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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
Lucite "Chop" Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A clean and sparkling low table in Lucite. It has all the details of a wood table but they have been fabricated entirely in acrylic. This table appears to be a custom design and may ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lucite

Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge One Drawer Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables Nightstands
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Rosewood and Glass End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of rosewood and glass end tables designed by Henning Norgaard. The frames are solid Brazilian rosewood. These are in original condition. The glass top on one table has a few sma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Warren Platner Rosewood Black Base Side Table Knoll Associates 1970s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Wonderful 1970s rosewood and black base side table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates from the estate of a Knoll employee in East Greenville, PA. The last photograph...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Pair of Brutalist Octagonal Cabinets / Bedside Tables, c. 1960's
Located in Dallas, TX
Influenced by Paul Evans’ Brutalist-inspired designs, this stunningly beautiful matching pair of end/bedside tables truly stands out. Each perfectly proportioned cabinet with distinc...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century custom finished Walnut side tables in a dark brown stain. Tables are prime examples of the modernist time period featuring a stylized boomerang, guitar pick shape...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Pair Chrome Stainless Steel Drum Shape Round End Lamp Tables Stands Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Chrome Stainless Steel Drum Shape Round End Lamp Tables Stands Pedestals nice!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Italian Brass and Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Italian mid-century modern brass and smoked glass nesting tables with rolling feet. Highly practical, classic and chic, perfect for any interior style. Italy, circa 1960...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut Night Stand End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut NightStands End Tables MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Karl Springer Style End Table in Faux Marble Finish
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Karl Springer inspired end table. All the right things with the faux marble, heavy curved edges and square laminate base. Deep movement with the faux marble veining. Curbside...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Lacquer

1950s service table with marble top
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1950s service table. Black painted metal tripod frame and white marble top. Very elegant and functional.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid century Fornasetti side drink table faux tripod leg iconic face Italy Lina
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iconic face of Lina Cavalieri muse of designer Fornasetti on drinks table. Great size and look.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair Century Walnut Waterfall Brand New Old Stock Two Tier Night Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Century Walnut Waterfall Glass Shelves Brand New Old Stock Two Tier Night Tables Stands.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Heywood Wakefield M1574 Step End Tables
Located in Highland, IN
These Heywood Wakefield end tables are a classic mid-century form– the two-tiered "Step" end table. Wakefield produced a few different mod...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Birch

Pair Mid century modern black granite metal spindle base round end tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Black Granite Top with spindle Metal Base Accent Tables. Both tables are in good vintage condition - both tops are a glossy finish bases seem to be nickel plated ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Granite, Steel

Shagreen Drink Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Single gray shagreen top side table with painted silver on metal base.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s’ Italian Travertine, Brass and Glass Occasional Side Table by Artedi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern side or occasional table with rectangular travertine stone base, brass cross bars and beveled glass top. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Decorative and endlessly adaptable little ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Edward Wormley Dunbar Berne Indiana Bentwood glass top side table mid century
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Sleek ell crafted bentwood base side table with glass top. Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bentwood

50's Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Antiqued Gold Fully Mirrored Accent/ End Tables
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Antiqued Gold Mirrored End Tables/ Accent Tables. Matched tables with 5 tiers each. We purchased these tables at a Miami Beach Estate.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Art Glass

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

Materials

Metal

Brdr Furbo Danish Modern Magazine Rack Table 1970s (Signed)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful teak Danish Modern Brdr Furbo teak end table with fabric sling magazine rack 1970s (Signed). This vintage table is the perfect way to store your magazine collection while ...
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1870s Danish Antique Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Brass and Glass Bar / Side Table, France, 1950s
Located in London, 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

Martz Tile Top Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Ceramic coin shaped tile top side table, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studio. Beautiful turned walnut pedestal frame with inlaid ceramic round top. The Martz's are ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

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

Pair Italian Table Coffee Night stands Carrara Marble Brass and Glass 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Italian Table Coffee Night stands Carrara Marble Brass and Glass 1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

1980s Henredon Burl Wood Drum Nightstand/End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome vintage drum table by Henredon, circa 1980. For decades, the Henredon name has been synonymous with fine furniture, and their Scene Two c...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Square Oak Side Table, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian side or coffee table featuring a handsome oak wood frame with beautiful graining and soft curved edges. This table has one center stretcher support and is elevated sl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Travertine Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern travertine base glass top rectangular side end occational table, stand.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

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

Pair of Large Mastercraft Burl Elm & Brass End Tables or Night Stands w/ Drawers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful pair of late 1960s Mastercraft Furniture Co. large 36" square two tier end tables or nightstands in exotic burl elm with brass trim accents and knobs. Both having a single ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Bleached Mahogany End Tables, a pair
Located in New York, NY
Matching pair of blond bleached mahogany end tables with two levels and drawer accented by bronze fittings. USA circa 1940. Features original period finish.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair Mid century Paul Mayen Gloss Black cylinder end tables for Habitat
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of petite Minimalist mid century Paul Mayen gloss black cylindrical stools end tables nightstands with single drawer for Habitat. Gloss finish in Black. Solid wood construction...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Modern Leather Round Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a circular light overcast shagreen embossed leather wrapped top and under tier with a nickel finish metal frame open frame. Dimensions: 22" W x 22" D x 24" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak Side End Table This side table measures: 27.75 wide x 28 deep x 19.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Travertine Side Tables, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary pair of side end low coffee tables or nightstands in brass and travertine. Small artisanal production from an italian design workshop. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Unusual Pair Theodore Alexander Bamboo Rattan Side/End Tables
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Theodore Alexander Bamboo end/side tables. The tops have a thick resin epoxy coating over unusual decorative sliced piece...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Epoxy Resin

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern light Teak Single Drawer Nightstands Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of mid-century Danish modern teak single-drawer nightstands. Great simple design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with glides a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Tessellated Marble Stone Brass Glass Side End Table by Magnussen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Magnussen Furnitur...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Maison Jansen Guy Lefevre glass brass side end table France mid century France
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French brass and glass side table with crafted legs in Asian/ contemporary style... Black glass top with minor scuffing. 26-1/4 x 26-1/4 x 17-7/8 inches high
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Round Mirrored Top Telescoping Side Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh polished nickel / chrome round mirrored top telescoping side table Top is 12 1/4" round the height is adjustable from 28...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Nickel, Chrome, Bronze

Catalan Modern Dressing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a Gallery bronze finish crown oak veneer, the rectangular top with brass finish molding details and two frieze drawers, the rounded ends with diamond quilted leather wrapped cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Tom Corbin Solid Bronze Table Dunhill Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural solid bronze "Dunhill" Model table, hand made by Tom Corbin, American, circa 2000s. This table is a versatile size, and can be used as an end or side table, or nightstand....
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat End Tables black Carrara
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat End Tables with 3/4" thick Italian Carrara white/gray Marble with edge detail on black lacquered oak base that h...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Amboyna Wood and Brass End Tables
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant pair of contemporary brass and wood end tables, circa 1960s. Excellent restored condition. This very good quality pair of uniquely designed end tables or bedside tables...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Refined Vintage 1960s Walnut Nightstands: Mid-Century Modern Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our meticulously restored Pair of Vintage 1960s Nightstands, skillfully hand-crafted from premium walnut wood. In exceptional condition, these mid-century modern nightsta...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Brown Saltman Walnut and Copper Enamel End Table by John Keal
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage walnut side table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California. This piece showcases an enameled glazed orange tile insert made out of copper. Perfect to use as a dr...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Copper

Pair of Eero Saarinen Marble Top End or Side Tables for Knoll circa 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Marble Top Tulip Pedestal End or Side Tables, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American, circa 1970s. These are vintage authentic examples and are signed with a Knoll lab...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Pair Greek Motif End Tables in the Manner of Piero Fornasetti
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of side or end tables in the manner of Piero Fornasetti with a Greek warrior on a horse. Formica tops with wooden painted conical legs. In very good original condition. These ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Formica

Philip and Kelvin Laverne End Table Rare Abstract Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Pewter and Bronze Side Table with Rare Abstract Design, American, circa 1960s. It is signed to the top, see last photo. This table is a versatile size and c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Pewter, Bronze, Brass, Metal

Folding Wrought Iron End Table with Leather Top, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A folding wrought iron table with a leather top, the hanging ring is meant to be used to hang the table flat when not in use.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern two tier End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern two tier End Table. Italian Walnut and Brass. 1950s. Italy
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair polished iron drinks tables with ring decoration and distressed leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair polished iron drinks tables with ring decoration and black distressed leather hand stiched tops so as to look vintage.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Mod Glass and Wood End Table by Adrian Pearsall c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural end, or side, table designed by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1970's. The table features a tinted plate glass top, which slips into the solid wood frame. Very groovy desi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Walnut Side End Tables Removable Legs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Walnut Side End Tables Stands Benches Removable Legs MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Dowel Leg Side Table After Grete Jalk Marked B. J. 1970s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very nice Danish Modern teak side table after Grete Jalk for Glostrup Furniture. Dowel legs and arched stretchers. Marked "B. J. Made in Denmark" on the underside. The Useable top ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut Square Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut square side table This end table measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 20 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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Walnut

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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