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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
Harvey Probber Style Hexagonal Floor Lamp Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Moroccan inspired, floor lamp in the style of Harvey Probber features a cut-out, hexagonal table base at 22 inches height with brass accents. The shade shown is n...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Helikon Open Grain Travertine Marble on Stainless Steel Base Tables
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of minimalist side tables manufactured by Helikon Furniture Circa 1970s before the Herman Miller Buy out. Beautiful open grained Travertine marble tops on stainless steel four p...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Stainless Steel

Large Architectonic Side Table with Bronze Pull by Lane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large architectonic side table with bronze pull by Lane. This piece is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 24" H x 19" W x 30" D.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Rare Marble and Inlaid Brass Table by Pepe Mendoza
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual table crafted by Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza, circa 1965. Mendoza normally worked on smaller scale to produce metal works with ceramic inlay as lamps and furniture accesso...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Bench or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique single teak panel from my finest collection, is expertly shaped into this beautiful bench or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection. Furniture construc...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Rare Mirror Mosaic Coffee Table by Daniel Clement 1970s
By Daniel Clement
Located in Paris, IDF
The artful design of this small coffee table made by Daniel Clément in the 1970s was brought to life with hundreds of carved mirror pieces, arranged to form a tight mosaic. The mosai...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

French Sycamore Brass Nightstands 2 Drawers by Jean Pascaud, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of lined and elegant two drawers nightstands is made from sycamore, with mirror tops, made by Jean Pascaud in the early 1940s. Vintage and sophisticated, typically French A...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of circa 1950's Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Side Tables Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original pair of circa 1950’s Mid Century Modern French side end tables which are part of a suite This pair is very much on trend an...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Chest of Drawers, Edition Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak chest of drawers. Edition Votre Maison. Opening with 1 drawers circa 1960.  
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak, Ceramic

A pair of Vista of California Indoor/Outdoor Tables
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of indoor/outdoor tables designed by Don Knorr for Vista of California. White Formica top with black metal bases
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Dunbar X-Base Murano Tile-Top Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare X-base mosaic top side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Both in excellent original condition, base made from solid ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Pastoe Coffee Table Model TA 07 by Cees Braakman with Reversible Top
Located in Hellouw, NL
Pastoe coffee table Model TA 07 by Cees Braakman with reversible top, Netherlands 1950s. This Coffee Table is made of Teak Wood and has a reversible top with teak veneer on one side ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Teak

Vintage Style Cabinet Accent Table with Beautiful Burl Wood Design in the Front
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Style Cabinet Accent Table with Beautiful Burl Wood Design in the Front.Ornate Wood Design On the legs of the Cabinet With Very Nice Hardware. Dimensions 15 W ; 30 H ; 14 D.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Cantilevered Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered side table with a glass top and chrome frame.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Low Tables by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Low Tables by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1960s Set of 2 Vintage Design Rare to find as a pair - 2 identical tables Additional information: Materials: Glass, Metal Color: Black Design...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

1960s Cabin Modern Martz Table Walnut + Chocolate Ceramic Tile Plant Stand MCM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Harder to find, smaller Marshall Studios square tile side table, all original No chips to the ceramic tiles, and the glaze has held up very w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table. John Widdicomb side or coffee table. Patchwork design in bleached and ebony macassar with walnut legs. Manufacturer's mark.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ebony

Custom Side Table by Erno Fabry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome little side table by Czech born architect and taste-maker Erno Fabry featuring beautifully-sculpted European Walnut legs and a stunning, bookmatched rosewood veneer. Made in...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Custom Side Table by Erno Fabry
Custom Side Table by Erno Fabry
£737 Sale Price
61% Off
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, teak and brass side table or occasional table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.6"H x 20.5"W x 19.0"D All items ship from High Poi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Checkered Corner Two-Tier Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A special corner piece. A side table of two toned wood with mixed use of maple & walnut in a checkerboard pattern. Two levels on shelving makes it extra functional with a great look ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Maple, Walnut

Petite Teak Tripod Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak tripod side table is supported by a teak shaft and three flared legs. The perfect petite table for an office, library or living area. Dimensions 13" diameter x 19" height; 5.7...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Square Oiled Walnut Mirror Tile Top Occasional Side End Table Stand Figural Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square oiled walnut mirror tile top occasional side end table stand figural base. Kagan Pearsall decor match. Smoked mirror top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mirror, Smoked Glass, Walnut

Silver Leaf Iron Table with White Marble Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage iron table finished in a luxurious silver leaf, topped with a smooth white marble top. The sculptural base features refined curves and classic detailing, blending sop...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Iron, Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Metal & Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting glass-top mid-century coffee table. Designed by Design Institute of America (DIA). (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

Brazilian Modern Side Table in Hardwood & Metal, Unknown, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Side table in Hardwood and Metal, designed in the 50s is nothing less than gorgeous! The piece has a Brazilian Rosewood top with two delicate and slim drawers....
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Italian Round Side Table in Metal and Grey Granite
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, granite, metal, brass, Italy, 1980s This side table features a grey tabletop in round format. The granite shows a vivid surface. A brass pedestal ends in a black trape...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Granite, Metal, Brass

Pair of Black Lacquer Trapezoid Shape Two Tier End Side Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of black lacquer trapezoid shape end tables stands. Restored condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996. The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. TriA...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Green Blue Art Glass Square Mosaic Top Side End Table Floor Lamp Mid-Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Green blue art glass walnut frame square mosaic top side end table stand floor lamp Mid-Century Modern.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine French 1960s Round Gueridon or Side Table by Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a cast aluminum pedestal and a rosewood round top. Designed by Pierre Paulin, edited by Artifort.  
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Scarce side table by Mado Jolain
By René Legrand, Mado Jolain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table d’appoint circulaire en bois par Mado Jolain et rené Legrand vers 1956
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Danish Teak Organic Side or Coffee Table, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Teak Organic Side or Coffee Table, 1940s. This little gem is an early Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern side table or small coffee table with underlying shelf. Made from lami...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid Century square Pine Coffee Tables in the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Mid Century square Pine Coffee Tables in the style of Ilmari Tapiovaara Pair of square end tables in solid pine Measures : 54cmx54cm H:39.5cm Material : Wood Ilmari Tapiova...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Nice Early Milo Baughman Burl Coffee or Side End Parsons Table
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1970 Jan Kalous Beech an Rattan Side Table by Uluv, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Rosewood Ballpoint Side Table
Located in Wilton, CT
This occasional table constructed in rosewood with a wonderful grain, was designed with the proportions of the Mid-Century, celebrating an era of design that remains ever so popular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Thonet Triangular Side Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern triangular side table with white laminate top and black bentwood legs by Thonet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Laminate, Bentwood

Spindle Side Table by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of side tables designed by Arthur Umanoff. These tables feature a sturdy walnut base with spindle details, paired with a fun mix of black and white on the round tabletops.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut, Paint

Two-Tiered Occasional Table by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons.
Located in New York, NY
Occasional Two-Tiered table by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons, made in Italy, 1950's. Beautifully refinished in a rich medium brown walnut.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Mid-Century Modern, Tripod Side Tables, Rosewood Veneer, Painted Wood
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Tripod Side or End Tables, Rosewood Veneer, Painted Wood, 2000s Pair of stackable side tables by an unknown American designer. Similar in style to Adrian Pearsal...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Peter Ghyczy Glass Low Table, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The table is made from glass and sand casted brass. The legs are hand casted by very skilled craftsmen in the Netherlands. The brass has typical characteristics of the casting proces...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Peter Ghyczy Glass Low Table, circa 1970
Peter Ghyczy Glass Low Table, circa 1970
£774 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Square Solid Brass or Bronze Base Travertine Top Side End Occasional Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Solid Brass or Bronze Base Travertine Top Side End Occasional Table MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Dutch Modernist Side Table in Iron with White Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, iron, laminated wood, wood, The Netherlands, 1960s A simplistic Dutch side or coffee table consisting of a black iron frame with a white laminated top. The wooden top is partially levitating in the metal frame, which makes it interesting and light. A functional and slightly stark table...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Leg Side Table Salmon Lacquered by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
With its rectangular prism form and four-legged structure, Leg stands out with its ability to be combined in different colors. More than just functional, Leg creates a seamless harmo...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Caviúna Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
One of a kind side table with one drawer entirely made of solid caviúna wood. Extremely decorative and useful item suitable for any kind of interior decoration.
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table with Ceramic Top
Located in London, GB
This compact side table is a wonderful piece, made from a characterful oak frame. The table features a detailed tile inlay to the top. The tiles are a wonderful scalloped shape, with...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Pair of Modern Chrome and Glass End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of contemporary modern end tables feature heavy chrome frame construction, rectangular glass tops, and unique midcentury style. Perfect addition to home or office, this ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

John Widdicomb Mid Century Blonde Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb mid century blonde nightstand This nightstand measures: 18 wide x 13 deep x 26 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Marble Top Tripod Brass Base Legs Occasional Butler Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid brass or bronze base occasional side table with carry handle attribute to Parzinger.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Italian Mid Century Bedside Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Sleek angles compose these Mid-Century Modern two-tier bedside tables with floating glass shelf and drawer below. Made from makassar veneer wood in two different cuts, these tables h...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Saarinen Style Tulip Small Table Orange Top
Located in Westport, CT
Saarinen design 1960s orange Formica top tulip petite table unsigned, looks to be all original vintage.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Swedish Vintage Teak Bedside Cabinet / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Swedish vintage teak bedside cabinet / side table. It was made in Sweden by Gustavssons Mobelfabrik, it from the 1960’s. It is of lovely quality an...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair Widdicomb Campaign Style Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Night Stands Tables MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Widdicomb Campaign Style Solid Cherry brass pulls night stands tables MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cherry

Exceptional Table by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare occasional table featuring classically-rendered decorative faces on a brass tripod base. Great vibrant coloring and attractive fading. (Please confirm item location NY or NJ ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Brass and Glass Rectangular Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern two-tier brass and mirror beveled glass side table in Maison Jansen style with fluted brass legs and foot.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Chrome and Glass Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from France made of chromed steel with a square sectioned structure with clear glass top shelf and mirrored bottom shelf. This piece is supported by casters. We love the m...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Set of Four Stools or Side Tables by Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
designed in 1965 and made by thonet. very rare model 270hf.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Nerone & Patuzzi side table for Gruppo NP2, Italy 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Sculptural side table by Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2, Italy, ca. 1968. Unique piece made on special commission. The table features a sculptural wooden base with strong geometric ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare birch coffee or side table by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. The slim curved legs are significant for Mathsson’s designs and add to the elegance of this table. Condition: Very good c...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Gilded Brass Coffee Side Table, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charles Hollis Jones designed this exceptional Mid-Century modernist Lucite and brass coffee or side table. The round Directoire-style pedestal table is crafted from clear Lucite and...
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1970s American 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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