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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
Period: 1970s
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Large Nightstands or End Tables in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of large end tables or nightstands were designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Collection. Featuring a rich mahogany construction, its finish is dramatic and elega...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury Side End Table This side table measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 22.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Gorgeous Travertine Cube Side End Table Pedestal, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous 1970s modern travertine cube side table or large pedestal. This piece would be a fabulous Minimalist modern side table or use to display a large sculpture-you decide!
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Bertha Schaefer Singer & Sons Mcm Two Tier Walnut Laminate End Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons American mid-century Two-Tier Walnut and Laminate Side End Tables - Pair each side table measures: 28 wide x 22.25 deep x 24.25 inches high all piec...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Antique End Table Stand with Dovetail Drawers Stone Top
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique End Table Stand with Dovetail Drawers Stone Top Dimensions. 14 1/2 W ; 12 D ; 27 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table Set. Dovetail Drawers by Lane
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table Set. Dovetail Drawers by Lane. Dimensions. 22 W ; 15 D ; 22 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Marble Side End Accent Table Boho Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970s Spectacular M...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Enrique Garcel Large Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Nightstands, c 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely executed lacquered goatskin and brass nightstands by Colombian designer Enrique Garcel, circa 1970, signed with labels underneath. Smooth rounded edges and corners provide safety for the bedroom or living space for you and your little ones, whether they be children or pets. These large nightstands which also function great as end tables, have large expansive tops to place lamps, books, remote controls and more. Exceptionally well-crafted, these Garcel tables feature two large pull-out drawers on each nightstand, and two art nouveau styled patinated brass handles on each drawer. Beautifully curvaceous, this pair of nightstand tables...
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1970s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Rosewood Base 3-Piece End Table Coffee Table Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Very good condition Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer end table and coffee table set. Vintage 1970s. Stamped "Made in Brazil" on each piece. Sculpted solid Brazilian rosewood base wi...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Vintage Decorative Library Steps, Tiered Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage decorative library steps, tiered table. Dimensions. 18 1/2 W ; 20 D ; 30 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Spa Ace'' Flair'' Side Tables Design Marc Held, 1972
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Space Ace side tables. Manufactured by Flair for Prisunic Holland. Design by Marc Held 1972. set of Two. Normal Wear and Tear. Off White color. Signed Flair.  
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Plastic

Pair of 1970s Two-Tier Smoke Glass Top Side Tables in the Lou Hodges Style
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage mid century modern two-tier smoke glass top side tables in the Lou Hodges Style. Circa 1970s Feature two level oak square frames with lightly smoked beveled glass ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Oak

Percival Lafer Copper Patchwork and Rosewood End Tables 1970s, 'Signed'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One incredible pair of Percival Lafer copper patchwork with solid rosewood frames end tables 1970s (Signed with Lafer MP Made in Brazil label). These Braz...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Copper

Cedric Hartman Side Table with Blue Granite Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedric Hartman mixed metal and granite side table, circa.1970s, USA. The round striking blue granite stone table top showcases a cream and black vei...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Granite, Copper

Pair of Teak Lattice Cube Tables by Summit Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of Teak Lattice Cube Tables by Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture are the perfect addition to any living space. These stunning square side tab...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Brass Steel Two-Tier End Tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to these two-tier end tables with French midcentury roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, it features smooth steel legs with brass top and accents, and...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

1970s MCM Mastercraft Bleached Rosewood & Brass Six Drawer Dresser, Refinished
Located in St. Louis, MO
Newly restored Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft six drawer dresser in bleached Rosewood. Drawers are dovetailed, drawer fronts veneer has a chevron pattern with custom brass handles and brass trim around front of case with warm patina. The exterior of the dresser has been refinished, the insides are very nice, all drawers are 7" H x 23" W x 16.5" D. Matching set of nightstands...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Brass Side Tables with Black Glass Tops
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome pair of German end tables have exquisitely crafted brass bases which support inset tops of black Detopak glass. 16.5"h X 18.25"w X 19.25"D.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pace Collection Style Midcentury Chrome and Glass Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Pace Collection Style midcentury Chrome and glass side table. This side table measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 20.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

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

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Chrome

Brass and Marble Drum Side / End Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and pink marble side / end drum table, 1970.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Karl Springer Style Raffia Box on Stand End Table or Night Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lacquered raffia box on stand, in the manner of Karl Springer, American, circa 1970s. It is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side table, or as a night stand. No ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Michel Pigneres Black Lacquered Brass Nightstands Tables 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of French midcentury single drawer black lacquered nightstands or end tables would be stunning in any room. Designed by Michel Pignères in France in the late 1970s, th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Sculptural Origami Folded Metal End Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural origami folded metal end tables, France, circa 1970s. They are constructed of silver enameled metal. The tabletop of each removes to reveal a hidden storage area. ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 18.25 inches high, with a glass top of 24 ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Connoisseur Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Connoisseur midcentury side end table. This side table measures: 32 wide x 26 deep x 24.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Italian Luciano Frigerio Plum Lacquered Brass Nightstands Tables, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of Italian midcentury plum prune lacquered nightstands would be stunning in any bedroom. Designed by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio in Italy in the late 1970s,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mies van der Rohe Mr Side/End Table Chrome and Glass for Knoll, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Mr Side/End Tables Chrome and Glass for Knoll, 1970. Excellent condition
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Atomic Mid-Century Modern Style Accent Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Atomic Mid-Century Modern Style accent table Dimensions. 19 1/2 W ; 15 D ; 23 3/4 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Paul Mayen Pair Gray Drum Side/End Tables, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Mayen pair gray drum side/end tables, 1970.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Rosewood End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning John Stuart vintage modern end table. The unique two-tier design offers plenty of room for storage with a sleek overhang on top. Gorg...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

1970s Milo Baughman Circular Wood Brass Coffee Table Murano Art Glass Top
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This rare vintage Milo Baughman circular wood table is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Has the signature brass laminated plinth base. Customized ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Art Glass, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Midcentury Travertine Wedge Tables, Pair
Located in Countryside, 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

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Round White Laminate Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid century round white laminate side table This side table measures: 29.75 wide x 29.75 deep x 25.5 inches high, ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Occasional Table in the Style of Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
An end table made of walnut, chrome, and smoked glass with storage is a sleek and stylish addition to any living space. The table's clean lines and combination of materials create a ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair of 1970s Postmodern Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introduce a dash of the 1970s to your living space with our pair of Postmodern tubular chrome and glass end tables. Exhibiting a sleek, minimalistic design, these tables feature squa...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Maison Jansen Pair of Brass Chrome Mirrored Two-Tier End Tables, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of two-tier end tables by French design house Maison Jansen was created with beautiful brass legs, chrome strappings, typical french neoclassical pine cones, and beautiful ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Chrome Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of very nice rectangular side tables are made of chrome with glass shelves. The top glass frame is enframed into chromed elements. The quality of the tables is really good....
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern end table. Dimensions 15 W ; 30 H ; 14 D.  
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Vintage Palm Beach Pair Rattan Bamboo Starburst End Side Tables Glass Tops
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Pair of bamboo rattan end side tables with new glass tops. Dimensions: 20.5 H x 20.25 W x 24 D.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Glass

John Widdicomb Patinated Brass Inlay Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique & Rare John Widdicomb Faux Bronzed with Brass Patinated side table. A Side Table Faux Bronzed frame with Brass Patinaed top. Simple elegant parsons style table with simulated...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Rare Chrome Magazine Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- in functionalism style - very practical - rare type
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Mid Century Rosewood Side End Table Lane Tower Suite
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant side/ end table from the Lane furniture “tower suite”. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Lane Furniture. This retro pi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

Pair of Norwegian Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of teak Norwegian nightstands. Simplistic and elegant in design featuring clean lines with a front opening cabinet on either piece. Both stands have one interior shelf with a "t...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar midcentury side table This table measures: 31.25 wide x 31.25 deep x 23 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Karl Springer Two-Tiered Gun Metal and Brass Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer two-tiered gun metal and brass table, unsigned. Original smoked glass shows signs of wear/wear to gun metal finish (please refer to photos). Would work well in a va...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Round Travertine Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid-century round travertine side table. This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 21.5 inches high. All pie...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Belgo Chrome Pair of Side Tables, Belgium, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Belgo Chrome side or bed side tables, circa 1970. Beautiful pair of side tables or bedroom tables. Small tables made from steel, chrome and ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel, Brass, Chrome

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

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Marble

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

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Chrome

Roger Thibier French Gilded Iron Two Tier Side or End Tables, France, Circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Thibier French gilded wrought iron two level side or end tables with Neo classical feet. The total height is 20.5" H and the bottom shelf is 6" ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Chrome and Glass End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, chrome and glass end table One very minor chip to the glass but hardly noticeable! Height 21” Table t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Midcentury Rega Smoked Glass, Brass and Chrome Square Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury smoked glass, brass and chrome squared coffee table. This amazing piece was designed by Romeo Rega in Italy during the 1970s. This coffee table, thanks to the c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fully Upholstered Side Tables, circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fully Upholstered side tables in the Milo Baughman's Style. Circa 1970s. Feature a fully upholstered wood ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Upholstery, Glass

Mid-Century Modern End Table in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! This alluring end table, designed by the incomparable Percival Lafer, is the epitome of Brazilian minimalism for which Lafer and his furniture company are regar...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Jacaranda

Percival Lafer MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair Each table measures: 21.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 12.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Original 1970s Production Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table, Gavina, Italy
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Meret Oppenheim Traccia table. This table manufactured by Gavina, Italy as part of the initial production in th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Attributed to Willy Rizzo, Pair of Large Brass Side Tables with Smoked Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of side tables are all made of brass with bronzed glass shelves. The top glass shelves are inserted in a brass frame constituted...
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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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