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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
Pair of Chrome Side / End Tables.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of polished chrome and Aluminum side tables.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Sculptural and sleek 1950's Italian style two-tier side tables with upswept blade-edges, spread-eagle tapered compass legs capped with solid brass double-ball feet. De...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Artedi Marble and Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural side, or end table of marble, glass and brass. This example is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. Base w/o glass 12 in W x 8in D Glass .50 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Solid Brass Tapered Leg Beveled Glass Mirror Top Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern elegant solid brass beveled mirror top side end table or stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of White Nightstands by Henredon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This matching pair of white lacquer nightstands features drop-down front drawers, which also provide storage when closed. Each unit has a black lacquered and brass knob. They are wel...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Romeo Rega style Coffee Table in Brass and Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s Midcentury
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant coffee table in brass, smoked glass adds to the seductive elegance of this midcentury piece. Measurements: 56 x 36 H 41.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Sensational Pair Copper Top John Stuart Walnut End Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of John Stuart copper top 2 tiered end tables. We love the patinated copper tops with the well crafted frames and 2nd level-very stylish. These measure 21"t x 30"l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Copper

Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Style Rosewood, Laminate, and Aluminum Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed with influence from iconic midcentury designers like Milo Baughman, this pair of two-door nightstands sets itslef apart with its contra...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Burl Wood and Acid Etched Brass Bedside Chests
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency nightstands By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with acid etched brass...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Bamboo and Glass Side, End Table
Located in New York, NY
High quality and well made bamboo end, or side, table having woven wicker trim, bamboo legs, and a glass top. In the style of Olko, Link, McGuire -Ficks Reed etc. unsigned. Please vi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Bamboo

Jay Spectre "Shinto End Table" 1970s
Located in New York, NY
"Shinto End Table" in oak with glass top and steel trim on base by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, American, 1970s. This table is beautifully made. Jay Spectre was a talented in...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Pair of Design Chrome Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of very nice design side tables is made of chrome with thick glass shelves. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

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

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Square Lacquered Wooden Double Shelf End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century square lacquered wooden end / side table with an open shelf below the square top, resting on a solid stepped base that creates as a taller lower shelf. (EDWARD W...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Pair of Steel & Glass End or Console Table, a must-have addition to any stylish home. Crafted from high-quality metal and finished in a sleek black paint, th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Custom Pair of French Parchment Covered Side / End Tables after Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern style side or end tables after Paul Dupré-Lafon composed of wrought iron bases formed in a geometric pattern and supporting a top of parchment. Li...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mahogany Faux Bamboo Galleried Leather Top Gueridon Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful faux bamboo mahogany gueridon Bouillotte style with leather top with brass pierced gallery. Very good condition. Measures 18.25" in diameter and stands 28" tall. W605...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair Of Mid Century Gilt Metal & Leather Etagere End Tables French 1950
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of mid century gilt lacquered metal and leather two tier etageres. Maison Baguès style. French - Circa 1950. Nicely proportioned tables, having black leather tiers with gilt ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Francois Monnet Smoked Glass and Steel Squared French Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury smoked glass and brushed stainless steel square coffee table. This beautiful piece was designed by Francois Monnet in France during 1970s. This high-quality ta...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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

Dunbar Edward Wormley Polygon End Table
Located in New York, NY
A mahogany end table with polygon top. Made by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1960. Signed with Dunbar brass tag. Dark brown finish. Dimensions: 20" L × 19" D x 19.5" H. Loc...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Lucite Side Tables by Charles Hollis Jones, from the "O" Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic side/end tables designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones as part of his "O" collection. The top of the tables is made out of 1 1/2" thick Lucite, the b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lucite

Pair of Seashell Encrusted Parsons Style Mirror Top Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of stands crafted in wood in parsons style with an inset mirror in the top and entirely covered in thousands of organic seashells. Signed by Currey & Company on the bottoms.
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Shell

Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture side table with shelf mid century teak walnut USA
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
RARE production piece from Baker Furniture. Wegner designed for the company in the 1950s in order to gain an international / American presence.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

FS Flores Collection Pair of Midcentury Style Sheaf of Wheat Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury hourglass inspired stylized sheaf of wheat stands or tables handcrafted with a sturdy metal frame wrapped in reed from the FS ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wicker, Reed

Pair of Round Barrel Shape One Door Compartment End tables Night Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency decorative round shape turned bases one door compartment end tables nightstands.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

French Modern Neoclassical Parchment End or Side Table, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Chic French End table / Side table / bench in the modern neoclassical Spirit of Jean Michel Frank with a timeless X-frame form and covered in parchment. Literature: Similar Tabl...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Parchment Paper

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 an...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Sculptural X Table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural X Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color. Th...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Elegant Art Deco Oval Shaped Console Table Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian Art Deco console table with a veneered marble top. The table will be fully restored before delivery.  
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

Light Walnut Banana Shape Pulls Two Doors End Table Nightstand Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light walnut banana shape pulls two doors end table nightstand mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Square Brass And Glass Top Mastercraft End Tables Side Tables
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 16in W: 22in D: 22in This Pair of Square Brass And Glass Top Mastercraft End Tables are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you and your home! If you tak...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Two Drawer Square Walnut End Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This simple yet stylish Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table perfectly captures the best aspects of classic mid-century style. Crafted from high-quality vintage walnut, these end tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Warren Platner Style Gilt Steel End Tables
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner style tables with glass tops. This is a rare pair of gold gilt end tables featuring an intricately sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron, Steel

Mid Century Modern Walnut End Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet in style of Risom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Burl Walnut Parson Side End Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-century modernist burl wood Parsons side/end table in the style of Milo Baughman. The table features a squared-off look with a beautiful deep walnut burl wood veneer. We love usi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Burl

French Maison Jansen Style Polished Steel, Brass and Leather Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This table is a successful marriage of modern and traditional, a streamlined polished steel base held together with brass nuts, with a elegant leather top with tooled decorative bord...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

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

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Leather, Walnut

Pair Mid Century John Keal Brown Saltman Walnut & Glass End Side Tables 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Unique pair of side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman circa 1950s Square walnut pedestal bases with decorative reverse painted glass surfaces in mottled gold tones Both...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Aldo Bakker Cabinet For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Cabinet For Karakter With an unwavering commitment to form and function, Aldo Bakker’s Cabinet seamlessly blends utility and elegance and embodies the essence of contem...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Spruce

P. Chiesa for Fontana Arte Thick Curved Glass and Brass Coffee Table Italy 40s
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish and elegant coffee table in thick curved glass, Nile green color, with shaped and bevelled edge. Structural artistic element in brass under the top. By Pietro Chiesa for Font...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Round Scalloped Edge Side Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality polished pewter like metal bases with glass tops tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Pewter

Pair Walnut Mid Century 3 Drawers Sculptural Night Stands End Tables Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair walnut mid century 3 drawers sculptural night stands end tables cabinets mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Early Alvar Aalto for Finmar Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early bentwood side table, designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar, Finland, circa 1940s. Classic example of Danish modern design.
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Beech

Paul McCobb "Connoisseur Collection" Mahogany & Brass Side Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection for H. Sacks & Sons Mahogany End Table. Featuring a sturdy, balanced rectangular framework with smoothly refinished Mahogany surface, turned legs, detailed with square tubular buffed Brass cross stretchers. With Brass tag...
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1950s American 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

Contemporary Wrought Iron Gold Tone Modern Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This stylish sculpted Mid-Century Modern metal side table features pointed tapered legs, gilt gold finish. Perfect for sofa side table, lamp table, or for use as an impressive accent...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 38
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle side table, auxiliary table, night stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wood & Glass Top End Side Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Noguchi Kagan decor match side end lamp table night Stand in walnut finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Chestnut

French End, Coffee or Side Table Two Removable Copper Trays Wought Iron, c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury side or end table, France Can also be used as coffee table or plant holder Copper and wrought iron The patterns in the middle of the trays are a fleur-de-lis and a towe...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Copper, Wrought Iron

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

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Travertine, Brass

60s Italian Three Tiered White Carrara Marble and Wood Small Etagere Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern three tiered marble small etagere or side end table. This piece is structured around three black wo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble

Black Lacquer Brass Two-Tier End Tables Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to these two-tier end tables french mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, it features silky brass legs, with black lacquered top and drawer...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Teakwood Wheeled Side Table or End Table, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little wheeled console, French, circa 1960-1970 This furniture was created to store sewing materiel Very good condition Shipping: L 66.5, P 40.50, H 5...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Octagonal Terrazzo Top Harvey Probber Style Table
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal terrazzo top Harvey Probber style design end table. Very good original condition. Top 1.5" thick.
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This coffee table has been attributed to Ico Parisi and was produced in the 1950s, the coffee table has been restored and polished with shellac, the feet are in brass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Circular Wooden Stretcher Shelf End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century circular wooden end / side table with a circular top with shallow lip above an identical stretcher shelf supported on the exterior b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Sophisticated Spider leg Round End Table in the Style of Edward Worley
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully shaped mid century modern round mahogany end table having tripod spiderleg base that makes the table a piece of art.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

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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