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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
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1970s MCM Mastercraft Bleached Rosewood & Brass Nightstands or End Tables
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic pair of restored Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft nightstands or end tables in bleached Rosewood with brass handles and trim. The exteri...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic example of Danish modern design.
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Beech

Pair of Tessellated Stone End Tables circa 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Tessellated Stone End Tables, in the manner of Karl Springer, American, circa 1980s. They are a versatile size and can be used as e...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone

Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asian-style nightstands/end tables. We love that the backs are also finished allowing them to be used in the living room as end tables. They measure 2...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage circa 1970's Mid-Century Modern G Plan Style Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage mid century modern kidney shaped side table in the G-Plan style A nice small utilitarian table, id...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Modern Ebonized & Walnut Night Tables Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant pair of Ebonized with walnut panels and brass hardware features. Beautifully restored, these tables offer great storage space in a quality made piece. Mic...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans Style Mid-Century Modern Gold Cityscape Triangular End Side Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Graphic Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans style end or side table, circa 1970's. This sculptural geometric triangle shaped accent table features a striking polished and matte gold metal ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Two Door Cabinet End Side Table by Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two door cabinet designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The cabinet features two swing out doors, which open to reveal two interior drawers, and open storage...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Pair of Tables Ceruse Oak, France, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-century ceruse oak side or coffee tables, late 1950's. Beautiful pair of rustic side tables. Rare handcrafted small tables made from ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Pair of Water Fall Mozambique and Mahogany Nightstands
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Water Fall Mozambique and mahogany nightstands. Waterfall design nightstands with single top drawer and open glass shelf. Featuring beautiful detailed wood grains, finished i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Marble Top Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Side table in the style of Vladimir Karan with sculptural walnut base and marble top by Adrian Pearsall.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Ebonized and Limed End Tables
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine pair of limed and ebonized Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company two drawer end tables. Burn in mark and John Stuart retailer labels are in the top drawer. The pair featur...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern 2 Tier Ebonized Walnut Side/Occasional Tables w/ Brass Sabots
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and beautiful pair of Mid Century Modern side/ occasional tables were realized in the United States circa 1950. They feature compass style legs with one set dynamically ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Side End Tables, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century side end tables - pair Each table measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat End Table, Itailian Travertine Marble
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat End Table, 3/4" Itailian Travertine Marble, Dark stained oak with structural brass ring. Dunbar Label on underside.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Pair Triangular Shape Marble Tops End Side Stands Lamp Tables Tomlinson Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Triangular shape marble Travertine tops end side stands lamp tables tomlinson mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone, Marble

Pair of Mid Century Modern Style Walnut Chrome Cantilevered End, Night Tables
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and well constructed top quality pair of Walnut end tables with chromed steel supports. Would also work as night stands. Perfect blend of walnut and chrome. Large surface ar...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Walnut Rolled Edges Square One Drawer Tapered Legs End Side Tables Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of walnut rolled edges square one drawer tapered legs end side tables night stands.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Edward Wormley Style Mid-Century Walnut and White Laminate End Tables, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley style mid-century walnut and white laminate end tables - pair. Each table measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 16 inches high. All pie...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

2 Pairs of Mid-Century Modern Stone Top Walnut Side End Tables, c1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Stone top end side tables. Black walnut with a composite stone insert. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. 2 pairs available. Sold a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone

Mid Century 1958 Bruxelles World Expo Souvenir Side Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare 1958 Brussels World Expo souvenir. This palette shaped side table was created as a souvenir for the 1958 World Expo. Once bought in the souvenir shop, ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Beech

Pair of Brutalist Side Tables with Crystalline Quartz Tops
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1970's Brutalist Metal side tables in a gilt finish. The tables have New polished Crystalline Quartz tops which fit secur...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Quartz, Metal

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

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Teak

Hans Christian Andersen Side Table in Teak and Oak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Christian Andersen & Cabinetmaker Artex - Scandinavian Modern A rare side table by designer Hans Christian Andersen and made by cabinetmaker Artex, Denmark 1960s. The table has a hexagonal shape with teak and and oak. A beautiful Mid-Century Modern addition as a side table by sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Teak

Pair of Asian Style Side Tables by Zimmerman
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1965 Pair of walnut Asian style side tables by Albright & Zimmerman.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Restored Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by Widdicomb, circa 1965
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Attribution John Stuart Pair Side End Tables Leather Tops
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to the Iconic designer, T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and manufactured and retailed by John Stuart, this pair of side, end or lamps tables have all the glamours touches of the Am...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Klismos leg end table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Baker, American, circa 1960s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of co...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Pair of English Traditional Style Mahogany Nightstand Chests
Located in North York, ON
Pair of English Traditional Style Mahogany Nightstand Chests. Newly made in the USA, featuring classic traditional English styling. Rich maho...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

'1' Maple Blonde End Table Nightstand Single Drawer with Shelf X Brass Base
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One maple blonde end table nightstand single drawer with shelf X brass base. Very clean drawer slides smooth. Has MFG tag on bottom. Style of Paul Mc...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair Parquet Oak Petite Side Tables with Iron x Base Sabre Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage parquet oak side tables with elegant X shaped bases. The transitional side tables are a petite stature and weight. They are perfectly at home placed beside your sofa or armchair. The beauty of these tables lies in their mobility. Because of their size, you can easily move them about. Essentially you have the functionality of portable furniture with the timeless look and craftsmanship of an heirloom piece. The oak parquet veneer accentuates the solid wood table tops...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Baker Burl Walnut Square Brass Gallery Top Drawer Side Lamp Table Night Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker burl walnut square brass gallery top drawer two tier side lamp table night stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Bar Cart in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1950's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare rectangular Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1950's made from bamboo and rattan. The top is made from sturdy glass which is a benefit when mixing drinks. Can hold up to fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Bamboo, Rattan

Sitka Side Table by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Accent Table in Wood
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins with...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Percival Lafer Brutalist Parquet Hardwood Block Relief Brazilian Cocktail Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Please consider and compare the quality of this set to similar offerings. You won't find a more beautifully restored example anywhere. These 1970's Mid-Century, Brazilian-Modern Pe...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood, Glass, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Two Tiered Side End Table Adrian Pearsall for Lane
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern octagonal side, end or drinks table by Lane Furniture. Sleek and stylish and very unique. Features gorgeous walnut wood frame with a beautiful parquetry...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Attributed Danish Modern Teak Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern two-tier occasional side table with single drawer Attributed to Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Denmark, 1950s Sculpted t...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chrome, Black Wood and Glass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual pair of side tables is made of black lacquered wood, chrome, and glass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Asian Mid Century Octagonal Wooden Occasional End Side Tables
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of matching mid century Chinoiserie style octagonal tables with bottom shelving as well and pierced brass accents and pie crust marquetry at top. Why not own the best?
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

3-Piece Percival Lafer Designed Coffee and End Tables in Jacaranda Rosewood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered is a three piece set of a Percival Lafer designed coffee and end tables in Jacaranda Rosewood, all have their original smoke glass tops. ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Carved Walnut Rouge Marble Top Lamp Side Occasional Table Stand Pedestal
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved walnut rouge marble top lamp side occasional table stand pedestal.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Walnut End Table with Tiffany Tiles by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid walnut end table designed by Edward Wormley for the Janus Collection by Dunbar, 1957. Features Tiffany glass inlaid tiles. The table has been recently refinished and is in ex...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

John Stuart Round End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting John Stuart table. Beautiful two tone top with bowing legs. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Brass & Tessellated Stone on Bamboo Wood Side, Drink, End Table Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a Maitland-Smith Style Mid-Century Modern round side, drink, end table made out of a Bend Bamboo Tripod Base with a Tessellated Stone over Wood Top. The Stone Top has an in...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pair of Bedside Tables, Edition Prestige Ameublement, France, C. 1980s
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of bedside tables, Edition Prestige Ameublement, France, c. 1980s. Attractive design consists of a solid elm construction, plank legs, and handsome cut-out drawer handles. E...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Elm

Classic Modernist Bruno Mathsson Annika Table, for Karl Mathsson / Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice diminutive modernist Annika side table designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Nice original condition, Signed underside.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Birch, Maple

Nightstands, Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon Walnut and Solid Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of end tables/nightstands with three drawers designed by Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon. Both units have been professionally refinished and all of the solid brass legs ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Woven Wicker and Wood Top Side Tables by Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is a pair of vintage woven wicker and wood top side tables by Thomasville. Measure 22" W x 22" D x 16.75" H. Good vintage ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wicker, Hardwood

Harvey Probber End Table
Located in New York, NY
Large Harvey Probber rosewood and black lacquer end table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Rosewood

Harvey Probber Pair of Circular Side Tables Walnut With Marble Tops Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Harvey Probber, this walnut undulating base is a signature Probber design married with a Carrara marble top, these tables are showstoppers!
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Pair Walnut One Drawer Mid-Century Modern End Tables Night Stands Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair walnut one drawer Mid-Century Modern end tables night stands MINT! Kagan Pearsall decor match.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Occasional Table in Mahogany by Paul McCobb, Connoisseur Collection, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
An occasional table executed in mahogany, featuring Paul McCobb's signature brass accents, book shelve,s and a single large drawer that provides ample storage space. Completely resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century American Modern Birch and Iron Accent Table by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard accent / occasional table (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of a round slatted birch top supported by three slightly splayed wrought iron legs retaining the...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Boho-chic Italian two tiered bar cart from the 1960s made from bamboo and rattan with four bottle holders. All original and in very nice condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Trioh Danish Teak End Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautifully crafted, Danish, two-tier, teak and cane table designed by Trioh Mobler, circa 1960s. This table features a sturdy two tier design with the bottom tier strongly support...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Side Table Model # 5425
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Occasional table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5425. Rosewood and Walnut folding x-base with removable mahogany tray top. Labeled with Dunbar gold metal tag
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood, Mahogany

Pair of Warren Platner Style Gilt Steel End Tables
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner style tables. This is a rare pair of gold gilt end tables featuring an intricately sculpted base of cylin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron, Steel

Pair of Lane Architectural End Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Lane Architectural end tables Manner of Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Style of Milo Baughman wear and fading to wood veneer....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

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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