Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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 legendary 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.
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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Beige
Pair of Mirror-Top Bamboo End Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming pair of two-tier tables each with a mirror glass tops.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Original Wicker Glass Side Table for Rohé Noordwolde, Netherlands
Located in Voorburg, NL
Original wicker glass round side table produced by Rohé Noordwolde in the Netherlands. The table features beautifully designed bamboo and original Glass inlay. Also featuring a lower...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Mid Century 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Sectional Rattan Corner Sofa with Drink Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored 3 stranded 3/4 pretzel arm, rattan 2-seater sectional sofa with line base. Comes with wedge end/drink table and can be configured in several arrangements.
Inspired by Paul...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Quality Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Italian Mid Modern Nesting Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 high machined quality heavy gage solid brass frames glass tops nesting side occasional tables. Italian Mid-Century Modern from circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
French Modern Neoclassical Iron and Marble Table in Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and unique French midcentury partially gilt wrought iron and marble folding side table or gueridon in the manner of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1935.
Though the folding 'campai...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Modern Two Tier Brushed Brass & Glass Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Straight, clean and minimalistic are all attributes of modern design. Our culture started gravitating to this modern aesthetic in the 1940's and 50's as we yearned for something new ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
2 French Mid-Century Modern Style Silver Leaf End Tables in Jacques Quinet Style
Located in New York, NY
Two French Mid-century Modern Style end tables or side tables in the style of Jacques Quinet (1918-1992) in silver leafed wrought iron.
Literature: model no. 4272, Christies, June 2...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Midcentury Italian Set of Brass Nesting Tables in Gold-Brown by Romeo Rega 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Salzburg, AT
Extraordinary set of nesting tables in strong modernist shape by Romeo Rega.
Brass metalwork in strict design with warm brownish marmorized bakelit tabletop.
Measurements:
Table smal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Square Stand Table Cart Pedestal on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid brass portable telephone stand bar tea cart etc, unlimited use options.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Oversize Tessellated Bone Accent Stand Cabinet Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tessellated bone decorated large square end side table cabinet with two doors air to Enrique Garcel.
Category
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bone
Pair of Sculptural Brass Loop Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural brass plated metal side tables, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or as nightstands.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mastercraft Attributed Heavy Brass Glass Side Table, Italy
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Brass side table attributed to Mastercraft in the Mid-Century Modern Period.
Heavy table with his unique shapes and made in Italy.
Comes with a glass top.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Midcentury Gilt Iron Side Tables, Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French midcentury style side or end tables in the modern neoclassical spirit. The tables are in gilt handwrought iron with delicate turned in sabots in the Egyptian taste.
Literature: Similar pair sold at Sotheby's New York, Important 20th Century Design / Masterworks of French Design, December 17, 2014, Price: $22,500 including buyers premium.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian 1960s-1970s Bronzed Extrusion Cube table
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian 1960s-1970s bronzed extrusion cube table with tinted glass. In the manner of Milo Baughman
Glass has some damage by one corner. Wear/patina to the finish on the metal, but ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Architectural Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Brass-plated iron structures with a polished finish. Great architectural form, and super quality. Thick glass tops.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Square Brass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Square brass side table with textured glass banding and glass top designed by John Salibello. Sold individually.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Ceramic Petite Cocktail Table
By Bitossi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bitossi ceramic petite cocktail table. Wonderful colors.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Midcentury Nickel & Parchment Leather Side Tables, Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern cantilevered nickel and parchment leather side / end tables / gueridon attributed to Maison Ramsay.
The pieces feature delicate nickel m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Karl Springer Style End Table in Faux Skin Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Springer inspired side table wrapped in an attractive faux snake skin. Deep curves around the edges with a square base.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dea...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Solid Brass Tapered Leg Beveled Glass Mirror Top Side End Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern elegant solid brass beveled mirror top side end table or stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Sofa Table with veined Marble Top, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This side table was made in Italy in the 1950s. It has a brass frame with a garland motif and four delicate legs. A strong, apricot-coloured marble top rests on the table frame and r...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Coffee table in brass.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Side Table by Paf Milano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage side table from ceramic and glass in butter cream color tone by Paf Italy.
Consists of four ceramic ivory colored ribbed columns, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Sold Brass X-Base Square Side or End Tables
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very fine solid brass X base side or end tables.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Bronze Glass Side Table, circa 1970s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern brass and bronze glass side table, circa 1970s. Very much in the style of Paul McCobb or Milo Baughman designed pieces. Mino...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
French Modern Neoclassical Parchment End or Side Table, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Chic French End table / Side table / bench in the modern neoclassical Spirit of Jean Michel Frank with a timeless X-frame form and covered in parchment.
Literature:
Similar Tabl...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
LeavittWeaver Lighting Table for Randolph & Heine
Located in Hanover, MA
Randolph & Hein occasional table, by Leavitt Weaver, 1970s, original linen over a steel structure with folded architectural sides, 29.5"w x 16"d x 23.5"h
Unusual end or console ta...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Burl Wood and Chrome End Tables, USA, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous pair Milo Baughman burl wood and chrome end tables. Wood is in excellent shape and chrome is in very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Marble and Brass Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant marble and brass table, American, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as an end or side table, centre table or nightstand. This was originally a lamp table, but the lamp hole...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Vintage Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Folding Side Table with Sandaled Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 1960s Italian brass and glass folding side tables with cast brass hands and sandaled feet. Each of this pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern side tables features a 0.25" thic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Robert Lempereur, Little Side Table in Lacquered Metal, Top in Ceramic
By Robert Lempereur
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Robert Lempereur, little side table in lacquered metal, top in ceramic.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Cityscape Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice brass and chrome patchwork cityscape table, model no PE 231 by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970s. Cube form with cross angled block support that exhibits a simply modern...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Abstracta Shelving Sofa Table
By Abstracta
Located in Chicago, IL
Horizontal tubular frame, sturdy to hold 3 Carrara marble slabs, sofa table or wall unit.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Unique Richard Schultz Petal Side Table Prototype
Located in Munich, DE
the petals of this table are made of ceramic ! the serial production petals are made of wood. natural or painted white. purchased from an former knoll employee.....
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Side Tables by Lova Creation
Located in New York, NY
A pair of etched brass side tables inlaid of Labradorite stone by Lova Creation.
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass, Metal
Vintage Jansen Style Chrome and Brass Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage side table in brass and chrome with a glass top. Superb style and finish, great size for a small coffee table or side table.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
French Vintage Chrome and Brass Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage chrome, brass and glass side tables. A great set of two square tables, one of which has a bottom shelf for extra storage or display. We adore the brass and chrome comb...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Oval Marble and Brass Side Table from the 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Fabulous Italian side table from the 1940s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass
John Keal Mid Century Wood Cork Side Table by Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mahogany side / end table with dark ebony colored cork drawer front and sculptural bass pull. The base has detailed line designs and it retains the original manufactures label. Man...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Side Tables in the Manner of Arthur Umanoff
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of side/cafe tables in the manner of Arthur Umanoff. Pristine condition with original rattan. New bull nose tempered glass tops included. Glass is 32" diameter. Top of tables ar...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Midcentury Modern Neoclassic Gilt Iron Side Tables, Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French midcentury style side or end tables in the modern neoclassical spirit. The tables are in gilt handwrought iron with delicate turned in sabots in the Egyptian taste.
Literature: Similar pair sold at Sotheby's New York, Important 20th Century Design / Masterworks of French Design, December 17, 2014, Price: $22,500 including buyers premium.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Side Tables by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side tables by Willy Daro, signed, etched brass inlaid agates.
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Oval Travertine and Lucite Side Table / Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Oval side table has glass top with round chrome cap, lucite column, travertine lower shelf and metal base. Wheels underneath for ease of movement around living / work space. Wonderful for use as bar cart.
From a Lake Shore Drive, Chicago estate.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Side Tables in Lucite and Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Lucite and solid brass side or end tables designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones as part of his "Box" line. The frames of these tables are made of solid p...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Squared Brass and White Glass Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Interesting end, lamp, occasional, end table, with thick white glass top with engraved gold geometric surface, on square brass legs. Probably 1960's American production, after McCobb.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Vintage Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful vintage bamboo coffee table, circa 1970's. A great accent for any interior. The table base measures 21" square. Current glass ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Faux Rattan Midcentury Bar Cart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very stylish faux rattan or bamboo metal bar cart, circa 1950, great condition, sturdy and functional
34" W 15.5" D 37.5 H to top of handles 32.5" H to top glass tray
Two "trays" o...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Karl Springer Style Linen Gilt Greek Key Table
Located in Westport, CT
Karl Springer style custom-made off-white linen covered gilt leaf edge Greek key wood apron in all original condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood
Jay Spectre "Shinto End Table" 1970s
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
"Shinto End Table" in oak with glass top and steel trim on base by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, American, 1970s. This table is beautifully made. Jay Spectre was a talented in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1970s Gilt Metal Side Tables by Pierre Vandel with Orignal Shelves
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s gilt metal and chrome side tables by Pierre Vandel, each with two orignal glass shelves with mirrored edges.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Matched Pair of Brass and Mirror End Tables C1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brass End Tables or Side Tables with Mirrored Top Surfaces. We would venture a guess and say these were probably made in the 1960’s and are most cer...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern French Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French brass and glass three-tier round side tables with gently curved legs.
Dimensions: 24" W x 24" D x 26.25" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass and Glass Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern side tables. Each table features 4 brass tubular legs supporting 2 clear glass shelves.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful pair of Eero Saarinen tulip style side or end tables. This mid century modern iconic design comes with Carrara marble tops and cast heavy bases in white.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Pair of Chrome Warren Planter Knoll Tables with Custom Travertine Marble Tops
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine pair of Warren Planter designed wire side tables. Produced by Knoll international since 1966. Welded steel rod undulating inwards from the top out ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Italian Travertine Side Table Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely unhoned travertine side table will work in many configurations and styles of design.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Glass Italian Nesting Tables, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century brass and crystal glass modern nesting tables. This fantastic piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
Very classic midcentury pair of nesting tables from...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Enrique Garcel Cool Tesselated Bone Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stylish Mid-Century Modern side table by Colombian designer Enrique Garcel made of tessellated bone with brass inlay.
Clearance under apron 15”.
Category
1970s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern side tables 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 side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Lawson-Fenning, Dunbar, and Paul McCobb. 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 side tables 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 $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,247.
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