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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 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
Mid Centiruy Modern Vintage Alfred Cox BedSide Nightstand End Table Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace timeless elegance with these Mid Century Modern Vintage Alfred Cox Bedside tables, a true testament to classic British craftsmanship. At Mid Century Traders, we are passionat...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

A Pair of Mid Century Modern Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlay Tile End Tables
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Elevate your interior with this striking pair of Mid Century Modern end tables, each showcasing a dazzling inlay of abalone and mother of pearl tiles. The natural iridescence of the ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Shell

French Set Iron Chair and its Table Mosaic Decoration Patio Garden Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding iron chair and table, decorated with colored faience in concrete Good condition with authenticate patina. Each piece is fold-able. Dimension: chair: D 19.68 in. W...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Concrete, Iron

English Midcentury Period Dark Lacquered Side Tables with Neoclassical Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of English midcentury round side tables exudes timeless elegance with their dark, nearly black-brown finish and graceful curves. Crafted from quality hardwood, likely mahog...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Hardwood

Pair of Character Side Tables Lacquered Wood and Metal. Italy, 2000s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair, set of contemporary side end low coffee cocktail bedside nightstand tables or gueridon in white cream lacquered metal and tick chocolate brown lacquered wood top. In the mood o...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Side Tables Primavera by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Iconic pair set of side end low coffee cocktail bedside nightstand tables or gueridon model Primavera by the italian designer founder of the Memphis Group Ettore Sottsass for the man...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Metal

1960s Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Bookcase End Tables - a Pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Numbers 26 and 30 Classic mid cent...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

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 carpathia...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Burl

Pair of Marble or Travertine Square Side End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern square side end occasional tables.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Brutalist Slate End Tables, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist elm tables with slate inserts.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Slate

Pair of Iron and Wood Tiered End Tables by Paul Ferrante
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of very well-made and solid feeling tables by Paul Ferrante. Interesting black swirled iron legs with disk details above and below the lower tier. With inset brown wood top an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of French Midcentury Modern Perforated Metal Consoles Attr. Mathieu Mategot
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important pair of French Mid-Century Modern Consoles / Sofa Tables Attributed to Mathieu Mategot. The pieces are typical of Mategot and composed of perforated steel and en...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Round Marble Top Brass & Walnut Occasional End Side Table Lamp Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round marble top bent brass tube & walnut base occasional side end table pedestal. Paul McCobb decor match.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass and Glass Top Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen side table, nesting table, floating glass top. Low table 17 /13/13 Top table 20/14/15.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Spa Ace'' Flair'' Side Tables Design Marc Held, 1972
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Space Ace side tables. Manufactured by Flair for Prisunic Holland. Design by Marc Held 1972. set of Two. Normal Wear and Tear. Off White color. Signed Flair.  
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Plastic

Danish Modern Nightstands by Falster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables with tambour doors that recede behind the cabinet. Simple Danish design with storage for living room or bedroom. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Organic Shape Solid Oiled Walnut Base Travertine Terrazzo Top End Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine top walnut base side or end table on wheels.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Hans Bellman for Knoll Tripod End or Side Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Tripod Tables, designed by Hans Bellmann for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables, or as nightstands. Low maintena...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Moorish Style Woven Reed Stands or Tables from the F S Flores Collection
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of Moroccan style tables or stands handcrafted with a metal frame and expertly covered in woven reed in a hexagon form featuring Moorish style arches between the six legs. Offered from the Flores collection exclusively designed and manufactured by F S Henemader Antiques...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Reed

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Nightstands / End Tables in Andre Arbus Style
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century solid cherry nightstands / side tables in the modern neoclassical spirit of Andre Arbus.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Burl Wood End Tables Nightstands, Circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century burl lacquered laminate end tables Circa 1970s. Gorgeous mid century design. Very good vintage condition. Very minor scuffs consistent with age. Shows extremely well. Price is for the pair of end tables. DIMENSIONS: 21ʺW × 21ʺD × 15ʺH We currently have this paired with a pair of Cleo Baldon bar stools...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Burl

Pair of American Modern Walnut Sculptured Legs Pulls Two Drawers Nightstands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of refinished American walnut Mid-Century Modern sculptured legs and pulls nightstands end tables cabinets.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Step Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century step side end table This table measures: 30 wide x 18 deep x 23 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Italian Travertine Circular End Tables w. Stacked Blocks Design Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful style and excellent condition pair of end tables. If you are looking for aesthetically pleasing and practical-to-use end or side tables to grace your living space then thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Vintage Italian Marble Pedestal Side Tables, Circa 1950s
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Pair of vintage Italian marble pedestal side table in lovely condition. Made of solid, polished Italian Botticino Fiorito marble, this are a rare standout pieces. Probably made in the mid-to-late 20th Century, this is a really lovely 'Hollywood Regency' style tables with painted plaster base and gilt ornate ring.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Stripped Enameled lava slabs in intricately detailed wrought iron bases.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lava, Wrought Iron

Silvio Cavatorta Midcentury Iron and Teak Wood Oval Italian Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury oval coffee table in Iron and Teak Wood. This item was designed in Italy during 1950s by Silvio Cavatorta. It has...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid-Century French Nightstands In Birch Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of French design nightstands or small night tables in birch wood with the original brass handles and light warm pink glass on top. This unusu...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

1960s Walnut Campaign Tray Table by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall for Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern walnut campaign style folding X form tray, side or end table with removable tray. Designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart for Drexel Furniture Company, Dec...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Canvas, Walnut

Vintage Hans C. Andersen for Artex Occasional Side Table, Teak, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare occasional side table by Hans C. Andersen for Artex. Denmark, 1960's Teak. 2x available. Newly refinished, in excellent condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Two Consoles in Wrought Iron under Glass in an Industrial Style 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two consoles in wrought iron under glass in an industrial style 20th century. Measures: H 93cm, L 30cm, P 30cm H 76cm, L 30cm, P 30cm.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Pair of Michel Pigneres Black Lacquered Brass Nightstands Tables 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of French midcentury single drawer black lacquered nightstands or end tables would be stunning in any room. Designed by Michel Pignères in France in the late 1970s, th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Exquisite Pair of Bombe Small Chests by Bert England for Widdicomb, circa 1965
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An exceptional pair of bombe small...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) walnut 2-tier nightstands / end tables composed of a table frame with boxed cabinet and woven inlay pullout drawer, with 4 brass ball supp...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Set of Three Walnut Mid Century Modern Nesting Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three very nice mid-century modern walnut nesting side tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

LeavittWeaver Lighting Table for Randolph & Heine
Located in Hanover, MA
Randolph & Hein occasional table, by Leavitt Weaver, 1970s, original linen over a steel structure with folded architectural sides, 29.5"w x 16"d x 23.5"h Unusual end or console ta...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
Round Italian coffee table from the 1950s. Spectacular brown marble top, black enameled steel base with nickel plated details and adjustable feet. Wonderful all original vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Steel, Nickel

A Pair of Dunbar Three Tier Occasional Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar three tier occasional tables # 4423. Refinished in dark brown walnut.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Gio Ponti Pair of End Tables by Singer & Sons
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of Gio Ponti two tiered end tables in walnut have inset mica tops and dramatic angular lines. The design was designated model no. 2132 in the Singer and Sons catal...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Formica, Walnut

Pair Round Chrome and Glass Drink Side Tables
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair Round Chrome and glass drink side tables. These table are un-marked. Great size, only 18 1/2" by 15 1/2" tall.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Italian Mid Century Bedside Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Sleek angles compose these Mid-Century Modern two-tier bedside tables with floating glass shelf and drawer below. Made from makassar veneer wood i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Fruitwood

Mid Century Mahogany 2 Tiered Fretwork End Side Accent Table 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century two tiered fretwork accent side table. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with pierced / reticulated sides and tapered legs. Dimensions: 14" x 25.5" d x 24" h
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork and Mahogany Corner Table, ca 1951
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Cork and Mahogany Corner Table, ca 1951 Unique large corner table that would be perfect with two larger mid-century sofas set in a L-shape arrangem...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany, Cork

Brass and Glass Bar / Side Table, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant brass and glass bar / side table, France, 1950s. In good original condition with some signs of use and wear relative to age. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Jay Spectre Nightstands
Located in Denton, TX
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture oak and stainless steel nightstands.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Pair of Side Tables Year 1950
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of 1950s Coffee Tables, Made in Italy.  They are made of crystal and hand-engraved brass. The crystal top is ground.  Condition is perfect, some slight signs of use due to time....
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern End Tables after Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An unusual matching pair of two-tier end tables from the 1960's. They feature walnut construction with floating glass tops. In the style of: Adrian Pearsall, Gio Ponti
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s Pair of tortoise shell veneered cabinets having four brass clad feet and solid brass handles with an Asi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Tortoise Shell

Pair of Bert England for Widdicomb Bombe End Tables, 1965
Located in Hamburg, PA
A prestigious pair of bombe end tables or side tables designed by Bert England for John Widdicomb. Originally designed for the Orientation Collection c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Marble Topped Occasional Table from France
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An occasional table having a wrought iron base with Greek Key feet and brass ball and ring embellishment supporting a round cream marble top with a beveled edge.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Rare Modernist Side Table by Jansen, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Rare modernist side table by Jansen, the polished wood framed mirrored top raised on aluminum sheathed wood base with tapering legs. Signed, with serial numbers. Only one available D...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Bronze 'Chan' Coffee or Large End Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare iteration of the classic and highly sought after 'Chan' coffee table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (New York), produced in the 1960s and signed with the artists names on the top (see photos). Ingeniously designed with international patination and polychromed bronze and pewter, this rare form coffee table which also functions excellent as a large end table...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

Midcentury Walnut Table with Wicker Drawer by Century
Located in Malibu, CA
Mid Century Modern pecan wood side table by Century. The table has four tapered legs & a single drawer with woven front.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

1970's Mid-Century Modern Burl-Wood Waterfall End Tables
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern burlwood waterfall end tables with glass shelf and brass detail, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables. 22.5" H to top 16" H to bottom 29.5" L x 17.25 D each Stamped Heywood Wakefield Champagne
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

1940s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Mahogany Bookshelf End Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
From the 1940s Dunbar Enduring Modern catalog is model # 2193, a single large end table with lower tier bookshelf by Edward J. Wormley. Rounded legs, has divider in center to hold bo...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Danish Side Table by George Tanier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic raised edge table by George Tanier, imported from Denmark. Featuring a floating top, lower shelf, sculpted oak legs.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

1950s Pair of Two-Tier Side tables with Antiqued Mirror by Maison Bagues, French
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of French two-tier brass side tables by Maison Bagues and dating from the 1950s. Each table features a rectangular top and a lower shelf with antiqued mirrors, enhanc...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

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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