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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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage American of Martinsville Walnut Nightstands with Leather & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the stylish era of the 1960s with this exceptional pair of American of Martinsville nightstands, masterfully hand-crafted from walnut wood and brought back to life wit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Restored Pre-WWII Rattan "Twin Arch" Side Table with Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century rattan square side table boasts a mahogany tabletop held by twin arch side rattan poles, evoking the style of Paul Frankl. Professionally restored in 2019, it combin...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos leg side tables, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. ONLY ONE IS AVAILABLE.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mechanical Disk Table
Located in New York, NY
Disk form table which opens to a two tier expanded coffee table size. Brass plated metal frame, with glass tops. Dimensions in listing are for the table in closed position, open L is...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Set of Boho Driftwood Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of matching tables features painted driftwood bases with unique free-form design. Kidney shaped glass tops add to the vintage style of the set, which includes a low coffee t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Driftwood

Hollywood Regency Italian Floral Brass & Glass Side Table or Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine quality side table from Italy circa 1960's. All brass construction with inlayed clear glass top. Signed made in Italy
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Set of Three Percival Lafer Brazilian Rosewood End or Side Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Percival Lafer Brazilian rosewood end or side tables Priced individually Total three available
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Rare Greta Grossman Side Table for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Greta Grossman side table for Glenn of California, c.1950s. The table features an asymmetrical black laminate shelf that sits atop a rectangular walnut shelf. The shelves are he...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Italian Modernist Lacquered End / Side Tables, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian modernist lacquered bedside / end / side tables, of wonderfully geometric form with a square shaped two drawer cabinet supported on a cylindrical metal base. A sle...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstand or End Table with X’s
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nightstand or end table from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with their signature X’s and asymmetric handles. It is in wonderful resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Post-Modern Pair of Cream and Brass Lacquer 1980s Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century 80s cream lacquer & brass nightstands by Lane. Gorgeous post modern design. The cream lacquer is smooth. The brass glows. Two drawers on each. Signed with label ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lacquer

Eames La Fonda Slate Top Coffee or End Table for Herman Miller
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome La Fonda coffee or large end table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. The series was originally designed for Alexander Girard's La Fonda re...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Slate, Metal

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Model AT33 Drop-Leaf Sewing Table in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Danish solid teak sewing or side table (model AT33) designed by Hans J Wegner and manufactured Andreas Tuck. Crafted with two drop leaves that...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Table by Heritage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern side table in walnut by Heritage with drawer. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).   
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

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

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale Danish Modern oak end tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreus Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Square Italian Mid-Century Modern Travertine Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern single pedestal Italian travertine square side table.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Travertine and Rattan Side Tables, Italy, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Travertine and rattan lamp table. Pale ribbed rattan wraps the legs and rolled edge of the solid travertine slab top. Italy, 1970's Two available, priced separately. Coordinating...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand painted tiles
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Parson End Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with hand-painted tiles by Artist Maire Linna Wood frame with six hand-painted inset tiles depicting gnarled trees. This is the...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table
Located in New York, NY
Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Founders Style Mid Century Oak Cane and Glass End Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders Style Mid Century Oak, Cane and Glass End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 16.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cane, Glass, Oak

Pair of Edward Wormley End Tables for Dunbar, Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Edward Wormley End Tables for Dunbar.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Stepped End Tables By Gordon's Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking pair of atomic, mid-century modern, ebonized mahogany, stepped end tables or nightstands produced by Gordon’s Inc. Furniture company. The tiered tables feature tapered legs ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Accent Table. Single Drawer.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut toned accent Table with Dovetailed drawers and carved wood handles. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 30 W ; 24 D ; 20 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Small Wrought Iron & Travertine Curule End Table, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Black enameled steel end table with brass feet and a travertine top.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables W/ Two Door Cabinets Storage Compartments
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal end side table cabinets by Lane Furniture featuring gorgeous book matched tops with vibrant walnut grains and two doors allowing for generous st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Burl Top Gilded Hollywood Regency Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace both old and new with these neo-classical vintage Hollywood Regency side (or end) tables! With beautiful burl veneers and a decadent gilded pedestal base, this pair is sure t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Burl

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

Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table. Walnut Tone.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End table has two dovetailed drawers and tapered legs. Unique hardware. Circa 1960s. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured. Dimensions. 22 W ; 15 D ; 23 H
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

'Tuxedo' Series End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern tables by Lane for their Tuxedo series. Features warm walnut grain with inlay rosewood bow ties. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century End Tables by Bassett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier tables by Bassett Furniture. Mid-century design with sculpted frame and tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Toned Mid Century Modern Accent Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
This accent table has sleek design and open shelving. Beautiful edge banding around the top of the piece. Tapered legs, no Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictu...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American made end table by Lane Furniture with walnut and oak. Simple mid-century dovetail design with drawer and bottom shelf storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Rhythm Accent Table by Lane.
Located in Seattle, WA
This night Stand has a single dovetailed drawer with carved wood handles. Beautiful contrast of wood veneers on the top edge banding. Walnut Toned wood. Vintage Condition Consistent ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned End Table by Stanley Furniture Co.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End Table has an open shelf above a single dovetailed drawer with the maker’s mark inside. Wood carved recessed handle. Tapered legs with brass toned accents. Vintage Condition ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Leather Glass Top End Table Attr to Daphne Du Barry
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 24in W: 23 3/4in D: 23 3/4in This Mid Century Modern Leather Glass Top End Table Attr to Daphne Du Barry is a very unique and interesting piece! IF you look at the ...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Glass

Vintage Pair of Danish Modern Petite Teak End Tables
Located in Seattle, WA
This pair of end tables features open shelf compartment above a single drawer featuring wooden handles. Circa 1970s. No Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Silas Seandel Lotus Coffee Table
Located in Redding, CT
Silas Seandel lotus coffee table. Handcrafted by the artist. Decorative Asian feel to this floral sculptural base. Thick round glass top to table. T...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Tables w/ Etched Slate Tops
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage side tables in walnut wood with black slate tops. Tops are etched and bases are sculpted out. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Slate

Minimalist Oak Cube Table Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square oak cube that can be used as a side or coffee table. It is also the perfect addition to our modular seating system to create an "L" shaped seating arra...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Cliff House End Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End Table has beautiful sculpted wood Accents and walnut tone. Single dovetailed drawer with makers mark inside. Brass toned Hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as P...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Restored 1950s Solid Mahogany & Bamboo Reed Step End Side Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Restored 1950s Solid Mahogany & Bamboo Reed Step End Side Tables Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Mid Century Mirrored End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed for the discerning eye, this table is a symphony of luxurious materials and meticulous details. Crafted from sturdy hardwood solids, each panel is lavishly adorned with anti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Pair Banded Top Fluted Tapered Legs One Drawer Low Profile End Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Banded Top Fluted Tapered Legs One Drawer Low Profile End Tables Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti Nero Marquina Marble Tall Side Table from Eros Series, 1971
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, Nero Marquina marble tall side table or console with top fitted on a conical base. This elegantly organic table has...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Vintage Mid Century Modern Single Drawer End Table by Mersman.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End Table has an atomic shape to the legs, Classic 1960s design. Single Dovetailed drawer with makers mark inside. Cool wood grain, honey walnut tone. Vintage Condition Consiste...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair Modernist Brass / Walnut / Laminet Tables attrib to Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Modernist Brass / Walnut / Laminet Tables attrib to Paul McCobb..Great design,, Retains original finish, heavy patina, aged,,minor wear to wood, minor sctatches to white laminat...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned Accent Table by Hekman.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut toned End Table with beautiful edge banding, dovetailed drawer, and tapered legs. Single drawer above open shelving. Makers mark located inside the drawer. Vintage Condition C...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Bedside Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage storage tables with three drawers. Great for living room or bedside use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Baker Furniture Round End Side Center Hall Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baker Furniture Round End Side Center Hall Tables, A Pair Vintage classic pair of wood tables from Baker Furniture that are very versatile for today’s interiors. These tables each h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Klismos leg side tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of co...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Sculptural End Table, Bronze Finish, in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage mid-century end table, reminiscent of the masterful artistry of Diego Giacometti. Crafted in the 1970s, this piece embodies the ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Mid Century Brass and Glass Side End Tables, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Brass and Glass Side End Tables, 1960 Style of Paul Mccobb Measure 19" x 19" 19.25" tall
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

unique pair Travertine end tables with stacked dowel wood bases
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very unique pair of square travertine nightstands end tables or side tables. These tables have whitewashed painted dowel stacked bases topped with solid travertine stone. Great desig...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Handsome Pair Campaign style 'Tung Si' Collection Side Table Nightstands
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair vintage Campaign side table, night stands, by Hickory Furniture Manufacturing. This pair retains their original distressed finish in usable condition but we imagine the...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of heavy plastic parsons square side tables. They are both antique white but just a shade different. Done in the style of Kartell or Syroco although unsigned. They are in fabulous vintage condition with normal wear and tear but no outstanding flaws apart from a small rust ring on the top of one table, circa 1960s-1970s. Please see photos. Sometimes you just need a versatile, simple, and light weight little table so you can move it here………and…….there! Inside. Or outside. This pair of heavy plastic parsons tables...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Plastic

Rare Pair of Kipp Stewart & Stewart Mac Dougall Walnut Nightstands
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored to better than new condition, unbelievably rare pair of A-frame figured walnut nightstands by Kip Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for their Drexel Declaration collection. Top...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Lamp Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb lamp or occasional tables with cabriolet style legs in walnut, with lower shelf. Elegant and stylish, restored. Walnut has beautiful gra...
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1950s 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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