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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
French metal and ceramic low table Vallauris, La Grange - 60's
Located in Padova, IT
Very good condition, with small and inevitable signs of time and use. Metal frame, hand-painted ceramic tile shelf.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

TM05 sidetable/magazine rack by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This TM05 sidetable/magazine rack was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1953. It is from  a very much desired item by vintage lovers and collectors. This piece is in a very goo...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Jack Van Der Molen, Side Table, Oak, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak side table designed by Jack Van Der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge Company, United States, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 22.2” H x 27.75” W x 19” D Height to Lower Shelf: 10...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Faux Tortoise & Brass Parsons Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century modern faux tortoise side tables by John Widdicomb. They have brass inset tops. They are marked and in very good condition. My shipping is running two...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Pair of Nightstands by Lane Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century walnut nightstands - a pair. Manufactured by Lane Manufacturing, circa 1960s. This pair has a squared shape that sits on tapered walnut legs. Each nightstand has a large ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Side Tables Walnut Wood Josef Frank, circa 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian side tables attr. Josef Frank, circa 1955- priced as a pair Austrian side tables. Rare pair of small side tables in very good condition attributed to Josef Frank. These tab...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Tumbler Drinks Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handcrafted Tumbler Drinks Table is a minimalist design inspired by the Mid-Century Modern period and its masterful use of natural mixed materials. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Midcentury Bedside Table Nightstand in Bamboo & Rattan, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury bedside table nightstands in bamboo and rattan with drawer and bottom shelf. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Table or Sideboard, Wood, Poland, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table/sideboard from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. The table was made of wood, it was refreshed. Very good original vintage condition.
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

'Petal' Drinks / Side Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed early production 'Petal' drinks table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts. This...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Side Table in Gilt Iron Daisy Flower Design, France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Hollywood Regency daisy flower gilt iron coffee table, France, 1950s. Glamorous occasional table in gold leaf gilt iron with glass round top standing on a tripod base. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of Two Bedside Tables Designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, glass - glass has some signs use (scratch) - good, original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar 3-Tiered Wooden Rectangular End / Side Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century wooden end tables with a rectangular top and two identical lower shelves supported by four square legs. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Herman Miller Eames 42" Round Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Eames Round Table Herman Miller Round top with walnut finish , the base is anodized in black with aluminum spider attachment. Great in and office or a home setting .
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Metal Drinks Table
Located in North York, ON
Add a touch of refined style to your living space with this sleek drinks table. Featuring a rich walnut top that beautifully insets into a unique polished metal frame, this piece exu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Coffee Table with Decorative Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Coffee table with decorative ceramic tiles by artist, Roger Capron. This charming table (circa 1970s) is a quintessential example of collectib...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Nami Bedside Table by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Solid Antique Bronze Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The Nami beside table or nightstand features hand-cast solid antique bronze drawer fronts and legs in intricate patterning.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture Company Brass Tables Mid Century Two-Tiered Glass Shelves 1960s
Located in Camden, ME
Baker Furniture Company pair of faux bamboo brass two-tiered glass top side tables in bronze lacquer. Modulating cast metal supports add a classical twist to these understated table...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Hand-Carved Wood Bamileke Figural Side Table/Stool 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand-carved figural wood side table or stool by the Bamileke, Cameroon Africa, 1960's. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the table is very stylish. ...
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1960s Cameroonian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Rare Midcentury Mosaic Side Table by Genaro Alvarez
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare side table handmade by striking mosaics by Genaro Alvarez made in México in solid mahogany wood. A midcentury Mexican artist Alvarez was Diego Rivera pupil and wa...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Side Tables by Thinline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 17in H x 17.75in W x 17.75in D. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Hand Woven Rope Rattan Stool or Side Table, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stool with Arms / Throne Stool, Rattan, Rope Hand-Braided rope and rattan rectangular stool or side table. Spain, 1960s. Rare find. On a rattan and bamboo...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Bamboo, Cane, Rope

Basurto 02 Contemporary Wooden Stool with Leather Details
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstraction of the buildings from that period, allowing to have at home a city in scale. Basurto 02...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Hudson Hairpin Side Table with Wood Inlay Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
This eye-catching piece combines an industrial structure with sophisticated modern accents. The intersecting metal legs almost seem to play tricks on the eyes and change shape as you...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Design Side Table. Teak, Brass and Iron, c. 1955.
Located in PARIS, FR
Brazilian Design Side Table, c. 1955 Teak, brass, and iron Dimensions: 40 x 57 x 43 cm (15 3/4 x 22 11/25 x 16 93/100 in) This beautiful side table exemplifies mid-century Bra...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Iron

Signed Silas Seandel Bronze Side Table / Drink Table
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Silas Seandel Bronze Side Table / Drink Table
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Painted Wood Faux Ledger Book Form Low or Side Tables as a Stack
Located in Nashville, TN
Colorful faux Books as low tables.these can be shipped by Ground courier such as UPS etc. please request quote from 1stDibs on home page under ‘ make offer ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

A Pair of Fine French 1950s Side Tables attributed to Baptistin Spade
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Mid-Century two-tier side tables attributed to Baptistin Spade, with brass tubular legs supporting the formica laminate tops.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Borsani Style Gueridons
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant side tables or gueridons. Tripod bases with pie shaped tops.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Jan Kalous Side Table for ULUV, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Beech

John Keal Midcentury Walnut Magazine Rack Coffee Table for Brown Saltman, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This mid-century walnut coffee table can be used as a magazine rack. This fantastic item is attributed to John Keal and was produced in 1960s. An astonishing piece that has a Clas...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass Table, French
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury French bronze cocktail or side table with smoked glass top by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Minor scratches to finish shown i...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

A Pair of Eileen Gray Polished Chrome and Glass Tables
Located in Queens, NY
A Pair of Eileen Gray Polished Chrome and Glass Tables
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass

French Vintage Gilt Metal Side Table with Faux Bois Style Legs and Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage gilt metal faux-bois inspired side table from the mid-20th century, with white veined marble top. Created in France during the midcentury period, this side table fea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Round Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round Italian marble coffee table, 1980's. The fabulous marble features a beautiful pattern of different colors. It i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Pair of Midcentury Modern Side Tables Designed by Lane, Acclaim Series
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Midcentury Modern side tables designed by Lane, Acclaim series. Walnut with oak accent trim, basket weave drawers and nicely sculpted legs with chrome details, American, cr...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Vintage Italian Brass Side Table
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and very well made vintage Italian brass side table, dating from the 1960’s. This is beautifully designed and is of superb quality. The brass frame is elegant a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid 20th century birch tambour sewing box on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual Scandinavian birch sewing table on stand circa 1950. Shaped top with tambour top which opens when the drawer is opened.  Top section is fitted with 20 compartments of variou...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Berthold Müller German Midcentury Mosaic Sofa Table, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This mosaic table was designed by Berthold Müller in Germany in the 1950s. The table top is in pastel shades of green, blue and yellow and shows a contrasting moment with red spheres...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Frères Cloutier Side Table
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare red enameled lava tile low table by Robert and Jean Cloutier dating from the 1950s. This mid-century Lava Tile Coffee Table by the Cloutier Brothers...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Lava, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bart Cart, Gold and Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful bar cart from the 1960s. It was manufactured in France, Europe in 1960s. The table was made of wood, it was also renovated. Good condition. Unique shape.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Glass

Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Oval side table designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. Stamped Knoll International. Wear due to time and age of the table. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST ...
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1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Magnificent Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1950s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent Danish design coffee table in rosewood by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in the 1950s. The table has a wonderful clean design with marvellous straight edges. The ro...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Decorative and Multifunctional Side Table / Pedestal, Danish Art Deco, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative and multifunctional art deco side table / pedestal in birch. Made in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A beautiful object that can be used as a side table, a bench in ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Birch

Pair of Side Tables Primavera by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Iconic pair set of side end low coffee cocktail bedside nightstand tables or gueridon model Primavera by the italian designer founder of the Memphis Group Ettore Sottsass for the man...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Brutalist solid wood side table
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Brutalist solid wood side table Brutalist - Natural decoration - Vintage Measures : 38x31cm H:41,5cm Wear consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

DECORATIVE FAUX STACK OF BOOKS SiDE TABLE WHICH HAS BEEN HAND PAINTED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative faux stack of books side table Please note the delivery fe...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Gold Metal Flower Coffee Table Side Table 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood Regency Style gold metal glass coffee or side table bouquet of flowers shape with a round faceted clear glass top. A beautiful bouquet of flowers coffee table from metal. T...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Console in Black Painted Oak with Curved Legs from Germany
Located in Greven, DE
Very filigree light console with beautiful curved legs. Perfectly finished and available in different surfaces and colors on request. This console is pa...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak, Lacquer

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Side End Lamp Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of H.C.C. marked Made in Italy side tables. This pair is elegant as well as graceful with their double columned legs and attached bottom apron. The birch wood has a warm rich g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Birch, Paper

Unusual Italian Gueridon with Moulded Glass Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Italian gueridon with moulded glass top and decorative ring on top.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Lenrud, Side Table, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak side table produced by Lenrud, New York, US, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 22.2” H x 27.8” Diameter
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Midcentury Modern Ejvind Johannson Teak Sewing Table for FDB Mobler, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design sewing cart Ejvind Johannson designed this sewing cart for two factories. Both FDB Møbler and Vitre have produced this sewing cart in several different wood types like ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Pointed Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish iron side table was recently hand crafted by skilled artisans and features a distinctive design with a central stem that tapers to a fine point, attached to a stu...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Maison Jansen Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of side table by Maison Jansen, cloudy mirror top and brass and bronze base.  
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Arcadia Side Table by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Arcadia side table features one or two drawers, an open shelf, hand crafted vintage style hardware and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning C...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

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

Audrey Side Table
Located in Carmel, CA
The Audrey Side Table by Ashley Yeates is thoughtfully designed to complement the Hepburn Settee, serving as a sleek and functional drink table perfect for small spaces. With its ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Onyx, Brass

Audrey Side Table
Audrey Side Table
$3,900 / item
French Iron Table Trolley Console Desserte Side Table End Sofa with Wheels, 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage iron desserte trolley, side table or end of sofa. In the Matégot style. French, circa 1960. Good vintage condition. Shipping: P 32.5 L 34.5 H59.5 5.4 Kg.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

"Urio" Square Coffee Table by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous "Urio" square coffee table in walnut. This iconic table was designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi for MiM Roma in Italy in the early 1960s. The beautiful tube-shaped legs of this...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel, Metal

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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