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Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Column, pedestal, pillar, marble, chrome tubular steel, 1940s Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Extraordinarily classic, strict marble column with a central section made of tubular steel and chrome-plated elements. The pedestal was made in Italy in the middle of the century, ar...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Marble, Steel, Chrome

Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Attr. Rattan Pouff or Little Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Original rattan stool or coffee table designed in the 1960s. Sturdy structure, with no missing or damaged parts, the stool is in excellent condition, patina of time.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Bamboo, Rattan

French Selette Pedestal or Plant Holder Poplar Patinated Paint, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
This plant holder or selette is from the French was made circa 1960. It is made of solid poplar. Good condition Shipping: 30 /30 /78 cm, 2.7 kg.  
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Poplar

Light Up Mid-Century Modern Italian Square Onyx Marble Pedestal Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile modern pedestal from Italy circa 1970s. It features 100% onyx construction. Excellent overall condition. Lights up with standard US lightbulb.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Onyx

French Rattan & Bamboo Harness Table, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo and rattan harness table, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan & caning. Two caned trays. Height : 29.5"(75cm), Width : 20"(51cm). Top diameter : 11.2"(28.5 cm)
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Tall Midcentury Italian Post Modern Fluted Travertine Marble Pedestal Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A tall and sleek looking pedestal from Italy, circa 1980s. It consists of thick solid travertine slab construction. Very good condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Travertine

Multicolor Pedestals for Sculpture in Murano Glass and Golden Brass Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Multicolored sculpture pedestals made from the finest Murano glass and gold-plated brass. Each pedestal is a unique masterpiece, hand-painted and hand-carved in Italy, reflecting t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Travertine Circular End Tables w. Stacked Blocks Design Stand
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 Pedestals

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Travertine

Travertine Pedestal dining table in the spirit of Angelo Mangiarotti Italy c1980
Located in Renens, CH
A round Italian travertine pedestal dining table, Italy, circa 1980s. Modern and minimalist design. The marvel of this Italian table design is the top balances perfectly and secur...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Travertine

Vintage Italian Porcelain Plant Stand / Pedestal Column
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Italian porcelain plant stand / pedestal column. This was made in Italy and dates from the 1970’s. It is of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Ceramic

Large Coffee Table Sculptural Base of a Panther Large Black Cat Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern era large sculpture coffee table base of a Panther.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Resin, Fiberglass, Wood

Light-Up Fiberglass Cylinder Round Pedestal Thick Lucite "Lens" Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light-Up Fiberglass Cylinder Round Pedestal Thick Lucite "Lens" Shade Floor Lamp
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Fiberglass, Lucite

Mid Century 2 Tier Iron Tiled Plant Stand Sculpture Pedestal Side Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century iron pedestal or stand. Features a tall open two tier frame with green tiled surfaces. Great for display of plant or sculptures. Dimensions: 14" x 14" x 36"h
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Iron

Asos Stand large by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Asos pedestals are ideal for displaying your special sculptures and objects, flower arrangements and even more. It makes it possible to create an effective display area by using seve...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Impressive Pair Extra Large Alabaster Pedestals W. Ornamental Urn Design Vases
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless design Classical pair of alabaster pedestals with vase design sideboard or table lamps Have you ever tried to hand carve a figur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Alabaster

Midcentury Beautifully Variegated Travertine 1980s Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Italian travertine pedastal. With chamfered panels to each side, a rich variegation to the stone, and a smooth polished surface. This piece will certainly c...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Midcentury Italian Modern Hexagonal Walnut Burl Pedestal or Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and elegant pedestal made in Italy circa 1960s. It consists of different burl wood veneers on a hexagonal form. Very clean and ready f...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Burl

Small Scandinavian Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern cobalt blue Glazed Ceramic pedestal.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Mirrored Pedestal with Alternating Vitrolite Strips
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated Mid-Century Modern pedestal was realized in the United States circa 1970. It offers a rectangular volumetric body composed of mirrored glass segments....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Mirror, Vitrolite

'Cammei' Silver Cameos Motif Side Table by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors item is a 'Cammei' (Cameos in Italian) side table by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with its original label. This side table is made with lacquered wood...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Clear Acrylic Lucite Pedestals or Side Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple matching pair of acrylic pedestals in 2 sizes. The taller measures 36 inches in height and the smaller measures 24 inches.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Acrylic

Set of Three Mid-Century Pedestals
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique set of three pedestals with gold finish inlay varying in size. These pedestals will make a great addition to any home or office space. Pl...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Metal

Romeo Rega Lucite / stainless / brass Pedestal Table Base, , Italian Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian lucite, brass and aluminum pedestal table base, ( ONLY) circa 1970s. Created by artist Romeo Rega. Base diameter measures 19".in diameter... Can hold desired glass top.. Han...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Wrought Iron Plant Stand with Industria Ceramica Salernitana Ceramic Tiles
Located in New York, NY
Charming and well executed three branch wrought iron plant stand, with original ceramic tile insert surfaces. The base is hand wrought iron, the tiles are attributed to ICS ( Industr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bill Curry design for Design Line California Pedestal Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cool tall pedestal lamp designed by Bill Curry for Design Line circa 1960's. The lamp has a rectangular green body, on a black plinth base, with origina...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Glass, Wood

1970s Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A marble coffee table from 1970s Italy. The solid block of the silhouette is articulated by the clean edges of the marble slabs. The cool color and nebulous veining of the polished s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Vintage Illuminated Display Pedestals by Albright and Zimmerman, ca. 1984
By Albright Zimmerman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage Illuminated Display Pedestals by Albright and Zimmerman, ca. 1984. Original frosted glass and round dimmer switches. Perfect for display...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

Italian Design Midcentury Modern White Carrara Marble Pedestal Stand / End Table
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical, handcrafted table. This rare and beautifully shaped flower stand is entirely hand-crafted out of a beautiful white marble. This timeless table is in good to excellent condition and we date it from the 1960's. This fine specimen stands as strong and stabile as the day it was made and its heavy weight and relatively wide base also ads to that stability. Thanks to its white color and natural and calm decoration of black veins a piece like this can be used in all types of interiors and in a wide variety of color schemes. It never seizes to amaze us how people manage to create such beautiful shapes out of materials that are naturally very 'unwilling to cooperate'. If you already have a place in mind for this fine specimen then maybe you should be its next custodian. Weather you use this piece as a plant stand, a small wine table...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Carrara Marble

Large Pair Custom Fluted Column Pedestal Stand Painted Faux Purple Malachite Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large pair of custom fluted Column pedestal stands with painted faux purple malachite tops. Item features Impressive and large pair of heavy Mid-Late 20th century custom-made fluted ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Wood

Midcentury Brass and Glass Display Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simple and elegant display pedestal features a brass bass and thick glass topper. Perfect for a bit of added style to any space from an entryway to the sitting room. Please conf...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass

Midcentury Polished Chrome Cylinder Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Amazing American made slant cylinder Zepher side table made in heavy polished and chromed steel. This work of art is designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton. The finish of the cylinder...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Pedestal Table in Travertine by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestal tables in patinated brass with a travertine top. Creation by Studio Glustin. Brass finishes and stone top customizable. (Can...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Travertine, Brass

Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Regency Bamboo Dining Table by McGuire
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Hollywood Regency dining table by McGuire of San Francisco. Beautiful bundle of wheat form constructed of bamboo, age appropriate wear. Top measures 25...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Bamboo

Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel Silver Planter Pedestal
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel / Silver Tone Planter That May Also Be Used As A Pedestal If A Top Were To Be Put On It.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Nickel

Midcentury Double-Levelled Circular Rattan and Bamboo Italian Pedestal, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury double-levelled circular rattan and bamboo pedestal. A fantastic item was designed in Italy during the late 1950s. This piece is stunningly beautiful, and co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair Oval Walnut Tulip Side Tables Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid-Century Cabinmodern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice pair, a decent match, a few years apart, both produced in the 1960s-1970s, both retain labels.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Walnut

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Pedestals with Hand-Painted Marble Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Pedestals with a hand-painted marble finish in black and gold. Rounded Stepped base. These pieces are in their original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Paint

Saporiti Pedestal in Black Lucite with Brass Trim 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pedestal in black lucite with brass trim by Saporiti, Milan Italy, 1970's. This pedestal is beautifully made and and the combination of black lucite and brass is very chic.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Made, Dismantable Solid Oak End Tables of Excellent Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, stylish and highly practical pair of midcentury tables. These beautifully designed and smartly handcrafted end tables or small pedestals could not be in better condition. We t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Oak

Pair of Plaster Pedestals
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of pedestals in sculpted plaster.  
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Plaster

Small Square Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small square Mid-Century Modern Lucite pedestal.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

1950s Studio Craft Brass Stone Table Mid-Century Cabinmodern Plant Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Homemade small Brass and Marble side Table, Signed.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Marble, Brass

Table by Norman Cherner for Konwiser MOMA Exhibit Good Design Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare petite side table, awarded MoMA's Good Design distinction. Tabletop surface and edge has been restored. There is a very shallow small indention on the...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Iron

Karl Springer Style Hollywood Regency Black and Brass Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Reminiscent of works by Karl Springer with the signature curved edges and Art Deco inspiration. Two unique black laminate lighted display pedestals...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Staved Mahogany Chess Piece Table Stool Bohemian Plant Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unsure designer, possibly mfg'd by Drexel. Great pair, will make a room.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Hardwood

Karl Springer Tapering Pedestal in Embossed Ostrich Foot Leather, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Tapering pedestal covered in embossed ostrich foot leather by Karl Springer, American 1970s. Provenance: Purchased from a former employee of Karl Sprin...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Ostrich Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Display Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern open display pedestal in heavy Lucite, with one lower level and one top level for displaying art pieces. Some minor scratches but overall in great vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Lucite

Midcentury Round Italian Gueridon Table with Marble Resin Top and Metal, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury round gueridon table with marble resin top and metal. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. This great piece has a fantastic marbled resi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Fine French 1960's Illuminated Column by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With an off-white/cream lacquered structure, three illuminated shelves with a brown background, a laminated white glass top shade and nickel details.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Clear Lucite & Chrome 'Ghost' Side Accent Table or Pedestal
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This clear lucite or acrylic and chrome 'Ghost' side table or pedestal is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy, dating to approximately 1975 and done in a Mid-Century...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Chrome

Bitossi Ceramic Petite Cocktail Table
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bitossi ceramic petite cocktail table. Wonderful colors.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Hand Painted Top and Lucite Coffee Table Attributed to Emilo Martelli
By Emilio Martelli
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian hand painted top and Lucite coffee table attributed to Emilo Martelli. Stunning floral hand painted top on Lucite cylinder base, missing paint to small areas.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Lucite

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Marble Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This crescent moon side table works great as a pedestal table or fantastic sofa/hall table, adding stylish vintage flair to home or office. Uniquely shaped and well made, this Milo Baughman style side...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Marble, Chrome

Pair of Woodard Aluminum Table Bases or Pedistals
Located in Buffalo, NY
Aluminum straped bases will support up to 48" top, designed by Russell Woodard, nice original condition, age appropriate wear, weathered, can easily be cleaned and polished, two heig...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Aluminum

Midcentury Minimalist Cube Tables or Stands in Walnut and Brass by Lane
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair of stands manufactured by Lane,, Figured walnut wood,,handsome brass detailing to all four sides,, Faux slate tops,,on castors.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass

Pair of Neal Small Illuminated Pedestal Table Stands for Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Neal small illuminated pedestal table stands for Kovacs. In the style of Paul Evans Cityscape Line.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Metal

Square Acrylic Lighted Pedestal, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Square pedestal with concealed light. The semi-opaque top of the pedestal glows and casts a downlight in the clear acrylic base that appears to float. Ideal for displaying an object ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Acrylic

Sculptural Pedestal in Verdigris Bronze with Glass Top 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pedestal in verdigris bronze with studio-made glass top, American, 1970s. This artisan pedestal is very chic.  
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Bronze

Mid-century Modern pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern pedestals 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 pedestals created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, building and garden elements, 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 pedestals 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 pedestals, popular names associated with this style include Charles Hollis Jones, Dunbar, Glustin Creation, and Piero Fornasetti. 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 pedestals differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $46,431 while the average work can sell for $2,237.

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