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Mid-Century Modern Center 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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Alessandro Albrizzi Table Base in Brass & Lucite, Italy 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Alessandro Albrizzi table base in lucite and patinated brass. It can be used with a variety of tops from wood to stone and in any shape.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Brass

travertine Top Horn Like Pillars Tripod Base Round Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round floating travertine top coffee table. Horn like base solid mahogany elements and finish. Gibbing decor match and influence.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Modern Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting marble coffee table featuring a full marble construction including the base. The top sits on without latches or fasteners. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Marble

Italian Modern Table By A. Castelli Ferrieri & Ignazio Gardella For Kartell
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Table By A. Castelli Ferrieri & Ignazio Gardella For Kartell. This iconic Italian mid century modern center table or dining table was created in the 1960's by Kartell ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Metal

Italian Modern Table By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Table By Osvaldo Borsani. This stylish Italian mid century table is constructed of rosewood with a beautifully designed brass base. Our versatile round table can be us...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Brass

Faux Bamboo X Base Round Dining Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo X base dining table w/ thick glass top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Ratti Attributed Angular Table
Located in Forney, TX
A Mid-Century Modern dining / center table, Italy, circa 1960s, having a laminate octagonal tabletop, rising on an iron pedestal base, accompanied by a pair of angular leaves. Attrib...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Iron

Jansen Travertine, Bronze & Lucite Table, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Large center table or console, very thick travertine top supported by two massive lucite legs two inches thick, linked by a Bronze stretcher.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Travertine, Bronze

Mathieu Mategot Wrought Iron & Wicker Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Wicker and wrought iron table by Mathieu mategot. Multi layered rod base with all the rods converging in a central sphere. Finished in a gunmetal patin
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut & Travertine Coffee Table by Gordon’s Furniture Co.
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Elegant modern sculpted coffee table designed and manufactured by Gordon Furniture Co. (Also seen as Gordon’s Fine Furniture). Made in the USA...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Italian Designer, Wall Mounted Console, Wood, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mounted wood, brass and glass console designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Brass

White Metal Tubular Squiggle Coffee Table Glass Top
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage Tubular Squiggle Metal Coffee Table with Original Glass Top. Supposedly from the 70s or 80s, the curved metal feels modern and fresh. It makes...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Metal

French Designer, Table, Metal, Wood, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-lacquered metal and wood table designed and produced in France, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Structural Metal Base Marble Top Cocktail/Dinette Table- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Structural Metal Octagonal Pedestal Base Italian Marble Top Hall/Flower/Cocktail/Dinette Table - Pair Crafted with a sleek and sturdy metal base, this table show...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Marble, Metal

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern coffee table in Caviuna Wood and glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s is nothing less than spectacular. T...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Center table by Bertomeu & Cia, 1960s
By Bertomeu & Cia
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Bertomeu & Cia, 1960s Rectangular coffee table with curved edges, a nested glass top and hollow side cut-outs.
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Wood, Plywood

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with complimentary domestic shipping (NYC) this iconic Mid-Century Modern coffee table made in hardwood & glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the fifties is fabulous. ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Hardwood, Glass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Round Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar rosewood, chrome and black laminate top center round table from the 1960s. Strips of chrome are inset in the pedestal with chrome round pod feet. The top is...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Chrome

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Two-Tone Hardwood & Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern coffee table in two-tone hardwood and glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s is nothing less than spectacula...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

Custom Zinc and Oak Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by using high quality materials and textures. All materials are sourced from local vendors throughout the state of Texa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Zinc

Warren Platner for Knoll Wood and Steel Wire Mid Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Warren Platner coffee table for Knoll. A simply stunning piece of design from the mid century modern era. These tables featuring an iconic base design, with a curving cone of steel...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Steel

Guillerme et Chambron Table 1995
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating an aesthetic as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogni...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Wrought Iron Faux Belts Rinded Together Base 3/4" Glass Top Large Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Wrought Iron Faux Belts Rinded Together Base 3/4" Glass Top Large Coffee Table MInt
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mason Monterey California Tile Top Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Catalina Style Accent Table with 6 Yellow and Black Colored Tiles. Turned Legs with stretcher. Makers Mark on the Bottom. Vintage Condition Cons...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Tripod Center Table Or Dining Table By Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Tripod Center Table Or Dining Table By Cassina. Our versatile grand scale Italian modern (65 inch) table with a beautiful geometric design...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood

Karl Springer Attributed Silver Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two piece center table wrapped in silver leaf. Gorgeous finish with five foot round top on a pedestal column base. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Silver Leaf

Rectangle Rattan Cane Shelf Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangle Rattan cane shelf glass top Mid-Century Modern coffee table mint!.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1970s Center table structured with solid wooden slats, with metal details and marble top, manufactured by Unknown Brazilian Designer...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Marble, Metal

Large Travertine Rectangle Parsons Style Coffee Table on Thick Square Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Travertine Rectangle Parsons Style Coffee Table on Thick Square Legs
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Travertine, Marble

Mid-Century Modern 1966 Richard Schultz for Knoll Square Patio Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic outdoor low cocktail table designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll. It features gray frame with chocolate brown porcelain top. Clean ready to use condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table W/ Floating Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1940 Mid-century six-pole rattan coffee table with stacked rattan round base. The six rattan poles organically branch outward to a circular top made of a single piece of bent r...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Large Round Glass Top Figural Black Lacquer Bent Wood Brass Base Dining Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Round 3/4" Glass Top Figural Black Lacquer Bent Wood Brass Base Dining Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Molded Rosewood and Mable, Brazil, 1964
Located in New York, NY
This fantastic side table was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and produced by his company L'Atelier circa 1960. The table presents an iron structure with rosewood feet and a ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Marble

Extendable Italian Dining Table attributed to Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Marvel: Extendable Dining Table Attributed to Gio Ponti A Statement Piece for Grand Gatherings: This captivating extendable dining table, attributed to the le...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Beech

Round Green Marble and Brass Mastercraft Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Regal, elegant, classy. This unbelievably beautiful coffee table encompasses it all. A stunning 4ft Round Empress Green Marble top is sat upon a solid brass, octagonal base by Mast...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Marble, Brass

Jean Maneval Style Low Black Glass and Dark Wenge Coffee Table with Lower Shelf
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maneval style low and stealth 1970's dark wenge coffee table with inset black back painted glass top and lower magazine and book shelf. In original conditio...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modern Parson Style Large Rectangle Coffee Table w Bottom Shelf MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Parson Style Large Rectangle Coffee Table w Bottom Shelf MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Brass Oval Mirrored Top 39"h Bar Hight Table Display Center Console MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual shape and size perfect oval display or center console table. 39" Bar Height. Nice design and high quality craftsmanship.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Metal

Square center/game table
Located in New York, NY
Square center/game table in wood and etched aluminum by Heinz Lilienthal.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Grasscloth and chrome center table
Located in New York, NY
Grasscloth and chrome center/ card table attributed to Karl Springer.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modern Brass Tripod Center Table With Glass Top
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass Tripod Center Table With Glass Top. Our lovely Italian Gio Ponti inspired brass center table, dining table, or side table retains the original beveled glass top ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Muller & Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table with Lacquer Top, Circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asian inspired coffee table with black sculpted base and black lacquer top by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger in the 1950's.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Hardwood

Italian Mid-Century Center Table by Ico and Louisa Parisi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Mid-Century center table attributed to designers Ico and Luisa Parisi with a beautifully grained walnut top having delicate inlay around the outer edge. The iconic pedestal b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood

Circa 1960s-70s American Circular Table by Herman Miller
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A circular dining or work table, made by Herman Miller, c.1960s-70s. Designed by Charles Eames. Mid century modern Aluminum Group, 4 prong chrome base with white laminate top with bl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

'Butterflies' Dining Table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1970s Italy, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pièce de résistance collectors item is the 'Farfalle' (translated to 'Butterflies') dining table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1970s, signed underneath with its original studio label. Table height is a perfect 29.25" for dining but also ideal as a cafe, gaming or center table. Such incredible artistry, this round Fornasetti dining table is made with lithographic transfer and lacquered wood that has a white background with colorful butterfly motif and is affixed via screws to a white tulip styled base. One of my favorite aspects of this table is how some of the butterflies cascade down into the edge of the table giving a 3-dimensional effect. The top has been masterfully re-lacquered in a French Polish and looks so incredible - it looks like a sheet of water is floating above the butterflies because it is so clear, vibrant, glossy and smooth while protecting the artwork underneath for decades to come. The 'Farfalle' aka 'Butterflies' motif is documented in the book "Fornasetti, The Complete Universe". This rare piece is sought after by interior designers and collectors alike. Perfect piece to add a little splash of whimsy and intrigue into your interior decor. Contact us for more details on our collection of Fornasetti lamps, tables, bar carts, mirrors, umbrella stands and more. Photographed with the table are Robert Venturi post-modern 'Queen Anne' chairs for Knoll International and Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah Jong's in Missoni fabrics along with a Missoni Home rug...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood

Elegant Gunmetal and Brass Center Table by Karl Springer w/ Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare table, exquisitely crafted in the distinguished style reminiscent of Maison Jansen's "Table Royale," by the talented Karl Springer. ...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Modern Pierre Chapo Inspired Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Pierre Chapo Inspired Center Table. This versatile French mid century elm and wrought iron center table or dining table with beautiful tripod legs will work well in a v...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Angular Coffee Table in Walnut, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid Mid-Century Modern angular coffee table constructed from a mix of solid and veneered black walnut. Featuring intricately cut angular legs carved from solid bla...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Maitland Smith Signature Tromp l'oeil - Faux Library Books - Drawers
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Mid Century Modern Center Table Signed by Maitland Smith. Tromp l'oeil style with faux library books, drawers, leather top. This is a very high quality table. Miami Beach estate purc...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood

1950's Mid Century Modern Solid Mahogany Center Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Solid Mahogany Center Table. This center table can be used for all types of styles, there are hints of Rococo etc. Highly detailed foyer table.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish medium size rectangular teak coffee table with rattan shelf.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Black Moroccan Round Table With Primitive Illustrations.
Located in Seattle, WA
Table with Unique Illustrations of Human and Animals. Notches on the Legs. Splitting and Vintage Condition Consistent with Age. Dimensions. 23 Diameter ; 11 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Modular Seating System Bench in Alexander Girard Checker Fabric
Located in Seattle, WA
Nelson’s studio “George Nelson & Associates” produced countless designs that were ahead of their time, including the Nelson Modular Seating System from which we have this three piece sectional set. The system was gorgeous line of products that Herman Miller produced between 1956-1978. The wide array of Nelson’s Modular System can be found in all shapes and sizes to this day. Sofas, loveseats, chairs, armless seating, end tables and more; it was meant to fulfill the needs of any space large or small. This rare bench has been completely restored and re-upholstered with the iconic Alexander Girard...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Steel

Round White Marble 1" Thick Top Diamond Pattern Texture Composition Tulip Shape
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round White Marble 1" Thick Top Diamond Pattern Texture Composition Tulip Shape Dining Conference Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Composition, Marble

Rare Italian Table by Tito Agnoli
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Equipped low coffee table model Bt1. Indian cane, wicker, enameled metal, formica. Italy in the 1960s by Tito Agnoli
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1690s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Barbara Barry 1990’s Tulip Form Center Table For Baker
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A later design by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Dark Mahogany with handsome graining in a Tulip form reminiscent of the great Art Deco Era. Refined simplicity of form adds style...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Mahogany

Midcentury Square Lucite Coffee Table with Chromed Metal Details
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of midcentury square lucite coffee tables with chromed metal details. We have matching square coffee table available 60cm x 60cm.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Accent Table With Dovetail Details Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Style Table with Single Drawer and Cabinet. The Wood has Nice Patins and Character. Unique Hardware and Legs as and Pictured. Vintage wear ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood

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

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern center tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage center tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern center tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 center tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $66,749 while the average work can sell for $3,900.

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