
Located in San Diego, CA
JOSEPH B VAN SCIVER, Inlayed walnut veneered top and brushed steel and walnut tipped legs occasional table. USA c.1940s. Good vintage condition. Possibly designed for the Hotel Cheva...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables. 22.5" H to top 16" H to bottom 29.5" L x 17.25 D each Stamped Heywood Wakefield Champagne
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Sensational Pair Copper Top John Stuart Walnut End Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of John Stuart copper top 2 tiered end tables. We love the patinated copper tops with the well crafted frames and 2nd level-very stylish. These measure 21"t x 30"l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Copper

Post-Modern Pair of Cream and Brass Lacquer 1980s Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century 80s cream lacquer & brass nightstands by Lane. Gorgeous post modern design. The cream lacquer is smooth. The brass glows. Two drawers on each. Signed with label ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lacquer

William Pahlmann Designed Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
William Pahlmann designed tables with open storage and drawer. Sold through John Stuart Inc. These tables are great for bedroom or sofa use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

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

Silvio Cavatorta Midcentury Iron and Teak Wood Oval Italian Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury oval coffee table in Iron and Teak Wood. This item was designed in Italy during 1950s by Silvio Cavatorta. It has...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Iron

Brass, Chrome and Glass Rectangular Italian Coffee Table After Romeo Rega, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Large midcentury chromed steel structure coffee table with internal brass frame. The top is in smoked glass. This iconic mid-century coffee table was designed in the style of Romeo Rega, one of the best Italian designers of the 70s, known for combining modernism and glamour in his furniture creations. Like most of the Rega production, this clean-lined modernist piece is characterized by a rectangular geometric shape and made charming and elegant by chrome, brass and smoked glass, which adds to the allure that Rega is known for. A charming piece, perfect for the Hollywood Regency project and ideal for lovers of minimal 70s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Elephant-shaped rattan coffee table, 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Elephant-shaped coffee table made of wicker and dating from the 1960s. A decor that is always in fashion and perfect in all environments, in addition, the elephant is also rich in s...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Large Tulip End/ Side Table in Travertine and Walnut
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful "Tulip" table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Features a modern take on a more traditional design- in keeping with Wormley's design philosophy. A scul...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Maison Baguès pair of bamboo brass red lacquer end tables 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of Maison Baguès end tables was created with solid bamboo shaped brass and beautiful raspberry red lacquer tops in the early 1960s...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of End Tables by American of Martinsville
Located in Seattle, WA
Silver toned metal inlays accent the top of this set. Walnut toned wood, with tapered legs. Metal pull handle to the single dovetailed dresser. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Restored X Pattern Round Rattan End Table W/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war rattan table features unique five-pole rattan legs with wicker wrappings, a solid mahogany top, and X patterned cross mount. 1940, United States We only purchase an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Lane Furniture End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern side table by Lane with walnut grain and two door storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

A Pair Of Unusual Italian Side Tables With Inlay Ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual Italian tables with inlay, ca' 1940's. Probably designed by Pietro Lombardi, an architect, (b. 1894-d.1984).
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Ebonized Lychee Wood End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Brueton Polished Stainless Steel/Marble Drum side/end Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Brueton Polished Stainless Steel/Marble Drum side/end Table, 1970. Original with beautiful black marble. Measures 18.75" tall, 23.5" diameter, marble .5" thick
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Parsons End Table in Walnut with Glass Top, Henredon attr.
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Vintage parsons end table with glass top. This is a rectangular form in walnut. Very functional style with a shelf for display or open storage. Glass top allows light thro...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Jens H. Quistgaard Oak Side Table with Tile Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side table by Jens H. Quistgaard for Richard Nissen, c.1960s Denmark features a hand-oiled table top with round ribbed tile inlay. The tile has a hypnotizing effect for the eye in cl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern End Tables With Sculpted Wood Accents.
Located in Seattle, WA
These vintage pieces have beautiful walnut Toned wood. The single Dovetailed drawer has a recessed circular wood pull accented by a thin , horizontal brass strip. The sides and front...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Occasional Tables or Bench Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California timeless design. Limited production. Indoor + outdoor. VKG pieces were featured in the "case study houses" program of California. Their pieces were conducive to the archi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Brass Midcentury Side Table / Drinks Trolley, Belgium c. 1970's
Located in London, GB
This vintage Brass Midcentury Side Table / Drinks Trolley from Belgium is a stunning piece of furniture from the 1970s. Crafted in Brass and featuring a smoked glass top and lower sh...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Light Brown Italian Travertine Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Light Brown Italian Travertine Side Tables, The 29" x 29" Top sits on a 13"X 13" base, total height 22" [Italy stamped underside]
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Mid Century Modern Burled Olivewood TV Stand Attributed to Milo Baughman C1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular burled olivewood rectangular end table with an architectural feature. An opening in the piece which completely passed from from side to side measuring 23 x 20 x 7H. Table...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Olive, Burl

Pair of Mid-Century Mahogany End Tables in Dusty Pink
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a pair of expertly restored 1950’s American 2-drawer end tables. This petite and charming pair have been crafted from mahogany, with its painted frame and drawer face staine...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Two Tier Vladimir Kagan Style End/Side Tables, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Two Tier Vladimir Kagan Style End/Side Tables, 1960. Tables have been restored. Measure 22.5" tall, 34" deep, bottom tier 20" wide in middle, top tier 29" wide
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

French Set Folding Camping Four Chairs and Table Patio Garden Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding four chairs and table, typical of the fifties, brand Chantazur Lafuma. Good condition patina the fabric is the original and it is in very good condition. Each piece is...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum, Sheet Metal

Beige Large Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beige Large Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Petrified Wood

Vintage Art Deco Style End Table With Possibly Marble or Stone Top.
Located in Seattle, WA
Original hardware to the cabinet door. One open shelf. The marble top is removable. Finished Back. Wood carving details to the corners, interesting shape to the feet. Wood has shaped...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Lane Pair End Tables Nightstands
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of end tables / nightstands by Lane Altavista Furniture Co. Each remains in good condition throughout. Featuring stunning, wood grain on top with rounded corners, ab...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

LOVELY PAIR OF BURR YEW WOOD SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLES WITH LARGE SINGLE DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew Wood side end lamp wine tables with large single drawers Please note t...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Yew

Mid-Century Pink Marble Table, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Italian design style 1970s in pink marble side end low accent coffee cocktail bedside table or nightstand. In the mood of Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Carlo Sca...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Glass Cube Occasional Tables Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set. California design tables nice artisan hardware detailing, holding 6 floating pieces of glass together great for any interior  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass

Mid Century Modern 70's Round Bamboo Cane Top Side End Table Stand Pedestal MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern 70's Round Bamboo Cane Top Side End Table Stand Pedestal MINT
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan

Pair of Square Chrome & Brass Smoked Glass Two Tier End Side Tables MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Square Chrome & Brass Smoked Glass Two Tier End Side Tables MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Rectangle Chrome & Brass Smoked Glass Two Tier End Side Tables MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Rectangle Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome & Brass Smoked Glass Two Tier End Side Tables MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Exposed Framework Bedside Tables in Walnut by John Stuart, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of mid-century modern bedside tables or nightstands crafted in walnut by John Stuart, circa 1950-1950. These stunning pieces showcase an elegant exposed framework, three spaciou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern End Table
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Classic mid-century modern end table, professionally restored by our master craftsmen in our workshop, it has minimal details that time marked but that give that character and essenc...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tiered Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage, circa 1950s, midcentury Italian modern tiered étagère side table. Born in Italy in the Mid-20th Century, crafted of teakwood, patinated brass and lacquered black metal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Square Mid Century End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Discover a perfect blend of elegance and functionality with our chic square end table, where classic style meets contemporary flair with our magnificent glass-top golden eglomise fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Italian Modern Pjnk & Gray Marble Cube Cocktail Table or Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and natural rectangular table made of pink marble for Italy circa 1970s. It features solid slab 3/4 inch marble construction with beautiful veining and marks.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

1970's Paul Mayen Large Drum Side/End Tables, Pair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of 1970's wood drum tables with original almond lacquer and adjustable risers. Generous proportions of 26' round x 22" h; includes custom glass tops.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Wood

Square end or sofa table in Black Walnut
Located in South Charleston, WV
24" square, 22" tall. Fine Black walnut, refinished with lacquer. Minor marks exist to legs. Very good condition. For use as sofa, end or side table. Possibly could be used as a beds...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern end tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original end tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Lane Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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