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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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1970's Swiss DeSede DS-66 Floating Leather & Mirrored Glass Side / Coffee Table
Located in Bern, CH
1970's DeSede DS-66 tanned leather floating lounge table with mirrored glass tabletop. Produced by DeSede, Switzerland in the 1970's. High quality buffalo leather is in good conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Glass, Wood

Midcentury Pair of Bed Side Tables Nightstands in Rattan and bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of bedside tables or nightstands with two tier in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1960s. These stunning bedsides feature a structure made in bambo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” Marble Side Table by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Refinished, Original Marble Top With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Triangular Side Table by Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Michael Taylor Montecito Collection Mid Century Metal and Glass Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor Montecito Collection Mid Century Metal and Glass Side Table This side table measures: 30.75 wide x 30.75 deep x 23.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

20th Century Italian Pair of Marble Side Tables by Angelo Mangiarotti & Skipper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of freestanding side, corner tables made of hand crafted Biancone marble, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Skipper...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Paul Evans Side Table, Copper, Bronze, Pewter, Patchwork, Slate
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans Side Table, Copper, Bronze, Pewter, Patchwork, Slate. Chunky cube side with copper, bronze, and pewter (CBP) patchwork finish in a custom ordered size. According to Direct...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Slate, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Pewter

Side Table, Kidney Shaped, Red-Pink Stripes, Three Elegant Legs, 50s Style
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive offer of one small kidney shaped side table. Red-Pink Stripes (see other offers: 4 different colours and patterns avaiable). Colour nunaces may be slightly different in re...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant side table from the T61 series was designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960. It has a generous drawer made of wood, the legs are made of lacquered metal.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

50s Style Small Side Table, Black / White Triangular Shape, 3 Elegant Legs
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive offer of one Medium size side table. Very decorative in black-white design. With three wooden legs. The table is perfect for a small storage space next to an armchair, for...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Vintage Sofa Table - Diplomat by Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "diplomat" made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Beech

A French Turned Screw Column Stemmed Plinth, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A French plinth with a turned column stem, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs. The plinth form most probably dates from the early 20th Century with the turned screw column...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

"Citrus" side tables
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of 3 "Citrus" side tables in tinted glass and carved wood feet. Dimensions: Lemon: 59 x 38 x H 47 cm Leaf: 56 x 51 x H 52 cm Star: Diam 60 x H 43 cm Price for the set but can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Coffee Table "Amanta" Fiberglass Black by Mario Bellini for C&B, Italy, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
This side table or coffee table is made of fiberglass (Fiberlite) in Black. It is square with an indented tabletop. It was designed by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia in the 1960s. Thi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Fiberglass

Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sur table features a series of geometric shapes stacked on top of each other with solid wood details. Available in American walnut or white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Jansen Style French Midcentury Side Tables With Black Glass
Located in London, GB
This is a super stylish pair of Jansen style midcentury side tables. These two tier side tables were made in France from gilt metal and black glass. A simple design, but with a very...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Travertine and Oak Prospect Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prospect coffee table features a stone top that rests atop a sculpted American walnut or white oak base with two cutouts for drum tables on either end. The Lawson-Fenning Col...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Celina Decorações, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 19.75” H x 21.7” Diameter
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Italian Walnut Inlay Marquetry Round Tripod Sofa or Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian round side table with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful inlay decors in classic figures on the top astandi...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Gio Ponti, Side Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and iron coffee or side table designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy. 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Nightstand or Side Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Straw, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century nightstand or side table in bamboo, Vienna Straw and hand-woven rattan wicker. This charming organic bedside table was designed in Italy during the 1960s. Thi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan

Superb Organic Burl side Table 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb all original Burl side table expressive burl detail and continuous free edge. 1950s Unique piece .
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Burl

1960s Vintage Bamboo Rattan Side Table Style McGuire
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Side Table Style McGuire San Francisco Unmarked 19.25 H x 14.75 x 14.75 Preowned unrestored vintage Refer to im...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Bronze Side Tables Model 1776 Italy Circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mod. 1776 Side Table designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1960s is a classic piece of Italian mid-century modern furniture. Max Ingrand was a renowned French-Italian d...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Magnavox Entertainment Center /Accent Table. circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magnavox Entertainment Center /Accent Table, circa 1960s. Features a midcentury Hollywood Regency Walnut Cabinet / Accent Table with doors...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

1970s Eileen Gray E 1027 Adjustable Table, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - - Adhustable Height: 65 - 91 cm
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Carl Aubock Long Side Table, Flower Bench, Rattan, Wicker, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rectangular Mid-Century side table / bench from the 1950s. This authentic vintage minimalistic piece was designed by Carl Auböck from Vienna and was crafted by Werkstätte...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Steel, Iron

Oak Parkman Nightstand by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Parkman nightstand features a Parsons-style waterfall shape and one drawer. Can also be made with cork on the top and sides. Available in American walnut and oak and 5 different ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

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

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Steel

San Rafael Side Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Side Table is crafted of solid hardwood. The legs are carved with a geometric profile and are connected by an inset stretcher. We offer this modern heirloom in two e...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Pucci De Rossi (1947-2013) "Battista" Occasional Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pucci De Rossi (1947-2013) Occasional table with two interlocking panels of ⅝” thick steel cut into abstract forms with one piece of 3/4" x24" new glass that slides into the table Be...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cut Steel

White Washed Oak Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White washed oak sur table by Lawson-Fenning. The Sur Table features a series of geometric shapes stacked on top of each other with solid wood details. Available in American walnut o...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Night Stand or Side Table in Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic design from an iconic American designer, Paul McCobb. This case piece features 2 deep drawers, warm patina brass pulls and constructed of solid maple.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Tito Agnoli Low Table 1966, Cinova
Located in London, GB
Tito Agnoli Low Table, 1966 Lacquered wood, glass, and mirror H21 x D118 cm Italy This striking low table, designed in 1966 by Italian architect and designer Tito Agnoli, reflects t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands
Located in Germantown, MD
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Italian style bedside tables. Measures 24" in width X 18" in depth X 24" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Fruitwood

ExpertlyRestored - Peter Pepper Products Tripod Resin Side Table w/ Peace Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Spanish Bamboo Rattan Stools, Small Benches or Side Tables, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching Pair of handcrafted bamboo and rattan stools, Spain, 1960s These Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and rattan rectangular stools or small benches were handcrafted in Spain nea...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Side Tables by José Espinho for Estoril Sol Hotel, Model Export, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This stunning side table, designed by José Espinho and produced by Móveis Sousa Braga and Móveis Olaio in Portugal, is an exceptional example of 1970s Portuguese design. The "Model ...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table
Located in New York, NY
Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Made by Palladio with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful vintage side table by the Italian maker Palladio. The base is made of cast iron, patinated in a gold color. Also known as 'Curul...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Iron

Sur Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sur table features a series of geometric shapes stacked on top of each other with solid wood details. Available in American walnut or white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Dal Vera Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of bedside tables / nightstands with two-drawer in bamboo, rattan and wicker in the style of Dal Vera. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

FORNASETTI Two Tier Tray Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian table with two removable trays in lacquered wood and faux bamboo patinated brass base / made in Milan Italy in the 1950s Original Fornasetti labels on the base of tra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

A Vintage Hans Andersen Danish Side Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Danish side table with three legs by Hans Andersen. Round top in white mica, teak wood, finger joined on top. Nice patina and very good / excellent original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Capitola Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Capitola table features a series of geometric shapes stacked on top of each other with solid wood details. Available in American walnut or white oak...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles Coffee or Side Table Vallauris, France
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron ceramic tiled coffee or side table. This style was often done by Capron during the 60's which was less literal and more abstract, with the emphasis on the beauty of the...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Rare Midcentury Space Age Style Side Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - practical
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Plastic

Oak Niguel Side Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel side table features one drawer and an open shelf. Details include leveling brass cap feet, a brass stretcher on the base, lacquered interior and inset brass hardware. Avai...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Jean Pierre Bernard, Side Tables, Steel, Haitian, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of two steel side tables / end tables, produced by Jean Pierre Bernard. Haiti, 1960s. Acquired by Harvey Probber Furniture.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of Bamboo and Glass Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of cube form bamboo stands with plate glass tops. Each table has cross hatch woven sides and open ends, both are in good condition, clean, sturdy, and ready to use. One gla...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Glass

Italian Midcentury Rectangular Side Table in Teak Wood and Enameled Metal, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury rectangular side table with teakwood top and enameled metal base. This charming table was realized in Italy in t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Coffe Table with Marble Top and Brass Base, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous coffee table with green alps marble top and spectacular full brass base. The marble top have been sanded from stonemason and is in excellent condition. The brass base comes ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

Travertine Bronson Drinks Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bronson drinks table features a round stone top with notched corners that rest atop a detailed walnut or oak base. The Lawson-Fenning collec...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Mersman Two Tier Single Drawer Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Mersman mahogany two tier side table. with a single drawer. Table Measures 14.5"W x 23.5"D x 24"H. Table is in Excellent Condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood, Mahogany

Bentwood Wicker Cane Side Table Thonet Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful modern bentwood and cane top stool or side drinks table, in the style of Thonet, circa early to mid-20th century, Europe, possibly Austria. ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Bentwood, Wicker

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Low Table in Metal and Marble for Tecno
Located in Turin, Turin
Low table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in '50s. The table has the structure in metal and the top in marble. Good condition, patina of time in metal structure and in marble ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Side Table in Walnut
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" table with a sculptural walnut base. The walnut has nice graining and patina. The glass is in very good original condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Bentwood and Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid-century side, or end, table having an arched bent wood base and center with slide in plate glass top. Sophisticated architectural Japanese influenced design, probably Americ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

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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