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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
Pair of Mid Century Italian Nightstands
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of mid century Italian handmade nightstands made from birch root veneer and details in cherry wood. Each nightstand is equipped with a draw...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Style Mid-Century Modern Teak End Table
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (French, 1896-1967) manner Mid-Century Modern teak side table or side table raised on tapered legs, apparently unsigned, circa 1960s. Dimensions: 18" H x 14.5" W ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

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

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Walnut

Restored Corner Rattan Wedge Side Table w/ Laminate Tabletop
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century rattan corner side table "pizza slice" wedge table with laminate mahogany style tabletop and arched sides. We only purchase and sell ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak, Rattan, Laminate

Ceramic Asian Brown and Gold Elephant Garden Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Single ceramic brown Asian elephant garden stool with brown yellow and white color and gold, green, and light lilac saddles and trim. The stool portrays an elephant with raised trunk...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ceramic

White Square Steel Frame End Table with Slate Top
Located in Ferndale, MI
An open cube square-shaped steel frame end table recently powder-coated in white with a cut to fit slate top. Clean modern design with the natural element of slate. c.1960s Comes wit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Slate, Steel

Contemporary White Lacquered and Brass Bastard Table, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary white lacquered wood and brass side end low, gueridon or bedside table nightstand model Bastard, Italian design by the workshop creation NF. In the mood of Mid-Century M...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Metal

Restored Modern Single Drawer Rattan & Koa Wood Bedside Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored post-war Koa Wood bedside table decorated with Rattan accents with single drawer and cubby space. 1940, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest ratt...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan

Tall Mid-Century End Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This striking midcentury side table or coffee table features a uniquely tall design with elegant tapered legs and choice wood finish. The quality vintage modern design makes this an ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Norwegian Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of teak Norwegian nightstands. Simplistic and elegant in design featuring clean lines with a front opening cabinet on either piece. Both stands have one interior shelf with a "t...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

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

Materials

Aluminum

Marble & Chrome Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modern stone top tables with polished chrome bases. Add a pop of brightness to your room. Great to use as a pedestal or sofa table. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Chrome

Midcentury Widdicomb Night Stands or Side Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of nightstands designed by Dale Ford for John Widdicomb. These nightstands are in original condition with a wonderful patina and rustic feel. Solid and sturdy featuring one-draw...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Emanuela Frattini, Rare Tray Tables, circa 1970 Bottega Pier Luigi Ghianda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuela Frattini (b. 1959) Rare Tray Tables, 1970 Bottega Pier Luigi Ghianda, Italy Pearwood, leather (with manufacturer's impressed label to underside) These tray tables or e...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Pearwood

Gorgeous Travertine Cube Side End Table Pedestal, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous 1970s modern travertine cube side table or large pedestal. This piece would be a fabulous Minimalist modern side table or use to display a large sculpture-you decide!
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Marble Top Tulip Saarinen Style Side Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Measures 20.5 diameter with a height of 20 inch makes this a great side table with num...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Enamel, Steel

Milo Baughman End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined End Table, attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a side or end table, or as a night stand.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern nightstands. These nightstands offer a Classic mid century design given the drawer pull that extends across the face of the nightstands. These nightstands are...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Modern Burl Round Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Burl round side table, a unique midcentury inspired cylindrical side table wrapped in burl wood veneers and raised on a brass metal base. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modern Rosewood and Chrome End Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This simple yet striking square mid-century side table features a rosewood finish wood table top with modern chrome frames. Perfect size end table for sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

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

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Walnut

Vintage Pair Brass Wood Kittinger Nightstands End Side Tables Mid Century Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Kittinger end side tables, nightstands. Marked inside drawer Kittinger. The brass pulls and feet have been polished. The wood is orig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Lane Midcentury Walnut Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane midcentury Walnut Side End Table This side table measures: 28 wide x 27.75 deep x 20.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage con...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Large End / Side Tables
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very cool midcentury Walnut and Rosewood Side / End tables cabinets, Tables have a beautiful wood grain. Door opens in the front for lots of storage Beautifully refinished and restor...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury Side End Table This side table measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 22.5 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

Materials

Wood

Single Mid-Century Sculptural Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single Mid-Century Modern bedside table with storage. Sculpted front door and angled legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Mid-Century Modern Accent Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Modern Mid-Century Modern Accent Table Dimensions. 25 1/2 W ; 17 1/2 D ; 18 1/2 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Patinated Brass or Bronze Midcentury End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous brass or bronze patinated end or side table, American, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side table, or as a nightstand. It is const...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Lou Hodges for Califonia Design Group Coffee Table
Located in Denton, TX
Solid oak parquet cube coffee table / end table by Lou Hodges for California design group.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Tommaso Barbi Metal, Brass and Smoked Glass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury rectangular cocktail table in enameled metal and brass with smoked glasses. This wonderful object was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy in the 1970s. This stu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Restored 1950s Boho Two-Tier "Arch" Rattan & Mahogany Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury single-strand two-tier rattan side table with mahogany tops. The table features wicker-wrapped accents with unique bent-pressed arch legs. We only purchase and sell onl...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Large Nightstands or End Tables in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of large end tables or nightstands were designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Collection. Featuring a rich mahogany construction, its finish is dramatic and elega...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Quality Glass Top One Drawer Side End Tables Nightstands Thomasville Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Quality Glass Top One Drawer Side End Tables Night Stands Thomasville MINT!
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak, Glass

Early Aughts End Tables by Bernhardt, a Pair
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern style side tables for sale. Manufactured by high-end furniture company Bernhardt Furniture, and made here in the US. These have been professionally refinis...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stamped Danish End Table by Kvalitet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish side table with ceramic tiles making a beautiful design. Set on a dark rosewood frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Danish Oak Reversible Trolley by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish oak rolling trolley with reversible tray top by Hans Bølling for Torben Ørskov, 1960s. The top flips from black laminate to white laminate. In original condition with visible wear including a white paint stain on the bottom shelf and some scuffing. Wear is consistent with its age and use. Other bar carts and trolleys...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Maple Two Tiered Side Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Maple Two Tiered Side Table Two tiers, made of maple, stamped 'Heywood Wakefield' underside. 15" deep x 28" wide x 21" high Good overall condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Maple

Slat Wood Side Tables in the styled of George Nelson and Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of heavy well crafted solid maple slat wood side / end tables with satin black legs and upper shelve . A glass insert to the top gives the pieces a light clean look having bev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

John Stuart Janus Collection Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut Trapezoid Table
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A John Stuart Janus Collection trapezoid table in walnut, 1960s. Unmarked. The front width is 20”, the back width is 28”. A versatile table with Classi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

French Side or End Tables of Brass and Glass 'Individually Priced'
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of fine French Mid-Century two-tiered side or end tables - each table featuring two rectangular glass panels with rounded corners inset upon a brass frame with finial accents ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern One Drawer Nightstands End Tables Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern one drawer nightstands end tables mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Mel Smilow Slat Bench/End Table in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mel Smilow walnut slat bench. Elegant silhouette with simple lines and just the right proportions. Also could be used as a coffee table. Top and sides have been sanded and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Contemporary Gold Toned Round Iron and Glass Accent Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Mid-Century Modern Round gold toned table has a hammered textured iron frame with antiqued mirror to give it character. This side, end table or accent table has the elegance in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Two-Drawer Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
American of Martinsville midcentury ebonized curved front nightstand, side or end table with two drawers and open cubby resting on a floating base. This nightstand is sturdy, eye-cat...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Burl

Signed Enrique Garcel Laquered Tri Legged Side End Table Stand One Drawer Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Signed Enrique Garcel Laquered Tri Legged Side End Table Stand One Drawer MINT!
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20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Renn Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Renn side table finds its inspiration from Scottish designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Known for his striking lines, geometry and bold florals. This table follows the practice ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Rosewood Base 3-Piece End Table Coffee Table Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Very good condition Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer end table and coffee table set. Vintage 1970s. Stamped "Made in Brazil" on each piece. Sculpted solid Brazilian rosewood base wi...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Arthur Court Style Amazing Pair of Gilded Gold Lily Tables Regency Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Arthur Court style gilded aluminum lily side tables. These tables are actually made by Drexel from their 'ETC. Collection,' circa1970. Add glamour to any room with t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut Square Mid-Century Modern Side End Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

'Z' Shape Stone End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of angled side tables with composition base and lacquered acrylic tops. Great shape end tables for living room use. Please confirm loc...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Composition

Antique End Table Stand with Dovetail Drawers Stone Top
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique End Table Stand with Dovetail Drawers Stone Top Dimensions. 14 1/2 W ; 12 D ; 27 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Teak and Cane End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern teak and cane end or side table, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Sons, Denmark, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Coffee Table Stand Tray Top Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern teak folding coffee table stand tray top MINT!.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

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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