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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 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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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

A Pair of Dunbar Three Tier Occasional Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar three tier occasional tables # 4423. Refinished in dark brown walnut.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

John Dickinson, Sutherland, Modern Drape End Table, Galvanized Steel, 2000s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Signed John Dickinson Galvanized Steel Drape End Table, 1970s This exceptionally rare and high-sought after collectors item is ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Rare Modernist Side Table by Jansen, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Rare modernist side table by Jansen, the polished wood framed mirrored top raised on aluminum sheathed wood base with tapering legs. Signed, with serial numbers. Only one available D...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century French Nightstands In Birch Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of French design nightstands or small night tables in birch wood with the original brass handles and light warm pink glass on top. This unusu...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Fabulous Pair of Heritage Henredon End Table/ Night Stands in Flame Mahogony
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Gorgeous Pair of parsons style end table/ night stands by Heritage Henredon, circa 1960. Wonderful flame mahogany top with a lovely ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut & Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Walnut and Glass Side Table. Overall great vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Glass top measures approximately 24" in diameter and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Heritage One Drawer Walnut Burl Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Heritage one drawer walnut burl side tables. Good condition. Wear appropriate with age and normal use. Measure 22.5"W x 26"D x 22"H W5.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Fabulous Pair Tomlinson Sophisticate style Octagon Drum End Table Mid-century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate style drum end tables. These are beyond fabulous with unusual caramel colored marble tops and fantastic storage spaces underneath. We just l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

1970's MCM Lane Side or End Tables Square Chrome Frames & Glass Tops a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Modern Lane Furniture side or end tables comprised of square chrome frames & glass inset tops, a pair. FYI these tables are marked Lane ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Walnut Nightstands with X Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of two-tier nightstands with x bases. This walnut pair both feature an upper table top, lower shelf with drawer and x frames with brass detailing. Dimensions 24.5" width x 22" ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

A Classic Pair of George Nelson Night Stands Herman Miller Basic Series 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller nightstands, ca' 1950's. Combed oak, with a pickled finish, restored, ebonized legs and original, silvered J shaped handles. Inside dr...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, round walnut top Eero Saarinen for Knoll International tulip side table. Measures 20" D and 20.5' H. Timeless and ever copied design, that seems as modern as when it first...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Marble Top Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Side table in the style of Vladimir Karan with sculptural walnut base and marble top by Adrian Pearsall.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

1960s John Keal For Brown Saltman Gold Constellation Tile Side Table
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s Square walnut tile table with unique enameled copper or blue insets called the ‘Constellation’ table designed by John Keal and produced by Californian furniture manufacturer Br...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Copper

Mid Century Mahogany 2 Tiered Fretwork End Side Accent Table 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century two tiered fretwork accent side table. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with pierced / reticulated sides and tapered legs. Dimensions: 14" x 25.5" d x 24" h
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

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

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered nightstands By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville USA, 1950s Black ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany, Lacquer

A Pair of Mid Century Modern Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlay Tile End Tables
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Elevate your interior with this striking pair of Mid Century Modern end tables, each showcasing a dazzling inlay of abalone and mother of pearl tiles. The natural iridescence of the ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Shell

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut Square Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut square side table This end table measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Lane Mid Century Walnut and Cane Plinth Base Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane mid century walnut and cane plinth base nightstand Nightstand measures: 26 wide x 17 deep x 23 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cane, Walnut

Illum Wikkelso Teak Folding Table, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Illum Wikkelso set of three folding tables that nest into an occasional table for storage. Manufactured for Silkeborg Furniture Makers Denmark 1960.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

1970s Drexel Double Tier One Drawer Nightstands or End Tables
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite nightstand set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Walnut Side Table in the Style of Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut table with inlaid geometric design flip-top and plain on verso, table breaks down for easy storage and logistics.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Maison Jansen designed coffee table made of brass and marble base from the 1970s.
Located in Palermo, IT
Coffee table (slightly passed in time) A beautifully designed coffee table consisting of a gilded metal base that, while showing slight signs of time, retains its vintage charm. The ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Midcentury brass bar cart, circa 1970s. It is versatile in size and can be used as a bar or serving cart or as an additional storage space in an office. It has four bottle holders at...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Travertine Tops One Drawer Oiled Walnut End Side Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern travertine tops walnut side tables with brass feet and caps.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Vintage Unusual Pair of Hand Painted Scenes, Italian Side Tables with Ormolu
Located in New Orleans, LA
An unusual, delicate and rare set of two mid century Italian side tables with outstanding hand painted scenes of Italian gardens with flowing fountains on each of the table tops. The top four corners of each table having ormolu busts of women...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Bentwood Teak Siesta Occasional Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Minimalist Scandinavian Modern bentwood teak occasional side table By Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Furniture Norway, circa 1960s Measures: 27.5"W x 21.75"...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

1965 Alexander Girard for Braniff Airlines & Herman Miller Glass Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Alongside his contemporaries Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was a prominent figure in postwar US design. In a departure from the rather austere Modernist a...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Brass Nightstands or End Tables by Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super handsome and sophisticated pair of night stands made by Rougier. They feature well made laminate cases, with beautiful rosewood drawers, and brass plinth bases. Very much in ...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima, Wepman Table, American Black Walnut, 1984, with documentation
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima (1905-1990) Wepman Occasional or End Table Nakashima Studio, USA, 1984 American black walnut single slab top with two free edges, and sapwood details. 66cm wide, 43c...
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1980s American Vintage 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

Pace Collection Waterfall Scalloped Brass and Glass Coffee Table by Leon Rosen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This scalloped brass is very hard to find. Leon Rosen brass and glass coffee table for Pace Collection. Rippled or scalloped brass pillars hold 3/4" blue tinted vertical glass sheets...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Art Deco Glass Top Wooden End Table. Uk Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
This wooden End Table features a lower shelf and 4 orange toned legs holding the glass in place. The leg to this piece are curved. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Vintage Sculpted Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Endlessly interesting vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut night stands with fantastic sculpted details. Each door features a panel of carved bowties reminiscent of the Classic Broyhill...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Side Tables Year 1950
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of 1950s Coffee Tables, Made in Italy.  They are made of crystal and hand-engraved brass. The crystal top is ground.  Condition is perfect, some slight signs of use due to time....
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century End Tables with Central Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Italian Mid-Century End Tables with Central Drawers
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern 2 Tier Ebonized Walnut Side/Occasional Tables w/ Brass Sabots
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and beautiful pair of Mid Century Modern side/ occasional tables were realized in the United States circa 1950. They feature compass style legs with one set dynamically ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined End or Side Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice o...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Campaign Tray Tables by Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, 1960s, Refinished, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Renowned designers Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart created the folding campaign tray table for Drexel Furniture Company in the 1960s as part of the 'Declaration' line of furnitur...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Bronze 'Chan' Coffee or Large End Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare iteration of the classic and highly sought after 'Chan' coffee table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (New York), produced in the 1960s and signed with the artists names on the top (see photos). Ingeniously designed with international patination and polychromed bronze and pewter, this rare form coffee table which also functions excellent as a large end table...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

Paul Mccobb Cache Desk Organiser For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Paul Mccobb Cache Desk Organiser For Karakter The foundation of the Cache series, part of Paul McCobb’s extensive Planner series, is a beautifully simplistic and easy table with sli...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Stripped Enameled lava slabs in intricately detailed wrought iron bases.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lava, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables First Edition Collection by Lane
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This eclectic pair of walnut end tables designed by Andre Bus for the First Edition Collection by Lane C. 1966 features sharp angles, built up sides and a sculpted drawer front. Bec...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

1960s Circular Drum Round Burlwood Nightstands, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, nightstands you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Side Table in the Style of Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this midcentury side table in the style of Clara Porset made in premium mahogany wood and palm cords, circa 1960. Great vintage conditions.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Seagrass

George Nelson styled Slat Wood Mid Century Side Tables
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of heavy well crafted solid maple slat wood side / end tables with satin black legs and upper shelve . A glass insert to the top gives the pieces a light clean look having bev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Brutalist Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury pair of sculpted front nightstands adds distinctive brutalist modern style and spacious bedside storage. Interior cabinet offers a shelf for additional organization o...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Kent Coffey Designed "Auburn" Two-Tier Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern two tier side tables by Kent Coffey. Warm walnut grain with accenting brass hardware. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Midcentury Campaign Tray Table by Nils Trautner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is one Scandinavian tray table by Nils Trautner for Ary Nybro. These wonderful tripod tables utilize thick leather cord and brass fitt...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley Terrazzo Round Side Table for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Terrazzo top side table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA. This table features a terrazzo stone top and mahogany, fluted tripod base. Retains original Dunbar metal la...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Cork Top End Tables by Paul Frankl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of cork top end tables by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, ca' 1950's. Triangular top with protruding lower shelf these are modern and organic. Rare to find as a pair.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple, Cork

Pair Round Drum Barrel Shape Travertine Top Two Doors End Side Tables Stand Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Round Drum Barrel shape travertine top two doors end side tables stand mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Travertine

Pair of Mahogany Nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mahogany nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman, c.1950s, USA. This minimal design features an upper drawer with a wood and nickel plated drawer pull. Below is an open sh...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Nickel

Drum Side Center 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

Milo Baughman for Directional Ash Burl Drum Form End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century drum form end / side table with an ash burl wood veneer. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR DIRECTIONAL FURNITURE COMPANY)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Ash, Burl

Italian Oyster Burl Square End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century square end / side table with oyster burl veneer.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Burl

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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