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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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Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 23 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a supp...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Pair of 1970s Two-Tier Smoke Glass Top Side Tables in the Lou Hodges Style
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage mid century modern two-tier smoke glass top side tables in the Lou Hodges Style. Circa 1970s Feature two level oak square frames with lightly smoked beveled glass ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 10 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a supp...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Percival Lafer Copper Patchwork and Rosewood End Tables 1970s, 'Signed'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One incredible pair of Percival Lafer copper patchwork with solid rosewood frames end tables 1970s (Signed with Lafer MP Made in Brazil label). These Braz...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Copper

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 13 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a supp...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 25 by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a supp...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

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

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Maple

Paul McCobb Side Tables #8712 with Original Vitrolite Tops
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of Paul Mccobb side tables retaining the original white "carrera glass" tops. Part of the Irwin Collection by Calvin Furniture Co.. McCobb em...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Vitrolite, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic Mid-Century Modern pair of end tables by Lane Furniture for their Rhythm Collection comprised of walnut and brass plated metal hardware. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are two small light spots on the top and we have done light re-staining on all finished surfaces. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1964. Yes, you are seeing double!! What a fabulous pair of Lane Rhythm Collection...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mahogany and Saint Gobain Glass Cocktail Table Attributed to Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting circa 1940s French modernist design employing the high/low mix strongly associated with the designs of Jacques Adnet in this period. Chunky, almost rustic slab mahogany...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Art Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Lane Furniture "Monte Carlo" End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the style and flair of Classic Monaco with the "Monte Carlo" tables from Lane Furniture! Made in Altavista, Virginia by master American Craftsman, this pair seamlessly ble...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Light Mahogany Circular Side Tables by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tailored pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb each with round honey-colored mahogany top raised on quadrangular supports joined by a similar lower shelf.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern End Table with Drawer by Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern end table by Lane Furniture features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, single dovetailed drawer, and unique stretcher base. ?Dimensi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three Drawer Side, End Table or Nightstand by Hekman
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid-Century Modern end, side or nightstand table by Hekman. The table / nightstand features three drawers and has the original stamp inside the top drawer " Hekman". The dr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Olive Green Glass Coffee Table by Eduardo Paoli for Vitrex, Italy 1950s
Located in London, GB
Olive green double layered tempered and painted glass coffee table connected by four black lacquered metal tapered legs. They are highlighte...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Unusual Burl Lamp Table by Lane
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting and unusual bookmatched burl lamp table by Lane. Measures approx. 28 x 28 x 22" H.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Burl

Pair of Contemporary Wrought Iron Drink Tables with Rosewood Tops
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of wrought iron drink tables with parquet tops and three iron rings. in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. The tables rest on a sleek tr...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Bjorn Wiinblad Rare Ovale Ceramic Table Hand Made Tiles and Brass Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006). Unique Oval coffee table, frame and edging in brass, table top with green decorated tiles by Biorn Winblad. Measures: 120 x...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Teak Sewing Table by Bergen Bruksbo for Norway's Raknes Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage teak side table by Bergen Bruksbo for Raknes Møbelfabrik, Norway 1960. Traditionally intended for use as a sewing table, this piece would also make a functional bedside table...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak, Wicker, Wood

Pair of Night Stands Made of Rosewood, circa 1960, Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a striking pair of rosewood nightstands, hailing from the chic era of the 1960s. These elegant pieces are adorned with brass handles, showcasing a timeless fusion of form ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Refinished Mid-Century Modern Danish End Table with Lip by Bassett
Located in Medina, OH
Refinished Mid-Century Modern Danish end table with lip by Bassett (American made with Danish modern production features). It includes top tier with stylish edges and a magazine rack...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of 1950s Walnut Nightstands or End Tables, Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1950s Walnut Nightstands or End Tables, featuring one drawer with silvered spear shaped handles and an open upper compartment for storage. Classic midcentury design by T....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Reverse Tapered Legs End Tables
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb with reverse tapered legs end tables, shown in original finish. Included in price is refinishing of walnut, either as shown in lighter fi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

1960s Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table with Black-Laminated Center
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our elegantly restored Mid-Century Modern Side Table from the 1960s. Meticulously crafted from premium walnut wood, this vintage piece has been brought back to...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Formica, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Marian Zawadsky Table for Tilgmans Hand Painted Ceramic Sweden 1961, Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Marian Zawadzki hand painted ceramic low table for Tilgmans Dated 1961. Signed and dated. Good condition A one of a kind rare table by artist M. Zawadski by Atelier Tilgmans Sweden...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Nightstand Teak on Metal Base a pair Anonymous, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Nightstand in teak on metal base Anonymous Sweden 1950 Pair with drawers, good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Unknown Designer, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rosewood nightstand was produced in the 1960s, and the authorship is still under research by our team. The piece is low, with a simple design and construction marked b...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Cedar

1960's Modern Tomlinson Side or End Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
A 1960's side or end table by Tomlinson Furniture of fiery Pecan & Mahogany inlay woods in the Hexagon form. An unusual design suitable for a variety of uses.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Mid Century Walnut Cube Tables
Located in Redding, CT
Amazing pair of walnut cube end or side tables with recessed base.. Classic timeless style. Use anywhere . Some wear to two edges. see close ups.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Drawer Nightstands with Beveled Drawer Faces
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands feature hardwood construction, original walnut finish, two dovetailed drawers with beveled drawer faces and plinth bases.??Matching highbo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Nightstand by Drexel
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed nightstand in walnut by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for their "Declaration" line by Drexel has legs set outside of the case in a manner similar to Nie...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Goatskin Karl Springer Style Side Tables
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of side tables in Karl Springer, Mid-Century Modern style square shape tables of lacquered goatskin with recessed panel surrounding top and Asian Style hoof feet. The neutral ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Goatskin, Wood

Vintage Floral Tile Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming little pair of unique tiled side tables with a vintage floral motif. A convenient 20x20" tabletop is perfect for displaying lamps, plants, or...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone

DREXEL HERITAGE "Repertoire" Mid 20th Century End Side Tables - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of mid-century side tables by Drexel Heritage, from their Repertoire Collection. Walnut with banded top, brass hardware, undertier shelf and spade feet. Features burl to drawf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 18.25 inches high, with a glass top of 24 ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Cantilever End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century walnut cantilever side / end table with a rectangular off-center tabletop with shallow gallery supported by a walnut stretcher base. (Jens Risom).     
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Teak and Cane End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Minerva" Model Table, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a side or end table. It can also be c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Atomic Mid-Century Modern Style Accent Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Atomic Mid-Century Modern Style accent table Dimensions. 19 1/2 W ; 15 D ; 23 3/4 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Style Night Stands by G Plan, circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern night stands or end tables, made by G Plan Furniture, England, circa 1960s. While located in England, G Plan's designs were cle...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Night Stands
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern single drawer Danish teak night stands, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined End or Side Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice o...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Rosewood End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning John Stuart vintage modern end table. The unique two-tier design offers plenty of room for storage with a sleek overhang on top. Gorg...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

Jacques Adnet French Oak and St Gobain Verre Eglosime Side or End Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet French oak side table with beautiful 1.25” thick St Gobain glass showing a subtle gilded verre eglomise. The glass is inset into the table top. The oak has subtle sophi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century end tables by Lane Furniture. Oak wood grain with tile motif drawers. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Teak End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern night stands. Classic midcentury look featuring open storage on the bottom, pull drawer on top, and black spherical pull handles.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Nightstand from Dania Series by American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern nightstand from the Dania series by American of Martinsville features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, drop front with white lacquer...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage walnut nightstands features sculpted door fronts, tapered legs, and spacious interior cabinets. Adjustable shel...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Peter Hvidt Danish Drop Leaf Rectangular Teak End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rectangular teak end/side table with two drop leaves, supported by a four legged frame with a bottom stretcher shelf. (PETER HVIDT).  
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Teak

Midcentury Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This quaint set of nesting tables features beautiful rosewood. Perfect for any living room or home office this set will add a subtle charm to your room without overpowering any other...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak Single Drawer Nightstands by Westnofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Norwegian modern teak single-drawer nightstands by Westnofa. Great design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with ...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Medium Brown Wooden Three Tier End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century three-tier medium brown finished wooden end table with a rectangular top and two shelves below, with rectangular supports on either side, resting on a pedestal b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Edward Wormley "Janus" Occasional Tables with Natzler Tiles for Dunbar in Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary pair of oversized Dunbar occasional tables in walnut and brass with 36 inlaid glazed earthenware circular tiles executed by Gertrud and Otto Nazler. Designed by Edw...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Travertine and Light Wood Wedge End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with a wedge-shaped beige travertine top resting on a light wood base with connecting stretchers and four dowel legs ending in beige leather wra...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rare Janus Drink Table with Burl Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare drink table designed by Edward Wormley for a Dunbar’s “Janus” line, circa 1960s. Features a two-tone color palette with dark base and carpathian elm burl top.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Burl

Pair of Baker Hollywood Regency End Tables by Michael Taylor
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of baker furniture Hollywood Regency end tables by Michael Taylor. Circa 1950's Mid-Century Modern Style. They each feature natural mahogany wood construction and drawers with o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Bamboo and Wood Tables a Pair Probably by DUX, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Bamboo and wood tables a pair probably by DUX, Sweden, 1960 Very good condition, solid cabinetmaking in the style and quality of DUX of Sweden. Original from Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Walnut Nightstands by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous midcentury walnut nightstands designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1950s. These nightstands have a very particular and avant-garde geometric d...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Occasional Table in the Style of Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
An end table made of walnut, chrome, and smoked glass with storage is a sleek and stylish addition to any living space. The table's clean lines and combination of materials create a ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

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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