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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 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.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Animal Skin

Large Polished Marble Stone Hexagon Shape 38" Tall Pedestal MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Polished Marble Stone Hexagon Shape 38" Tall Pedestal MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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

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

Square Light Pink Marble Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square light pink salmon color marble pedestal stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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

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Beech

Mid-Century Modernist Matte Black Laminate Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
This sleek mid-century modern pedestal exemplifies minimalist design and versatility. Crafted in the 20th century, the matte black laminate finish offers a refined yet understated ae...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Laminate

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...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Gesso, Wood

American Mid-Century Grey Painted Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century grey painted pedestal with off-white framing trim
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Paint

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
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Steel

"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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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...
Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Marble Pair of Low Pedestals
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful well kept marble low pedestals. Great style and design. No broken parts or chips. Can be used as pedestals or low side tables. ---------...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Vintage Marble Pair of Low Pedestals
Vintage Marble Pair of Low Pedestals
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
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

Maitland-Smith Faux Elephant Hide Finished Leather Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant, classic Maitland-Smith glazed leather pedestal with faux elephant hide finish and gold embossed details. A handsome statement in both traditional and modern settings. Good s...
Category

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

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.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

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

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

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

Marlowe Table
Located in Carmel, CA
Handcrafted in California, the Marlowe Side Table seamlessly blends artisanal craftsmanship with modern elegance. Its hand-forged stainless steel frame provides a sturdy and graceful...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Metal

Marlowe Table
Marlowe Table
$4,400 / item
Brutalist Console Table in Black 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

Mid Century French Bamboo Rattan Plant Pedestals/ Small Accent Tables, 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 Fran...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Stand by Marcel Kammerer, Model 9640 by Thonet, Vienna, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Stand by Marcel Kammerer, Model 9640 by Thonet, Vienna, 1900s
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

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

Mid-Century Marble, Brass and Thick Lucite Pedestal Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century rectangular two-piece table pedestal stand sculpture. A substantial 1.5" thick 1960's lucite and marble piece is a versatile piece with many uses including a fun way to d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Brass

"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.
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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

Maitland-Smith Style Brass and Glass Travertine Stone Pedestal Cocktail Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning travertine stone square pedestal cocktail table in the style of Maitland-Smith. Super-sleek, elegant and Classic modern style. The stone has exotically marbled earth tone veins. The Minimalist design is perfectly complimented and contrasted by the flat bar brass...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Brass

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

Italian Marble Planter or Pedestal with Light, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Outstanding Italian marble planter with light, 1970's. Handcrafted out of beautiful marble. On the upper part there is the possibility to pu...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tall Side Tables or Pedestals by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of tall side tables or pedestals in Lucite and solid brass by Charles Hollis Jones. The tables are newly manufactured and are in excellent condition, we have two sets,...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

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

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-...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone, Steel, Nickel

Pair of Slatted Side Tables with Glass Tops
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of very unusual slat and reed side tables or pedestals with glass tops. Ca' 1970's, drum shaped, wider at the top.
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

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

Table by Norman Cherner for Konwiser MOMA Exhibit Good Design Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare petite side table, awarded MoMA's Good Design distinction. Tabletop surface and edge has been restored. There is a very shallow small indention on the...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tall Pedestals in Black Enamel and Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of tall side tables or pedestals in Lucite and black enamel metal by Charles Hollis Jones. The tables are part of the "Metric" line, they are signed by the artist. ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Travertine Pedestal Table, in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Travertine Pedestal Table, in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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

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...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Lacquered Pedestal Table Lamp With Acylic Top
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century light up pedestal table with frosted acrylic top circa 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass

Midcentury Rattan Flowerbed Pedestal, Side Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The original rattan flower bed made in the 1970s. Nice and light form will decorate any interior. Very good vintage condition. Also can be a decoration in kids room.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Rattan

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...
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Pine, Mirror

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. ...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Side Tables or Pedestals by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of tall side tables or pedestals in Lucite and solid brass by Charles Hollis Jones. The tables are newly manufactured and are in excellent condition, we have two sets,...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Italian Gold Metal Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940s gold painted metal pedestal with a round bevelled glass top surrounded by an open circular border and supported on 3 crossed legs with a round base.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Giltwood

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

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

Set of 4 Rare Polished Weighed Composite Pawn Form Chess Pieces Bar Stool
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of unique studio made polished composite weighted bottoms round bar stools.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Composition

Reversed Obelisk Shape Tapered Square Marble Veneer Tiles Pedestal MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Reversed Obelisk Shape Tapered Square Marble Veneer Tiles Pedestal MINT!
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

1960's Italian Craftsmen Turned Wood Bowl and Pedestal Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular turned wood bowl with pedestal from Italy, 1960's. Custom craftsmen creation. 20-1/2" tall X 21-1/2" wide.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Large Pair Custom Fluted Column Pedestal Stand Painted Faux Purple Malachite Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large pair of custom fluted Column pedestal stands with painted faux purple malachite tops. Item features Impressive and large pair of heavy Mid-Late 20th century custom-made fluted ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Custom Cube Table by Dunbar with Brass Inlay
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting custom cube table made by Dunbar. With brass inlay could be a pedestal or coffee table.
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Live Edge Tiered Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rustic table with live edges. Three tiers make for a great plant stand. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Marble Tall Tower Shape Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern travertine hexagon shape side table pedestal. high accordingly. Harvey Probber influence.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

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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