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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
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Two Tiered End Table with Drawer and Brass Ring Pull
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern stepped or tiered mahogany end table with drawer and brass Asian style brass ring pull. Shown in original blonde finish, shows wear. Can be refinished for ad...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Custom Made Solid Walnut Lacquer Nightstands/ End Tables
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique pair of nightstands, custom made in California nicely blue lacquer case with gold leaf accent design on top solid walnut tapered legs with V-top on the back for la...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables w/ One Door Cabinets Storage Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of walnut hexagon shape one door storage compartment end side tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century End Table attr. Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
Embrace the timeless allure of mid-century design with this exquisite end table, attributed to the creative genius of Jack Cartwright for Founders. Its seamless blend of form and fun...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 16 by Joel Escalona
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...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

John Vesey Brass and Brushed Aluminum End Table 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural end table in brass and brushed aluminum with inset glass top by John Vesey, American 1970's. This combination of metals is very chic.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum, Brass

Coffee Table with Aluminum Base Designed by Ward Bennett for Lehigh
Located in Chicago, IL
Coffee table with aluminum base designed by Ward Bennett for Lehigh. Bennett used variations on this aluminum base on other tables and seating if you are looking to coordinate furnis...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Pair Hexagon Stomp Shape Faux Travertine End Side Table Stands MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Hexagon Stomp Shape Faux Travertine End Side Table Stands MINT!
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Composition

Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of rectangular walnut side tables with cross banding and oak dots. The tables resting upon triangular faceted legs. Tables are branded Lane and numbered as shown. Dimensions: 2...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Small Round Italian Midcentury Lucite And Glass Top Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small round midcentury Lucite side table with black glass top and with reflective chrome accents around the tabletop.   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Lucite

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

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Brass

Mel Smilow Slat Bench/End Table in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mel Smilow walnut slat bench. Elegant silhouette with simple lines and just the right proportions. Also could be used as a coffee table. Top and sides have been sanded and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Jack Stewart Beige Mosaic Tile and Brass Frame Square End / Side Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century square end / side tables with beige mosaic tile tops resting on patinated brass frames with four square legs. (Jack Stewart)(...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Walnut End Table by Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive end table in rich walnut having raised and curved tapered side rails connected directly to the legs that support a floating top.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern 2 Tier End Table with Bentwood Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern end table features hardwood construction, maple veneer with original finish, lower storage shelf and tall tapered bentwood legs.

Matching dining table with l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple, Bentwood

Paul Evans Inspired Brutalist Steel Toned Coffee or Side Table with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of Brutalist design, this Mid-Century coffee or side table is deeply inspired by the work of American designer Paul Evans. Its bold, sculptural base evokes the tex...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern and table night Stand in light walnut with hammered brass hardware by Heritage Henredon.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Glass Side Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Glass Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 27 wide x 18.25 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

1970 French Style Bend Steel Round Glass Top End Side Drink Table Brass Finial
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern French Maison Jansen Style Bend Steel Side, End or Drink Table with round Glass Top insert. Brass Finial Decor at the Center where the sculptural Base and Top fram...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Mid Century End Tables in Hand Rubbed Bookmatched Elm w/ Walnut Inlay
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern geometric oval occasional/ end tables were realized in the United States, circa 1950. They feature oval tops in hand rubbed bookmatched Elm w...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Elm, Walnut

1970s Brass and Glass Large Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
1970s modern large pair of brass legs with beveled glass tripod side tables.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

1970s Brass and Glass Large Side Tables
1970s Brass and Glass Large Side Tables
$1,560 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Style Brushed Steel Side Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
A very handsome pair of mid-century Maison Jansen style brushed steel tables with neoclassical details. The four legs topped with floret medallions and pineapple finials. Tinted glas...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Dark Rattan & Glass Side Table or End Table after Albini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage handmade side table in the style of Franco Albini. It features dark stained rattan with a clear glass inserted top.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Glass

Brass and Glass Mid-century End Tables Side Table Lamp Table Pinched Leg Design
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A very nice yet simple pair of brass and clear glass side tables or lamp tables. Ideal for either end of a sofa. Plenty of space on the glass top for lamps, controls and various pers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Nest of Wood Five Round Tables Signed Italy 1970s End Table
Located in Rome, IT
Nest of five wooden round tables dating circa 1970, Italy. Signed with the serial number 187, as shown in the pictures.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

X Base Side Table Paul Mayen for Habitat
Located in Denton, TX
Aluminium X-base with glass top.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

LEXINGTON Italian Marble Drum Side Center Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Pair Mid Century Danish Mid Century Modern Teak End Side Table Nightstands MINT!
By Durland, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid Century Danish Mid Century Modern Teak End Side Table Nightstands MINT!
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20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Brass Base Glass Top Rounded Rectangle Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Italian polished brass bass cast brass finials glass top coffee table.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

1960's Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass And Glass Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern Italian brass and glass nesting tables, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Classic tulip side table designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. This table has a 20 inch diameter oak top, a white pedestal base, and was made in 1978. Knoll label unde...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-century Modern movable solid Oak wood side/serving table with brass inlay
Located in Hyderabad, TG
Created to serve as a functional art in living spaces, the Flamingo side table in solid Oak delivers functionality and an artistic expression. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair 1950's Vintage Traditional Night Stands/ End Tables/ Leather Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's Vintage Traditional Nightstands/ End Tables with Leather Top and Sabre Legs.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

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.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Granite

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 5 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle 5 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 sup...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Rattan Dal Vera pair of Side Table or End Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of mid-century restraint and organic clarity, this pair of Italian side tables articulates a language of woven precision and quiet utility. Designed in the 1960s, each ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Bamboo

Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 35
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...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Wood Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Cityscape side table signed Paul Evans with brass and wood panels. This stunning combination is not often seen, this example is in very good, original condition, sho...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

French Modern Mahogany 4 Tier Pivoting Mexique Table Style of Charlotte Perriand
Located in Queens, NY
French Modern Mahogany 4 Tier Pivoting Mexique Table, Style of Charlotte Perriand
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1970's Mid-Century Modern Italian Travertine Side Table
Located in New York, NY
1970's solid travertine Italian side table, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, there is 4 brass casters no shown in the pictures.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

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

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Teak

Vintage Modern Danish End Table
Vintage Modern Danish End Table
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Large White Fiberglass Side Tables. German work signed Poschinger. 1970s
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of decorative large side tables is made of a white fiberglass with a bronze glass shelf on top. These side tables are German, by Poschinger pur-möbel, which label stayed on...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Fiberglass, Glass

1970s Granite and Chrome End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
Chiseled granite conjoined with stainless steel corners and floating glass top end tables. Each Leg is 8 3/4 Wide and deep. 15 3/4 high Glass is 31 3/4 x 36 Glass is optional.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Granite, Chrome

1970s Granite and Chrome End Tables
1970s Granite and Chrome End Tables
$1,750 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural White Oak Table with Wrapped Linen Top
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sculptural and sophisticated table was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features conical legs adjoined at roughly a 60 degree angle by a support all in whi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Linen, Oak

1960's Mid Century Modern Exotic Burl Amboyna Accent/ Side Table with Storage
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Exotic Burl Wood Side Table/ Accent Table. Opens for nice storage.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 17 by Joel Escalona
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...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Gilt Leafed Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Turned wooden spindle leg table which has been beautifully restored. The legs of the table are in a rich espresso finish which complement the glazed...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pristine Pair of Cane and Chrome End or Side Tables, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb examples produced by the Design Institute of America, Circa 1975. Tubular chrome frame with cane insert and glass top. Excellent Vintage Condition. The price noted is for t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Lucite and Polished Nickel Side Tables by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic vintage side tables by the famed designer shows how the clear material can have so much presence. Dubbed the "Metric Clipped Corner," these side tables are made of Lucit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Nickel

Handsome Pair of American of Martinsville, Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of American of Martinsville walnut step end tables. Manufactured by American of Martinsville - in Martinsville, VA. Extremely well constructed and sturdy. Upper sectio...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

1980s Italian Brass Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
1980s modern brass plated Italian nesting tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Side Tables #8712 with Original Marble Tops, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare pair of Paul Mccobb side tables retaining the original marble tops. Part of the Irwin Collection by Calvin Furniture Co.. McCobb employs a wonderful mix of dark brown Mahogany a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Knoll Saarinen Side Table with Walnut Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll occasional table with walnut top. Excellent original condition, base has a cream color, original tag intact.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Pair of French Hand Hammered Wrought Iron Side Tables in the style of Giacometti
By Jean-Michel Frank, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and exotic pair of French Hand Hammered Wrought Iron Side Tables in the style of Alberto and Diego Giacometti for the designer and retailer, Jean-Michel Frank The pieces re...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 37
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

Extraordinary Midcentury Sculpted Bronze Table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rarely seen cast bronze sculpted end table by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne in all original very good condition. This table has a sculpted wraparound n...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

Fantastic Pair Burl Wood Heritage Rolling End Tables Flip Top Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of burl wood rolling end tables by Heritage with flip up ends. Wow, these small rolling tables do it all with tons of storage and both ends flip up to increase the tabl...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Round Birch Bent Leg Nesting Tables c.1950s Made in Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto round birch bent leg nesting tables c.1950s made in Sweden. Super clean antique condition.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Birch

Harvey Probber Black Enamel X Base End Table, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sculptural Harvey Probber Black Enameled Model 1216 Rectangular Side Table. Featuring a Black enameled rectangular beveled Teak surface, steam bent Mahogany curved slat x base with ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Maison Jansen two-tier brass opaline glass end tables 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
These beautiful two-tier end tables by Maison Jansen were created with solid brass and typical french neoclassical brass pine cones in the early 1970s. The black opaline glass bottom...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

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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