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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
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
Materials
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
VIntage Modern Metal and Glass 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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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Lovely Vintage Burr & Quarter Cut Walnut Occasional Table Good Lamp End Wine Etc
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1950’s Burr & Quarter cut Walnut occasional table with nicely sculpted base
A very good looking well made and decorati...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mirrored Glass Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These eye-catching mirrored glass tables feature rectangular tops and oddly shaped legs. These side tables will surely pair to any bright or modern living space.
Please confirm item...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror
'Z' Shape Stone End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of angled side tables with composition base and lacquered acrylic tops. Great shape end tables for living room use.
Please confirm loc...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Composition
Antique Gray Modern End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated piece that merges the worlds of function and fashion. Constructed from wood and exquisitely adorned with leather, this table shines in a charming dark antique gray fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tan Leather Modern End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated piece that merges the worlds of function and fashion. Constructed from wood and exquisitely adorned with leather, this table shines in charming creamy mushroom tan le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cube End Tables by Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables by Dunbar Furniture in an espresso brown lacquered finish.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Unique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern wood side tables. Each side table features a spacious drawer and shelf below. The drawers are carved in a unique etched...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Rectangular Occasional Table by Richard Meier
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rectangular Occasional Table in solid walnut designed by a well know architect Richard Meier for his home in the Hamptons New York 1990s.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Chrome Base and Glass-Top End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern end table featuring a sturdy sculpted chrome base and square beveled 1/2 inch thick glass top with rounded edges.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pair of Sculpted Teak Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage-modern teak side tables, featuring highly sculpted bases.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern Garden End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sturdy pair of Mid-Century Modern stacking end tables. These wrought iron side tables work perfectly on a patio, pool deck, or balcony.
Please confirm it...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Style Glass Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round glass top on a brass color faux bamboo base. Great for living room display.
Please confirm location.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern, Lion Head Handles Adjustable Magazine Newspaper Rack Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1950-1960 Bevan Funnell mahogany magazine newspaper rack with Lion’s head handles
A good looking, decorative and well made piece. The h...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Glass Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass side table featuring a unique faux wood twist frame and glass top. An interesting piece that would pair well with any rustic motif. Please confirm item location with seller (NY...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass
Luther Conover Mahogany Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A design by Luther Conover for Pacifica c.1950s, USA. This table features a rectangular mahogany table top set atop iron hairpin legs. A simplistic design that can easily be used as ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Dark Two Tier Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mid century design with a dark tempest finish embossed leather inlaid tray top and lower shelf. Supported by a polished nickel trestle base.
Dimensions: 29" W x 20" D x 23" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Brass Bamboo Tiered Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bamboo style table with round glass shelves.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Amoeba Shaped Driftwood End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern end table features a unique driftwood base with a thick amoeba shaped glass top. Fascinating design with intricate detail and light tints of green on the...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Sculpted DUX Teak End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage-modern end tables made in Sweden, features sculpted legs, beveled top and attractive teak wood grain throughout. A wonderful design by Dux that makes the perfect addition...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Sublime Burr Yew Wood Side End Lamp Table with Hand Carved Gallery Rail
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England vintage Burr Yew wood tripod side table
A very good looking well made and decorative side table with nice galle...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Yew
Pair of Mid Century Sculpted Walnut End Tabels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage set of glass top end tables featuring beautifully sculpted bases with rich walnut grain throughout.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Verner Panton Chrome Wire Side Table
Located in Monrovia, CA
Verner Panton Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency
Listing is for 2 chrome wire bases.
1960s Chrome wire verner panton table bases.
Beautiful side table bases are strong and sturd...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome, Wire
Rosewood and Glass Side Table by Unknown Designer, Brazilian Modern, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This charming side table was produced in the 1960s, and its autorship is still in research by our team.
The piece is made in solid Rosewood ans...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Minimalist Chrome and Marble Table from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimalist and finely crafted occasional table having a heavy chromed steel base supporting a floating round figured marble top.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Forged Gold Gilt Iron Base Figural Glass Oval Side Occasional Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Forged steel base scallop shape glass top side table. Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern style. 3/4" thick beveled glass top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Midcentury Walnut and Formica End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish two-tone pair of vintage modern end tables feature a brass sled leg base. A unique piece that boasts a white formica and walnut top with inlaid brass designs. The brass ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut and Brushed Steel Pair of Tables by Jack Cartwright
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Walnut and Brushed Steel Pair of Tables by Jack Cartwright. Model number printed on underside of one of them. Steel legs with teak-capped feet. Wood X-stretcher on each....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Stools by Danish Designer Jens Lyngsøe, Denmark, 1980's, Mid Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stools by Danish designer Jens Lyngsøe.
Excellent condition, circa 1980's.
Can be used as night stands as well as they are very versatile.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Pine
Marcelo Iron End Table with Polished Granite Surface
Located in Buchanan, NY
This well proportioned side table features an iron frame in a hand distressed gold finish with an undercoat of Venetian red. The shelves are polished absolute black granite. This is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Granite, Gold, Iron
Italian 1950s Brushed Steel and Brass End Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional Italian 1950s brushed steel end table. This elegant Italian brushed steel end table with brass details is a stunning piece of furniture that will elevate any living sp...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel, Brass
Fine Polished Brass Three-Tiered Etagere Side/Cocktail Table
Located in London, by appointment only
An early 20th century polished brass three-tiered etagere.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Rattan Shelf Side Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern side table with shelf designed by Paul McCobb. Constructed in light walnut wood with a round top of opaque Vitrolite glass and features a rattan lower shelf. Cra...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Rare Coffee Table by Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare slate-topped coffee table with stack laminated walnut base from the studio of noted American Craftsman Phil Powell.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Slate, Gold Leaf
Rosewood Bar Cart by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Tea Cart made in solid Rosewood was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
The piece has two levels, and both are composed of removable trays with tops in ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
Mogens Lassen 'Egyptian' Table
Located in Pawtucket, RI
"The Egyptian Table" designed by Mogens Lassen and manufactured by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s. Circular tray table top mounted with b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Glass End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass end table located in NY.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Iron, Brass
Willy Ballez Travertine and Glass End Table, Belgium
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural end table by Willy Ballez in excellent condition.
Handmade in Belgium in the 1970s.
The abstract base is made from solid travertine.
The top is made of glass.
We offe...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Large 1970's Leather End Tables with Mirrored Tops
Located in Chicago, IL
Large scale square end tables on plinth bases, in original leather. Leather has a nice aged patina. Mirrors have minor scratches here and there.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Thorald Madsens Nesting Tables
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of 3 teak and rosewood nesting tables manufactured by Thoralds Madsens of Denmark. Finely detailed and nicely constructed. Signed with plaque to bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak, Rosewood
Marble and glass high side table Acerbis 1980's production
Located in Milano, MI
Rare side table Production Acerbis 1980s. Base composed of 3 components made of calacatta and black marquinha marble and 15 mm glass top. Very elegant and valuable design object suit...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Midcentury Side Tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of Midcentury style tables designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller Furniture Company, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Side Table Flex in Wood
Located in Lisbon, PT
Solid wooden base shaped elegantly, completed with a lacquered metal structure, receives a tabletop in lacquered mdf. This table’s combination of materials turn this side table in a ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970’s Italian Brass and Glass Display Table
Located in London, Lambeth
A pair of superb display table with two levels brass frame black glass surfaces
Extremely decorative item.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Coffee Table Mirror Top Black Laquered Two-Tier Attributed to Borsani 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Round coffee table attributed Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1940
black laquered walnut, mirrored glass
top in mirrored glass, fine carved feet
two shelves, tiers
good original condition...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
La Fonda' End Table by Charles Eames for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A circular "La Fonda" end table with a Botticcino marble top on a polished aluminum base.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Walnut Brassy Gold
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table Maple Blood Red
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Green
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
End Table by Arthur Umanoff
By Tony Paul
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive and uncommon occasional glass-topped table, having the form of eight conjoined rattan-wrapped loops floating on an a spare architectural x-base structure.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Rattan
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech
Marble Side Table by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Marble side table by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard is inspired by the elegant pierced marble “Jali” screens and windows he saw in the palaces of Mughal India. This marble side table is a true piece of art and is handmade and hand carved in white colour. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu has created a unique collection of hand-carved marble side tables...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of side tables by Michel Arnoult
Located in London, England
Beautiful pair of side tables designed my Michel Arnoult for Mobilinea Contemporanea in the 1960s. Made in Imbuia wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Danish Teak Rounded Edge Hanging Shelves /Minimalist Nightstands
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Danish Teak Rounded Edge Hanging Shelves / Minimalist Nightstands
Additional information:
Material: Teak
Take your minimalism to new...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
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.