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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
Sold Brass X-Base Square Side or End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very fine solid brass X base side or end tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

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

Milo Baughman Nightstands in White Lacquer
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully restored, pair of white lacquer nightstands/chests by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chest have three drawers each and chrome detailing on sides along with chrome trim ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Style Marine Nightstands / End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern style Marine nightstands / commodes / chest of drawers / end or side tables originally designed for a luxury yacht. The tables are hand-crafted in solid hardwood and feature solid brass hardware including corner caps and drawer pulls. Double drawers...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Occasional Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely occasional table circa 1950. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This walnut table has a lacquered wood base with leather trim near the feet. The table is in vint...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Travertine Top Mahogany Side Table Designed by Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
A Paul McCobb model #8731 Travertine top bleached Mahogany end table. Calvin furniture label inside door.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Off White Enameled Steel Night Stand, 1930's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Single Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Enameled Steel Nightstand. Featuring a rectangular Steel form with rounded square surface, single drawer with original round Brass kno...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Round Marble Top Tripod Brass Base Legs Occasional Butler Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid brass or bronze base occasional side table with carry handle attribute to Parzinger.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Paul McCobb for Planner Group End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb end table in maple for Planner Group line makes an ideal side or lamp table. Elegant tapered legs and original manufacturers label make this the perfect addition to any m...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Nightstand Teak on Metal Base a pair Anonymous, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Nightstand in teak on metal base Anonymous Sweden 1950 Pair with drawers, good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Set of Two Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Base Artedi Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern end table and coffee table features a marble base with brass cross supports. An elegant Italian design with a cube base and a taller diamond shaped base....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

End Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage square end table in the style of Milo Baughman, rosewood top with chrome slim legs. Fully restored.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Agate Top End Tables from the 1960s
Located in Camden, ME
Agate topped side tables 1960s. Custom designed at a California studio for a modernist architect designed mountain retreat high in the Sierra Nevadas...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Onyx, Agate

Petite Teak Tripod Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak tripod side table is supported by a teak shaft and three flared legs. The perfect petite table for an office, library or living area. Dimensions 13" diameter x 19" height; 5.7...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair of Square Small End Tables Stands with Marble Tops
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern square end side lamp tables stands with marble tops.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble

Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley step end tables for Dunbar.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Solid Brass Marble Top Arch Shape Legs Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern solid brass base side or end table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Claudio Rayes Iron Side Tables
By Claudio Rayes
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A pair of Italian two-tier iron side tables with clear glass tops. Signed Claudio Rayes. In the style of Giacometti.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Nelson Style Frank and Sons Step End Table for Arbuck
By Frank & Son, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design wrought iron step end table by Frank and Sons for Arbuck, after George Nelson. Unusual white table surfaces create a dramatic and g...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Vintage American Walnut + Leather Nightstands by Dillingham
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a classy dash of style into any space with these luxurious American walnut & ebony leather vintage end tables built by Dillingham of Sheboygan. Built to last the tests of time by...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Paul Mayen Brown Marble Top Drum Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning vintage Paul Mayen style pair of marble top cylinder drum side or end tables. Classic American Mid-Century Modern designed in 1970 and remains a current timeless and elegan...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Pair of French Midcentury Nickel & Parchment Leather Side Tables, Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern cantilevered nickel and parchment leather side / end tables / gueridon attributed to Maison Ramsay. The pieces feature delicate nickel m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Nickel

Mid-Century Style Pedestal End Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifulmid century modern pedestal table by Herman Miller can be used as a coffee or end table, and features the sleek and simple design of mid-century designer George Nelson....
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Fabulous Pair Tomlinson Sophisticate Nightstand End Table Mid-century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Incredible pair of end tables from Tomlinson Furniture Sophisticate Line, the iconic style creates a classic yet modern look with its paneled chevron design. Original hardware and b...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Travertine Wedge Tables, Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury travertine wedge tables - pair. Each table measures: 17.25 wide x 27.25 deep x 21.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Oiled Walnut Base Terrazzo Top Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut base terrazzo top occasional side table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

French Double Tier Brass & Nickel Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo & Maison Charles
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern double tier coffee table in solid brass and polished nickel with two smoked glass tops designed by Willy Riz...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Nickel

Henredon Heritage Square Walnut Two Tier Side End Coffee Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Heritage square walnut two tier side end coffee table MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Solid Maple End Table by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Seattle, WA
Heywood Wakefield Mid-CenturyModern single drawer nightstand. All solid maple construction with sculpted legs and drawer handles. Good vintage condition original blonde finish. Circa...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Maple

Vintage Modern Danish End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous Mid-Century Modern end table features a lower cane tier for added storage. The sleek design was made in Denmark and has elegant teak wood grain throughout. This lovely ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Modern Danish End Table
Vintage Modern Danish End Table
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury Round Side Table with Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern walnut table with storage compartment. Use as a sofa side table or nightstand. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).    
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Teak Wood Cocktail Table or Entry Table
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mid Century Couture Collection, furniture constructed by hand from start to finish. Two reclaimed teak wood panels from my finest collection are joined together with ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Beautiful Mid-Century Side Table or End Table by Monteverdi Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and solid Mid-Century side table by Monteverdi Young.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Rosewood Side Table by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Located in New York, NY
This Side Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The piece is made of a solid Rosewood structure with a round veneered top. T...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

1990s Postmodern Black Metal Mid Century End Table Magazine holder MCM
Located in Madison, WI
A very excellent accent design piece. This metal, black magazine holder end table would look great in a Modern or Mid-Century decor. It features a gorgeous sculptural design, and doe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Bedside Tables by Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A pair of black rigitule bedside table or originally telephone table. Manufactured by Les Ateliers Matégot, 1953, France. Original paint. Published in Patrick Favardin Book p6.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley ebonized mahogany side table with storage.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables
Edward Wormley Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables
$4,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands with Sculpted Fronts
Located in Seattle, WA
This matching pair of mid century modern nightstands was manufactured likely in the 1960s and marked with model number B5180-67-270 and the designation N-Table on the back panel. Co...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Teak Nesting End Tables, Set of 3
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury modern, solid Teak wood nesting end tables In the manner of Hans Wegner Unique, sculpted stretcher detail on these compared to similar teak nesting table sets. No mar...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

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

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table Signed Matteograssi Italy Circa 1960
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Table has black leather over steel frame that supports a, 3/4 inch thick, glass top that rests just a bit lower than the sides. 'Matteograssi is stamped into the leather of one leg.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee Table, Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern travertine square coffee table ~ Side table is the perfect choice for a clean contemporary look, and combines the carefree aspects of a solid stone table with the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Industrial Tripod Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This industrial tripod table is a great addition to any seating area in your home. This antique table features a weathered powder coated finish throu...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair Parquet Oak Petite Side Tables with Iron x Base Sabre Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage parquet oak side tables with elegant X shaped bases. The transitional side tables are a petite stature and weight. They are perfectly at home placed beside your sofa or armchair. The beauty of these tables lies in their mobility. Because of their size, you can easily move them about. Essentially you have the functionality of portable furniture with the timeless look and craftsmanship of an heirloom piece. The oak parquet veneer accentuates the solid wood table tops...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings Parsons End Tables for Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Understated Parsons form end tables by Robsjohn Gibbings. Price is for the pair (2 pieces). Wear to the finish and some lose and damage to veneer. Please request additional photos. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Midcentury Modern Perforated Metal Consoles Attr. Mathieu Mategot
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important pair of French Mid-Century Modern Consoles / Sofa Tables Attributed to Mathieu Mategot. The pieces are typical of Mategot and composed of perforated steel and en...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Black Lacquer Asian Modern End Tables or Stands American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of black lacquer Asian Modern end tables or stands American of Martinsville. Asian inspired step end tables with drawer. Original black lacquer finish, gold detailing with brass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Tiered Bamboo Corner Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century corner table in bamboo and mahogany with tiered top. Top is removable. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Century Furniture Mid-Century Burlwood Side Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Century Furniture mid-century burlwood side table The side table measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x 29.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Burl

Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. This table is in wonderful condition and can be used as an end ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Matched Pair Rosewood and Chrome Tables / stands attr to Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair Rosewood and Chrome Tables or stands attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggen ,Classic 60s'70s Modernist design,, Handsome rosewood veneer,, richly grained,Art / ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

PAIR OF MID CENTURY MODERN ANDREW THOMPSON BURR OAK SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960’s mid century modern Burr Walnut Andrew Thompson...
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1960s Scottish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak

Burl Drum Pedestals
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern pedestal tables in the style of Milo Baughman. Great as sofa side tables or plant pedestals. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Burl

Tomlinson Sophisticate Marble Top Pecan Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of pecan nightstands designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson's flagship "Sophisticate" series. A pair of tambour doors open to reveal ample out-of-s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

1960s Arne Wahl Iversen teak wood side table with planter
Located in London, GB
An 1960's teak wood side table with planter by Arne Wahl Iversen, featuring 3 drawers for storage of smaller items, it is a practical yet decorative piece to house a plant in your in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Side Table, Walnut and Laminate, Designed by Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist side table, walnut and laminate designed by Jens Risom, simple, elegant design, retains original Jens Risom Design Inc. label.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Heritage One Drawer Walnut Burl Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Heritage one drawer walnut burl side tables. Good condition. Wear appropriate with age and normal use. Measure 22.5"W x 26"D x 22"H W5.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair Sculptural 1970s Walnut Travertine Tops Step Side End Tables Singer Sons
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair sculptural 1970s walnut travertine tops step side end tables singer sons mint!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Italian Rattan Side Table Attributed to Franco Albinini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century Rattan side table attributed to Franco Albini.      
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

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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