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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: Mid-20th Century
Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and important desk model Stadera designed by Franco Albini for the Poggi manufacture, in 1959. Model 840. Made of noble wood for its shelf, the desk is the perfect modernist ele...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Metal

Turned Solid Oak Pedestal in Line of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
A turned solid Oak Pedestal in line of Charles Dudouyt. France, 1950s. Perfect for a Plant, Vase or other purpose.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Oak

Artist-Working Pedestal, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist-working pedestal in wood, in great structural condition. c.1930s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Wood

Mid Century Vintage Bamboo Plant Table / Side Table, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Vintage bamboo and rattan low french plant table, 1960s. In beautfiul condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Turned Wood Side Table John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
John Stuart Pedestal table of turned assembled solid wood. Turned wood Side table having a polished black finished top. Great looking profile table by a high quality American maker o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Wood

Mid-Century Neoclassical Wrought Iron, Brass & Marble Lamp Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century neoclassical wrought iron, brass & marble lamp table is perfect for the more trendy decor, and features timeless neoclassical lines with a more modern interpretation. The...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Flower Tables, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Chrome,Metal,Umakart,Plastic,Wood Re-polished Good original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Flower Table, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Chrome,Metal,Umakart,Plastic,Wood Re-polished Good original condition.  
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Bronze Finished Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury pedestal with a dark frame and a bronze finish rim on the top. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Metal

1960s Cabin Modern Martz Table Walnut + Chocolate Ceramic Tile Plant Stand MCM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Harder to find, smaller Marshall Studios square tile side table, all original No chips to the ceramic tiles, and the glaze has held up very w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Ceramic, Walnut

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

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

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

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Brass, Bronze

Bill Curry for Design Line Pedestal Lamp 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Pedestal lamp by Bill Curry for his company, Design Line. The light in the top segment illuminates the open middle section and produces light above. The...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Aluminum

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

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

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: W 9-1/2" x D 9-1/2".   
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Reed, Paint

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

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

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Lucite

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.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Steel

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

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Metal

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

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

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...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Walnut

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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Chrome

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.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Rattan

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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Aluminum, Steel

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".
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Reed, Paint

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

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: ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

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

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Epoxy Resin, Birdseye Maple

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

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Marble, Brass, Steel

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

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Laminate, Walnut

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".  
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Reed, Paint

Knoll Warren Platner Marble Coffee Table Vintage 1960s Nickel Plated Cabinmodern
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-...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Stone, Steel, Nickel

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

Materials

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.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Stone

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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Burl

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...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Pine, Mirror

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

Pair of Grosfeld House Art Moderne Carved Stripped End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Moderne stripped end tables with a carved swag apron and drawer supported on a tapered pedestal base. (GROSFELD HOUSE) (PRICED AS Pair)
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Design by Ico Parisi Side Table in Walnut and Clear Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Crystal

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

Materials

Metal

Raffia Wrapped Pedestal
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled raffia-wrapped pedestal having a subtly tapered form and eased corners.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Raffia

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

Hand-Carved and Cerused Modern Neoclassical Northern Italian Console
Located in New York, NY
A charming, hand-carved Northern Italian console / pedestal that has been cerused. Size is small and is ideal for entrance way or other intimate spaces. References: Rustic, Romantic,
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Wood

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

Ionic Column White Ceramic Mid-Century End Table or Pedestal
Located in Westport, CT
Ionic column end table or pedestal white ceramic glazed.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Mid-Century Shield Tripod Table Paul Laszlo for Glenn of California
Located in Hyattsville, MD
American Early Modernist Form. Presented in Original Finish. Showing Staining and Wear, Patina to all surfaces. Table was professionally attended to, now very tight and sturdy.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Mahogany

Vintage Mirrored Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern mirrored pedestal featuring beautifully sculpted body with mirrored panels along side and top. Please confirm item location NY or NJ ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mirror

Terrazzo Top Center Table
Located in Westport, CT
Terrazzo top Black and creme custom, Center Table, with brass trim between Creme and Black Lined top on a Black lacquer circular compartment. Sectioned b...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass

Tommaso Barbi Pedestal Plinth, Burl and Brass, 1960s, Rome
Located in London, GB
A burl wood and brass plinth, made in Italy with exceptional craftsmanship. Perfect as a Plinth, lamp table, or side table, and a spectacular addition to any interior whether moder...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass

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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