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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
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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

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

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

Set of 3 End-Tables Green, White Marble and Wood 21st Century, Side Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
Set of 3 side tables that are stored one under the other, called "Nest Tables" With an asymmetrical profile with rounded corners, 3 tables with 3 iron legs in each one, two of them i...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Iron

Unique Italian Brass and Colored Glass Cocktail Table, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique midcentury Italian cocktail or side table in brass with dual colored glass tops. The frame is made of an intricate structure of ondulating brass with a blue glass top and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Ebonized Rosewood and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Side or End Tables
Located in Nantucket, MA
A striking pair of ebonized rosewood side or end cabinet tables with chrome ball feet and chrome drawer pulls. Three drawers per cabinet with a lar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

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

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

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

Materials

Stone

Pair of Italian Modernist Lacquered End / Side Tables, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian modernist lacquered bedside / end / side tables, of wonderfully geometric form with a square shaped two drawer cabinet supported on a cylindrical metal base. A sle...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

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

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

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

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

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Walnut

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Brass and Wood Serving Trolley, 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous Italian serving bar cart in brass and lacqured walnut. This stunning piece was designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950s in Italy. This stunning cart is in its fully origin...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Crystal, Brass

'Tuxedo' Series End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern tables by Lane for their Tuxedo series. Features warm walnut grain with inlay rosewood bow ties. 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 End Tables by Bassett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of two tier tables by Bassett Furniture. Mid-century design with sculpted frame and tapered legs. 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 Modern Leather Glass Top End Table Attr to Daphne Du Barry
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 24in W: 23 3/4in D: 23 3/4in This Mid Century Modern Leather Glass Top End Table Attr to Daphne Du Barry is a very unique and interesting piece! IF you look at the ...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Glass

'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American made end table by Lane Furniture with walnut and oak. Simple mid-century dovetail design with drawer and bottom shelf storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Tables w/ Etched Slate Tops
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage side tables in walnut wood with black slate tops. Tops are etched and bases are sculpted out. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Slate

Mid Century 1960’s Danish Nesting Tables by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Mid-century modern teak nest of tables by Kai Kristiansen. Gorgeous design, this set consists of three rectangular tables with slim tapered legs, they slot neatly underneath each oth...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Mirrored End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed for the discerning eye, this table is a symphony of luxurious materials and meticulous details. Crafted from sturdy hardwood solids, each panel is lavishly adorned with anti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Angelo Mangiarotti Nero Marquina Marble Tall Side Table from Eros Series, 1971
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, Nero Marquina marble tall side table or console with top fitted on a conical base. This elegantly organic table has...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Pair Banded Top Fluted Tapered Legs One Drawer Low Profile End Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Banded Top Fluted Tapered Legs One Drawer Low Profile End Tables Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of Restored 1950s Solid Mahogany & Bamboo Reed Step End Side Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Restored 1950s Solid Mahogany & Bamboo Reed Step End Side Tables Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

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

1970s Italian Design Style Pair of Large Oval Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and italian design bedside tables, oval shaped, gilded metal finishes, and oval marble tray with 2 drawers. All in excellent conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Metal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Pair of Signed Danish Side Tables with Exposed Joinery in Teak, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely pair of side tables with exposed finger joinery featuring solid teak frames and tinted glass tops. This design highlights an exciting interplay between straight lines and curv...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak, Smoked Glass

Stunning Pair of Italian Travertine Circular End Tables w. Stacked Blocks Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful style and excellent condition pair of end tables. If you are looking for aesthetically pleasing and practical-to-use end or side tables to grace your living space then thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

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 Frank Lloyd Wright End or Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright End or Side Tables, Model 2002 Dual Table in mahogany wood. Adorned with Taliesin carved motifs on the edges of each table front and back. Restored and fin...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Elegant Iron and Brass Console Table by Alberto Orlandi Italy, 1970'
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian Midcentury Iron console table with brass legs and decoration. Glass top. Excellent vintage condition . Craftmade design by Orlandi the worldwide famous Italian for...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Side End Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Original Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Side End Tables for Johnson Furniture Company, USA 1950's.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Cork

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

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

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Teak

Angelo Mangiarotti Nero Marquina Marble Side Table from 'Eros' Series, 1971
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the Eros series, Nero Marquina or black marble side table with top fitted on conical base. This elegantly organic table has beautiful ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble

Lane/ Altavista Style Mid Century End Tables - a Pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Beautiful mid-century style and lines in these two adorable tables. Formica tops that are in perfect condition. Single drawer in each table. There are some markings but not sure of t...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Formica, 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

Jindrich Halabala “Spider” Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A square side table with a walnut top and curved legs in beech. Model H259, designed by Jindrich Halabala, in 1930. Made by Spojene UP Zavody, Hodonin, Czechoslovakia. Retains the...
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1930s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Beech, Walnut

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

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 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

1960s Design Style Pair of Patina Brass Side Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM design style patina brass finishes metal side tables.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

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

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

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

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 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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