Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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Belgium Design, Set of Three Nesting Tables Metal and Lacquered Wood, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Belgium design, set of three nesting tables in metal and lacquered wood, circa 1950.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Metal
Interlocking 1970s T35 coffee tables by Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti and Radice
Located in Premariacco, IT
Three interlocking side tables in smoked glass with brass edges and mirror inside.
Large coffee table: W80.5cm D40.5cm H37cm
Small side tables: W35.5cm D40.5cm H34cm
Italian 1970s ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Brass
Nesting Table in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig and Jason Furniture, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Nesting Table Set in Rosewood, an iconic design envisioned by Kurt Østervig and masterfully crafted by Jason Furniture in the 1960s.
This nesting table set is a testament ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Rosewood
Set of 3 Exotic Wood and Chrome Nesting Tables, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 nesting tables is made of exotic wood tops on chrome bases. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Chrome
Mid-Century Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three side tables that nest inside each other for easy storage. Warm walnut grain tops with curved corners.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Walnut
Luxurious Set of Maison Charles Nesting Tables
Located in Voorburg, NL
This gorgeous and elegant nest of three tables originates from France and was manufactured in the ‘70’s by Maison Charles. They feature a brass frame with dark glass on top. The bras...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Brass
Nesting Table Set Attributed to Design Pierre Cardin, Brass Smoked Glass, France
Located in Vienna, AT
An obvious example of French 1970s glamour period providing elegance and style. Practical at first sight, quite sophisticated at second glance it offers fine detailing paired with a ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables with White Onyx Tops and Chrome Legs
Located in Middleburg, VA
These Mid-Century Modern nesting tables will make a gorgeous addition to your home. Three tables in graduating sizes with chrome legs and onyx tops these will get plenty of complimen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Onyx, Chrome
ViNTAGE NEST OF THREE MARBLE AND BRASS CORNER TABLES LOVELY MID CENTRUY LOOk!
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stylish vintage brass and marble nest of three corner tables
Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Marble, Brass
Opal Möbel Nesting Tables in Walnut, 1960s, Made in Germany
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare nesting tables from the 1960s. High-quality solid walnut frame and table top in walnut veneer.
Quality features:
- Very good workmanship
- High-quality materials
- Made in Germany, manufacturer: Opal Möbel...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Walnut
Lovely Hardwood Brown Set Nest of Tables on Cabriole Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous mahogany nest of tables raised on cabriole legs.
This trio is very useful as they can be used as coffee or side tables, as they ta...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Hardwood
1950s French Gigogne Nesting Tables in the Style of Jansen, Set of 3
Located in palm beach, FL
French mid-century 3 gigognes tables in the Jansen style, legs in arcades, resting on a double base in X.
The black metal is matt and patinated. The opaline glass tile is beige in a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Iron
Lovely G Plan Art Deco Teak Set of Three Side End Nest Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Deco, G Plan, teak set nest of three tables on square supports.
This charming and beautiful set offers you elegance and qualit...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Teak
Three Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables by Jordi Vilanova, Bronze - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of three nest tables, nickel plated solid bronze and methacrylate.
Design: Jordi Vilanova.
Spain, Barcelona circa 1960
Measurement:
Big table 45 x 30 x 45 cm
Medium table 38 x 30 x 42 cm
Small table 31 x 30 x 38...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Bronze
Set of Three French Stylish Brass Nesting Tables Inset with Black Glass Tops
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of 3 brass nesting tables by French Art Moderne inset with black glass top. Provenance: Bernd Goeckler Antiques, Inc., NY., February 9, 2007.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Brass
Vintage Solid Elm Nest of Tables, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully constructed nest of three solid elm nesting tables. They were made in England, and they date from around the 1970s.
The quality is amazing, they are very well made fro...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Elm
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Nest of Tables
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Nest of Tables. The tables have triangular glass tops with a nice chrome frame.
Larger table measures: 22.25" H x 2...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Biomorphic Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trio of Mid-Century Modern, nesting tables feature biomorphic, black lacquered tops with contrasting, tapered natural legs. The middle table measures: 19 inches width x 19.5 inches d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Birch
Set of Mid Century Nesting Tables by Raphael '1912-2000'
Located in London, GB
Set of good quality walnut nesting tables with glass tops by Raphael (1912 - 2000). These elegant tables are very sculptural and also eminently usable as they have glass tops so they can also be used for hot drinks. They are very light i so can easily be moved to where they are required.
Lit: Ensembles Mobiliers Vol 17 Editions D`Art
Charles Moreau Paris...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood
Set of 3 nesting tables Randers Mobelfabrik Denmark
Located in Grenoble, FR
Set of 3 nesting tables in perfect condition, presence of the publisher's label
Randers Mobelfabrik Denmark
can be used separately
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood
Dunbar Nesting Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your living space with this beautiful set of Dunbar nesting tables, featuring elegant walnut tops and a refined mahogany surround. Each piece embodies the high-quality crafts...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Mahogany, Walnut
LOVELY HARDWOOD METAMORPHIC NEST OF TABLES FOLD OVER TOP REEDED & TURNED LEGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Metamorphic mahogany nest of tables raised on castors.
This beautiful set offers you a medium-sized table that opens up to a d...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Hardwood
Juan Jose Blanc, Torre de Babel, Stackable side tables
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of 4 stackable nesting tables, in beech wood stained with green aniline, designed by Juan Jose Blanc for Casablancas in the 1970s.
Bibliography
History of Industrial design- 1...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood, Beech
Diamond Marquetry Nesting Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Signed G. Lundberg, Swedish handmade diamond designed marquetry top nesting tables wood appears to be mahogany and dark walnut finish with elegant front aprons.
small ta...
small ta...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood
Set of Three Brass Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These charming tables will fit perfectly in and small nook or bedroom. They can function in a living room or family room as well. With a simple yet stylish design, these tables will ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Brass
Graphical Isocele Nesting Tables by Max Sauze for Atrow, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
This nest of three Isocele nesting tables originates from France and was manufactured in the 1970s by Atrow. They have a White wire Steel frame with g...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Steel
Set of Three Mid-Century Blonde Oak Nesting Tables
Located in London, GB
A set of three nesting tables.
Belgium, c1970s.
Functional as a nesting set or used around the room separately.
Blonde Oak.
Good vintage condition.
Dimensions taken fo...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Oak
Kurt Ostervig Danish Teak Nesting Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Nesting Table Set in teak by Kurt Østervig and masterfully executed by Jason Furniture in the 1960s. This set stands as a testament to Østervig's design prowess an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Teak
Vintage Ebonized Wood Cutout Nesting Tables Set of 3
Located in North Miami, FL
Deck of cards, clover leaf design might describe these set of 3 vintage cutout vintage wood nesting tables that have substantial weight and size. They are solid wood from the early 1...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood
Martin Visser Twello Nesting Tables for 'T Spectrum, 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare set of nesting tables designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrym Bergeyk, Holland 1956. These tables are called Twello and they exist in different editions. These h...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Metal
Moderniste Nesting Tables
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of 3 nesting tables unusual height.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Oak
Martin Visser Twello Nesting Tables 't Spectrum, 1956
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare modernist nesting table set designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by 't Spectrum, Holland 1956. This rare nesting table set is from the first production in 1956, it was onl...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Metal
1970s Vintage Italian Chrome & Brass Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage nest of tables in chrome and brass. They were made in Italy, and date from around the 1970s.
The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Brass, Chrome
Set of Three Midcentury Nesting Tables / Around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s
- perfect original condition
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1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Metal
Set of Trapezoid Walnut Mid Century Modern Nesting Stacking End Side Tables MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Trapezoid Walnut Mid Century Modern Nesting Stacking End Side Tables MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Walnut
Danish Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Quaint set of three Mid-Century Modern danish nesting tables.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Teak
VIntage Modern Metal and Glass Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These charming tables will fit perfectly in and small nook or bedroom. They can function in a living room or family room as well. With a simple yet stylish design, these tables will ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Metal
Mid-Century Glass and Brass Nesting Tables by Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three-flat bar nesting tables with glass tops by Design Institute America. A unique cantilever design that is sure to add style and grace to any modern interior. Please confir...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Brass
Set of 3 French Mid-Century Lucite & Metal Nesting Tables, Manner of Maison
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 French mid-century (Circa 1970) lucite nesting tables with accented metal hardware and glass shelves. (Manner of Maison Jansen).
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Metal, Chrome
Rapheäl Coffee Table
By Rapheäl
Located in Chicago, IL
French table designed by Rapheäl.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood
Vintage Cane / Smoked Glass Nesting Tables By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Doraville, GA
A set of three cane, smoked glass and brass nesting tables manufactured by Bielecky Brothers. The set is from the 1970's to 1980...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Rattan, Wood
Mid modern century Poul Kjaerholm Nesting Table
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Nesting tables pk 71 by Poul kjaerholm for kold Christensen 1957 very early model with some rust on metal and top in black acrylic.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Metal
Large circa 1960s Merrow Associates Hardwood & Chrome Nest of Tables Great Size
By Merrow Associates, The Merrow Association
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three circa 1960 original Merrow Associates chrome and Hardwood nesting tables
These tables are stunning, the Hardwood tops...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Chrome
brass nesting tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-set of three brass nesting tables with smoked and mirrored glass on top
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nesting Tables, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden nesting tables, Scandinavian, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Wood
Nesting Petal Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nesting petal tables. Located in NY.
Original condition.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Thorald Madsens Nesting Tables
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of 3 teak and rosewood nesting tables manufactured by Thoralds Madsens of Denmark. Finely detailed and nicely constructed. Signed with plaque to bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Teak, Rosewood
Bramin Nest of Tables/1960s Danish Nest of Tables
By H.W. Klein
Located in London, Lambeth
Stunning set of Danish made nesting tables. The smaller tables actually nest into the bottom overlapping grove of its larger table,
Cc HW Kllein.
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Modern nesting tables and stacking tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern nesting tables and stacking 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 nesting tables and stacking tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, building and garden elements, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern nesting tables and stacking tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original nesting tables and stacking tables, popular names associated with this style include Fernweh Woodworking, Gianfranco Frattini, Edward Wormley, and G Plan 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 nesting tables and stacking tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $164 and tops out at $39,000 while the average work can sell for $1,670.