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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
Driftwood Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic driftwood table with its light-grey wash will make a subtle statement with its form, coloration and large scale.
Note: The glass is .75" in thickness and 60" ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Driftwood
Two Tier Cross Shape Brass Base Round Occasional Coffee Side End Table Stand
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two tier cross shape brass base round occasional coffee side end table stand.
Paul McCobb style - attributed.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Center Table or Occasional Table Attr.To Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian center table or occasional table with brass tripod base.
The tabletop decoration with Boticelli lithographic print on lacquered w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Dark Green to Black White Veins Square Marble Side End Coffee Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square marble side end coffee table stand.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-century Danish Modern Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
Located in San Antonio, TX
Classic, timeless and high-quality in design, this mid-century danish modern coffee table designed by Børge Mogensen is in great condition. Vintage coffee table is made from teak top...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Herbert Saiger for Woodard Round Dining Table in Aluminum and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Herbert Saiger for Woodard, round dining table, aluminum, glass, United States, 1960s
Originally designed as outdoor furniture, this smooth dining or centre table by Herbert Saiger ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Magnificent Pedestal Bamboo Cluster Center or Dining Table by Budji Layug
By Budji Layug
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable restored pedestal bamboo cluster center or dining table by the Visionary Budji Layug, circa 1980. Large, mature stalks of cut bamboo cleverly constructed as a table base...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Bamboo
1970s Steel Chrome and Glass "Cobra" Coffee Table Attributed to Giotto Stoppino
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury chrome and glass centre table, cobra shape, attributed to designer Giotto Stoppino.
Excellent conditions.
Measures: Height 38cm, diameter 75cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Two Tone Square Travertine Coffee Table Grey Bezel Italian Mid Century Mode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grey & beige two tone 40" square Travertine coffee table grey bezel Italian Mid-Century Modern.
Made in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vianna's Center Table in Brazilian Wood by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom-Made Center Hall Table in Cold Plated Bronze with Onyx Top in Most Sizes
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-made in Chicago workshop and part of the Old Plank Collection of Furniture and Sheep. Our Mid-Century Modern center hall tables are typically built to order and are available in...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Onyx, Steel
Oval Glass Top Brass & Chrome Hoof Feet Coffee Table Jansen Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome brass and glass top hoof feet motive coffee table. Measure: Thick 3/4".
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pierluigi Giordani: Exceptional Sculptural Oak & Glass Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pierluigi Giordani (1924-2011)
A one of a kind sculptural coffee table by Pierluigi Giordani, and a masterwork of organic abstraction. A biomorphic glass top, inset with delicate br...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
Italian Table from 1960, Original in Walnut, with Turned Leg, Brown Glass Top
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian table from 1960, original in walnut, with turned leg, brown glass top with gold-colored decorations.
The table is original in all its parts.
The useful height from the ground...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Round Glass Top Chrome Legs Solid Brass Stretchers & Feet Coffee Center Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round glass top chrome legs solid brass stretchers & feet coffee center table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Machined Brass Tripod Base Rouge Round Marble Top Center Side Occasional Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian machined brass tripod base rouge round marble top center side occasional lamp table stand pedestal mint.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Glass and Wood Table Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The wood structure with four legs has the iconic tapered shape with crossed design of Osvaldo Borsani . The original top is a thick clear glass in excellent condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bent Polished Stainless Glass Top Gary Gutterman "Odyssey" Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Signed & dated 1975 bent polished stainless steel base wide rectangle rounded corners thick 3/4" glass top coffee table by Gary Gutterman.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani 80s Design Table
Located in bari, IT
Pallucco opening table mod. Achab, design Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani, 1980s production.
Comparative bibliography
G. Gramigna, 1950-2000 I...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Center Table Caldas with Portuguese Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Well-known for its ceramic tradition, Portuguese tiles production dates back to 16th century.
Inheriting this rich crafts knowledge, the table tops of ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Carved Solid Oak Studio "Swan" Table, France, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A center table carved of solid oak depicting 3 swans supporting a glass top.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak, Glass
Rounded Triangle Shape Large Solid Marble Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large triangle custom marble coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Italian Rectangular Wood and Metal Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian rectangular wood and metal coffee table, 1950s
Rectangular wooden top coffee table with magazine rack and legs in meta...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Vintage Marble and Brass Table, 1980s by Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian side/coffee table made with brass base and black marble, beautiful shape made with 3 circular marble top.
Nothing touches, nothing clashes, which gives this piece ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Oval Black Lacquer Console or Center Table 24k Gilt Legs After Salvador Dali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A phenomenal and rare polished oval black lacquer table. The oval shape adds to the wonderful style, however it is the 24k gilt Bronze Serpent legs that make this piece a showstopper.
A compliment to any room as an entry, center table or in a main room display piece as a console table. The table is likely from the 1970s and is in very good condition. Black Lacquer is a piano finish...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Mid-Century Faux Tusk Centre Table
Located in London, GB
A French mid-century faux tusk centre table. On an acrylic triangular base with brass feet, the three life like tusks, supporting a circular clear plate gl...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
21st Century Brooklyn Coffee Table by Matteo Stucchi and Yuan-Wen Wang
Located in Dubai, AE
Brooklyn takes its inspiration from the iconic Brooklyn bridge - hybrid suspension bridge in New York City, which is one of the first and largest bridges built of steel. Brooklyn cof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
1980s Modern Solid Cedar Wood Pedestal Center Table Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Center Table
Solid Cedar Wood Pedestal Round Center Table from Mexico 1980s Modern
Pedestal base in solid cedar wood. Glass top is about .75 thick with polished edges.
Unmarked, no i...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Cedar
Wood and Bronze Center Table by Comte, Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and bronze center table by Comte, Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Center Table in Solid Wood and brass feet - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Center table in solid wood with burr mahogany veneer and stained beech base. On top an spectacular ten part star pattern veneer, French polish. Polished ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dining Table Center Table Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage glass dining table or center table, which was designed and manufactured in Murano, Italy 1970. The rare dining ta...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Murano Glass
Dining Table, Design by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This dining table was designed by Vittorio Dassi in Italy in the 1950s. The table frame is made of rosewood and an antique pink glass top is set i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Base Glass Top Rounded Square Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Italian polished brass bass cast brass finials glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass and Marble Base Glass Top Square Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern marble and brass base large square glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Centre Table Caldas for Outdoors
Located in Lisbon, PT
Well-known for its ceramics tradition, Portuguese tiles production dates back to 16th century.
Inheriting this rich crafts knowledge, the table tops of Caldas tables are made with ha...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Thick Smoked Glass Top Chrome Base Rectangle Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 3/4" thick smoked glass coffee table Milo Baughman decor match.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modern Transition Brushed Silver Steel Bronze Gueridon Table Stone
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern transition brushed silver steel bronze inset ormolu-mounted gueridon table with black granite stone by Mansfield Manor.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Steel
20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Cuban Mahogany Dining Table by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish dining table made of hand crafted polished Cuban Mahogany. The Scandinavian conference table was designed by Kaare Klint, in good con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Onyx and Resin Square Cube Shape Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table on Wheels MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sleek Mid-Century Modern square cube shape coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Onyx
Very Fine Carved Solid Mahogany Round Occasional Coffee Side Center Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative c.1970's extremely fine carved round solid mahogany coffee side occasional table.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Centre Table Caldas Outdoors, Multicolor Circles Top and Lipstick Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Multicolor circules top and lipstick powder coated base. Made to order.
For sales with delivery address within European territories, VAT will be charged additionally to the stated...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Coffee Table, France, circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern solid slab coffee table or Bench on 8 forged legs in the Style of George Nakashima 1960s. Beautiful part of a tree trunk rud...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Thick Wooden Huge Round Gear Shape Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very sharp looking Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s round gear top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Driftwood
Sven Engstrom Mid Century Teak (Casino) Foyer Entry Bench
Located in Countryside, IL
Sven Engstrom Mid Century Teak (Casino) Foyer Entry Bench
Table measures: 39.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 15.75 inches high; the height of the drawer is 23.25 inches
All pieces of furnitur...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian White Marble and Brass 1970s Coffee Table
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant coffee table was produced in Italy around the 1970s. It is made from a brass structure with a white marble top.
The table remains in very good vintage condition: unifor...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Metal Dining Table Osvaldo Borsani Tecno, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern vintage dining table, which was designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1963.
The base with curved legs was made of black lacquered cast aluminum with bru...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern Abalone and Onyx Molded-Top Coffee Table
By Coco Chanel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning combination of abalone and onyx high quality polished resin cast top coffee table sitting on gilt metal scrolls Hollywood Regency base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Onyx, Wrought Iron
Long Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table w/ Two Travertine Inserts
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern long rectangle gate leg coffee walnut coffee table w/ two travertine inserts.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Travertine
Bodega Rectangular Coffee Table in Black Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
BODEGA COFFEE TABLE
Bodega Collection refers to cellar art or better known as chiaroscuro, a technique of extreme contrast of light and shadow use...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plywood
Tapered Faux Bamboo Leg Oval Top Coffee Table
By Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative tapered faux bamboo coffee table. Carved in leaf top design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Folding Coffee Table with Brass Charger Tray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fabulous folding table with a scalloped brass charger. The brass charger features beautiful etchings inspired by Eastern Asia with a large Chinese charac...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Gibbings for Widdicomb Square Two Tier Walnut End Center Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut Mid-Century Modern square two tier coffee side center end lamp table stand in restored condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
DOOQ Center Table Carved from Solid Marble Bonnie and Clyde
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Coffee or center table carved from a solid block of Estremoz white marble, a sculptural piece that is hand polished to the finest detail. Made to Order.
S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Bent Lucite Z-Shape Base Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Z-shape compact thick glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rectangle Coffee Table on Chrome Cylinder Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rectangle teak coffee table on chrome cylinder legs with solid teak cone shape leg tips. Made in Holland.
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Chrome
Sunburst Red Tile Mosaic Round Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round red and white tile brass bezel incased top Sun burst shape coffee table on round tapered dowel legs with brass tips.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Smoked Glass Round Top X-Base Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern smoked bronze glass round top coffee table. Barcelona style.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Outstanding Italien Coffee Table with Massive Glass Top by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Wooden legs with brass fittings and details.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass
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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