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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
Creator: Paul McCobb
Midcentury Paul McCobb Lamp or End Table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Mid-Century Modern three tier side table from the Connoisseur Collection designed by Paul McCobb, 1950s. This walnut piece has a overhanging top tier with black leather inset ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Black T Pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black T pull knobs. Good vintage condition with Black lacquer finish on maple. Very mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchedon Side End Tables Signed - a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon furniture side tables. Restored in the original brown color with original hardware. Fully marked.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Side Tables #8712 with Original Marble Tops, PAIR
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare pair of Paul Mccobb side tables retaining the original marble tops. Part of the Irwin Collection by Calvin Furniture Co.. McCobb employs a wonderful mix of dark brown Mahogany a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1586 Maple Nightstands Walnut Finish Brass Knobs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group #1586 maple nightstands lamp tables single drawer Planner Group brass knobs Minimalist in original walnut light finish. Very delicate desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Side Table - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Side Table - Pair Each side table measures: 19 wide x 26.5 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of walnut tops with aluminium base side tables from the Erwin collection designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Classic Paul McCobb Calvin End Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin end tables-could also be night stands, with pull out tray. Very nice restored condition. Both signed underneath.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group Side End Table Unmarked
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An early and rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group end or side table. Unmarked.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern two-tier single drawer nightstands or end tables By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, "Li...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

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

Midcentury Paul McCobb Pair of Planner Group End Side Tables Iron All Black
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare pair of early 1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group #1578 maple nightstands end side tables. Black Iron structure. All black with all black maple tops. Very modern designed pair of si...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Connoisseur Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Connoisseur midcentury side end table. This side table measures: 32 wide x 26 deep x 24.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands or end tables. By Paul McCobb for Winchendon furniture, "Planner Group". USA, 1950s. Black lacquered...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass X Base End Tables Night Stands Refinished Your Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Mid Century Brass X Base End Tables, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. They are being refinished and can be completed in your ch...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Paul McCobb Iron and Birch Tables, Planner Group, 1950's
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early pair of Paul McCobb iron and birch side or occasional tables designed for Winchendon Furniture in the 1950's. These are fantastic examples of early American modern design...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1587 Nightstands Black Lacquer Brass Knobs End Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group #1587 maple low nightstands lamp end sofa tables single drawer Planner Group Brass knobs in original black lacquer finish. Original finish...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Blond Wood and Brass Nightstand / End Table
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular nightstand / end table with a rectangular blond wooden top over two drawers with brass knob drawer pulls, supported by a brass frame with a stretcher base. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Three-Drawer Tall Night Stands
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by internationally known contemporary designer Paul McCobb, we offer this very special pair of tall night stands constructed in birchwood and...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Paul McCobb Calvin Milk Glass and Cane End Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Paul McCobb milk glass and cane end tables Fully marked with Calvin labels on the interior drawers.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cane, Milk Glass, Wood

Mahogany End Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, bleached mahogany, end table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection features a leather top with brass trim, caned lower shelf and nickel plated brass pulls. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Co. Circular Walnut and Cane End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with a circular top, walnut frame, and square caned lower stretcher shelf, resting on four walnut dowel legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Brass and Walnut Cantilever End/Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century cantilever design end / side tables with rectangular walnut tops above a small drawer with brass drawer pulls, flanked below on the opposite side by an o...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Company Brass and Wood End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with an off-center blonde wood top supported by a brass frame with a small drawer with brass pull to one side, offset by a wooden bracket shelf on the opposite side. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CALVIN FURNITURE...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Metal

Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Rhythm" series by Paul McCobb Lane Furniture, circa 1970s. Beautiful craftsma...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Dunbar Parsons-Style Dark Finished Wooden End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century wooden square end / side table with four square wooden legs with a dark brown stained finish. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Set of Bronze Frame End Tables by Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
An important set of fully restored bronze side tables designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950s. Bronze frames have been fully restored and sit in mint condition, hand-polished brass hard...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Refinished Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane Furniture End Table
Located in South Charleston, WV
Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane End or Lamp Table. This is an uncommon table and has been restored with a specialist finish designed to avoid damage from spills of alcohol, water or hot beverages so can be used with peace of mind. In lovely condition with only a few minute blemishes remaining. Satin Finish. Walnut is glowing, the drawer...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Paul McCobb for Directional Brass and Vitrolite “Cigarette” Table, 1954
Located in Round Rock, TX
Please note one table has sold. Offered is a rare design from Paul McCobb that doesn’t come to market often. Commonly referred to as the “cigarette” table, model no. 1094 from Dire...
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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

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands or end tables By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered so...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

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

Paul McCobb for Directional Mahogany and Travertine Side or End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Paul McCobb for Directional mid-century side or end table with travertine top. Cane shelf.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Planner Group Side Tables by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Planner Group series side tables designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Tables are in excellent restored condition constructed with birch tops, iron, and reed.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple "Step" End Tables
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Paul McCobb for Planner Group, Winchendon Furniture #1589 Step Tables, 1950s-1960s. End Tables. Side Tables. Nightstands. Featuring solid two-tier rectangular form, deep single ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 2 Tier Corner Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb For Planner Group mid century 2 tier corner table The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 21 inches high All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Small travertine and brass side table or cocktail table designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for calvin linear mid century side end table This table is 21.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 24.5 inches tall All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

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: 21.25 wide x 22.25 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

25" Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Brass and Marble Coffee Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb's furniture and interior designs of the 1950s rank alongside Russell Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb's Dire...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Tables for Winchendon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Paul McCobb design Planner Group side tables for Winchendon Furniture. Original matched pair in solid maple with brass cone shape pulls, labeled and in very good original con...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Vintage Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin
Located in Pasadena, TX
Paul McCobb His Planner Group, manufactured by Winchendon Furniture Company, was among the best selling contemporary furniture lines of the 1950s and was in continuous production fr...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Midcentury Cocktail Table End Table Connoisseur Collection
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Paul McCobb Connoisseur collection for H. Sacks and Sons, Brookline mass. Three-drawer cocktail table or large end table in black lacquer. Top is framed in brass along with bronzed drawer pulls...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Drop Leaf Table for Winchendon Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paul McCobb "Planner Group" drop leaf table for Winchendon Furniture Co. Nice early example, beautiful honey color solid birch/ maple top. Heavy iron legs, measures 30" x...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-drawer end tables or nightstands. Mahogany wood with solid tapered legs, brass pulls and edge trim. [Label inside drawers: Paul McCobb,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Side Table/Night Stand with Drawer by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single occasional table/nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Brass Inset Leather Caned Magazine Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb magazine table. Caned shelves with leather top. Brass edging. High quality Paul McCobb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb Model 1047 Nightstands or End Tables by Calvin
Located in Highland, IN
This Paul McCobb model 1047 design was intended to serve as either a nightstand or an end table. The legs taper as they shift from square to round an...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather end tables.Stunning tables,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very lim...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Beech

1950s Paul McCobb Iron Rod Birch Sofa End Tables Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s rare early Paul McCobb iron rod sofa end tables. Pair of solid staved Canadian Birch surfaces on 1/2 inch iron rod bases and plastic feet on each leg ti...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables for Winchendon, Planner Group Series
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice pair of blonde Paul McCobb Planner group side tables. A McCobb Classic. Very good original condition.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Pual McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Two-Tier Nightstand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McCobb two-tier Mid-Century Modern Planner Group side end table stand. Solid brass cone shape pull.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Birch

Mahogany and Brass Table by Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Inlaid brass edged coffee and end table model no. 7012 in mahogany with three drawers by Paul McCobb, American, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Mid-Century Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Paul McCobb end table features the original manufacturers label, unique McCobb drawer pulls, brass trim, leather top, and stylish cane shelf. Two-drawer construction makes this ideal for sofa side storage...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Paul McCobb Side Table, Black Glass and Chrome / Nickel-Plated Brass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Paul McCobb end table. Tubular nickel-plated brass frame with black glass top.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome, Nickel

Rare Paul McCobb Trapezoidal Side or End Table.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul McCobb trapezoid end or side table with a drawer and glass shelf supported in a solid brass cross stretcher frame. Beautifully refinished. Front edge is 18.25" wide. Back edge...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Occasional Table with Brass Frame and Cantilevered Top
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare McCobb side table with cantilevered top, brass frame and cross stretcher.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

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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