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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

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 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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the item as seen in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Meret Oppenheim Traccia sculptural table...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of heavy plastic parsons square side tables. They are both antique white but just a shade different. Done in the style of Kartell or Syroco although unsigned. They are in fabulous vintage condition with normal wear and tear but no outstanding flaws apart from a small rust ring on the top of one table, circa 1960s-1970s. Please see photos. Sometimes you just need a versatile, simple, and light weight little table so you can move it here………and…….there! Inside. Or outside. This pair of heavy plastic parsons tables...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plastic

Mid Century Leather Side Table - Osprey White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a faux shagreen leather in the osprey white leather. With gold highlights and trim, three drawers raised on short block feet. Dimensions: 20" W x 18" D x 24" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Earl Mid-Century Modern White Oak Bedside Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Open up its two floating slow closing drawers to stow away all your bedside essentials. This nightstand is solid wood constructed, with turned legs, and hand...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ash

Square Italian Mid-Century Modern Travertine Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern single pedestal Italian travertine square side table.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Contemporary White Lacquered and Brass Bastard Table, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary white lacquered wood and brass side end low, gueridon or bedside table nightstand model Bastard, Italian design by the workshop creation NF. In the mood of Mid-Century M...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Meret Oppenheim Traccia Sculptural Table
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Meret Oppenheim Traccia sculptural table Manufactured by Cassina in Italy In 1971, Dino Gavino launched what he called “l’...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Midcentury Circular White Metal End Table
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury circular white metal "Ribbon" occasional table with glass top standing on 4 triangular legs. (Maurizio Tempestini FOR John Salterini...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid Century Black and Cream Italian Bedside Cabinets with Black Glass Tops
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1950s bedside cabinets feature a black and cream painted finish. Each cabinet has a functional top drawer ove...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Tile Decorated Square Pedestal Stand End Table Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Abalone tile decorated square pedestal stand end table mint!
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Shell

2 Harvey Probber White Terrazzo and Bronze Inlay Hexagonal End / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
2 American mid-century end / side tables with hexagonal white terrazzo tops with a bronze inlaid hexagonal design supported on three curved wooden legs. (Harvey Probber)(Priced Each)...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

2 Harvey Probber White Terrazzo and Bronze Inlay Hexagonal End / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
2 American mid-century end / side tables with hexagonal white terrazzo tops with a bronze inlaid hexagonal design supported on three curved black lacque...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Italian Mid Century Abs Demetrio 45 Coffee Tables, Magistretti for Artemide 1966
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century abs Demetrio 45 coffee tables by Magistretti for Artemide, 1966 Square coffee tables, stackable, Demetrio 45 model in white ABS, Desi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plastic

Travertine Top Wire Base Square Side End Table Stand Mid-Century Modern MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine top wire base square side end table stand Mid-Century Modern MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Square Beveled Tall Travertine Marble Pedestals End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two pedestals one measures 11" x 11" x 39" the other measures 11" x 11" x 35" Listed dimensions are for taller piece, there is a four inch difference betwe...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Travertine

White Cream Resin Pair of Side Tables from Jean Claude Dresse, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very Rare and unique set of Side tables in white/ Resin by Jean Claude Dresse. Made in Belgium in the 1970s.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Frosted Acrylic Cube Side End Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Frosted Acrylic Cube Side End Table End table measures: 20 wide x 20 deep x 25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Trunk End Tables by J.C. Mahey Brass White Lacquered 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare pair of vintage Jean-Claude Mahey for Romeo Paris trunk end tables made in France in the 1970s. Crisp white lacquer, paired with a bright brass base feels crisp and luxe. Each table trunk features one large door with plenty of storage for books or booze. Ideal as a narrow pair...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Italian Lucite and Lacquer Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This coffee table has an ivory lacquered wooden top with a marble effect motif and feet in lucite and brass, production of the 70s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Brass and Glass Cantilever Side End Tables, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style brass and glass cantilever side end tables - pair End table measures: 9.5 wide x 14 deep x 20.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Max ID NY Pair Geometric Cantilevered Teak Wood White Metal Modern Side Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of side tables. Solid teak table top with ebonized finish, with white powder-coated solid bent steel base. Measures: H 18.5" x W 15.75" x D 19.5" Maximilian Eicke having founded his minimalististic design studio Max ID NY...
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Machined Brass Tripod Base Rouge Round Marble Top Center Side Occasional Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian machined brass tripod base rouge round marble top center side occasional lamp table stand pedestal mint.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

James End Table Oak White
Located in Cincinnati, US
Seemingly defying the laws of nature, this Danish-inspired design is composed of a razor thin metal top covered with oak veneer, atop an elegant wire base. The warmth of the wood grain adds a level of complexity balancing the minimalist base for a table that will leave your guests intrigued and your mama proud she raised someone with such good style. The offset base conveniently slides under the sofa making it the perfect accessory for those who have ditched the traditional desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pierre Guariche, Pair of White Flying Table for Steiner, France, 1955
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Beautiful pair of white flying tables designed by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1955 Pierre Guariche (1925-1995) is a legendary French designer from the 2...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bar Cart style Jansen Bamboo Brass
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bar Cart style Maison Jansen. Bamboo Brass Design. France 1950s Wooden plates and brass hand polished. Restored condition.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid-Century Walnut and White Laminate Square Sid
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbarstyle mid century walnut and white laminate square side end table The table measures: 30 wide x 30 deep x 21.25 ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Grey & White Marble Square Mid-Century Modern Single Pedestal Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern single pedestal white and grey Carrara marble square side end table stand.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Midcentury Pedestal Side Table in Antique White with Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Italian midcentury pedestal side table in antique white with wheels Coffee table or TV stand with wheels manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. It f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Brass and Glass Side Table by Maison Raphael
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage side table in solid gilt brass with two glass shelves by Maison Raphael.
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Travertine Top X-Shape Base End Side Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Italian modern inlay decorated travertine top side end tables on bent X-bases. High quality decorative occasional tables in mint condition.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Marble Top End Tables
By Napoléon III
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice marble top circa 1970s end lamp tables or nightstands.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of White Rattan Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice looking Mid-Century Modern rattan bases glass top end tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural White Oak Table with Wrapped Linen Top
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sculptural and sophisticated table was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features conical legs adjoined at roughly a 60 degree angle by a support all in whi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Linen, Oak

1950s "Sleepwalker" Armchair in Iron and Silk by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rare and exquisite "sleepwalker" armchair by Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Freshly reupholstered in rustic silk for the most soft touch possible....
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

White Pickled Oak Finish Brass U Shape Base Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid Century Modern brass u-shape base white oak finish sofa or console table.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Pair of Custom Cast and Gilt Resin Propeller Tables after Knut Hesterburg
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cast and dimpled resin propeller end tables with an antiqued gilt finish. A petite and more interesting version of the aluminum propeller tables created by Knut Hesterburg. C...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

Pair of Tommi Parzinger End and Side Tables with X-Base Frame
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of side and end tables by Tommi Parzinger, produced circa 1950s, with glass top (1/8" thick) over maple frame, with X-form cross stretcher and tapered legs. Very good ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

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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