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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
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Brass

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Italian Marble Side Table or Pedestal, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Italian pedestal, handcrafted out of Carrara marble, fabricated in the 1970s. It can be used inside or outside the house. It is made of beautiful marble. Please take notice of the v...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Boho Gesso Over Wood Carved Floral Dining Table Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage dining table pedestal combines timeless bohemian charm with intricate craftsmanship. The carved floral patterns, highlighted by a delicate gesso finish, exude ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Gesso, Wood

Mid Century Modern 18x18" Square 29" Tall White Marble Pedestal MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern 18x18" Square 29" Tall White Marble Pedestal MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Marble

Demilune Elephant Motive Base Console Sofa Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Demilune elephant motive base console sofa table stand.
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20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

"Duo" Pedestals by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Duo" pedestals in brass and blue Brita onyx tops. Creation by Studio Glustin. Two different heights in the set of 2: Ø 55 x H 66 cm Ø 45 x H 58 cm.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Onyx, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Plexiglass Pedestal/Columns/Base/Legs
By TOP line
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian plexiglass and metal pedestal/columns/base/legs. Can be used as a base for table or console. Heavy and solid. Very good vintage condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Metal

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.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wrought Iron

large 19x19 Square Faux Travertine 41" Tall Carved Geometric Decorative Pattern
Located in Rockaway, NJ
large 19x19 Square Faux Travertine 41" Tall Carved Geometric Decorative Pattern Radius Corners Pedestal Stand Lamp Table MINT!
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Rectangular pedestal table by Robert & Jean Cloutier, France, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular pedestal table with glazed terracotta top: three raised glazed terracotta tiles, featuring an abstract design. Thick bluish-w...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Enamel

French Mirrored Chinoiserie Pedestal
Located in Queens, 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

Materials

Pine, Mirror

Neal Small Tall Illuminated Light Pedestal Table Stand for Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Neal Small Tall Illuminated Light Pedestal Table Stand for Kovacs. In the style of Paul Evans Cityscape Line. Nice to use for sculpture or Glass/Ceramic Arts corners of the removab...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Metal

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

Materials

Marble

Pair of Polished & Rough Stone Tiles Cone Shape Non Matching Pair of Pedestals
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of polished & rough stone tiles cone shape non matching pair of pedestals small: 14 × 36 tall : 14 x 43.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Marble

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
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Midcentury Bamboo and Wood Small Plant Pedestals or Accent Tables, France, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
Charming Pair of Mid-Century French Bamboo and Wood Plant Pedestals / Accent Tables A delightful pair of small bamboo and wood stands, handmade in France circa Mid-20th Century. The...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Round Walnut Wood Stained in Dark Red 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

Materials

Walnut

Plinth in White Glass and Brass Decorations, Italy, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Elegant white colour Glass Plinth decorated with brass fixtures. It is an elegant touch in any room to display this beautiful piece of art. Italy, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

3 Tier Grass Cloth Hexagon Burnt Bamboo Antique Pedestal Candle Lamp Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
3 Tier grass cloth hexagon burnt bamboo antique pedestal candle lamp table stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo 30" Tall Round Cylinder Black Top Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo 30" Tall Round Cylinder Black Laminate Top Pedestal Stand
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Laminate

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Italian Carrara Marble Pedestal 18" Tall End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cube shape Italian Carrara marble pedestal 18" tall end table stand pedestal.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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.
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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

Materials

Marble

Pair Faux Snake Skin Pedestals
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage pedestals wrapped in black faux reptile skin. Great for plants or lamps. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Animal Skin

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".
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1980s Burlwood Cylindrical Pedestals with Black Lacquer Tops
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1980s Italian, cylindrical pedestals featuring richly figured burl wood veneers and black lacquered trim tops. These beautiful pedestals feature an organic symmetry of burl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

"Poetic" pedestal by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Poetic" pedestal in travertine stone with base in sculpted and patinated bronze. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Italian Round Table by Gae Aulenti attr. for Elam in Steel and Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Italian round table of Elam production by Gae Aulenti attr. from the 1970s. The table has a chromed steel pedestal frame. Its pedestal is formed by 4 steel tubes that both radiate on...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal, Steel

Duo Pedestals by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Duo" pedestals in brass with blue Murano glass tops. Creation by Studio Glustin Dimensions: ø 60 x H 62 cm ø 40 x H 52 cm.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

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).
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Brass Pedestal With Persian Travertine Top, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Spun Brass pedestal with a wonderful patina and a red travertine top.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Art Deco Brass & Nickel Pedestal, USA 1940's
Located in New York, NY
A classic example of American art deco with graded base and top in patinated bronze with fluted nickel stems.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Bronze, 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.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

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,
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Minimal Rectilinear Chrome Pedestal with Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and sleek Mid-Century Modernist Minimal Rectilinear Chrome Pedestal with Glass Top originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a minimal construction in narr...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century 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

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Burl Wood Pedestals by Drexel Heritage - Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful pair of vintage burl wood pedestals by Drexel Heritage, featuring elegant gold detailing around the base. The light burl wood brings warmth and character, while the swirl...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Burl

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

Materials

Stone, Steel, Nickel

Mid-Century Modernist Matte Black Laminate Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modernist matte black laminate pedestal is a striking piece that reflects the clean, minimalist aesthetics characteristic of the mid-20th century. Crafted in America...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Laminate

Mid Century Oak Top Pedestal Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic yet hard to find Oak Pedestal Dining/ Games Table. Sturdy and decorative square form oak 1 1/2" thick table top with distinguished finish featuring handsome graining of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Pair of Onyx Pedestals by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage pair of pedestal in patinated steel and onyx tops. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Steel

Pair of Pedestal Tables in Mosaic and Gemstone by Stan Usel
Located in New York, NY
Created to measure by Stan Usel, this original pedestal table in stainless steel mosaic, inlayded with a unique agate stone and quartz stone, is designed to give your very home decor...
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2010s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Stainless Steel, Metal

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

Materials

Plaster

Stand by Marcel Kammerer, Model 9640 by Thonet, Vienna, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Stand by Marcel Kammerer, Model 9640 by Thonet, Vienna, 1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

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

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...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Cement, Steel, Wire

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

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite, Wood

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

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

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

Large Vintage Wood Console Pedestal, Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Large Vintage Wood Console Pedestal – Italy, 1950s This impressive solid beech wood pedestal, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, features a striking t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Rattan

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

Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Display stand, 1960s. White & Black Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small Pottery Etc.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
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Pedestal Side Coffee 5452 Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
The famous coffee table designed by George Nelson in 1960 for Herman Miller. White pedestal base, white tabletop. Signed!
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

Hexagon Italian Travertine Base Glass Rond Top Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hexagon Italian Travertine base glass round top Mid-Century Modern dining table MINT!
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

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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