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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Period: 1960s
Brown Saltman Solid Walnut End Table with Burl Walnut Inset
Located in Soquel, CA
Brown Saltman Solid Walnut End Table with Burl Walnut Inset Elegant end table designed by John Keal and manufactured by Brown Saltman. This piece is clean and modern, which highlights the gorgeous burl of the top. It will fit well with a variety of decor and design choices. 15"H x 18"D x 18"W At a time when many furniture makers were turning to cheaper materials for mass production, mid-century modern designer John Keal didn't shy away from utilizing quality woods in his work, like mahogany and walnut to create his coffee tables, cabinets and benches. While little is known about Keal, he was part of a powerhouse group that collaborated with Los Angeles furniture manufacturer Brown-Saltman in the 1940s and ‘50s. Other designers who had partnered with the firm during the mid-20th century included Greta Magnusson Grossman, Paul Frankl, Paul Laszlo, and Gilbert Rohde, a New York City-born designer who would help legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer Herman Miller avert financial disaster during the Great Depression. Brown-Saltman was established in 1923 and initially specialized in reproductions of furniture in period styles. When cofounder David Saltman met Frankl, the firm had discontinued its Early California collection and was producing modern furniture. Keal’s work also fit snugly into what we now call California modernism, which derived from the Bauhaus and International Style movements, and revolutionized the way we build homes today, not only in the Golden State but across the globe. Keal created sleek end tables...
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1960s American Vintage Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak End Table with Tile Top
Located in Soquel, CA
Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak End Table with Tile Top Solid wood table with four tiles inlaid in the top. All of the tiles have the same pattern, eight circl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Teak

Pair of Chic Italian Blond Ash End Tables in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian blond ash end tables in the style of Gio Ponti. Excellent proportions; beautiful wood grain. Chic and understated.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern End Tables

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Ash

1960s Paul Evans Slate Top Occasional Table
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gorgeous occasional table with eight-sided welded steel base. Sides are alternating textured and gold and topped with original circular slate by Paul Evans, American 1960s. This tabl...
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1960s American Vintage Modern End Tables

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Slate, Metal

A Pair of American of Martinsville Occasional Tables with Caned Shelf
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of American of Martinsville occasional tables. Pull out drawer, caned shelf underneath. Walnut/black micarta tops.
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1960s American Vintage Modern End Tables

Pair of Paul McCobb Designed Modernist Side Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Paul McCobb designed modernist side cabinets. Mahogany with brass trim details and nickel pulls. With original label.
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1960s North American Vintage Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Side Tables
Located in New Haven, CT
This beautiful Pair of Asian inspired solid bronze frame faux bamboo side tables is powder coated in a deep red color. The finish is baked on at 400 degrees which makes the color chi...
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1960s American Vintage Modern End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Two-Tier Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Maison Jansen style two-tier square brass contemporary coffee table has inset glass surfaces and is square. Original and beautifully ag...
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1960s French Vintage Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Stylish 1960s Circular Cherrywood Side/End Table by Widdicomb
Located in San Francisco, CA
The round occasional/end table featuring a bookmatched top above a similar lower shelf; metal label to underside "Wm. A. Berkey Furniture Co., Est. 1881, A Division of John Widdicomb.
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1960s American Vintage Modern End Tables

Materials

Cherry

Harvey Probber Occasional Table with Terrazzo Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Harvey Probber occasional table with terrazzo top and brass inlay. Walnut octagonal base with decorative cut outs.
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1960s American Vintage Modern End Tables

Tile Topped End Table by Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An end table in rosewood with inset ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Haslev Mobelfabrik, the tables were designed by Severin Hansen Jr and the tiles by Nils Thorsson.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern End Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

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Located in Rockaway, NJ
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Located in Berlin, DE
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Scandinavian Modern Teak Rectangular Side End Table Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler
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Danish Modern 2-Tier Teak Side Table by Toften Mobelfabrik
Located in Wilmington, DE
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California Modern Smoked Glass Walnut End Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Located in San Diego, CA
Single smoked glass end / accent table with walnut frame designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1970s. The table is in very good vintage condition, measures 18" x 18" x 15.5"...
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Oak art deco Bell end table by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in Kleinburg, ON
This end table is a wonderful example of Art Deco design, created by the famous architect and furniture maker, Paul Frankl, who was known for his skyscraper-inspired furniture and hi...
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Teak Scandinavian Modern Tile End Tables A Pair
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H 19.63 in W 20.38 in D 20.38 in
American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands
Located in Germantown, MD
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Italian style bedside tables. Measures 24" in width X 18" in depth X 24" in height.
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Slate Top Oak Tables
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Carlo Hauner e Martin Eisler Modern Brazilian Wood Coffee Table by Forma, 1960s
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Sculptural Iron and Glass Side Table, 1960s France
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Pair of Severin Hansen Jr. Tile Top Side Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side Table by Percival Lafer, 1960s, Signed
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Located in Denton, TX
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Danish Teak Table Arne Hovmandt, Olsen Mobelfabrikken Tobten
Located in Toledo, OH
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Pair of Chic French 1960s Three-Tiered Mirrored Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Design Frères, Roberto Giacomucci, Kenneth Cobonpue, and Bertu 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 $160 and tops out at $34,800 while the average work can sell for $2,834.

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