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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
Pair of 1970s Two Tier Brass an Glass Side Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of brass and glass two tier side tables, circa 1970 .Brass frame with rondel top
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Travertine Side Table in The Form of A Fluted Column Hand Carved
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved Travertine marble fluted column side table. Origin France. The table is hand carved all around and then features a side that is purposely rough carved to appear as if the...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Paul McCobb Brass and Mahogany "Cigarette" Table for Directional, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
Paul McCobb Model '1094' "Cigarette" table produced by Directional in the 1950s. These tables were produced in very small numbers for only a brief time. Solid brass tripod form with ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

1950s Arturo Pani Bronze Side Table Mexico City
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Arturo Pani Bronze Side Table Mexico City 19.75 h x 27.5 w x 15.5 d Original vintage condition unrestored Refer to images provided. Delivery to SF LA OC Palm Springs.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Jens Risom Side Tables - Midcentury Modern - Pair Walnut Formica Floating Top
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of mid century modern side or end tables by Jens Risom for his company, Jens Risom Design. Classic floating silouhette. Frames are a medium tone solid American walnut. Tops are ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Walnut

Ficks Reed Style Mid Century Rattan Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Ficks Reed Style Mid Century Rattan Side Table This side table measures: 10.5 wide x 18 deep x 20.75 inches high All pieces of furnitu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

Organic Faux Bois Cast Iron Side Table with Square Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Accent Side Table with Square Glass Top Unique Mid-Century hand-crafted metal table with branches and a bird, perfect used formally or informally. This eye-catching, versa...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

French Faux Bamboo Brass Side Table With Clear Glass and Paw Feet
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely French 1960s side table, made from brass with a faux bamboo design with delightful paw feet. A good size - the lower shelf, with elegant supporting arms is slightly...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Round Soft Green Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy, 24.75"H
Located in New York, NY
Single Round Soft Green Murano Glass and Brass Martini or Side Table, Italy, 2023. Hand-casted 12 mm Soft Green colored Murano round glass top sits atop a hand-turned, trumpet-shaped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Walnut and Tile Mosaic Side or End Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice vintage Mid-Century Modern mosaic tops walnut end tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Modern Conical Travertine Side Tables, Italy, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Modern circular travertine side tables or coffee tables, Italy 1980s. Mid-Century Modern circular side tables style of Angelo Mangiarot...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

French Side Table with unique Feet, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This slender French fifties side table with its elegantly shaped feet and feminine shape is a unique eye-catcher for your interior. Made from luxurious wood and finished with brass a...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Three Danish mid century modern Niels Bach teak Model 53 mushroom nesting tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three Danish mid century modern Niels Bach teak Model 53 mushroom nesting tables.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Small Gilt Metal Drinks Table with Twisted Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome Spanish gilt iron drinks table, recently crafted to our design and specifications, is a unique and charming piece that will surely catch the eye. This small side table fea...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid Century Walnut George Nakashima Sundra Tiered Side Table for Widdicomb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Experience a touch of timeless elegance with our authentic Mid-Century designed side table by the master woodworker, George Nakashima, for Widdicomb. Dating back to the stylish 1960s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Karl Springer Sculpture Leg Side Table Polished Gunmetal Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Karl Springer Sculpture Leg Side Table Polished Gunmetal Brass Glass, 1970 Very desirable side table by Karl Springer, 1970 in very good condit...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of steel side tables top with inlay décoration Belgium 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant pair of side table in steel Top with inlay decoration Belgium circa 1970 High quality
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Teak Cubic Side Tables - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid Century Modern Teak Cubic Side Tables - Set of 3 captures the essence of mid-century design. Made from durable teak wood with a beautiful grain, these tables feature clean ge...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mason Monterey California Octagonal Top Wooden Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Catalina style Tall Accent Table with Octagonal Shaped Top. Turned Legs. Makers Mark on the Bottom. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pic...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

70s Italian Design Style Pair of Pencil Reed Rattan Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
70s Italian design style pair of pencil reed rattan bedside tables.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon “Taliesin” Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon “Taliesin” side table. Recently refinished. Additional photos available upon request. Matching dresser, pair...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Twisted Rope Motif Iron Side Table with Round Travertine Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury iron side table with twisted rope motif base and round travertine top.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Tile Top Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of mid-century modern mosaic tile top side tables in brass frames with saber legs. Possibly Murano glass tiles inlaid in a random pattern, great for indoor or outdoor use. In go...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Side or Garden Table After Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside or sunroom side table having arched legs and top support, and a metal mesh top. Probably by Woodard, unsigned. The table is structurally sound and sturdy, the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

1950s Pair of Bedside Tables, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Ward Bennett Inspired Pair Enameled Steel I-Beam Drink Stands or End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In creating a prototype, Ward Bennett actually cut off a section of a steel I-beam to achieve the raw aesthetic he was after. Here, a pair of solid enameled steel drink stands after ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Round Mahogany Side Table with Oversized Curvy Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid mahogany slab top side table with playful curvy oak legs. This piece features a thick round table top supported by four hand turned legs connected by four stretchers. Dimensio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Midcentury bedside tables attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant pair of italian midcentury bedside tables attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Stunning shaped legs, bicolor wood and elegant brass hardware. Perfect vintage condition.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

John Dickinson style Tri-Pod Plaster African Side Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Functional 3 legged art table styled after John Dickinson "African" table. Formed of plaster over a rather stout interior frame. Heavy and well crafted piece, almost identical to an ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plaster

Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Side Table by Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Berlin, DE
A simple paired back Danish designed teak Mid-Century Modern table in good condition. With fine and interesting grain pattern and simple detailing, this table dismounts for easy ship...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Oak Side Table With Smoked Glass Top by Lou Hodges
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the blend of vintage charm and modern design with the Mid Century Modern Oak Side Table by Lou Hodges. This table features...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of Character Side Tables Lacquered Wood and Metal. Italy, 2000s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair, set of contemporary side end low coffee cocktail bedside nightstand tables or gueridon in white cream lacquered metal and tick chocolate brown lacquered wood top. In the mood o...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Spring Festival hexagonal occasional tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the incredible father/son duo Philip and Kelvin LaVerne are these rare and extremely sought after Spring Festival patterned hexagonal occasional tables. These unique sculptural ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Pewter

Faux Bamboo Metal Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Faux bamboo metal side table. Vintage gold painted circular side table with glass top supported by three faux bamboo tripod form legs. Midcentury drinks table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Design Style Pair of Patina Brass Side Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM design style patina brass finishes metal side tables.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Leslie Diamond Side Table for Conant Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Italian Round Coffee or Side Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very nice round Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. It ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

1960s Pair of Two Tiers Cream Marble Side Tables in the Style of Maison Bagues
Located in London, GB
The defining feature of these French side tables lies in their architectural brass frames in the style of Maison Bagues aesthetic that flourished during the 1960s. The two-tier desig...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Walnut Carved Honeycomb Pattern One Door Cube Square Shape Side End Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Carved Honeycomb Pattern One Door Cube Square Shape Side End Table Stand MINT! One door storage compartment.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood Corner Table
Located in New York, NY
Teak wood Wabi Sabi antique corner table. Celebrating all the marks that time and loving use have left behind. Circa 1950. Full dimensions; Each s...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Side Table Willet Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) Designer: Willet Furniture...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury Danish teak & Rosewood vintage Side table/ Bedside table/ Night stand
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish teak & Rosewood vintage Side table/ Bedside table/ Night stand with two drawers, 1960s Usable as a additional table in the living room Design year: 1960s Dimensi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Travertine side table by Willy Ballez, 1970s Belgium.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Travertine side table by Willy Ballez, 1970s Belgium. This sculptural side table was manufactured in his own atelier in Belgium. Multiple slabs of solid travertine make a beautiful b...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Danish Mid Century Teak Side Table By France And Son Denmark
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mid Century Danish design. Teak Side Table with fine form and having an Openwork magazine shelf below. Condition: Please see detail photos. Wear to finish with scratches an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Wonderful Pair Side Tables Glass Top White Enamel Brass Ball Manner Royère
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Side Tables Having A Reverse Painted Art Glass Inset Top On A White Enamel Housing With Brass Ball Accents
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid-20th Century Modern American of Martinsville Side Tables
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid 20th Century American of Martinsville midcentury Side Tables With Drawer Newly refinished Mid-Century Modern side tables manufac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Base Square Marble Top End Side Tables MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Base Square Marble Top End Side Tables MINT Inspected vintage condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair Italian Midcentury Lacquer & Screenprint Side Tables by Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of Italian midcentury Side or End Tables by Piero Fornasetti. The pieces are beautiful compositions of form and design in the Modern Neoclassical aesthetic....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Modernist Ceramic Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of side tables from France with a unique black and white design. We love the geometric effect of the color blocked lines and the eye catching simplicity of the form. The tables ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern c1950s Bent Tube Two Tier Wicker Shelf Side End Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern c1950s Bent Tube Two Tier Wicker Shelf Side End Table MINT. Inspected vintage condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Charles Eames for Herman Miller Rectangular White and Black Side Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the side table alone. The chair and accessories pictured are NOT INCLUDED. Vintage Charles Eames white side table for Herman Miller. The rectangular end table rests on a black four-star base. The pedestal design allows for maximum leg room beneath the table. The table top is made of an easy to maintain and durable laminate material (Formica type). Leveling glides on the feet can be adjusted maintain balance on uneven floors. This white laminate top is original and features the Herman Miller label beneath. The Eames table was first designed in the Mid-Century Modern era and has endured through the decades with it’s timeless, versatile design. This table is well suited at home or in the office. Commercial settings, rentals, and homes with children benefit from the durable laminate surface. 22 7/8” Wide x 29.75” Deep x 17.75” High Condition: Original vintage condition with exceptionally clean table top. We also have a 32 inch square Eames table. A white marble Eames coffee table is also available. Complete your office with Charles Pollock Executive chairs (sold separately) in blue velvet...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal, Aluminum

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC10 Table by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1929. Revisited by Perriand in 1984, and relaunched by Cassina one year later. Manufactured by Cassina in Ital...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern “Arimelo” Side Tables in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free shipping included, these SUPER rare Brazilian Modern “Arimelo” Side Tables in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958 are nothing less than the find of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Midcentury Solid Brass and Smoked Glass France Interlocking Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing set of three interlocking tables in brass and smoked glass. This beautiful set was produced in France during 1970s. These items of three nesting table are very adaptable a...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Brazilian Modern Pair of Side Tables in Rosewood and Granite by Celina, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included these Brazilian Modern Pair of Side Tables in Rosewood and Granite by Celina are nothing less than spectacular! These sid...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Circular Accent Side Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Circular Side Table with Atomic Curvature to the Column Trunk. Circular Base. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 15 1/2 Diameter ; 16 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Two-Tier Side Table by Mersman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

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.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, 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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