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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 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 Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Neo Deco Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Display Pedestal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the pedestal alone. The gold bust is sold separately. Gorgeous Nineteen-Laties (1980s-1990s) era Maitland Smith tessellated stone display pedestal. The design is...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

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...
Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

Racetrack Oval Glass Top Single Tessellated Marble Pedestal Base Dining Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Racetrack Oval Glass Top Single Tessellated Marble Pedestal Base Dining Table MINT.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Mid Century Modern Harvey Guzzini Marble Base for Arc Floor Lamp Italy 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, white marble base, which can be attached to a pole for an arc floor lamp, by Harvey Guzzini, made in Italy, circa the 1960s. In excellent vin...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

'Strumenti Musicali' Drinks / Side Tables by Piero Fornasetti, c 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous collectors items are the 'Strumenti Musicali' (Musical Instruments in Italian) side tables by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with original labels. Priced individu...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Natural Coquina Coral Stone Pedestal Column Tables - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century natural coquina coral stone pedestal column tables. Also available as a console with glass top. Please see separate listing here: 1stDibs Ref: LU5392238957192
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Limestone

Petrified Wood Organic Shape Multicolor Beige to Black Stand End Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Petrified Wood Organic Shape Multicolor Beige to Black Stand End Table Pedestal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Beige Large Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beige to Black Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Large Beige Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Beige Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

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.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Nickel

Large Beige Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Beige Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Single Marble Travertine Diamond Shape Glass Top Dining Conference Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Marble Travertine Diamond Shape Glass Top Dining Conference Table MINT! glass: 0.5 in
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Large Beige Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Beige Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Beige to Black Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Beige Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Beige Black Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Beige Petrified Wood Organic Stomp Shape Stand End Side Table Pedestal
Category

20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Variable Height Textured Occasional Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage variable height textured pedestal table, perfect as a coffee table and raises up with a lever to become a games table or dining table. The square shape table with angled c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lacquer

1960s Mid Century Modern Burl Pedestal / Column in the Milo Baughman Style.
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Mid Century Modern Burl Pedestal / Column in the Milo Baughman Style. Features a rich olive burl wood veneer and a brutalist inspired design. In good restored condition with ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Burl

Knoll Custom Gold Finished Wire Base with Blue Cement Top Table
Located in Ferndale, MI
This is a Knoll wire table base custom finished in gold powdercoat . Cast cement top in blue is also a custom addition. The table was custom tailored by local decorator for a Grosse...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Cement, Steel, Wire

Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Black Acrylic Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and materially excellent Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Black Acrylic Pedestal originates from the United States during the latter half of the 20th Century. Features ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Acrylic

Baker Banded Mahogany Two Drawers Round Drum Gueridon Center Table Pencil Inlay
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Banded Mahogany Two Drawers Round Drum Gueridon Center Table Pencil Inlay MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Flower Stand or Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Antique pedestal originally used to hold flowers or plants. Full dimensions ; top shelf 8" x 8" x bottom shelf 10” x 10" x 39.5” high. Circa 1950. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original...
Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Pedestal or Tall Side Table
Located in New York, NY
This side table or pedestal was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence. It is a beauty of things modest...
Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Metro Cylindrical Tables Set of Three
Located in Highland, IN
These minimalist, cylindrical tables by Metro are finished in a beautiful muted palate of Gray, Taupe and Cider Brown. They can be used individually or as a grouping, and are sturdy ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Exceptional Tapering Pedestal in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant tapering pedestal in multicolor lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The coloration and artisanship of this pedestal are superb.
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Black Japanned and Parcel Gilt Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Black japanned and parcel gilt pedestal, of columnar form with circular top and base, the sides lightly mottled with gilding and laurel leaf motifs to top. 39" H x 10" diameter.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

1980's Maison Jansen Style Brass And Steel Lion Head Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
1980's Maison Jansen style brass and steel with lion head and claw and leather top pedestal, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gordon & Jane Martz Sea Foam Green Coin Tile Mosaic Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round side table by Gordon & Jane Martz. The table top is inlaid with ceramic coin tiles in a sea foam green matte glaze. The frame, base and pedestal of the table are all solid waln...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-Century Modernist Tessellate Stone Pedestal by Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Stone Pedestal is by Maitland Smith and originates from the United States, Circa 1980. It features a tall rectangular profi...
Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Milo Baughman Style Modernist Burl Wood Pedestal
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern book-matched burled olive wood pedestal or plant stand In the manner of Milo Baughman USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 22"W x 15"D x 32.5"H. Top measures 1...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Pedestals, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern book-matched burled olive wood pedestals or plant stands In the manner of Milo Baughman USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 22"W x 15"D x 32.5"H. Top ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Burl

Vintage Lucite Pedestal Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your space with this vintage lucite pedestal table, an embodiment of modern elegance and versatility. This eight-sided pedestal, crafted from high-quality lucite, shines with...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Cast Iron Tulip Table with Custom Travertine Top
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tulip table Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen vowed to address the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" he observed underneath chairs and tables - the so-called "slum ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Pair Brass and White Beige Lacquered Wood Round Pedestals Table Bases Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Brass and White Beige Lacquered Wood Round Pedestals Table Bases Stands. Full price included complete restoration to a desired color of finish and polishing of the brass elements.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Grasscloth Wrapped Three Mid Century Modern Pink Lacquer Brass Trim Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three matching pedestals wrapped in grass cloth in style of Springer. Color customization is possible Dimensions: 20x15x38, 20x15x32, 20x15x26
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Wood

Vintage Italian Travertine Pedestal
Located in High Point, NC
A marble pedestal made in 20th Century Italy. Elegant and understated, this stone pedestal makes an ideal base for elevating your favorite collectible. The minimal shape and neutral ...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Silver Leaf Gilt Round Cylinder Shape Lighted Pedestal Floor Lamp MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Silver Leaf Gilt Round Cylinder Shape Lighted Pedestal Floor Lamp MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Silver Leaf

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Trefoil Trifoliate Clover Pedestal Drum Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft trefoil trifoliate clover shaped pedestal drum table base in original lacquered faux parchment finish with double band of acid etched b...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Rosewood Pedestal - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Rosewood Pedestal - Pair Each pedestal measures: 11.75 wide x 11.75 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition....
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Polished Nero Marquina Solid Marble Pedestals - Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of 1970s Nero Marquina Marble pedestals. The pedestals are in great condition as they have been professionally polished by...
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Pair of 10" Square Italian Mid Century Modern Travertine Pedestals Stands MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 10" Square Italian Mid Century Modern Travertine Pedestals Stands MINT! Dimensions: -Large Pedestal: 10in x 10in x 32in -Small Pedestal: 10in x 10in x 27in
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

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
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Fiberglass, Lucite

Burled Wood Pedestal in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice Burl Patch Pedestal with Mirror top and chrome corners. Have seen attributed to Milo Baughman, but what isn't?! Very Nice condition with great grain and color.
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Burl

1950's French Mid Century Modern Portor Marble Top - Storage Pedestal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's French Mid Century Exotic Wood Marble Top Storage Display Pedestal. Portor marble top and nice storage.
Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Tall Hexagon Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Pedestal Stand Side Table Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Hexagon Mid-Century Modern mirrored pedestal stand side table mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mirror

Mid Century Modern Triangle Cut Corners Glass Beveled Mirror Pedestal Stand MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Triangle Cut Corners Glass Beveled Mirror Pedestal Stand MINT
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mirror

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Half Circle Pedestals - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Half Circle Pedestals - Pair Each pedestal measures: 23.5 wide x 12.75 deep x 29.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Rosewood

Pedestal Extension Table in Walnut by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced in 2014, this solid walnut extension dining table with pedestal base is beautifully versatile. The simplicity of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 1960s Teak Wood Waterfall Side Table - Fully Restored and Sleek Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the beauty of our extraordinary mid-century modern side table, boasting a unique 1960s waterfall design that is sure to elevate any home or office space. Meticulously crafted...
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut, Wood

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...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Burl

1950s Vintage Danish style Craftsman Teak Pedestal Table Base Basket
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unknown designer/maker. An interesting well-made form. A Mid-Century Era Pedestal, Stand, Trash Can, or Table Base. Appears to be craftsman made but could possibly be Danish or Hi...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Teak

Late 20th Century Light Colored Veneer Wood Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Square Top Pedestal In Light Wood Veneer, circa 1970's
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

C1970s 12x12 Square 36" High Cube Shape Beveled Mirror Pedestal Table Stand MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
C1970s 12x12 Square 36" High Cube Shape Beveled Mirror Pedestal Table Stand MINT
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite And Nickel Sculpture Pedestal Stand
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful polished nickel and solid lucite pedestal designed by Charles Hollis Jones circa 1960. In very nice overall condition having minimal signs of usage. Obtained from the ori...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Nickel

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Book Matched Burl Wood Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho pedestal. Chic book matched Burl wood with a thin brass rail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Verdi Alpi Marble Pedestal Mangiarotti Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Verdi Alpi Marble Pedestal, Mangiarotti Style Italian marble extracted in northern Italy. It presents different tonalities of green, enriched by del...
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Pair Marble Top Round Scallop Shape Cylinders Pedestals Cabinets w/ Shelf MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Marble Top Round Scallop Shape Cylinders Pedestals Cabinets Side Tables Night Stands w/ Shelf MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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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