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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 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

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

American Clear Tubular Lucite Pedestal Faceted Platform & Base Sculpture Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern transparent pedestal, columns, sculpture stand in Lucite. Tubular middle part & square faceted top and base makes this pedestal so interesting. Stunner done and u...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Display stand, 1960s. Walnut & White Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small Pottery Etc.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Flower Stand or Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Antique pedestal originally used to hold flowers or plants. Full dimensions ; top shelf 8" x 8" x bottom shelf 10” x 10" x 39.5” high. Circa 1950. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original...
Category

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair Brass & Turned White Marble Bases Octagonal Tops Columns Pedestals MINT!
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Brass & Turned Italian White Marble Bases Octagonal Tops Columns Pedestals MINT!
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair Ward Bennet Black Enamel i Beam End Side Occasional Tables Stands Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Ward Bennet black enamel 22"h I beam end side occasional tables stands mint.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Haziza Illuminated and Motorized Rotating White Lucite Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Rotating turntable top white Lucite pedestal table by Haziza. The top rotates via internal motor when switched on.
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Lucite

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Metal

Marlowe Table
Marlowe Table
$4,400 / item
Karl Springer Tapering Pedestal in Embossed Ostrich Foot Leather, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Tapering pedestal covered in embossed ostrich foot leather by Karl Springer, American 1970s. Provenance: Purchased from a former employee of Karl Sprin...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Wood

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Brass

McGuire Coastal White Rattan Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table with Round Glass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is the the coffee table alone. The chairs and end tables are NOT included. Inquire if interested in those pieces. McGuire’s iconic wheat sheaf bundle coffee table perfe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Bamboo

Enrique Garcel Pagoda Style Tessellated Bone Low Pedestal or Bar Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enrique Garcel, Columbian made low Tray with pagoda style legs - the tray or platform is a compliment to any large dining or entry table. also works well on the floor to house any number of pieces, from plants to sculptures. Enrique Garcel is known for his amazing handmade pieces and intricate quality. A rare piece - works wonderfully in any room or outdoor covered...
Category

20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Horn

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

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

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

Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Regency Bamboo Dining Table by McGuire
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Hollywood Regency dining table by McGuire of San Francisco. Beautiful bundle of wheat form constructed of bamboo, age appropriate wear. Top measures 25...
Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Bamboo

Bitossi Ceramic Petite Cocktail Table
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bitossi ceramic petite cocktail table. Wonderful colors.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Cube Shape Tessellated Polished Marble End Tables Night Stands MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Cube Shape Tessellated Polished Marble End Tables Night Stands MINT!
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Chrome

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...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Aluminum

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

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Large 18" in Diameter 42" Tall Faux Green Marble Pedestal Stand Black Base MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Custom 18" in Diameter 42" Tall Hand Painted Faux Green Marble Pedestal Stand Black Base MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

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

Pale Pink to White Marble Square Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square marble pedestal stand side lamp table.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Patinated Copper Cube Shape Large Pedestal Occasional Table Stand Custom Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Patinated copper cube shape large pedestal occasional ent side table stand custom mint.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Copper

Large Cylinder Tessellated Stone Veneer Brass Inlay Dining Table Base Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Attributed to Maintland-Smith Mid-Century Modern tessellated stone round dining table base pedestal.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Saporiti Pedestal in Black Lucite with Brass Trim 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pedestal in black lucite with brass trim by Saporiti, Milan Italy, 1970's. This pedestal is beautifully made and and the combination of black lucite and brass is very chic.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage 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.
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Flower Box with Circular Supports for Three Pots
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Flower box with circular supports for three pots. The structure is made up of three curved legs and turned reinforcements that connect the support levels, ensuring stability. Each sh...
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

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

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Italian Mid Century Modern Faceted Round Travertine Stone Marble Pedestal MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Round Travertine Stone Marble Pedestal MINT!
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Italian Midcentury Black Light Wooden Square Pedestals with Wavy Profile, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Black and light wooden square pedestals with wavy profile, 1960s Set of four pedestals of two different heights and with a square base, entirely in solid wood. Th...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Pair Round Textured 30" & 36" Tall 14" Dia Cylinder Shape Pedestals Stands MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Round Textured 30" & 36" Tall 14" Dia Cylinder Shape Pedestals Stands MINT! Pedestal One: 14 x 14 x 36 Pedestal Two: 14 x 14 x 30
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Gesso

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

20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Pair of Italian White Turned Marble Pedestals Columns Stands Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian white turned marble pedestals columns stands mint.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Italian pedestal or side table, 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...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

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

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 ...
Category

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

Materials

Acrylic

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

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Paint

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

Pedestal in Chrome and Brass by Maison Jansen, France, 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pedestal in Chrome and Brass by Maison Jansen, France, 1970's Mid Century Pedestal in Chrome Glass and Brass by Maison Jansen. Three-legged tall pedestal table...
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Chrome, Brass

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

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak Pedestals, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cerused oak pedestals. Each pedestal has black lacquered bases.
Category

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Oak

Green Tint Round Glass End Side Lamp Occasional Table Stand Pedestal Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
All solid glass green tint round glass end side lamp occasional table stand pedestal mid century.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Glass

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

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Mirror

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

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 Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Petrified Wood

Modernist Iron Tripod Pedestal / Stool
Located in Surbiton, GB
A vintage pedestal table / bar stool, handmade from wrought iron and plywood. Dimensions (cm, approx) Height: 81 Width: 32 Depth: 26
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

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.  
Category

1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Marble End Table in the Style of Lucia Mercer
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel shaped solid marble stump table.
Category

1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Carrara Marble

Set of 2 Italian Travertine Pedestals or Side Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 travertine side tables or pedestals, fabricated in Italy in the 80s. They can be used inside or outside the house. The plate and the base are made of beautiful tr...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

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

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of travertine, fabricated in the 80's. It can be used inside or outside the house. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please tak...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

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.
Category

1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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.
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Large Polished Marble Stone Hexagon Shape 38" Tall Pedestal MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Polished Marble Stone Hexagon Shape 38" Tall Pedestal MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Mid-century Modern pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern pedestals for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pedestals created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern pedestals made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pedestals, popular names associated with this style include Charles Hollis Jones, Dunbar, Glustin Creation, and Piero Fornasetti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pedestals differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $46,431 while the average work can sell for $2,237.

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