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

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Brass

Hans Bellman for Knoll Tripod End or Side Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Tripod Tables, designed by Hans Bellmann for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables, or as nightstands. Low maintena...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

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

Edward Wormley for Drexel 'Precedent' Wood and Cork End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century rectangular three-tier end / side tables with blonde wood frames with rounded edges and an inset cork top with two wooden shelves below. (EDWARD WORMLEY ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Cork

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Walnut Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern parson side table In walnut, measuring 18.25" in width , 18.25" in depth and standing 15" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Large Mastercraft Burl Elm & Brass End Tables or Night Stands w/ Drawers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful pair of late 1960s Mastercraft Furniture Co. large 36" square two tier end tables or nightstands in exotic burl elm with brass trim accents and knobs. Both having a single ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Elegant X Base End Table for Widdicomb Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant X Base End Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This table is currently being refinished and can be...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Unusual Pair Theodore Alexander Bamboo Rattan Side/End Tables
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Theodore Alexander Bamboo end/side tables. The tops have a thick resin epoxy coating over unusual decorative sliced piece...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Epoxy Resin

Charles Douduyt Solid Oak End Table, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved and incised end table by Charles Douduyt, made of solid oak the incised top rest on a grooved column base supported by three detached sph...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Walnut End Table Nightstand
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Florence Knoll walnut end table nightstand. This piece features a beautiful walnut wood construction with a table top. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish Modern rosewood end tables, in the style of Arne Vodder. Drawer fronts feature an eye-catching carving with sweeping lines. Minimalist silhouette, with open shelving f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Solid Walnut Prelude Side Table by Ace-Hi
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern Prelude design end table manufactured by Ace-Hi of California, circa 1960's. This piece is crafted in solid planked walnut with a unique quadrilateral shaped table...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair Mid Century John Keal Brown Saltman Walnut & Glass End Side Tables 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Unique pair of side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman circa 1950s Square walnut pedestal bases with decorative reverse painted glass surfaces in mottled gold tones Both ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Martz Tile Top Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Ceramic coin shaped tile top side table, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studio. Beautiful turned walnut pedestal frame with inlaid ceramic round top. The Martz's are ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Amboyna Wood and Brass End Tables
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant pair of contemporary brass and wood end tables, circa 1960s. Excellent restored condition. This very good quality pair of uniquely designed end tables or bedside tables...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Stained Burl Wood + Copper Nightstands in the Style of Saporiti, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s Italian nightstands in the style of Saporiti. These nightstands feature a red stained lacquered burl wood veneer with copper-tone metal + chrome detailing. They have ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Vintage Chrome and Brass Cube End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
Cube chrome, brass and glass side tables in the style of Milo Baughnan. the top glass is clear and the bottom glass is smoked
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Nesting Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage set of three nesting side tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman in mahogany, circa 1950s. This versatile set features a rounded edge detail that taper into the legs complete ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Large End / Side Tables
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very cool midcentury Walnut and Rosewood Side / End tables cabinets, Tables have a beautiful wood grain. Door opens in the front for lots of storage Beautifully refinished and restor...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Large Oversize Cube Shape Square 2 Drawers Light Walnut Nightstand Table Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large oversize cube shape square 2 drawers light walnut end side table night stand mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Live Edge Elm, Walnut Side Table by Thomas Throop/ Black Creek Designs- In Stock
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Oriel IV side table features a blackened solid walnut base which has been perforated with square "windows" of various sizes creating a sculptural play of light and shadow. The li...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ash, Elm

Francois Monnet Smoked Glass and Steel Squared French Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury smoked glass and brushed stainless steel square coffee table. This beautiful piece was designed by Francois Monnet in France during 1970s. This high-quality ta...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Midcentury Walnut Table with Wicker Drawer by Century
Located in Malibu, CA
Mid Century Modern walnut side table by Century. The table has four tapered legs & a single woven front drawer.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Scandinavian Style Wooden Coffee Table or End Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A very stylish Scandinavian style coffee table or end table made of solid walnut. Clean lines and natural groves of the wood enhance the design of the gorgeous Scandinavian style wo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut side end table This table measures: 22 wide x 26 deep x 21 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron, Set of 3 Tile-Topped Nesting Tables, France, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Tilework executed by Boleslaw Danikowski. Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Vintage Pair Brass Wood Kittinger Nightstands End Side Tables Mid Century Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Kittinger end side tables, nightstands. Marked inside drawer Kittinger. The brass pulls and feet have been polished. The wood is orig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Design Russel Wright Red Lacquer Nightstands
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern design Russel Wright Dark Red lacquer Single drawer nightstands. Made from solid maple. Designed by the famous architect Russel Wright. In original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Maple, Lacquer

Gordon & Jane Martz Square Mosaic Tile Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with square ceramic tiles in dark gray with six cream, dark brown and green tiles placed randomly throughout the tab...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Pair Of Mid Century Brass And Marble End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each with circular white marble tops and raised on three steel arrow form legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Mel Smilow Stacking End Tables in Solid Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic modernist simplicity and elegance in this pair of solid wooden side tables. Designed by Mel Smilow and executed in American Walnut. Butcher blocks style tops without chunky s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Black T Pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Good vintage condition with Black lacquer finish on maple. Very mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century Modern Teak End Table
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (French, 1896-1967) manner Mid-Century Modern teak side table or side table raised on tapered legs, apparently unsigned, circa 1960s. Dimensions: 18" H x 14.5" W ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Brass, Glass End / Side Tables, Midcentury
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Brass, Glass End / Side Tables, midcentury Brass, Glass U.S.A., circa 1960s 22H x 28W 22D.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Hexagon Display Side or End Table, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A mid-century modern pair of end or side tables in a hexagon shape. The quality tables are crafted of budwood and are sturdy. the MCM tables feature glass sides with one door opening...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Burl

Pair of Midcentury Dunbar Style Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern nightstands feature two cabinet doors that open to unveil a large compartment for storage. Sleek straight line design with unique brass pulls, a...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table Set Stand Solid Walnut With Burl Accent
Located in Seattle, WA
A Pair of Century Modern Walnut Single Drawer Night Stands with Brass Drawer Pulls and a Lower Compartment and Burl Accents Dimensions. 22 W ; 15 D; 23 H
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mod. 65 Italian Serving Bar Cart by Ico & Luisa Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, A. De Gaggis
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous serving bar cart designed by the Italian design master Ico Parisi together with his wife Luisa. The cart was produced by De Baggis in the 1950s in Italy and is signed with...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Metal

Pair of French Mid-Century Cerused Oak End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century French Cerused Oak End Tables. Depth of bottom shelf is 11"
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Brazilian Modern Side Tables Set with Drawers, Travertine & Hardwood by Celina
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern set of side tables in Travertine & Hardwood with drawers designed by Celina Decoracoes in the sixties are gorgeous! Each table is made with Bra...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

1970s Milo Baughman Style Gold, Glass and Wood End Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style bent tubular chrome spoke base square end table with wood stained mahogany edge. Classic and timeless. Solid piece....
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Saber Leg Cocktail Side Tables 1957 - a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An absolutely gorgeous pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb side or cocktail tables, ca 1957. Banded and book matched tops. The graceful saber legs are reminiscent of the Klismos chair.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass End Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
End table in leather and brass with a glass top and a drawer that swivels out.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Stacked End Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern end tables blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pencil Reed Circular Night Stands
Located in Denton, TX
Round swivel tables with circular pencil reed design. The open well makes for easy access and storage.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Reed, Wood

Enrique Garcel Large Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Nightstands, c 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely executed lacquered goatskin and brass nightstands by Colombian designer Enrique Garcel, circa 1970, signed with labels underneath. Smooth rounded edges and corners provide safety for the bedroom or living space for you and your little ones, whether they be children or pets. These large nightstands which also function great as end tables, have large expansive tops to place lamps, books, remote controls and more. Exceptionally well-crafted, these Garcel tables feature two large pull-out drawers on each nightstand, and two art nouveau styled patinated brass handles on each drawer. Beautifully curvaceous, this pair of nightstand tables...
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1970s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Silas Seandel Lotus Coffee Table
Located in Redding, CT
Silas Seandel lotus coffee table. Handcrafted by the artist. Decorative Asian feel to this floral sculptural base. Thick round glass top to table. T...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Edmond Spence "Checkerboard" Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of "Checkerboard" nightstands features the iconic design of mid-century Swedish designer Edmond J. Spence. The unique vintage pair features an interior shelf space ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Jacques Adnet Handstitched Green Leather Nightstand, 1950s, France
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet handstitched green leather nightstand nightstand, side table with glass top and swivel drawer with organizer tray, brass pull ring. Wrapped in green handstitched leat...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball American Modern Maple End Tables
Located in Garnerville, NY
Classic simplicity by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball American Modern Modern Mates line. Constructed from solid and durable hardwood maple and built to las...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Italian Asymmetrical End Tables in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this lovely unique pair of Birch End Tables in the manner of Gio Ponti. Displaying lovely lines and a seamless visual all the way around including inlaid glass. We acq...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Birch

1960s Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Bookcase End Tables - a Pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Numbers 26 and 30 Classic mid century design. Functional. Spa...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern One Drawer Nightstands End Tables Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern one drawer nightstands end tables mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Lane 'Acclaim' Single Drawer End Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Lane 'Acclaim' single drawer end table Offered is a Mid-Century Modern end table from the Lane 'Acclaim' collection, designed by Andre Bus. They have the signature dovetailed design and tapered legs. This series captures the essence of Mid Century design and is often features in many commercials and TV series such as " Stranger Things...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern 1 One drawer End Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century modern end table stand with classic brass cone shape McCobb pull.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Widdicomb Night Stands or Side Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of nightstands designed by Dale Ford for John Widdicomb. These nightstands are in original condition with a wonderful patina and rustic feel. Solid and sturdy featuring one-draw...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Sculptural X Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural X Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color. Th...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, 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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