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
- 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 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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Mid-Century Modern
1947 Charles and Ray Eames IT-1 Incidental Folding Side Kids Table Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Museum quality early example. Retains rare paper label.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Steel
Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Regency Bamboo Dining Table by McGuire
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Bamboo
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
Round Black & White Marble Top Wrought Iron Pedestal Stand Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative wrought iron marble top pedestal stand. Marble top diameter is 11".
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Smoked Mirror Glass Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Shape Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern smoked mirror glass hexagon shape pedestal stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Smoked Glass
Maitland-Smith Style Brass and Glass Travertine Stone Pedestal Cocktail Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning travertine stone square pedestal cocktail table in the style of Maitland-Smith. Super-sleek, elegant and Classic modern style. The stone has exotically marbled earth tone veins. The Minimalist design is perfectly complimented and contrasted by the flat bar brass...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stone, Brass
Midcentury Round Walnut Wood Stained in Dark Mahogany Side Table, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Simple but elegant workmanship for this side table, with slender legs and a beautiful patina project it in a refined style. Square, elegant, just the right size, the coffee table wil...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Cast Resin & Acrylic Lighted Pedestal, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Round acrylic pedestal with a cast resin top, the light concealed within the pedestal makes the resin glow warmly. It can be used to display art or as an accent light.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Acrylic
Tall Mid-Century Modern Turned Wood Red Finish Plant Stand Sculpture Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a tall Mid-Century Modern handcrafted turned wood pedestal, plant stand, sculpture stand, table.
The pedestal is great for your favorite...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Paint
80s Mid-Century Modern Black Formica Swivel Top Sculpture Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Swivel top black Formica over wood sculpture stand, column, pedestal or swivel top table.
Sturdy and heavy stand for your favorite Mid-Century Modern sculptures or kitchen or electro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Formica, Wood
Maitland Smith Pink Tessellated Marble with Rattan and Brass Pedestal Column
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 1970s tessellated marble and rattan pedestal in the form of a simple Doric order column with the rattan construction forming a 'fluted' finish.
Beautiful pink tessellated stone...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Black Lacquered Pencil Reed Rattan Pedestal Table '2 of 4 Available'
Located in Miami, FL
Black lacquered pencil reed rattan pedestal column table from the 1960s.
Four pedestals available.
Surface dimensions: W9-1/2" x D9-1/2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Reed, Paint
Pale Pink to White Marble Square Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square marble pedestal stand side lamp table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Vintage Brunswick Bowling Aluminum Bistro Tables
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a total of three of these 29 inch high 36 inch round pedestal refreshment tables from the now defunct Bowl-O-Mat in Beverly, Massachusetts produced by Brusnwick Corporation i...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Rattan Flowerbed Pedestal, Side Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The original rattan flower bed made in the 1970s. Nice and light form will decorate any interior. Very good vintage condition. Also can be a decoration in kids room.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Black Marble Stone Veneer Sheeted Tiled Round Cylinder Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern round cylinder shape black marble veneer pedestals end side tables stands.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Pair of Birdseye Maple Burl and Resin Cube Side Tables by Edward Wormley
Located in San Mateo, CA
Cube side tables or pedestals made by Dunbar. Edward Wormley designed these unusual and uncommon tables. These have a birds eye maple burl top and band along the bottom. The black is...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Birdseye Maple
Two Doors Compartment Cabinet Octagon Shape Side Occasional End Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut gallery edges octagon shape two-door cabinet stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Wood
Edward Wormley Dunbar Burl Wood Pedestal Accent Drum Table 6302F Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for dunbar burl wood pedestal side table 6302F. Item features a beautiful faceted columnar exterior, figured burl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Burl
Set of 4 Rare Polished Weighed Composite Pawn Form Chess Pieces Bar Stool
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of unique studio made polished composite weighted bottoms round bar stools.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Composition
Tall 1970s Electrified White Lucite Or Acrylic Pedestal Stand Display Column
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall modernist white Lucite or acrylic pedestal stand display column
Pedestal is electrified and lights up using a LED light bulb.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Pair of Polished Stone Tile Tessellated Octagon Shape Pedestals Stand Red White
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern tessellated red and white stone octagon shape carved sides pedestals.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stone
Midcentury Black Lacquered Pencil Reed Rattan Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Black lacquered pencil reed rattan pedestal column table from the 1960s.
Surface dimensions: W9-1/2" x D9-1/2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Reed, Paint
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Stylish pair of Hollywood Regency brass and glass side tables. Brass frame with glass surfaces.
Dimensions low table: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Steel and Brass Pedestals with Marble Tops and Ram's Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of Italian steel and brass pedestals from the mid-20th century with marble tops, ram's heads and hoofed feet. Born in Italy during the midcentury period, each of this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Grey Goat Skin Bone Trim Star Art Deco Pedestal
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern grey goat skin & bone trim star shaped, Art Deco style pedestal
Purchased from Lorin Marsh.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Bone, Goatskin
Round Glass Top Gold Gilt Tripod Wrought Iron Base Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hollywood Regency style gilt wrought iron tripod base round glass top side occasional center side table Stand.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Iron
Lucite Pedestal with Canted Corners, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Lucite pedestal or étagère from the 1970s.
This 3-tier transparent Lucite or plexiglass pedestal has canted corners what gives a beautiful effect by the light. It has brass finishing details. This clear acrylic pedestal is beautiful to display vases, ceramics, little art works, plants etc.
This plexi pedestal...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lucite
Square Brass and Mirror Panels Pedestals Stands
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Studio custom choice of brass and mirror panel pedestals stands.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Marble End Table in the Style of Lucia Mercer
By Lucia Mercer
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel shaped solid marble stump table.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Brass And Chrome Pedestal Tables At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of French brass and chrome pedestal tables, top glass
In the spirit of Paul Evans
France, 1980s
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Hexagonal End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern end tables feature a white laminate top and a walnut base. Sleek design with unusual cut-out designs on all sides and a hexagonal shape. Versati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Haziza Illuminated and Motorized Rotating White Lucite Pedestal Table
By Haziza
Located in Miami, FL
Rotating turntable top white Lucite pedestal table by Haziza. The top rotates via internal motor when switched on.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lucite
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Large Cylinder Tessellated Stone Veneer Brass Inlay Dining Table Base Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Attributed to Maintland-Smith Mid-Century Modern tessellated stone round dining table base pedestal.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stone
1960s Knoll Warren Platner Marble Coffee Table
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Some light age and oxidation to the nickel base. Unvarnished white stone top, extremely heavy, with classic knoll knife edge (underside bevel.) No label, but from very old and high-...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stone, Steel, Nickel
Twisted 14x14 Square Pattern Faux Goatskin Finish Modern Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lacquered faux goatskin finish Mid-Century Modern pedestal display stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Composition
Forged Round Faux Bamboo Metal Stand with Marble Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy and solid design vintage round faux bamboo stand with marble top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
Pair of Marble or Travertine Square Side End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern square side end occasional tables.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Travertine
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Tesselated Stone Brass Inlay Square Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tessellated side end table on four legs by Maitland Smith.
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Custom Cube Table by Dunbar with Brass Inlay
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting custom cube table made by Dunbar. With brass inlay could be a pedestal or coffee table.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
Three Tesselated Stone Tables by Robert Marcius for Casa Bique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern set of three pedestal tables feature sleek black tesselated stone with brass inlays. Wonderful two-tone design with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stone
Pair of Italian Mirrored Pedestals
Located in Miami, FL
5 smoked mirrors (mirror top) on each very attractive pair of Italian pedestals.
Provenance: apartment in ROMA
Measurements of the top: 13.5" *13.5".
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
French Mirrored Chinoiserie Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
1940's French octagonal shaped pedestal with storage concealed behind a door. The mirrored glass exterior is decorated in painted Chinoiserie des...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Pine, Mirror
Modern Vase or Drink Table in the Style of Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Slender scale pedestal high tripod table, solid carved walnut lip edge top with ceramic design details inset.
Feet have lighter tone wood accent.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Aluminum
Mirror Glass Top Folded Brass Square Modern Pedestal
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bent brass glass mirror top pedestal stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Design by Ico Parisi Side Table in Walnut and Clear Glass
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid - Century Italian Design by Ico Parisi side table in walnut and clear glass
This is an iconic piece of the 1954 designed by Ico Parisi, an architect influenced by Gio Ponti mas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Crystal
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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