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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
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Side Table or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern classic designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. It consists of chrome plated steel with thick clear glass top.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Leather Side Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Elegant design 1970s side table cover with leather.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Burl Wood and Mirrored Nightstands by Romweber
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage burl wood and mirrored nightstands by Romweber Furniture in the United States, circa 1970s. These nightstands have been built from the highest quality burl wood. Th...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Maple, Burl

Pair Brass and Steel Jansen Style Mid-Century Modern Square End Tables
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a chic pair of Maison Jansen style steel and brass and they each measure 15 5/8" h x 20" square, They will have some slight scuffs and surface scratches as they are vintage. ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Karl Springer Style Faux Lacquered Goatskin Side End Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1980's Karl Springer style faux lacquered goatskin side table This listing and price are for the side...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Mid Century Walnut Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut side end table This table measures: 22 wide x 26 deep x 21 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

'2' MCM Danish Modern Rosewood Tile Side End Coffee Tables
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Danish Modern Rosewood Mottled Fire Orange Tile...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Rosewood

Italian Polished Travertine Marble Side End Table by Stone International
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Midcentury Italian Travertine Side Table by Stone International with a highly polished top. With large...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Marble

Pair of Parsons Style Walnut Lamp Tables by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lamp tables feature rich walnut finish, and sturdy vintage construction by J.B. Van Sciver. Striking yet simple midcentury end tables work wel...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Karl Springer Shagreen, Stone and Anodized Aluminum Side Tables - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare end tables by Karl Springer in shagreen, stone and anodized aluminum. Signed. Minor chips along the stone edges. Shagreen is in very good condition. Wear to the anodized finish ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Shagreen

Lane Mid Century Walnut and Live Edge Mid Century Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane mid century walnut and live edge mid century side end table End table measures: 23.5 wide x 29.5 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of fur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

McGuire Mid Century Bamboo & Burled Laminate Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire mid century bamboo & burled laminate side end table Side table measures: 27 wide x 27 deep x 17.75 high All pieces of furnit...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Laminate

Pair of Side Tables made of Folding Chrome Bases with Blueish Lucite Tops
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of side tables is made of folding chrome bases with blueish lucite tops. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair Modernist Walnut Audio Speakers by Bozak, Frank Lloyd Wright Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair large modernist walnut audio speakers by Bozak, stunning design, reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright Design, amazing original condition, tested and wo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Grasscloth, Walnut

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Step Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century step side end table This table measures: 30 wide x 18 deep x 23 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Dunbar Midcentury Rectangular Tri Level End Table
Located in New York, NY
A single end table with rectangular shape and an adjustable middle shelf by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, 1975. Features a tooled leather top. Signed with Dunbar burnished ink st...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Table Stand Set of Two
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern end table stand set of two. Dimensions 24 W 24 H; 16 D.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Metal End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage modern metal and wood top end table with a removable top for storage. A unique piece perfect any home/office setting. Please confirm pickup location (NY/NJ).
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

1970's Italian Arrow Side Tables Octagonal Glass Tops
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern steel and brass arrow base side tables with octagonal 3/4'' glass tops, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina du...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Kittinger Mid Century Mahogany End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Kittinger mid century mahogany end table This end table measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 23 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

French Brass End Tables Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to these beautiful end tables or side tables french mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, it features silky brass legs and black opaline gl...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Teak Patchwork Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century teak patchwork side end table End table measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 18.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

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...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass

Karl Springer Black Lizard Parsons Cube Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer black lizard Parsons side table attributed to Karl Springer, unmarked.  
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Animal Skin, Wood

VIntage Dorothy Draper Style Upholstered Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning midcentury end table is upholstered in an elaborate light green fabric. An unusual cut-out design with studded trim adds to the allure. This Hollywood Regency style sid...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Side Tables, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for craft associates mid century walnut side tables - pair Each table measures: 22 wide x 29.25 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

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

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Teak

Dux Mid Century Walnut and Brass Surfboard End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Dux Mid century walnut and brass surfboard end table This table measures: 22 wide x 30 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Black Lacquer Brass Two-Tier End Tables Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to these two-tier end tables french mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, it features silky brass legs, with black lacquered top and drawer...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Frosted Acrylic Cube Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Frosted Acrylic Cube Side End Table End table measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Acrylic

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlaid Walnut Side End
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century X inlaid walnut side end table End table measures: 20 wide x 27 deep x 19 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Karl Springer Shagreen, Stone and Anodized Aluminum Occasional Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare occasional table by Karl Springer in shagreen, stone and anodized aluminum. Shagreen is in very good condition. Minor chips along stone edge. Wear to the anodized finish (please...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone

Mid Century Square Teak Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century square teak side end table The end table measures: 19.75 wide x 19.75 deep x 16.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Burled Nesting Tables by Directional
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic midcentury Parsons style nesting tables made by Directional in thick burl veneer over solid wood cores. Very well crafted and solid feeling with corner blocking. The tops mad...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Burl

American of Martinsville Mid Century Rosewood End Tables, a Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville mid century rosewood end tables - A pair Each side table measures: 25 wide x 28 deep x 19 inches high Al...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Side Table The table measures: 26 wide x 26.25 deep x 20 inches high All piec...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Two-Tier Brass Chrome Travertine End Table Willy Rizzo Flaminia 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning two-tier end table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous Italian Hollywood Regency look of other classic Willy Rizzo designs, this Flaminia model side table feature a chrome-plated steel frame finished with brass edges, resulting in a beautiful and rich contrast. The combination of chrome, brass and travertine forms...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Modern Marble-Top End Table by Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury end table features quality Drexel construction with spacious shelved cabinet storage. Vintage marble-top creates a beautiful contrast with the vintage walnut ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm Mid Century Walnut Nightstand Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm mid century walnut nightstand side end table This side table measures: 28.5 wide x 28.5 deep x 20.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Trunk End Tables by J.C. Mahey Brass White Lacquered 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare pair of vintage Jean-Claude Mahey for Romeo Paris trunk end tables made in France in the 1970s. Crisp white lacquer, paired with a bright brass base feels crisp and luxe. Each table trunk features one large door with plenty of storage for books or booze. Ideal as a narrow pair...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Unusual Side Tables by Dunbar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual tables by Dunbar ca' 1970's. Large scale-perfect as end tables or lamp tables, walnut tops, legs have a stuctural cut out detail.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

Harvey Probber Mid Century Square Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid century square side table The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid-Century Walnut and White Laminate Square Sid
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbarstyle mid century walnut and white laminate square side end table The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 21.25 ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Rosewood and White Laminate Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century rosewood and white laminate side table This table measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 19 inches high All piec...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cube Tables in the Style of Paul Evans
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cube tables in the style of Paul Evans. Deep earth tones make up this pair. Perfect for nightstands or end tables. Price is for the pair, not per item.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Laminate

Warren Church for Lane Perception MCM Rectangle Nightstand Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Church for Lane Perception Mid Century Rectangle Nightstand Side End Table Table measures: 22 wide x 30 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Italian Tommaso Barbi Two-Tier Brass off White Black End Tables, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of two-tier end tables, or nightstands, were designed by Italian mid-century modern designer Tommaso Barbi. They were created with off white metal feet with brass accents, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Milo Baughman Style Brass and Glass Cantilever Side End Tables, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style brass and glass cantilever side end tables - pair End table measures: 9.5 wide x 14 deep x 20.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Century Furniture Mid-Century Burlwood Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid-century burlwood side table The side table measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x 29.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Burl

Original Pair of 1970s Meret Oppenheim Traccia Tables, Gavina, Italy
Located in London, GB
An original pair of 1970s Meret Oppenheim Traccia tables. This pair manufactured by Gavina, Italy in the 1970s. Oval shaped, original gold leaf top featuring bird footprints, on top ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Knoll Style Mid Century Chrome and Glass Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Style mid century chrome and glass side table This table measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 2 Tier Corner Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb For Planner Group mid century 2 tier corner table The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 21 inches high All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut and Glass Stingray End Tables, a Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall style mid century walnut and glass stingray end tables - a pair Each table measures: 25.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Glass Top and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s coffee table minimalist modern chrome base with a clear glass top.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Brass and Marble Side Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of side end low coffee cocktail tables or nightstands, full brass base and white marble. Nice quality, nice marble. In the mood of Knoll, Cassina, Poltronova, Hollywood Regency,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Swivel Brass and Glass End Tables
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Swivel brass and glass end tables. Retro three tier side tables that can expand to be wider. Price is for the pair of 2 total. White glove is recommended for these table. Pa...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for calvin linear mid century side end table This table is 21.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 24.5 inches tall All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

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

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Travertine

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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