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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
Mid-Century Modern Onyx Tripple Cylinder Base Side Table Stand Pedestal Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern onyx tripple cylinder base side table stand pedestal lamp table.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

Solid Brass Sheet Metal Forged Square Mid Century Modern Machine Age Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Brass Sheet Metal Forged Square Mid Century Modern Machine Age Pedestal
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lighted Linen Wrapped Pedestals in the Manner of Karl Springer
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of columnar lighted display pedestals in lacquered linen with frosted glass tops, circa 1970s.
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Glass, Linen

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

Set of 2 pop art columns by Fabianart Roma
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Artistic object or sidetable in the shape of a Roman or Greek column, made of solid transparant acrylic. The design displays the exemplary talent of the progressive Italian product ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Grosfeld House Art Moderne Carved Stripped End Tables
Located in Queens, 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)
Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Tall Large Square Italian Travertine Pedestals Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of tall large square Italian Travertine pedestals stands.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Non Matching Pair Rounded Edges and Corners Thick Enamel Finish Side End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Non Matching Pair Rounded Edges and Corners Thick Enamel Finish Side End Tables Stands Pedestals Large Pedestal Dimensions: 16in x 12in x 16in Small Pedestal Dimensions: 16in x 12i...
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Enamel

Italian Carrara Marble Pedestal, Italy 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Carrara Marble Pedestal, Italy 1970.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Side Table by Verner Panton Pantonova Wire Cube for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The "Cube" side table, designed by Verner Panton in the 1970s, is a striking piece from the Pantonova series produced by Fritz Hansen. This table features a sleek, minimalist design ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

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 ...
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mirror

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

Large French Turned Oak Pedestal, France, 1940s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Beautiful carved wooden pedestal/side table, made in France, 1940s, dark stained wood. This piece is sleek and modern. The pedestal has a lovely patina, adding to its charm, and is in very good condition. It would be perfect for creatively filling any corner. It's big enough to be noticeable but slender enough to fit in any room. It's ideal for showcasing an art sculpture or hanging plant. This piece combines brutalism with sculpturalism and would be perfect for any contemporary, minimalist, wabi-sabi, Axel Vervoordt, or Vincent Van Duysen style interior. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt, sourced in the south of France. Check out our Daddy Deco...
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Oak

Brass and Lucite Side Tables or Pedestals by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of tall side tables or pedestals in Lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones. The tables are in excellent condition, we have two sets, one is brass and one in nickel. ...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

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 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

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.
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Acrylic

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

Hexagon Travertine Single Pedestal 21"H Side End Table Stand Pedestal Pair Three
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Italian Modern Hexagon Travertine Single Pedestal 21"H Side End Table Stand Pedestal Pair or a set of 3 available.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Stone, Travertine

Signed Paul Evans City Scape Polished Chrome Double Pedestal Mid Century Modern
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Signed Paul Evans City Scape Polished Chrome Double Pedestal Mid Century Modern.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Chrome

Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Square Pedestal Stand End Table Black & Grey Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Square Pedestal Stand End Table Black & Grey MINT.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Brass

Neal Small Illuminated Light Pedestal Table Stand for Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Neal small illuminated pedestal table stands for Kovacs. In the style of Paul Evans Cityscape Line. Please inquire if interested in acquiring a pair.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

New Marble-Top and Gilt Painted Iron Hexagonal Side Table or End Table
Located in Miami, FL
New marble top and gilt painted iron hexagonal side table, end table or pedestal.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Iron

Alanda Square Coffee Table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Alanda; Paolo Piva; 1980s; Italy; B&B Italia; coffee table; Modern Design; Late 19th century; Glass; Steel; Carlo Scarpa; Alanda coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. one of I...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Steel

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

Mid-Century American Stainless Steel and Brass Display Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American square pedestal with stainless steel sides and a polished brass rectangular wall intersecting the center at a perpendicular angle. Minor separation of metal ven...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Marble Obelisk Shape Floor Lamps
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 56" tall black marble obelisk pedestal shape floor lamps.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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 Tessellated Stone Marble Columns Octagon Shape Pedestals Columns Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Tessellated Stone Marble Columns Octagon Shape Pedestals Columns MINT!
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Set of two Black Pedestals in Belgium Hard-stone
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful set of 2 very large pedestals in black Belgium marble. They can be used inside or outside the house. They are made of beautiful and massive marble. Please take notice of ...
Category

20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Belgian Black 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

Pair Rosewood Square Tapered Pedestals Hidden Secret Storage Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Art Deco rosewood square tapered pedestals hidden secret storage compartment mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Marble Pedestal, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Italian pedestal, handcrafted out of marble, fabricated in the 1980s. It can be used inside or outside the house. It is made of beautiful marble. Please take notice of the very nice...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Modern Triangular Beveled Mirrors Pedestal Stand End Table Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Triangular Beveled Mirrors Pedestal Stand End Table Console
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mirror

Brutalist Console Table in Wood Veneer, Sideboard Podio by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Podio Rectangular Console Table The NONO design team presents a console table that exudes elegance and modernity. The foundation of this piece is a cluster of cylindrical columns, p...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Plywood

Duo Pedestals by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of brass pedestals with 2 different heights, with tops in amber tainted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Dimensions: ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Elegant Tessellated Stone Tri Leg Pedestal Stand Side Table Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elegant Tessellated stone tri leg pedestal stand side table mint.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Mirror Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage modern pedestal features a cylinder shape layered with chrome strips and a mirrored top. Unique design can be used for a side table or a decorative piece. The Classi...
Category

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Chrome

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...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

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

Grey Granite Stone Octagon Shape Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful craftsmanship polished stone marble looking granite mid century modern pedestal stand.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Granite, Marble

Midcentury Italian Flower Table, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Design flower table from Italy.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of travertine, fabricated in the 1980s. It can be used inside or outside the house. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please ta...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

American Mid-Century Cherrywood Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century maple sideboard having 5 draws centering two door in the middle and resting on a pair of silvered metal pedestal bases
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Occasional Table by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round occasional table by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young. This piece would be perfect as a large entry way table for a foyer or a game table. The walnut top showcases a beautifu...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

"Ogive" pedestals by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestals "Ogive" in brass and tops in pink onyx. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024. Dimensions: Diameter 45 x H 56 cm Diameter 55 x H 64 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Set of 2 Italian Travertine or Stone Pedestals or Side Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 travertine pedestals, fabricated in Italy in the 80s. This timeless set can be a sculptural piece of art or it can beautifully display whatever object rests upon...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Brass Clad Octagon Shape Mid-Century Modern Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass-clad octagon shape custom made pedestal.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tessellated Marble Tapered Square Obelisk Shape Pedestals Stands MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Tessellated Marble Tapered Square Obelisk Shape Pedestals Stands MINT!
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Square Beveled Tall Travertine Marble Pedestals End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two pedestals one measures 11" x 11" x 39" the other measures 11" x 11" x 35" Listed dimensions are for taller piece, there is a four inch difference betwe...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Travertine

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

Sheath of "Wheat" Style Round Base for Round Glass Dining Conference Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sheath of "Wheat" Style Round Base for Round Glass Dining Conference Table. Mid-Century Modern decorative table base atr. to McGuire.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut, Reed

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...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Antique Carved Oak Tripod Tri legged Plant Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Carved Oak Tripod Tri legged Plant Stand
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Oak

Alabaster Pedestal Table by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass pedestal table with alabaster top. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pedestals in Travertine Stone by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestals in massive travertine stone. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Square Black Onyx Lacquer Beveled Edge Tall Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 36" tall bald lacquer pedestal column.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

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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