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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
Wood and Brass Nightstand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Precious night stand by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Drawers are made of particleboard looking very much like cork, accented with a sculptural brass pull. Retains original labels.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos leg side tables, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. ONLY ONE IS AVAILABLE.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Hollywood Regency Italian Floral Brass & Glass Side Table or Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine quality side table from Italy circa 1960's. All brass construction with inlayed clear glass top. Signed made in Italy
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Heritage Modern Walnut Finish Occasional End Table or Nightstand 260-840-1
Located in Dayton, OH
A modern end table by Heritage Home Group, 2017. A rectangular form finished in walnut with a central drawer featuring nickel finished drawer pul...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Handsome Pair Campaign style 'Tung Si' Collection Side Table Nightstands
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair vintage Campaign side table, night stands, by Hickory Furniture Manufacturing. This pair retains their original distressed finish in usable condition but we imagine the...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Walnut and Tile Mosaic Side or End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice vintage Mid-Century Modern mosaic tops walnut end tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone

Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle Collection, Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Nightstand or End Table with X’s
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome nightstand or end table from American of Martinsville and Merton Gershun’s Accord line of furniture with their signature X’s and asymmetric handles. It is in wonderful resto...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

Set of Three Percival Lafer Brazilian Rosewood End or Side Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Percival Lafer Brazilian rosewood end or side tables Priced individually Total three available
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Minimalist Oak Cube Table Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square oak cube that can be used as a side or coffee table. It is also the perfect addition to our modular seating system to create an "L" shaped seating arra...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Warren Platner Rosewood Black Base Side Table Knoll Associates 1970s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Wonderful 1970s rosewood and black base side table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates from the estate of a Knoll employee in East Greenville, PA. The last photograph...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale Danish Modern oak end tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreus Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Danish Design and Midcentury Style Pair of Large Wooden Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and Danish design bedside tables all in wood, sculpted handles, compass feet, two drawers. All in excellent condition (new items, never used).
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

1/2 Impressive Mosaic Tile Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive coffee tables by Berthold Müller in good condition. Manufactured by Mosaikwerkstatt Berthold Müller-Oerlinghaus. The mosaic top of these tables is composed of tiles in ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

1950s service table with marble top
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1950s service table. Black painted metal tripod frame and white marble top. Very elegant and functional.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Gallotti & Radice Style Double Shelf Thick Glass Side Table 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish coffee table with double semi-circular shelf in thick Nile green glass with three tubular chromed steel legs. In the style of Gallotti & Radice, Italian creation in the 60s. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned Accent Table by Hekman.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut toned End Table with beautiful edge banding, dovetailed drawer, and tapered legs. Single drawer above open shelving. Makers mark located inside the drawer. Vintage Condition C...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Model AT33 Drop-Leaf Sewing Table in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Danish solid teak sewing or side table (model AT33) designed by Hans J Wegner and manufactured Andreas Tuck. Crafted with two drop leaves that...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Pair of Baker Furniture Round End Side Center Hall Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baker Furniture Round End Side Center Hall Tables, A Pair Vintage classic pair of wood tables from Baker Furniture that are very versatile for today’s interiors. These tables each h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair Modernist Brass / Walnut / Laminet Tables attrib to Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Modernist Brass / Walnut / Laminet Tables attrib to Paul McCobb..Great design,, Retains original finish, heavy patina, aged,,minor wear to wood, minor sctatches to white laminat...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Single Drawer End Table by Mersman.
Located in Seattle, WA
This End Table has an atomic shape to the legs, Classic 1960s design. Single Dovetailed drawer with makers mark inside. Cool wood grain, honey walnut tone. Vintage Condition Consiste...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Bedside Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage storage tables with three drawers. Great for living room or bedside use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Brass and Glass Side End Tables, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Brass and Glass Side End Tables, 1960 Style of Paul Mccobb Measure 19" x 19" 19.25" tall
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

unique pair Travertine end tables with stacked dowel wood bases
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very unique pair of square travertine nightstands end tables or side tables. These tables have whitewashed painted dowel stacked bases topped with solid travertine stone. Great desig...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Sculptural End Table, Bronze Finish, in the Manner of Diego Giacometti, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage mid-century end table, reminiscent of the masterful artistry of Diego Giacometti. Crafted in the 1970s, this piece embodies the ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Unusual Design Woven Bamboo Pair of Bedside Tables, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual Design Woven Bamboo Pair of Bedside Tables, 1960s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: Height: 40 cm Width: 46 cm Depth: 41 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Lamp Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb lamp or occasional tables with cabriolet style legs in walnut, with lower shelf. Elegant and stylish, restored. Walnut has beautiful gra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table This side table measures: 28.75 wide x 20.75 deep x 17 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Smoked Glass, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern travertine end Tables by Widdicomb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables by Widdicomb Furniture Co Grand Rapids, MI. Travertine tops with carved wood lower table structure. Widdicomb labels on the underside of tables....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Modernist Minimalist Peter Hvidt + Orla Mølgaard Teak Caned Side Tables
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Side tables / night stands in solid teak and caned 2nd tier. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for France & Son in the 1960s, and made in Denmark. Great original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Cane, Teak

Kent Coffey Designed "Auburn" Two-Tier Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern two tier side tables by Kent Coffey. Warm walnut grain with accenting brass hardware. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Midcentury Table by Heritage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern side table in walnut by Heritage with drawer. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).   
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture Altavista Two Tier End Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern 2 tier or step end table by Lane Furniture. Circa. 1960. Tapered legs with a tile type burl-wood detail. Very good original condition with original finish. Lower...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Burl

Vintage Pair of Glass Top End Tables With Gold Toned Faux Bamboo Base
Located in Seattle, WA
These Faux bamboo End Tables have beautiful lattice detailing beneath their removable Glass Tops. Possibly Circa 1970s, No Makers mark. The material to the base is possibly metal or ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Faux Bamboo

Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut & Brass Night Stands
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut Night Stands Dimensions : 24" Wide X 18" Deep X 22" Tall This pair of MCM night stands was made in the 1960's in Sweden and...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century American Modern Round Walnut and Iron Tripod Accent Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low Mid-Century Modern accent / side table with circular walnut top supported by iron tripod base retaining its original feet (ca. 1950s, USA). Design reminiscent of the 'cigarette' ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron

Danish Triangular Teak Rolled Edge Caned Shelf End Side Occasional Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Triangular teak rolled edge caned shelf end side occasional table stand.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Side Table by Nissen 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern occasional by Nissen. Dovetail joinery. 1960s
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Art Deco Glass Top Wooden End Table. Uk Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
This wooden End Table features a lower shelf and 4 orange toned legs holding the glass in place. The leg to this piece are curved. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Lane Mid Century Walnut Cube End Table w Bottom Storage
Located in New York, NY
The Lane Furniture Company was founded in 1912 by John Lane in Altavista, Virginia, USA. Initially, it focused on manufacturing cedar chests. Over the years, it expanded its product ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Andre Bus a Pair of 'Acclaim' Walnut Side Tables Forlane USA 1960 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Andre Bus, a pair of 'Acclaim' walnut side tables, Lane of Altavista, Virginia, 1950s/1960's. Measures: Length 70, width 53, height 52 cm. Good condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut, Wood

Stunning Midcentury Modern Design Pair of Near Mint Rattan End or Bedside Tables
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful style and excellent condition pair of 'midcentury organic' tables. If you are looking for both aesthetically pleasing AND practical to use bedside or end tables to grace y...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Danish Tile Top End Tables - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
These gorgeous vintage end tables are so cool and perfect for plants or any items table side. Hearty teak wood frames with very cool glazed and well designed tiles. In good vintage c...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Wood, Teak

Mid Century MODERN Solid WALNUT Tiered End TABLES by Mersman, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Tiered End Tables by Mersman, c. 1960’s. This solid pair feature incredible wood grains with glorious coloring and tone. Plenty of tabletop space on t...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of heavy plastic parsons square side tables. They are both antique white but just a shade different. Done in the style of Kartell or Syroco although unsigned. They are in fabulous vintage condition with normal wear and tear but no outstanding flaws apart from a small rust ring on the top of one table, circa 1960s-1970s. Please see photos. Sometimes you just need a versatile, simple, and light weight little table so you can move it here………and…….there! Inside. Or outside. This pair of heavy plastic parsons tables...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Plastic

Mid Century Travertine End Tables Tomlinson Style
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of sophisticated end tables in the manner of Tomlinson. Great double door grid fronts. Large Travertine tops. Tons of storage. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Jansen Style Steel and Brass End Tables - a pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning pair of end tables in the manner of Maison Jansen. Unique square steel leg design with brass accents. Signature brass acorn finial tie it all together. Thick 1/2" glass. Cur...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass, Steel

Vintage James Mont Style Ming Tiered End Tables
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome pair of James Mont Style Tiered End Tables. Chinoiserie detail with leather top and ming legs. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

End Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice end table/nightstand by John Keal for Brown Saltman of California. The piece features two large drawers with spade shaped pulls and dovetailed construction. The Brown Saltman lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Tile Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier side tables with patterned tile tops. Slender legs with brass tips, walnut grain throughout. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Space Age Steelcase Side Table by William Andrus Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Space Age side table from soft seating series designed by William Andrus for Steelcase. This example is in good original condition, some minor scuffs and dings.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Fiberglass, Lucite

'Petal' Drinks / Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed early production 'Petal' drinks table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. This...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Henredon Two Drawer Campaign Chest End Tables Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of two drawer chest end tables in the campaign style with brass accents and handles, by Henredon, Circa 1970s. Feet are removable, designed so that one chest can be stacked upo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

American Mid Century Rare 3 Legged Cocktail End Table
Located in San Diego, CA
JOSEPH B VAN SCIVER, Inlayed walnut veneered top and brushed steel and walnut tipped legs occasional table. USA c.1940s. Good vintage condition. Possibly designed for the Hotel Cheva...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables. 22.5" H to top 16" H to bottom 29.5" L x 17.25 D each Stamped Heywood Wakefield Champagne
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

American Mid century Walnut and Steel Small End Cocktail Table
Located in San Diego, CA
American mid century modern small cocktail end table , solid enameled black steel frame with a walnut top freshly refinished , circa 1970's, great for cocktail end table simple elega...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

William Pahlmann Designed Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
William Pahlmann designed tables with open storage and drawer. Sold through John Stuart Inc. These tables are great for bedroom or sofa use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Sensational Pair Copper Top John Stuart Walnut End Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of John Stuart copper top 2 tiered end tables. We love the patinated copper tops with the well crafted frames and 2nd level-very stylish. These measure 21"t x 30"l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Copper

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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