Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern American 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.
Postwar American architects and designers were animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist “International Style” architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the ’30s 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, respectively, pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair. George Nelson and his design team created Bubble lamp shades using a new translucent polymer skin. Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were re-purposed: the Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs that used surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century 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, blonde-wood furniture — and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern American furniture 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
Pierre Chapo Stool S31A Solid Elmwood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S 31 A stool designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960.
Manufactured by Chapo Creation in France, 2020.
Stamped solid elmwood.
In good original condition, with minor wear consist...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Red Lacquered Tiered Tray Tables
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French three-tiered tray table, turned legs, each tier in tray form. Beautiful deep red colour of the lacquer. Mid-Century Modern, inspired by the chic Maison Jansen estheric.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Robie Tavertine And Red Oak Side Table
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Robie table is inspired by the design of the Robie House, by Frank Lloyd Wright. A, asymmetrical, cantilevered design creates movement and interest in a design that comprised of ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Silas Seandel Side Table, Organic Freeform, Pewter, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Silas Seandel freeform side table, pewter signed. Organic form brass side table with pewter finish and handwrought popcorn textured surface. Engraved signature, "Silas Seandel", on t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Jim Rose Steel Pedestal, Welded Steel with Shelf, Quilt Pattern Skirt
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel industrial modern pedestal with a low shelf and a skirt of steel panels arranged in a quilt pattern inspired by the quilts of Gee's Bend Alabama. Each piece of...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Architectural Coffee Table in White and Marquina Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, marquina marble, marble, metal, Italy, 1970s
This sculptural coffee table is a skillful example of postmodern design. The square tabletop in black marquina marble with...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Florence Knoll Stool in Birch and Metal
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, stool model 75, birch and metal, United States, 1948.
Florence Knoll’s Model 75 stacking stool is made of a black lacquered steel hairpin base a...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Bérgamo Console Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Cartaxo, PT
21st Century Contemporary Art Deco Bérgamo Beech Gold Leaf Console Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
The simple design is the secret to the exuberant power that Bérgamo reveals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Handmade Colorful Tiles Table top Side Table Caldas Square with Portuguese Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
Well-known for its ceramics tradition, Portuguese tiles production dates back to 16th century.
Inheriting this rich crafts knowledge, the table tops of Caldas tables are made with ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Rolling Bar Cart, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Lorenzo Burchiellaro ( 1933-2017 )
Beautifully cubed two tiered rolling cart with rounded cast and textured aluminium form and smoked glass.
A perfect 1960's Pop Art bar cart.
Ita...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
René Drouet Rene Side or Coffee Table Iron Églomisé Mirrored Top, France, 1940
By René Drouet
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic etched mirrored glass and painted and gilt wrought iron French 1940s coffee table, René Drouet
Elegant handmade wrought iron table in original mint color and golden accents. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tomaso Buzzi Pair of Nightstands in Walnut
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tomaso Buzzi, nightstands, walnut, Italy, 1940s
These two rare side tables or nightstands are both refined and elegant in every way. The brass detailing underneath the beautifully o...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Leon Rosen Chrome and Glass Top Side or Small Coffee Table for Pace, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Side or petit coffee table with tubular chrome legs and a 3/4" thick glass top designed by Leon Rosen and manufactured by Pace Collection, 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bruno Rey for Dietiker Pair of Round Coffee Tables
By Bruno Rey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Rey for Dietiker, pair of coffee tables, plywood, Switzerland, 1970s
These coffee tables feature four red lacquered wooden legs and a round white table top. A grey connection ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plywood
1970's Italian Retro Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and iconic coffee table designed by Willy Rizzo and made by Cidue. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1970’s. It is of excellent quality and has a beautiful des...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Magazine Side Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Located in Seattle, WA
A gorgeous vintage MCM walnut side table designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. It features pull out shelves, perfect for magazines, newspapers and books, and an upper drawer. Could be...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Nakashima Studio Mira Nakashima Wepman Side Tables in Walnut, USA 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Nakashima Studio Mira Nakashima wepman side tables in walnut, US 2022. The tables are made in black walnut and signed. Please consider the production lead time of around 18 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian 1950s Wicker and Metal Magazine Rack
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Wicker and metal magazine rack.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Bench, Anonymous, Swedish, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench, anonymous,
Swedish. 1950s.
Teak.
Measures: H: 40 cm / 15 3/4"
W: 80 cm /2' 7 1/2"
D: 34 cm / 13 1/4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Wood Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century tripod side table. Wood framing and glass top with a frosted edging.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Measure...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Gerald McCabe Glass Cube Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald McCabe glass cube table, c.1960s, USA is a minimalist design that stands the test of time. This piece features six square glass sides with rounded edges. It is held together w...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid 20th Century Swedish Elm Bedside Tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century Swedish elm bedside tables circa 1950.
Pair of elegant Swedish bedside cupboards made in elm. Top shelf which forms a gallery for the main top surface. Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Alexander Girard for Braniff Airlines Hexagon Side Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Alongside his contemporaries Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, Alexander Girard was a prominent figure in postwar US design. In a departure from the rather austere Modernist a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Small Tile Side Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Lacquered and Brass Side Tables by Guy Lefevre, France, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of blue lacquered and brass feet side end low tables or nightstands by Guy Lefèvre. A part of his production was retail by the Maison Jansen in Paris during the 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Fiore Brass Side Table by form A
Located in New York, NY
The Fiore table features three brass legs coming together at a central weld and then sprouting to hold a thick glass top. Shown in polished brass.
Customization Options:
Each pie...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from France made with painted textured ceramic top and black lacquered steel base.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bed Side Tables in Bamboo, Rattan & Wood, Italy 1980s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bed side table nightstands in bamboo and rattan with drawer featuring a brass handle and bottom shelf in wood.
Made in Italy in the 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Frank Rohloff, end tables, Walnut with Black resin inset, California 1960s
By Frank Rohloff
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of side tables by California Modern furniture craftsman Frank Rohloff.
The table tops are black resin with pieces of walnut veneer set in the black resin creating a dynamic j...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Resin, Walnut
1960's Walnut Vintage Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed vintage walnut side table, this dates from the 1960’s. It’s a great size to be used as a TV stand, or side / entry table. We have had this stripped and re-poli...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
1970's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Side Table / Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful two drawer side table with a bamboo and rattan frame. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1970-1980’s.
The quality is excellent and this is a very usefu...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Teak Wood Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Single slab reclaimed teak wood side table with a natural oil finish revealing the beautiful grain in the wood. Floating on mid century style legs.
Own an Andrianna Shamaris origi...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Marcel Breuer “Laccio” Chrome and Laminate Side Tables, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Original white laminate with chrome tubular leg side table designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Edmund Jørgensen Two Tier Side Tables
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of two tier side tables produced by Edmund Jørgensen in Denmark, probably in the 1950s. Each table has two circular shelves made of veneered walnut, the frames are made of stain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Italian Provincial Pedestal Carrara Marble Top Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
These tables they are absolutely beautiful. They date back to at least the 1950-60s
Solid polished antique white carrara marble with neoclassical square pedestal bases with stylis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Custom Modern Danish Style Solid Walnut Desk by Norm Stoeker
Located in Houston, TX
Custom handmade solid walnut desk by Houston, Texas craftsman Norm Stoeker. The piece features beautiful detailing including rich wood grain, a dovetail drawer, and through wedged te...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dada Est. Contemporary Solid Oak Low Table
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table by Dada est. manufactured in Barcelona, 2021.
Detachable table with two legs.
Materials: Oak
Measures: 84.5 cm D x 160 cm W x 30 cm H
Production delay: 8-9 weeks
...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
United Furniture Mid Century Brutalist Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture mid century brutalist nightstand
This nightstand measures: 27 wide x 17 deep x 25.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Side Table, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Palm Petrified Wood Side Table on Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contrasting colors on this stunning palm petrified wood slab top side table. Rare grey, blue and white palm top is resting on a mid century style metal base.
It’s fasci...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Jens Quistgaard Teak Side Table for Richard Nissen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautifully crafter Danish modern side table in solid teak with finger-jointed edge detail designed by Jens Quistgaard for Richard Nissen.
Designer: Jens Quistgaard (attributed, u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Flower Stand, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of umakart, metal, wood
- Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Original Pair of 1970s Meret Oppenheim Traccia Tables, Gavina, Italy
Located in London, GB
An original pair of 1970s Meret Oppenheim Traccia tables. This pair manufactured by Gavina, Italy in the 1970s. Oval shaped, original gold leaf top featuring bird footprints, on top ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Henredon circa 60' Mid-Century Walnut Nightstand
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Circa 60' mid century walnut nightstand.
The nightstand measures: 21 wide x 17.5 deep x 25 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert Style Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Nightstand, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern nightstand
In the manner of John Van Koert for Drexel
USA, 1960s
Sculpted walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24"W x 17"D x 22.6...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pair of Side Tables Night Stands Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century, Ico Parisi for Angelo de Baggis pair of side tables Model ‘360’. Italy 1954.
see documentation pictures.
Ico Parisi designed the side tables model ‘360’ originally a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Chrome and Brass Table
By John Vesey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chrome and brass or bronze table, in the manner of John Vesey, American, circa 1960s. High quality construction with heavyweight base and thick glass top. Retains warm original patina.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Square Tile Top Metal Side or End Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square tile top side table. The iron legs and frame have been freshly powder coated in bold and bright chartreuse. The melding of the blue tile and the chartreuse ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Solid Wooden Square Side Table
Located in London, GB
A heavy and distinctly solid wooden square block, ideal for art display or as a side table.
Belgium, c1960s.
The wood is perhaps exotic.
Some scuffs and wear commensurate...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Round Folding Table Patio Garden Bistro Cafe Metal Vintage, French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Folding table metal midcentury circa 1960 side table for garden, patio or balcony
This can also be used as a side table in your interior
Folded measures: D 1.18in. (3 cm), W 23.4 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Martin Visser Frosted Glass and Chrome Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured by 't Spectrum this Martin Visser designed frosted glass and chrome side table is a stunning example of the designer's vision and the label's craftsmanship.
In origina...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Occasional Tables by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful set of SC-50 occasional tables in very good condition.
Designed by Claudio Salocchi in the 1960s
Produced by Sormani, Italy
Made of beautiful dark rosewood.
The table...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Polished Chrome Cylinder Table by J. Wade Beam for Brueton
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Amazing American made slant cylinder Zepher side table made in heavy polished and chromed steel.
This work of art is designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton. The finish of the cylinder...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Glass Top Square Occasional Side End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern polished chrome glass top square occasional side end table. Item features polished seamless joinery, flat bar polished chrome frame, inset glass top, Circa 1970s. ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Spanish Birds Eye Cherrywood Nesting Tables by Jaume Torras for Scarabat
By Scarabas
Located in Nümbrecht, NRW
This very elegant and unusual set of three nesting tables was made in Spain in the 1980s-1990s. It was manufactured by SCARABAT in Catalunya and designed by Jaume Torras. Model name ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
Contemporary "Cono" Side Table in Copper by Bend Goods
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
This vintage inspired wire side table is a simple solution for any space. The Cono table requires no assembly, is light weight, and can be moved easily. The unique lipped metal shape...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
John Keal Brown Saltman Boomerang Occasional Corner Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
John Keal Brown Saltman Boomerang Occasional Corner Table
Bleached mahogany wood
Storage compartment with sliding scroll tambour door and brass handle
Tapered legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Set of Nesting Tables in Black and White
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, nesting tables model '780', black and white lacquered wood, Italy, 1960s
Nesting tables, consisting of four pieces, designed by Gianfranco Frattini ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
