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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
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

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

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

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

Pair of Modernist Minimalist Peter Hvidt + Orla Mølgaard Teak Caned Side Tables
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Side tables / night stands in solid teak and caned 2nd tier. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for France & Son in the 1960s, and made in Denmark. Great original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cane, Teak

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table This side table measures: 28.75 wide x 20.75 deep x 17 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Smoked Glass, Walnut

Lane Furniture Altavista Two Tier End Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern 2 tier or step end table by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960. Tapered legs with a tile type burl-wood detail. Very good original condition with original finish. Lower...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Burl

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

Splayed Leg End Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Splayed leg end table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. Sculptural splayed leg form and beautiful grainin...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern travertine end Tables by Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables by Widdicomb Furniture Co Grand Rapids, MI. Travertine tops with carved wood lower table structure. Widdicomb labels on the underside of tables....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Stunning Pair of Italian Travertine Circular End Tables w. Stacked Blocks Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful style and excellent condition pair of end tables. If you are looking for aesthetically pleasing and practical-to-use end or side tables to grace your living space then thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Side End Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Original Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Side End Tables for Johnson Furniture Company, USA 1950's.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Cork

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

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

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Brass

Elegant Iron and Brass Console Table by Alberto Orlandi Italy, 1970'
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian Midcentury Iron console table with brass legs and decoration. Glass top. Excellent vintage condition . Craftmade design by Orlandi the worldwide famous Italian for...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright End or Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright End or Side Tables, Model 2002 Dual Table in mahogany wood. Adorned with Taliesin carved motifs on the edges of each table front and back. Restored and fin...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Kent Coffey Designed "Auburn" Two-Tier Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern two tier side tables by Kent Coffey. Warm walnut grain with accenting brass hardware. 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 Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut & Brass Night Stands
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut Night Stands Dimensions : 24" Wide X 18" Deep X 22" Tall This pair of MCM night stands was m...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Pair of Glass Top End Tables With Gold Toned Faux Bamboo Base
Located in Seattle, WA
These Faux bamboo End Tables have beautiful lattice detailing beneath their removable Glass Tops. Possibly Circa 1970s, No Makers mark. The material to the base is possibly metal or ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Faux Bamboo

Danish Modern Side Table by Nissen 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern occasional by Nissen. Dovetail joinery. 1960s
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

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

Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar, c.1940, USA. The tables feature a mahogany waterfall style body with olive green leather table top that cascades down one side of each ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

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

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Carrara Marble

Lane Mid Century Walnut Cube End Table w Bottom Storage
Located in New York, NY
The Lane Furniture Company was founded in 1912 by John Lane in Altavista, Virginia, USA. Initially, it focused on manufacturing cedar chests. Over the years, it expanded its product ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Glass Top Wooden End Table. Uk Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
This wooden End Table features a lower shelf and 4 orange toned legs holding the glass in place. The leg to this piece are curved. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Stunning Midcentury Modern Design Pair of Near Mint Rattan End or Bedside Tables
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful style and excellent condition pair of 'midcentury organic' tables. If you are looking for both aesthetically pleasing AND practical to use bedside or end tables to grace y...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century American Modern Round Walnut and Iron Tripod Accent Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low Mid-Century Modern accent / side table with circular walnut top supported by iron tripod base retaining its original feet (ca. 1950s, USA). Design reminiscent of the 'cigarette' ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Danish Tile Top End Tables - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
These gorgeous vintage end tables are so cool and perfect for plants or any items table side. Hearty teak wood frames with very cool glazed and well designed tiles. In good vintage c...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Wood, Teak

1960s Design Style Pair of Patina Brass Side Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM design style patina brass finishes metal side tables.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Henredon Two Drawer Campaign Chest End Tables Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of two drawer chest end tables in the campaign style with brass accents and handles, by Henredon, Circa 1970s. Feet are removable, designed so that one chest can be stacked upo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Travertine End Tables Tomlinson Style
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of sophisticated end tables in the manner of Tomlinson. Great double door grid fronts. Large Travertine tops. Tons of storage. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Jansen Style Steel and Brass End Tables - a pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning pair of end tables in the manner of Maison Jansen. Unique square steel leg design with brass accents. Signature brass acorn finial tie it all together. Thick 1/2" glass. Cur...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Vintage James Mont Style Ming Tiered End Tables
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome pair of James Mont Style Tiered End Tables. Chinoiserie detail with leather top and ming legs. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Danish Triangular Teak Rolled Edge Caned Shelf End Side Occasional Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Triangular teak rolled edge caned shelf end side occasional table stand.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Nightstands for Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl’s cork furniture pieces are among his longest-lasting contributions to American modernism and are highly sought after to this day. This example, a pair of cork top waterf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

End Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice end table/nightstand by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California. The piece features two large drawers with spade shaped pulls and dovetailed construction. The Brown Saltman lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Tile Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier side tables with patterned tile tops. Slender legs with brass tips, walnut grain throughout. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

'Petal' Drinks / Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed early production 'Petal' drinks table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. This...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

American Mid Century Rare 3 Legged Cocktail End Table
Located in San Diego, CA
JOSEPH B VAN SCIVER, Inlayed walnut veneered top and brushed steel and walnut tipped legs occasional table. USA c.1940s. Good vintage condition. Possibly designed for the Hotel Cheva...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

American Mid century Walnut and Steel Small End Cocktail Table
Located in San Diego, CA
American mid century modern small cocktail end table , solid enameled black steel frame with a walnut top freshly refinished , circa 1970's, ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Pair of French Maison Jansen Brass Mirrored End Tables, 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of end tables by French design house Maison Jansen was created with solid brass and typical French neoclassical brass bamboo, pine cone, lion paw and old patina mirror, cir...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

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

William Pahlmann Designed Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
William Pahlmann designed tables with open storage and drawer. Sold through John Stuart Inc. These tables are great for bedroom or sofa use. 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 MODERN Solid WALNUT Tiered End TABLES by Mersman, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Tiered End Tables by Mersman, c. 1960’s. This solid pair feature incredible wood grains with glorious coloring and tone. Plenty of tabletop space on t...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

1950s Mid-Century Italian Modern Ico Parisi Style Sculptural Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
An original mid-century modern side table, in the manner of legendary Italian modernist architect and designer Ico Parisi (1916-1996) Italy, circa 1950s, having a rectangular inset ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Softwood

Maison Baguès pair of bamboo brass red lacquer end tables 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of Maison Baguès end tables was created with solid bamboo shaped brass and beautiful raspberry red lacquer tops in the early 1960s...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Elephant-shaped rattan coffee table, 1960s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Elephant-shaped coffee table made of wicker and dating from the 1960s. A decor that is always in fashion and perfect in all environments, in addition, the elephant is also rich in s...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan

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

Lane Furniture End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern side table by Lane with walnut grain and two door storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of End Tables by American of Martinsville
Located in Seattle, WA
Silver toned metal inlays accent the top of this set. Walnut toned wood, with tapered legs. Metal pull handle to the single dovetailed dresser. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Large Tulip End/ Side Table in Travertine and Walnut
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful "Tulip" table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Features a modern take on a more traditional design- in keeping with Wormley's design philosophy. A scul...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Parsons End Table in Walnut with Glass Top, Henredon attr.
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Vintage parsons end table with glass top. This is a rectangular form in walnut. Very functional style with a shelf for display or open storage. Glass top allows light thro...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Brass Midcentury Side Table / Drinks Trolley, Belgium c. 1970's
Located in London, GB
This vintage Brass Midcentury Side Table / Drinks Trolley from Belgium is a stunning piece of furniture from the 1970s. Crafted in Brass and featuring a smoked glass top and lower sh...
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1970s Belgian 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

Restored X Pattern Round Rattan End Table W/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war rattan table features unique five-pole rattan legs with wicker wrappings, a solid mahogany top, and X patterned cross mount. 1940, United States We only purchase an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Pair of Light Brown Italian Travertine Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Light Brown Italian Travertine Side Tables, The 29" x 29" Top sits on a 13"X 13" base, total height 22" [Italy stamped underside]
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Brueton Polished Stainless Steel/Marble Drum side/end Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Brueton Polished Stainless Steel/Marble Drum side/end Table, 1970. Original with beautiful black marble. Measures 18.75" tall, 23.5" diameter, marble .5" thick
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Stainless Steel

A Pair Of Unusual Italian Side Tables With Inlay Ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual Italian tables with inlay, ca' 1940's. Probably designed by Pietro Lombardi, an architect, (b. 1894-d.1984).
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1940s Italian 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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