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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
Ladislav Rado White enameled Steel Modern Side Table, 1955, Knoll and Drake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ladislav Rado white enameled steel modern side table, 1955, Knoll and Drake. Knoll and Drake produced a signature modern line of furniture for a few sh...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist architectural design white laminate round top solid polished steel "x" base, retains early Knoll label. Florence Knoll Bassett (born May 24, 1917) is an American...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite, Chrome and Glass Side Tables
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables. Having chrome, Lucite and glass circular top.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Lane Furniture Nightstand w/ Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single end table with cabinet space designed by Lane Furniture. Features delicate rosewood inlay tapered legs and sliding door. Please confirm locati...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This matching pair of end tables features heavy chrome X-frame bases, unique brass details, and thick glass tops. Stylish addition to any seating area, please confirm item location (...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Regency two-tier side tables. Polished chrome frame with brass accents with smoked glass surfaces. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY)
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage Floral Tile Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming little pair of unique tiled side tables with a vintage floral motif. A convenient 20x20" tabletop is perfect for displaying lamps, plants, or...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone

Pair of End Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin, a pair of end tables, Rosewood, and leather. Brazil, circa the 1960s. Pair of end tables made in Brazilian rosewood patchwork (Jacaranda), black leat...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Wonderful Harvey Probber Terrazzo Brass Inlay Top Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful three-legged Harvey Probber side or end table with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany supports. We do...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Terrazzo, Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Tile Top Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid-century modern side tables feature inlay ceramic tiles. Four tile diamond shape mosaics set in a mahogany top. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Mahogany

Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather end tables.Stunning tables,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very lim...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Beech

Pair of Sheaf of Wheat Wood and Glass Top Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sheaf of wheat wood and glass top side tables. The frames are solid wood and hand carved.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Wood

Handsome Burled Walnut Patchworks Paul Evans Style Lane Side End Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Paul Evans style burled walnut patchwork end table chest. We love the lid that lifts up to reveal tons on space inside. This piece has great vintage appeal with just the rig...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables are ava...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Hexagon Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern teak tables with hexagon shape. Great for serving or as plant stands. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair Danish Modern Side Tables or Nightstands
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern Side Tables or Nightstands. 18w 13d 23h. Original glass tops.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stained Glass, Wood

Henning Kjaernulf Designed Teak End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole and Møbelfabrik mid-century end table. Bright teak wood top with slightly bowed base. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Table Low Occassional Coffee Metal Faux Heartwood Tree Trunk Tripod Woodgrained
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual Vintage Metal Tree Trunk Heartwood Low Coffee Table on Tripod Base Using metal as the medium creates an elegant, light, fluid form which wo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Chrome and Carrara Marble Octagonal Top Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome and Carrara marble top tables. The chrome tables and marble tops have octagonal shapes.  
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble, Chrome

Mid Century Bronze Cast Bamboo Side table .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed side table in the style of (Bamboo ) . And custom made for his showroom . Cast in lost wax bronze and all welded together and finished in a dark Bronze patina finis...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

Vintage Lane Furniture "Monte Carlo" End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the style and flair of Classic Monaco with the "Monte Carlo" tables from Lane Furniture! Made in Altavista, Virginia by master American Craftsman, this pair seamlessly ble...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Rare Nightstands w/ Inlay Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern walnut tables with cabinet storage. Unique design with sculpted handles and brass inlay legs. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of French Midcentury Style Bronzed Iron End Tables Manner of Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern style side tables in bronzed hand wrought iron influenced by Art Deco and Modern Neoclassical sensibilities. The tables feature a smooth, se...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Paul Frankl Lacquered Cork Top Dark Mahogany Table
Located in Westport, CT
Rare Paul Frankl crème lacquered cork top dark mahogany square designed base. In exceptional condition and nice size.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cork, Mahogany

Ramseur Tiered End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern side tables made by Ramseur Furniture. Tiered tables with drawer storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

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

LOVELY PAIR OF BURR YEW WOOD SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLES WITH LARGE SINGLE DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew Wood side end lamp wine tables with large single drawers Please note t...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Yew

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, dark teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Square Walnut Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square end grain walnut side table. This piece features a table top reminiscent of a butcher block supported by four rectangular legs. Dimensions 19.5" width x 19.5" depth x 15.5" h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Whimsical Pair of Glazed Terracotta Elephant Stool Tables Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of glazed terra cotta elephant stools or tables. We love the petite size and low-luster glaze on this cute pair.
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1970s Vietnamese Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Terracotta

Paul McCobb Brass Inset Leather Caned Magazine Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb magazine table. Caned shelves with leather top. Brass edging. High quality Paul McCobb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Studio Made Sculptural Root End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage end table is a one-of-a-kind side table, featuring a wonderful free flowing burl style podium with finished natural wood top mounted on bluestone base. Quality...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Lamp Table by Daniela Puppa and Franco Raggi for Fontana Arte, 1988
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A amazing Memphis style lamp table by Daniela Puppa and Franco Raggi for Fontana Arte. Adjustable inclination stem, glass, opaline glass, metal. Mo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

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

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Rattan, Mahogany

Pair of French Modern Craftsman Steel and Mahogany Benches or Side Tables, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern stools or end tables from the 1930 era. The steel legs are finished with modified sabot and the steel frames support tops of mahogany that a...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Lovely Vintage Hardwood Magazine Rack with Castors and Single Drawer Whatnot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage mahogany demi magazine rack with original castors and single drawer Please note the d...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Hardwood

Pair of Modern Hand Made Cherry and Teak Wood Side Tables x 4 Available in Total
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Cherry wood and teak side tables which are part of a set. These are very well made and good-looking,the teak and cherry give...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cherry, Teak

Side Tables by Design Institute of America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hollywood Regency style tables with polished metal frames and round beveled glass tops. Elegant design for your modern living room. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with d...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass & Nickel Side Table / Nightstand by Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Double Level brass and nickel table by Romeo Rega for use as side table or nightstand. Mirrored top with glass lower level.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

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

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Bamboo

Midcentury danish teak + ceramic By OX Art nesting tables/ side tables by Trioh
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury danish teak + ceramic By OX Art nesting tables/ side tables by Trioh 1970s By Trioh & Ox Art Made in Denmark Amazing condition, no scratches or damage. Usable as...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Burned Ash and Elm Side Table by Thomas Throop/ Black Creek Designs- In Stock
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Oriel III side table features a blackened solid ash base which has been burned in the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban technique. This technique when used on ash reveals the deep richness of the open grain and creates a unique black quality which is heightened by the hand rubbed oil finish. The cantilevered top and waterfall joined leg in highly figured elm complete the structure. The unique elm plank has been stabilized with the use butterflies. This is done on the underside so as to not impose on the character of the figured elm has been cerused to further highlight the grain that flows from top to leg. The heightened contrast is created both in color and in form. The mass of the black leg frame serves as a perfect balance to the the cerused and cantilevered top. The overall effect is a highly sculptural table that is ultimately very functional. Each element is selected, shaped, joined and finished so as to create a unified design. The Oriel table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ash, Elm

Vintage Ebonized Wood Cutout Nesting Tables Set of 3
Located in North Miami, FL
Deck of cards, clover leaf design might describe these set of 3 vintage cutout vintage wood nesting tables that have substantial weight and size. They are solid wood from the early 1...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer End Tables
Located in London, by appointment only
A decorative pair of mid 20th-century Chinese export black and red lacquer side tables. The black lacquer frames inset with vibrant red lacquer panels decorated with birds amongst gr...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lacquer

Midcentury Teak Three-Drawer File Cabinets On Casters, Great Bed Side Tables
Located in Buchanan, MI
Midcentury teak three-drawer filing cabinets on casters, great bed side tables. We have detailed these so ready for installation. Priced per cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair of circa 1960 Fedam Mid Century Modern Brass & Glass Side Tables Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original pair of circa 1960’s Fedam, Mid-Century Modern French side end tables. This pair is very much on trend and will never be fa...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Set of Three Brass Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These charming tables will fit perfectly in and small nook or bedroom. They can function in a living room or family room as well. With a simple yet stylish design, these tables will ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Resin & Pebble Top Side Tables
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and wonderful pair of mid-century side tables with square tops made of small pebbles set in resin, raised on elegant and minimalist splayed and tapering legs.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

FOUR LARGE TULIP SHAPED GLASS TOP ELM SiDE END TABLES WITH HIDDEN BASE STORAGE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four, Tulip shaped, bevelled glass topped, Burr Elm large side tables with hidden base ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Elm

Tony Paul Circular Wooden Slat Top and Iron Leg End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century circular end / side table with a wooden slat top resting on three angled black iron legs. (TONY PAUL) Wear to tabletop consistent wi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Iron

Paul McCobb for Dunbar Parsons-Style Dark Finished Wooden End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wooden square end / side table with four square wooden legs with a dark brown stained finish. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY) Some wear to finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Set of Three Vintage Modern Marble-Top Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful midcentury set of three marble tables with a pedestal base. This stunning living room set includes a coffee table and two end ta...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Italian 1960s-1970s Bronzed Extrusion Cube table
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian 1960s-1970s bronzed extrusion cube table with tinted glass. In the manner of Milo Baughman Glass has some damage by one corner. Wear/patina to the finish on the metal, but ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Gilded Wrought Iron Rope Table from Italy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exquisite Mid-Century Modern Italian side table in wrought iron featuring a gilded base in the form of ropes with tassel ends. Made in Italy, circa 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Paul McCobb end table features the original manufacturers label, unique McCobb drawer pulls, brass trim, leather top, and stylish cane shelf. Two-drawer construction makes this ideal for sofa side storage...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Pair of Rosewood Nightstand Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
A drawer cabinet with three drawers and chrome handles designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. The piece is entirely covered with rectangular pieces o...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

Marian Zawadsky Table for Tilgmans Hand Painted Ceramic Sweden 1961, Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Marian Zawadzki hand painted ceramic low table for Tilgmans Dated 1961. Signed and dated. Good condition A one of a kind rare table by artist M. Zawadski by Atelier Tilgmans Sweden...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Renn Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Renn Side Table finds its inspiration from Scottish designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Known for his striking lines and bold geometry, this handcrafted contemporary side table ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ash, Oak, 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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