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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
Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Dark Grey And Walnut Office Desk For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Dark Grey And Walnut Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær'...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Elegant 2-Tier Side Table Wit Italian Travertine by M. Singer & Sons, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous two-tier boat tail shaped side or end tables designed by M. Singer and Sons produced in the 1950s. Very sculptural walnut frames with "floating" Italian travertine tops. Jus...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Pierangelo Galotti Italian Coffee Tables "George" for Galotti & Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of "George" coffee tables by Pierangelo Galotti for the producer Galotti & Radice. Gilded steel and smoked glass, 1970s production As shown in the photos, the gilding is wor...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s Pair of tortoise shell veneered cabinets having four brass clad feet and solid brass handles with an Asi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Tortoise Shell

George Nelson for Herman Miller One Door One Drawer Night Stand J Pulls Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nelson for Herman Miller one door one drawer night stand J Pulls MintT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Exquisite Mid-Century "Stokke" Jens Quistgaard Lounge Chairs and Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern set of two lounge chairs and an end table make the perfect eye catching addition to any modern interior. Sleek design with tapered cylindrical sled legs ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Gio Ponti Pair of End Tables by Singer & Sons
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of Gio Ponti two tiered end tables in walnut have inset mica tops and dramatic angular lines. The design was designated model no. 2132 in the Singer and Sons catal...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Formica, Walnut

Italian Midcentury Pedestal Side Table in Antique White with Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Italian midcentury pedestal side table in antique white with wheels Coffee table or TV stand with wheels manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. It f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Fiberglass

Marble Topped Occasional Table from France
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An occasional table having a wrought iron base with Greek Key feet and brass ball and ring embellishment supporting a round cream marble top with a beveled edge.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Bamboo Rattan and Brass Bedside Tables by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Nice mix of bamboo, rattan raffia wicker and brass handle bedside bedroom end side low tables or nightstands by the manufacture Dal Vera. Origina...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Rega Smoked Glass, Brass and Chrome Square Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury smoked glass, brass and chrome squared coffee table. This amazing piece was designed by Romeo Rega in Italy during the 1970s. This coffee table, thanks to the c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

LeavittWeaver Lighting Table for Randolph & Heine
Located in Hanover, MA
Randolph & Hein occasional table, by Leavitt Weaver, 1970s, original linen over a steel structure with folded architectural sides, 29.5"w x 16"d x 23.5"h Unusual end or console ta...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Rare Pair of Wave Front Cabinets / Nightstands by James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of rare wave front cabinets / nightstands by James Mont. The cabinets have been totally restored in a beautiful ebonized finish.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mosaic Side Table by Isle Möbel, Germany, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and charming side table or drink stand by Mosaik Mobel, model #205. Brass legs and frame with beautiful decoration.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic

Nordic Furniture Mid-Century Teak End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Nordic Furniture mid century teak end table. This table is 29.75 wide x 20 deep x 20 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Vintage "Wedge" Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great occasional "wedge" table (ref. 4809) by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with original dark finish. As ordered by NYC client, with green label.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Heywood Wakefield Bamboo Rattan Solid Chestnut Blond Step Table Mid Century MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heywood Wakefield Bamboo Rattan Solid Chestnut Blond Step Table Mid Century MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Russel Wright Conant Ball Pair Mid Century Modern Blond Birch Night Stands MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Wright Conant Ball Pair Mid Century Modern Blond Birch Night Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple, Birch

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Stainless Steel And Natural Oak Office Desk For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Stainless Steel And Natural Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful and fine American Mid-Century custom ordered side table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana. Circa 1950-196...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Hans C. Andersen for Artex Occasional Side Table, Teak, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare occasional side table by Hans C. Andersen for Artex. Denmark, 1960's Teak. 2x available. Newly refinished, in excellent condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair of American Modern Walnut "Perception" Series End Tables by Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American modern walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Perception" series by Lane Furniture, circa 1970s. Beautiful craftsmanship and sturdy construction on ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Fully restored.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings End Tables for Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings End Tables for Widdicomb. Tapered Upright Dowel legs. Elegant understate form. Purchased separately. Fortunate to find a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Marble Top Tulip Saarinen Style Side Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Measures 20.5 diameter with a height of 20 inch makes this a great side table with num...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Enamel, Steel

Brass and Glass Bar / Side Table, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, 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

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Brass

Milo Baughman Burl Wood Occasional or Coffee Table Ca. 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A 30" square side table that could also serve as a coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, in patchwork burlwood with a polished chrome cube base.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Primate circa 1930's Side End Lamp Wine Table Very Utilitarian Priced to Sell
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this nice primate English oak side table circa 1930’s Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and l...
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1930s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Danish Teak and Wicker Drop Leaf Sewing Table
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century teak drop leaf sewing table with a single drawer with two wooden drawer pulls and a wicker basket compartment mounted below t...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Wicker, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Set Side Tables Kidney Shaped, End Tables Two Plant Tables
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair Vintage side tables, set of plant tables 1950-1974 Couple of striking striped occasional tables. German plants table set with red rays of s...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Style End Tables Hexagonal Terazzo Tops
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Style End Tables Terazzo Hexagonal Tops with oiled walnut base with vertical cutouts design details.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Terrazzo, Walnut

Vintage Erin Lane Bronze Elephant Pedestal Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Erin Lane Bronze Elephant Pedestal Side Table Vintage bronze elephant pedestal side table by Erin Lane Estate from India. Bronze elephant standing on a carved wood plinth with decorative brass nail-heads. Surmounted by a bronze pedestal halo with a swag faux rope terminating in four tassels. The trunk up elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Finished Wooden Two Tier End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century two-tier dark finished wooden end / side table with a square top with a shallow gallery above a lower shelf containing a single drawer supported by two reverse t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Table ’Traccia’ by Meret Oppenheim for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1972
Located in Echt, NL
Original ’Traccia’ table in very good condition. Designed by Meret Oppenheim Produced by Studio Simon’s Collezione Ultramobili, Milan, 1972 The tabletop is covered in gold leaf and has bird tracks embossed in the surface. The top rests on two brass feet in the form of bird legs. The original table was exhibited by the Surrealist artist Meret Oppenheim in 1939 for the Parisian gallery René Drouin...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Casa Bique Round Tesselated Fossil Stone Side Accent Table, Maitland Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Round modern side or end pedestal table in the style of Casa Bique and Maitland Smith. Top features an abstract sculptural design accented with brass inlay. Top and base constructed ...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Walnut and Black Lacquer End Tables, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie side tables By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Inlaid walnut tops, with black lacquered legs and str...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Lacquer

Jens Risom Rectangular Side Table with Walnut Base and White Laminate Top
Located in Chicago, IL
This rectangular side table by Jens Risom has a walnut base and a white laminate surface. The legs are cleverly inset, giving the top a floating quality and an overall jauntiness to ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Baker Rosewood & Brass Rectangle End Side Table Night Stand Tapered Legs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Rosewood & Brass Rectangle End Side Table Night Stand Tapered Legs MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar 'Radius' Form Dark Wooden End Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Radius' form rectangular end / side table with a dark stained wooden frame, a slightly lighter raised wooden tabletop with rounded edges, and a middle stretcher...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Thomasville Sculptural 'Arched' Pair of Wall Mirrors in Walnut & Olive Burl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of wa...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Burl

20th Century, Toni Cordero Gueridon Table for Del Campo
Located in Turin, Turin
Toni Cordero was born in Lanzo Torinese in 1937. He took his architecture degree in Turin, and in 1962 opened his first design office. His architectural work includes Turin's "Delle ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Silver, Copper, Enamel, Iron

Night Stand or End Table by Paul Laszlo
Located in Danville, CA
Bi-level nightstand or end table with canted front drawer by Paul Laszlo. The table has been freshly refinished in Espresso lacquer.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany, Lacquer

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Occasional Table on Wheels (1955)
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Occasional Table on Wheels (1955) Frame: Black or white enamel with minor chips and scratches (consistent with age/use) Surfaces: Oiled wa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 23 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a suppor...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Round Bar Trolley of Maison Baguès, Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, France, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Maison Baguès superb two-level bar trolley. Made of high quality brass and bronze. With bottle holder.  
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze, Brass

Milo Baughman Burl Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury square pedestal table by Milo Baughman. Vibrant burled wood panels set into a patchwork design. Please confirm location N...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Burl

Weiman Burl Wood Top Rectangular One Drawer Side End Table Nightstand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
One drawer side end table stand by Weiman with fine burl wood top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Modern Century Lucite Z Shaped End Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Mid-Modern Century Lucite Z shaped end side table.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lucite

Pair Round Chrome and Glass Drink Side Tables
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair Round Chrome and glass drink side tables. These table are un-marked. Great size, only 18 1/2" by 15 1/2" tall.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Two Tier Marble Glass Brass Side Table After Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural two tier side table having a plate glass top, over a second level marble shelf, all supported by brass vertical elements. The top glass shelf is 23.5 H, lower ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Karl Springer Tray Top End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980's tray top two tier end tables with a single drawer by Karl Springer, well made with beautiful craftsmanship, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina d...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Parchment Paper

Glenn of California Walnut Nightstands by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage walnut nightstands/end tables by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1960s. These nightstands have a minimalist but highly functional de...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Scandinavian Pair Of Square Side Tables By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Great pair of Danish square end tables in cheery-wood designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Cherry

Edward Wormey for Dunbar Style Sheaf of Wheat Marble-Top Side Tables
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sheaf of white side table in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The table features a sculpted cerused oak base in sheaf of wheat form, with brass ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 6 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle 6 side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Midcentury Paul McCobb Lamp or End Table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Mid-Century Modern three tier side table from the Connoisseur Collection designed by Paul McCobb, 1950s. This walnut piece has a overhanging top tier with black leather inset ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Cantilever End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century walnut cantilever side / end table with a rectangular off-center tabletop with shallow gallery supported by a walnut stretcher base. (Jens Risom).     
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This coffee table has been attributed to Ico Parisi and was produced in the 1950s, the coffee table has been restored and polished with shellac, the feet are in brass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

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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