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 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
Italian Mid-Century Hexagonal End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern end tables feature a white laminate top and a walnut base. Sleek design with unusual cut-out designs on all sides and a hexagonal shape. Versati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Pair of RARE Walnut End Tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Baker, circa 1961
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of coffee or end tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Baker. Model number #742, labeled
Size – 24” x 24” x 18” H.
Condition: Original – solid frames, no chipped veneer, some ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Asian Style Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dunbar Asians style end table, American, circa 1940s. Retains Dunbar branded mark underneath. This early Dunbar table shows Edward Wormley's Asian design ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Solid Blond Birch Rectangular Occasional Side Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blond finish birch end table stand. Heavy and solid design construction formed by meticulously grouped solid birch dowels. The finish and the color and design are ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch
Two French Side Tables/Cocktail Tables in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant French Mid-Century end tables in the modern neoclassical tradition with three tapering legs forming a tripod base supporting a refined top with a slight lip.
Tables ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Midcentury Gilt Iron Side Tables, Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French midcentury style side or end tables in the modern neoclassical spirit. The tables are in gilt handwrought iron with delicate turned in sabots in the Egyptian taste.
Literature: Similar pair sold at Sotheby's New York, Important 20th Century Design / Masterworks of French Design, December 17, 2014, Price: $22,500 including buyers premium.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gorgeous Restored Pair of End Tables by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant and rare pair of end tables (series number 1110) by Widdicomb, circa 1938. Stout mahogany construction with exquisite case and foot detail. Fabulous nickel screen accent i...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Nickel
Laverne Marble-Top Stem Table
Located in Denton, TX
Model ST - 8 with Carrara marble-top and steel base. Designed by Erwine and Estelle Laverne, circa 1960. Painted metal base with Carrara marble top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Large Octogonal Chromed Side Tables with Bronze Glass Tops, French
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual pair of large octagonal side tables is made of chrome with bronze glass shelves mirrored all around the glass. This is a ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair Art Deco Stacked Rattan Side Table with Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-tier stacked rattan end table with cut-out sides, mahogany wood tops and table legs, circa 1930.
Measurements: 22" tall x 15.5" wide x 30" long.
Restored to new for you.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Walnut Square Occasional Glass Top Center Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern square side table with glass top. Measures: 31 x 31".
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Parsons Style Side Table by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Parsons style side table in walnut by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1960s (Dunbar tag and label on bottom).
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb
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
Lacquered Parchment Solid Brass Edge Trim Square Side Occasional Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exception quality square goatskin tiles top table finish with thick high gloss lacquer.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Solid Brass and Lucite Side Tables "Metric Collection"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of side tables in solid brass and Lucite designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones as part of his Metric collection.
The tables are in very good...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Modern Italian Chrome, Brass and Glass Tray Table
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and clean in design, this 1970s Italian rectangle table has a removable tray top. The frame is chrome with brass accent. The bottom shelf is fixed with a glass insert. The to...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Karl Springer Style End Table in Faux Skin Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Springer inspired side table wrapped in an attractive faux snake skin. Deep curves around the edges with a square base.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dea...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Architectural Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Brass-plated iron structures with a polished finish. Great architectural form, and super quality. Thick glass tops.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Terracotta
Organic Shape Solid Oiled Walnut Base Travertine Terrazzo Top End Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine top walnut base side or end table on wheels.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Gorgeous Pair of Enrique Garcel Bone Neoclassical Side End Tables Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Enrique Garcel bone neoclassical style side tables.
Category
1970s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bone, Wood
End Table by Jens Risom
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Cork-Topped End Table by Paul Frankl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Tapered dowel legs support a bleached mahogany two (2) drawer end table with a cork top, having hammered brass round pulls.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Metal and Brazilian Jacaranda 1960s Side Table and Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Side table and magazine rack in black metal with brass finials and jacaranda wood top.
Measures: table height 16".
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Stylish American Mid-Century Rectangular Mirrored Side Table by Archibald Taylor
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish American midcentury rectangular mirrored side/end table with gilt-wood highlights by Archibald Taylor; the rectangular top wi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mirror
Lacquered Redwood Occasional Table, California, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Very dramatic and very sensuous. With a very heavy, vintage black lacquer finish, this redwood root table appears to be flowing across the floor. P...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Edward Wormley End Table by Dunbar
Located in Highland, IN
A beautifully detailed table with great proportions, this Ed Wormley end table by Dunbar features a walnut case and shelf supported by mahogany leg...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
End Table by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and uncommon pair of end tables having sculptural exposed frames in stained mahogany and expressive floating tops of molded birch with upturned edges.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Birch
Pair of Tapered Shape Two Drawers Grey and White End Side Tables Nightstands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern two-tone grey and white lacquered nightstands or side tables. Nice tempered lines clean form cabinets. Solid and steady construction.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Walnut Side Table in the Style of Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut table with inlaid geometric design flip-top and plain on verso, table breaks down for easy storage and logistics.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Round Chrome and Glass Charles Hollis Jones End Tables, USA, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of round chrome and glass Charles Hollis Jones end tables from the 1970s USA.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Linen, Oak
Pair of Lucite & Chrome Sculptural Mid-Century Modern End Table Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Lucite and chrome sculptural Mid-Century Modern end table bases (No Tops). Item features angled Lucite legs, chrome star form supports, sleek sculptural style, bases ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Two Rosewood Nesting Tables, Don Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of two nesting tables made by Don Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, circa 1960s. Heavy cubist construction with minimalist form and exposed dove joins and point joints. The surface...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cocobolo
Occasional Table by Tony Paul
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
Early Production Florence Knoll End or Occasional Table Knoll, New York
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stepped Side Table, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Midcentury black-painted wood and iron side table with three stepped tiers. Nice design.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Style Marine Nightstands / End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern style Marine nightstands / commodes / chest of drawers / end or side tables originally designed for a luxury yacht. The tables are hand-crafted in solid hardwood and feature solid brass hardware including corner caps and drawer pulls. Double drawers...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Harvey Probber Brass Inlaid Terrazzo Top Side Tables Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of three-legged Harvey Probber side or end tables with original hexagonal terrazzo top with inlaid brass. Sculpted bleached mahogany legs with bleached mahogany suppor...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Mahogany
John Vesey Brass and Brushed Aluminum End Table 1970s
By John Vesey
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of White Enameled Metal and Granite Side Tables, USA, circa 1955
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of midcentury indoor / outdoor strong side or end tables in white powder coated metal each with slightly curved angles on the bottom edges where the legs meet the apron of the f...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Granite, Metal
Pual McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Two-Tier Nightstand
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McCobb two-tier Mid-Century Modern Planner Group side end table stand. Solid brass cone shape pull.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Birch
Custom Walnut Bedroom Nightstand by Glenn of California
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom Mid Century Modern nightstand designed and made by Glenn of California in walnut. Includes a two-drawer dresser with a large wood back plate for wall installation.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Baker Silver Label Onyx and Mahogany Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage baker side table with gorgeous exotic onyx marble top and mahogany frame with brass detailing.
Matching coffee table available separa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Tessellated Stone End Table after Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant tessellated stone end table features sculpted legs, mosaic tile like design, and unique banded two-tone inlay. Perfect height ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone
Modernist Side Table, Walnut and Laminate, Designed by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist side table, walnut and laminate designed by Jens Risom, simple, elegant design, retains original Jens Risom Design Inc. label.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
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
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Walnut and Glass Tables by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Beautiful pair of vintage 1960s modern tables designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Sculptural bases formed with interlocking open forms in solid walnut with round glass ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Charles Hollis Jones Solid Brass and Lucite Side Tables "Metric Collection"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of side tables in solid brass and Lucite designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones as part of his Metric collection.
The tables are in very good c...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Diamond Pattern End Tables by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage-modern end tables by lane, features beautiful inlaid tops with rich walnut grain.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Phillip Lloyd Powell Sculptural Side Tables in Black Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Triangular 'guitar pick' side or occasional tables crafted by Phillip Lloyd Powell in the early 1960s (New Hope, PA).
Outstanding form with three tapered legs and sculptural top. Ri...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Augousti Style Coconut Shell Inlay End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern pair of end tables feature a unique coconut shell inlay design around the exterior. The interior allows room for storage and has gorgeous wood grain to ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Shell
Tommy Parzinger Occasional Rectangular Side Table Brass and Satinwood
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Early midcentury Art Deco satinwood and brass small occasional table by Tommy Parzinger.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Brass Finish End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of two-tier end tables adds a unique vintage modern display table to living room or office seating arrangements. Perfect split ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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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