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 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
Modernist Sculpture Coffee Table after Carlo Mollino Arabesque in Sculpted Iron
Located in Las Vegas, NV
From the showroom of Barneys New York to your living room,
this massive sculpted iron and white enamel coffee table
designed after the Carlo Mollino's 1949 "Arabesque" table.
3rd li...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Havana Leather Dining Table, France, c. 1960-70
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Havana leather dining table, France, c. 1960-70
Measures: H 29.5 D: 52 W: 52 in.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Brass and Chrome Mid-Century Coffee Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A stunning large brass and chrome coffee or centre table attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1970s. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency style enthusiast or vintage Mid-Century Modern lover although, this table would sit very well indeed within any contemporary home Decor design.
Not dissimilar to the designs of Italian furniture designer Romeo Rega - this large centre table...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
DOOQ Center Table Carved from Solid White 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
Dining Table Made In Dark Oak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This Danish-designed dining table from the 1960s exudes a timeless appeal with its elegant silhouette and rich dark oak finish. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it showca...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mastercraft Brass Gold & Burl Wood Dining Table Center Entry Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mastercraft Burl Wood and Gold Metal Brass. This can be used as a game table, dining table, center. or entry table base. Some surface scratche...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Chic Scandinavian Teak Table with Durable Black Laminate Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Scandinavian teak table with durable black laminate top. Very well constructed and sturdy.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Thick Lucite Dining Table with Criss-Cross Design 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Dining table in thick lucite with stunning criss-cross design incorporated under top, in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, American 1970's. This artisan lucite table is just beautif...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Centerpiece by M.G.a
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic ceramic centerpiece by M.G.A, Italy 1970 circa.
Hand painted light blue ceramic centerpiece decorated with small beautiful polar white bears.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Wood Stool Attributed to Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Huge and elegant wood stool attributed to Pierre Jeannette, with below element: 40 cm (H)
Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Italian Sculptural Brass and Glass Top Console Table
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous modern brass sculpture console table or center table with a Mondrian motive glass top.
Handmade by a master artisan.
The glass top color we can customize on request.
Ava...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Glass Top Crome Interlocking Half Circle Shape Figures Base Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Roundglass top crome interlocking half circle shape figures resembling Chanel logo coffee table.
Bauhaus Mid-Century Modern decor match.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Steel Table with White Marble Top and Tripod Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian steel table from the mid 20th century, with white marble top and tripod base. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, this steel table features a square-shaped whit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Large Stained Wood & Glass 1930s-40s Coffee Table Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Fine and rare coffee table attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. This beautiful table was manufactured in Italy around the 1940s in solid wood, stained and polished with a round glass tabl...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Square Walnut Mid Century Modern "Floating" Top Coffee Center Table Risom Style
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Walnut Mid Century Modern "Floating" Top Coffee Center Table Risom Style
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Italian Modern Bend Glass C Shape Base Coffee Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Italian modern bend glass c shape base coffee side table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Charles Hollis Jones Attr. Lucite Chrome / Brass Coffee Table
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Charles Hollis Jones Attr. Lucite Chrome / Brass Coffee Table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cast Metal & Brass Base Glass Rectangle Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern cast metal & brass base glass rectangle coffee table atr. to Gio Ponti.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cameroon African Carved Wood Bamileke Figural Center Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Cameroon African Carved Wood Bamileke Figural Center Table
This vintage Cameroon African carved wood Bamileke figural center table exemplifie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass Coffee Table Clean!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern brass glass coffee table Clean!
Glass measuring 3/4 inches in thickness.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Table in Precious Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful centre table made of wood in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture.
The frame is entirely made of the finest wood, which reveals its lighter streaks. There are four suppor...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Brass Frame Marble Top Rectangular Coffee Table McCobb Attributed
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass frame 3/4" marble top coffee table Paul McCobb match.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Midcentury Bamboo and Brass Mexican Center Table with Two Crystal Shelves.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this, midcentury bamboo and brass Mexican coffee table with two crystal shelves, made in two precious kind of woods mahogany and cocobolo.
Note: The table not...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Lucite & Brass Base Glass Top Console Sofa Table Mid-Century Modern Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite & brass base glass top console sofa table Mid-Century Modern mint
Glass measures 1/2'' in thickness.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Attr. Maurice Dufrène Gilded Wood and Parchment gueridon table 1930s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful 1930s Art Deco center table gueridon attributed to Maurice Dufrène imparts a cosy, glowing mood to any room. The warm parchment on the two-tier table tops remains look...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Burl Wood Brass Glass Top Square Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern massive burl wood frame glass top square coffee table. Gorgeous burl wood grain pattern. Nice design proportions.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Bernard Dunand French Midcentury Geometric Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
French midcentury low round top coffee table with a black and red geometric stylized leaf design top supported on 4 black metal legs with gilt bronze sabots (signed: BERNARD DUNAND)....
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Aldo Bakker Dark Sepia Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Dark Sepia Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter
A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense of me...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Square Walnut Top Ebonized Base Center Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut top ebonized base square coffee table. Harvey Probber and Directional influence.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Design Studio Simon Constantin Table for Cassina
By Dino Gavina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design Studio Simon Constantin Table for Cassina
The Constantin design low table is a true work of art, included in the Ultramobile collection designed by Studio Simon as a tribute ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
1970 Italian Vintage Brass Satin Chrome Geometric Large Modern Hall/Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage one of a kind Italian large dining, conference or hall table, exclusive sleek linear design by Giacomo Sinopoli, made by Liwan's, a Roman manufacturer, as described in the do...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Wood and glass coffee table, Carlo De Carli, 1950
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wood and glass coffee table, Carlo De Carli, 1950
Condizioni: Molto Buone
Materials: Wood, Glass
Époque : 1950
Measurements: 81x46x52 cm
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Square Sculptural Glass Center Table by Modernage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural center table in rounded rectangular glass with curved glass supports floating in an ebonized wood base by Modernage is a classic. Lo...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Thick Glass Kidney Shape Brass Base Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian thick glass kidney shape brass base Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Aldo Bakker Dark Terracotta Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Dark Terracotta Coffee Table Lounge For Karakter
A single sheet of steel rolled in one smooth motion into a self-supporting construction. Aldo Bakker’s exquisite sense ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Non Matching Pair of Rosewood & Crome Square Knoll Side End Tables Stands Mint
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Measure: Big table: 30 x 30 x 17.
Small table: 24 x 24 x 17.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Chrome
Lucite Base Sqaure Glass Top Occasional Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Lucite base thick 3/4" square glass top coffee or side table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Italian Mid-Century Center Table by Ico and Louisa Parisi
By Ico 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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Burled Walnut Beveled Glass Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 30in W: 59 1/2in D: 59 1/2in
This Mid Century Modern Baughman Style round chrome and burled walnut glass top center accent table is unique and bound to bring a sens...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestal Tulip Walnut Coffee Table by Knoll Associate
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A 1950s original pedestal tulip coffee table with a walnut top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. An early example of a MCM design in very good vintage condition. Bevelled edge t...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Laminate
20th Century Glass and Sycamore Table by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Italian circular centre table with three swans necks and heads supporting a bevelled circular glass top.
The base has brass decoration.
This wonderful table is believed ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Sycamore
Custom Heavy Mid Century Modern Striped Butcher Block Style Coffee Table Bench
By George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Custom Built VeryHeavy Solid Maple & Walnut Mid Century Modern Striped Butcher Block Style Coffee Table Bench MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Coffee table with a solid wood frame and a woven cane top under glass.
The clean lines and natural materials hi...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Wood
Finn Juhl for Baker Square Walnut Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Finn Juhl for Baker Square Walnut Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oval Black Lacquer Console or Center Table Gilt Cobra 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
Bronze, Gold
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s
Center table structured in solid wood, with marble top.
The top features a solid wood slat on one side, and sm...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Center Table Caldas with Portuguese Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Well-known for its ceramics tradition, Portuguese tiles production dates back to XVI century.
Inheriting this rich crafts knowledge, the table tops of ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
Grasscloth and chrome center table
Located in New York, NY
Grasscloth and chrome center/ card table attributed to Karl Springer.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Glass Coffee Table by Pace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek mid-century modern glass and chrome coffee table by Pace, featuring a teardrop designed glass top.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass
White Oval Carrara Marble Top Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Brass Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White oval Carrara marble top Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table tapered brass legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Oval Marble Cocktail Table on Black Spider Legs Italian, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Peach colored oval marble coffee table on a frame of black metal frame with spider-legs and brass feet.
The marble is in old-rose having peach color chunks on a background of beige ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Modern Lucite and Glass Dining / Kitchen Table, American Designer, 2000s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern Lucite and glass dining / kitchen table, center table, American Designer, 2000s
This strong and sturdy dining table is sleek and stylish having a thick Lucite base with curved legs leading to a bow top supporting a thick glass table...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Coffee or Center Table in Pine Wood and Laminate, France, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee or center table from 1970's, France. Solid construction in pine wood with four panels in black laminate.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Pine
Vintage Wood and Brass Living Room Table by Ettore Sottsass, Published
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous wooden living room table designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1959, belonging to the T72 model, for the fine Italian manufacture Poltronova. Published on Ettore Sottsass book...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Very Rare and Impressive Coffee Table by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq
Located in Munich, DE
Huge walnut top and chromed steel base.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
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
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
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.