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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
Pair Vintage Travertine Tops Cherry or Walnut Two Drawers End Tables Nightstands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Vintage Travertine Tops Cherry or Walnut Two Drawers End Tables Nightstands.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Marble

Mid-Century Modern Italian Black Painted Cubist or Origami Side Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern sculptural metal cubist side table with removable top, made in Italy. Currently being repainted black. Pair available.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Materials: Burl Wood, Ebonized Wood, Brass Inlaid
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal Leaf Pedestal Round Table with Glass Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian gilt metal pedestal table with glass top. This vintage Italian gilt metal pedestal table from the mid-20th century exudes an enchanting charm that effortlessly blen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

High Side Table In Metal With Glass Top, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and elegant side table produced in 1970s. It is high and works perfectly as a side table, or a plant etagere as a solitaire piece. The table is strong enough to hold a larg...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

1970's Italian Brass Chrome Glass Side Tables by Romeo Rega
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional pair of large chrome and brass side tables attributed to designer Romeo Rega. Heavy, well crafted quality tables with thick glass tops. Clean, sharp edge design. Could ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Side Table 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Side Table Model 41A Made In Rosewood By Severin Hansen For Haslev Furniture
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table made of rosewood, model 41A, designed by Severin Hansen and manufactured by Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Severin Hansen was a Danish furniture designer known for his ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Parallel” Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch, Walnut

Large Spanish Iron Side Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish iron end or drinks table was recently hand crafted by skilled European artisans using traditional iron working techniques. It features a tapered square central s...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Vintage Modern Marble Pedestal / Table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a midcentury vintage modern marble side table or pedestal. This Italian marble side table is made of a light gray marble with black, cream and tan vaining. This piece would w...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Early Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very early production Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip table. Marble oval top. Top is 22.375x 15 inches in dimension. Table top is in good condition al...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Italian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass side table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.3"H x 23.5"W x 23.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood Night Stands Bed Side Tables
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables with top shelf and door with beautiful brass and red lacquered handles. Those pieces make a great loo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Triangle Low - Side Table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
A triangular coffee table, a shape characteristic of Brazilian modernism and especially of Joaquim Tenreiro. The 3 elliptical legs are another hallmark of the designer's work. A din...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Baker Walnut Round Sunburst Pattern Gallery Top Drawer Side Lamp Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker walnut round sunburst pattern gallery top drawer side lamp table stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Cork Top Two-Tier Side Table for Johnson Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking two-tier side table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture is a perfect example of his innovative approach to modern design. Featuring a natural cork top, it offers a bea...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany, Cork

Antwerp Bedside Table by DeMuro Das with Solid Antique Bronze Handles and Legs
Located in New York, NY
The sculptural legs and handles of the Antwerp bedside table contrast the soft color shifts in the Carta sheathing the table's body.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Hexagonal 'Domino' Side Tables by John Keal for Brown-Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Occasional hexagonal tables by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Stamped and labeled. Practical and versatile.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Morganton Tidewater Collection Genuine Mahogany Side Tables, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century pair of Morganton Furniture Tidewater Collection two tier, single drawer side tables in genuine mahogany. Measure 18" in width x 26" in depth x 22" in height. Deep dr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Sleek Sophistication: Pierre Chapo's T22 Table in Special Black Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the allure of timeless design with the exclusive Black Edition of Pierre Chapo's T22 Table. Crafted in 2021 by Chapo Creation, this iconic piece pays homage to th...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

1970s Leon Rosen Glass End Table for Pace Collection
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a side table from circa the 1970s designed by Leon Rosen for Pace. Glass legs with Brass Hinges in the shape of a tripod base. New glass top with beveled ed...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Set of Rare Danish Nightstands from 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or sidetables with a spacious storage unit. Beautiful patinated from 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Beech

Pair of Blonde Oak Nightstands by Lane
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of mid-century nightstands features one drawer and a space to store books or magazines. They show the manufacturer's stamp and, what is very rare the past owner kept the ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Jacques Adnet Black Leather and Glass Side Table or Night Stand France c1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet France, c1950 side table or night stand, with clear glass top and swivel drawer and brass pull ring . Wrapped in black hand-stitched leather Brass capped feet and bra...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

1980s Nero Marquina Black Marble Postmodern Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of Nero Marquina tables. Absolutely love the veining. The original lacquer is in excellent condition.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Belgian Black Marble

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Cylinder Drum Shape Burl Wood End Side Table Nightstand Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cylinder drum shape burl wood end side table nightstand mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Burl

Midcentury Pair of Side Tables in Rattan, Bamboo and Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of side tables or bedside tables with two-tier in bamboo, rattan and glass top. 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, Glass

Modern Organic Oval Round Bedside Table Surrealist Figures Wood Marquetry Black
Located in Porto, PT
Birds Bedside Table is hand-crafted and boldly decorated using marquetry. Featuring one drawer, its round silhouette with contrasting colors enhances any modern bedroom design. A cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

20th Century Italian Pucci De Rossi Metal, Glass Freestanding Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Pucci De Rossi freestanding console table with metal base and glass top, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1970 - 1980, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

Spanish Alabaster Gueridon Table / Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gueridon Side Table / Drinks Table in Turned Alabaster, Spain, 1950s-1960s Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern Period. Elegant alabaster side table with round top and pedestal rou...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Alabaster, Brass

Lane Rhythm Walnut Side Table
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome coffee table in walnut, this design from the Lane "Rhythm" collection has subtle details that exhibit a Scandinavian influence. 20"h X 20.5"w X 29.75"d
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Spanish Rattan Stool or Small Bench with Cane Seat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching handcrafted bamboo and woven wicker cane stool / side table. This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafted ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Sculptural Glass End Tables by Modernage
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Glass End Tables, designed for the Modernage Company of New York City, circa 1940's. The wooden bases have been refinished in an ultra-deep brown color lacquer. They retai...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Ceramic End Tables, Roger Capron, Vallauris c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Black ceramic top underligned by a row of four decorated tiles combining birds and naive subjects in an orientalist spirit. The enamelling in relief brings animation ans sophisticati...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Rosewood Italian Coffee or Sofas Table with Wheels by Formanova 70s.
Located in Sacile, PN
Formanova 1978 rosewood coffee or sofas table with wheels. Formanova born from the creativity, passion of Gianni Moscatelli. In 1959, after having graduated from the Higher Insti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Tables with Hammered Tops
Located in Buchanan, NY
Recently crafted by skilled European artisans, this charming pair of gilt iron Spanish end tables showcases traditional iron-working methods. Inspired by a vintage design from the 19...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

2-Door Arcadia Cabinet by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 2-Door Arcadia Cabinet features two doors, hand crafted vintage style hardware and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designe...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Henredon Fine Furniture Parcel Gilt Fruitwood & Brass Mount Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Henredon Fine Furniture Parcel Gilt Fruitwood & Brass Mount single drawer Tables. measure
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Italian Midcentury Side Table, Lacquered Wood and Glass, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian coffee table was designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950s. The black lacquered wooden frame is constructed in the shape of a splayed Ts. Between the pairs of legs, glass pl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Spider Legs Round Wood Coffee Table, Paolo Buffa for Brugnoli, Italy 1950's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Paolo Buffa Spider Leg Coffee Table for Brugnoli – Italy, 1950s A rare and stunning spider-leg coffee table designed by Paolo Buffa for Brugnoli Mobili, this piece is an iconic work...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Severin Hansen, Side Tables, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak side tables designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 16.25” H x 19.25” W x 12.55” D
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Walnut Tiny Circular Walnut Side Table 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage tiny side table or flower stand from walnut and solid beech in smoothly brown color 1950s Austria. A charming side table or flower stand with three (3) fee...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Modern Burl Round Accent Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sleek and sophisticated accent piece that blends natural textures with contemporary elegance. Featuring a richly patterned mappa burl veneer, this table showcases a warm, organic a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Nightstands or Side Tables
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern wedge shaped nightstands or side tables By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Mahogany, with br...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table or with Brass and Mahogany Plywood 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Coffee Table or with Brass and Mahogany Plywood 1950s Gorgeous tiny coffee table made of full brass legs and details and mahogany plywood, Italy, 1950s. The glass top is decorated partially with ornaments. On the wooden base you see ornaments of brass showing a cheerful image of a woman and a man carrying a large flower basket, as well as two jumping...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Lacquered Burl Wood Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Milo Baughman style lacquered burl wood side table.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of French Woven Rattan & Iron Guéridon Side Tables, 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rattan/wicker side tables with woven tops and wrought iron bases, made in France circa 1950's. The bases are expertly crafted with a silhouette reminiscent of the Eiffel To...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s/60s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern brass tubular steel étagère / flower stand, 1950s/60s. Very good condition, light wear of usage.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mathieu Matégot Mid Century Metal "Soumba" Side Tables Produced in France, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of three French mid century "Soumba" side tables in lacquered metal by Mathieu Matégot produced by Steph Simon in France, 1950s. In good original condition with patina ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

Geometric German Glass and Brass Coffee Table by Peter Ghyczy, 1980's
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Original glass table from the 1980's - Germany.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1940s Pair of Bedside Tables by Jindřich Halabala , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - good original condition - cleaned - polished
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sculptural Rattan Wrapped Glass Side Table, Palm Regency
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rattan wrapped side or end table with clear glass top. Sculptural wood frame features an H-shaped base wrapped in natural toned rattan. Can be used as a be...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Reed, Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Side Table/Night Stand by Pierre Cardin, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century asymmetric two drawer side table/ night stand in wood and metal elements in curved form created by Pierre Cardin in 1970's. Very good vintage condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Tabouret Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The small Tabouret table is a Moroccan inspired side table with six sides that can be made in American walnut or white oak. Available in two sizes. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon / End or Side Table in Black Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martini Table // Gueridon // Side Table // End Table // Drink Table // Floor Ashtray Elegant hand-hammered iron drinks end table /floor ashtray standing on tripod base. Spain, 1950...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Boho Kinetic Sphere Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a captivating blend of celestial intrigue and artistic design into your home with this unique Vintage Boho Kinetic Sphere Side Table. Craft...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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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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