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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Side Tables or End Tables with Laminate Tops a Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of blonde Mid-Century Modern side tables or end tables with light faux woodgrain laminate tops. They are wonderful restored condition although they may still have small...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Occasional Wedge Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
The rarely found Wedge end table designed by Edward Wormely for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Executed in walnut, features leather-wrapped feet. completely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Tessellated Stone Rounded X-Shape Base Side Occasional Square Glass Top Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tessellated stone X-shape base side occasional table.
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone
Set of Mid-Century Modern Three Rounded Triangle Shape Nesting Stacking Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern light walnut three rounded triangle shape nesting stacking tables.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jacques Adnet 1930s Side Table with Glass Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet (1901-1984).
Side table in satinwood with original clear glass shelf, gilt bronze mounts.
France, 1930s.
Dimensions: 30 x 16 x 25 H.
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Walnut and Tile Mosaic Side or End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice vintage Mid-Century Modern mosaic tops walnut end tables.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bentwood
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Solid Granite Decorative Cubes, 1980's
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three stunning blue granite side or occasional tables. These were custom ordered and priced individually.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Granite
Nordic Furniture Mid-Century Teak End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Nordic Furniture mid century teak end table.
This table is 29.75 wide x 20 deep x 20 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair of Black Mid Century End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
The clean-lined silhouette is beautifully accented with polished brass details, including a refined frame along the tabletop and sleek brass feet, creating a perfect harmony between ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Selection of Tessellated Tables by Christiane Lemieux
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Tessellated stone tables, designed by Christiane Lemieux for Dwell Studios and Precedent. They are priced at $950 each. Please note the...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Harvey Probber Mid Century Travertine and Walnut Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Travertine and Walnut Side End Table
This side table measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 21 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Walnut Nightstands by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage walnut nightstands designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young in the United States, circa 1960s. Fantastic pair of nigh...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Baker Hollywood Regency End Tables by Michael Taylor
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of baker furniture Hollywood Regency end tables by Michael Taylor. Circa 1950's Mid-Century Modern Style. They each feature natural mahogany wood construction and drawers with o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "Bugle" Base Side Tables in Brass & Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a stunning pair of Charles Hollis Jones "Bugle" Base Side Tables in Brass & Glass, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any living space. These two round glass table...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Black Wrought Iron & Brass Side Table Black Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
We offer this original 1950s ebonized wrought metal side table with round brass feet.
features a black glass top.
Is left in original condition with wear to the feet.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Adrian Pearsall Walnut and Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
1960s walnut and glass side table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Very nice walnut grain and new 22" x 27" glass top.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Architectural Gueridon in Oak & Black Laminate, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant oak gueridon in oak with a laminate top.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Oak
Pair of Walnut Carved Modern Ornament Front Door End Table Night Stands Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of walnut carved modern ornament front door side end table night stands mint.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Custom Faux Tortoise Shell Cylinder Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of custom faux tortoise shell commodes with recessed escutcheon and ring pull. Single door opens to reveal a light yellow lacquered single shelf compartment. Each commo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Side Table, Stool or Night Stand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 46
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 construction serves as a suppor...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage Hans C. Andersen for Artex Occasional Side Table, Teak, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare occasional side table by Hans C. Andersen for Artex. The orange formica top was not seen on many of these tables and remains the hardest version to find.
Denmark, 196...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak, Formica
Pierre Cardin Occasional Side Table with Ceramic Top
Located in Montclair, NY
A rare Pierre Cardin end table in chrome with ceramic tile top, circa 1970. Four tiles in three shades of light grey create an abstract design. One tile signed "Pierre Cardin" in dark grey. Chrome finish has surface scratches otherwise in very good condition. All original. Located in showplace antique...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Spectacular Pair of Rare James Mont Scroll Cabinets
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully executed pair of James Mont cabinets with scroll handles.
The cabinets have been Newly restored in a glazed silver leaf finish
and are branded "JAMES MONT DESIGN".
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Regency Style End Tables with Marble Tops circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of mid-century end tables in the regency style, with Italian marble tops over open-work wood bases with brass scrollwork.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble
Two Tier Black Lacquer & Walnut Square End Side Center Table Stand Juhl Baker
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Refinished two tier black lacquer & walnut square end side center table stand Juhl Baker.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Unicorn Occasional Tables, Pair, Polished Cast Aluminum & Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vladimir Kagan unicorn occasional tables, pair. Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, 1959 / circa 1990.
Cast and polished aluminum, glass. Very good condit...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut End Table Set with Dovetailed Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century modern end table set features a sleek and minimalist design typical of the era. The tables are made of rich wood with a warm finish, showcasing natural grain...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin The Irwin Collection 3-drawer end tables or nightstands. Mahogany wood with solid tapered legs, brass pulls and edge trim.
[Label inside drawers: Paul McCobb,...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair, Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Polished Brass Side End Tables Mirrored Top
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen French 1960 square Side or End Tables, featuring a polished brass frame and a vintage cloudy mirror Glass Top.
Brass is newly polished and the ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ebonized Mid Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice one drawer ring pulls nightstands or end tables.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Midcentury Mosaic and Brass Side or End Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this incredible pair of smalti glass mosaic side tables on a solid brass frame. Wonderful shades of yellow will highlight your s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Angelo Mangiarotti Carrara Marble Eros Side Table, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Carrara marble side table designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper in the 1970s. Large cone shaped base holds a large water lily shaped slab of marble with a circular cut ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Rare Pair of Johan Tapp Leather Topped End Tables, circa 1940
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Pair of leather topped end tables designed by Johan Tapp circa 1940. These hand-crafted tables are constructed of solid maple with gorgeous inlayed leather tops. The origina...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple
Hand-Crafted Solid Thick Oak Faceted Side Table by Nono Fundamenta 04
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Hand-crafted solid thick oak side table with faceted base and black round table top.
Product made to order; some variances may apply to the final piece.
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NONO is a Mexican desi...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1970 Bohemian Handmade Bamboo, Reed, Cane & Glass Top Side Table, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a pair of Vintage handmade bamboo, reed & cane side or end tables with glass tops.
Great for your Florida sun room.
Bohemian Style made in America in the late 1970.
Very ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Reed, Cane
Radiant Restored Pair of Large Scale Olivewood Cylinder Tables, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent tables are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Olive
Octagonal Black with Burl Wood Top Cabinet Side Table
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice light up cabinet side table. Nice combination of burl wood and ebony finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Burl
Contemporary Pair of Lighting Murano Glass Brass Side Tables, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of lighting light lamp side end low coffee cocktail bedside tables or nightstands in black mat lacquered wood, brass and massive block brick of amber and clear bubble Murano gla...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a smooth top and a sculpted apron adorned with a sleek brass accent.
Made from Acacia to ensure durability and a rich, luxurious espresso finish. The tapered, slightly fla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 40
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 construction serves as a suppor...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Mid Century Boho Modern Rectangular Rattan and Glass Side or End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of rattan tables that are funky cute & coastal modern. Heavy solid construction with clear inlayed glass. Very good ready to use condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Faux Goatskin Mushroom Side/End Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Faux Goat Skin Mushroom Side/End Table, 1970s
Measures 22.25” tall 24.5” diameter
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Pair of Maison Jansen Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of side table by Maison Jansen, cloudy mirror top and brass and bronze base.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Minimalist Slate Stone and Metal Nesting Tables
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist nesting or side tables. Black iron frames with fossil slate stone tops, very stable and strong. These set of tables are perfect to use as side or end ta...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Small Mid-Century Modern Cube Like Side End or Occasional Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Mid-Century Modern cube-like side table, end table or occasional table. It is in incredible vintage condition with no outstanding flaws. Please see photos, circa 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Mayen for Intrex Mid-Century 'Radius' Cube End / Side Table
By Intrex, Paul Mayen
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century 'Radius' wooden end / side table with a square profile and rounded corners. (Paul Mayen for Intrex).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Parsons Style Side Table by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Parsons style side table in walnut by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1960s (Dunbar tag and label on bottom).
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Custom End Tables Made with French Metal Grill
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French decorative metal work of woven wide black metal and narrow gold colored strands was used to make the tops of these end tables. New custom iron base with heavy glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
1970s Brushed Steel Interlocking Side Table
Located in New York, NY
1970s brushed steel interlocking side table with glass top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
"Fleur De Lis" Occasional Tables by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of occasional tables in Lucite and polished nickel designed and manufactured my Charles Hollis Jones in the mid-1970s.
The tables are very delicate to the eye and ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Italian Drum Form Oyster Burl End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century drum form end / side table with oyster burl veneer and two drawers with shaped bronze drawer pulls, resting on four curved legs....
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Teak Architectural Frame End Tables by Henning Norgaard
Located in Denton, TX
Teak geometric side tables with glass tops by Henning Norgaard for Komfort.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pair of Walnut Step Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern end tables feature two small louvered drawers and a bottom tier with a black laminate top. A sleek two-tier design made of walnut that sits on top of four tapered legs. Quality construction with four sculpted stretchers all the way around and an elegant walnut wood grain. This unique mid-century pair of night stands have a finished back making them the perfect centre...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Fine Karl Springer Python Red Snake Skin Two-Tier Side Drink Telephone Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Karl Springer red python snake skin two-tier side, drink, telephone table.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
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.