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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
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
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
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
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
Sheath of "Wheat" Style Round Base for Round Glass Dining Conference Table
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
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
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
Very Fine Carved Onyx Marble Stone Twisted Rope Style Large Pedestal Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Onyx Marble Stone Twisted Rope Style Pedestal MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Onyx
Italian Carrara Marble Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of Carrara marble, fabricated in the 1980s.
It can be used inside or outside the house.
It is made of beautiful marble.
Please take n...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Set of 2 pop art columns by Fabianart Roma
By Fabianart
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
Italian Round Table by Gae Aulenti attr. for Elam in Steel and Wood
By Elam, Gae Aulenti
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Marble End Table in the Style of Lucia Mercer
By Lucia Mercer
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel shaped solid marble stump table.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite And Nickel Sculpture Pedestal Stand
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful polished nickel and solid lucite pedestal designed by Charles Hollis Jones circa 1960. In very nice overall condition having minimal signs of usage. Obtained from the ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Nickel
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
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
80s Mid-Century Modern Black Formica Swivel Top Sculpture Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Swivel top black Formica over wood sculpture stand, column, pedestal or swivel top table.
Sturdy and heavy stand for your favorite Mid-Century Modern sculptures or kitchen or electro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Formica
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
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
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
Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Regency Bamboo Dining Table by McGuire
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
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
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
Lucite 24 Karat Gold Plated Pedestal Display Stand Charles Hollis Jones Style
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one Of our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Charles Hollis Jones Style lucite, Glass & 24 Karat Gold Plated Pedestal Display stand by Regency HOUSE...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Gold
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
Metro Cylindrical Tables Set of Three
By Metro Co.
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
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
Marble Top Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round marble top end table with gold painted base.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Italian 1970s Hexagon Shape 40" Tall Burl & Rosewood Pedestal Stand End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern 1970s Hexagon Shape 40" Tall Burl & Rosewood Pedestal Stand End Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Burl
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
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
Ionic Column White Ceramic Mid-Century End Table or Pedestal
Located in Westport, CT
Ionic column end table or pedestal white ceramic glazed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Ceramic
Twisted 14x14 Square Pattern Faux Goatskin Finish Modern Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lacquered faux goatskin finish Mid-Century Modern pedestal display stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Composition
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
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
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
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
Saporiti Pedestal in Black Lucite with Brass Trim 1970s
By Saporiti
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Black Low Square Lacquer Pedestal
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century Modern black lacquer pedestal features a low square design with a slightly wider base for stability and a narrower top that highlights the displayed piece. Its clean...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Lacquer
McGuire Coastal White Rattan Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table with Round Glass
By McGuire
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
Solid Brass Sheet Metal Forged Square Mid Century Modern Machine Age Pedestal
By Brueton, Mastercraft
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
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
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
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
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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.