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Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

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

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

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

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

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Calacatta Viola Marble Side Table with Fluting
Located in Coulsdon, GB
The Calacatta Viola Marble Side Table with Fluting is a remarkable piece of furniture that exudes both luxury and sophistication. Crafted from ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Stool X600 (fan leg) for Artek by Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954 and features his impressive X-Leg design. X-Legs are created from splitting the traditional L-Leg in a longitudinal direction and re-...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bentwood

A Mid Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones designed Set of 3 tables, 1950s.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A Mid Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones designed Set of 3 tables, 1950s. Those Beautiful set of 3 side tables are very modern looking and decorative tables that can be combined wit...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Italian Marble Coffee or Side Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee or side table, fabricated in the early 1980s. It is handcrafted out of very beautiful marble. The fabulous marble features a very nice pattern of different ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Mid-Century Walnut End Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
Immerse yourself in the charm of mid-century modern design with this Vintage Lane Perception Side Table. This exquisite piece, with its unique basketweave door fronts and hexagon cub...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Vintage 1970s Danish Checkered Teak Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning original 1970s side tables with checkered woodwork detail. Original from Denmark. A timeless design to compliment any decor. In great original condition.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid Brazilian Rosewood occasional table with green Murano Glass mosaic tile top and brass banding. Retains green rectangular Dunbar metal label. A ve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cut Glass

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, Italy, 1971
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971 A set of three pieces from the Gli Scacchi series, translated meaning 'The Chess' designed in 1971 by renowned Italian arc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plastic

Modern Iron and Leather Serving Side Table Cart
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern iron and leather serving side table and cart. This smaller two-tiered round serving cart sits on gold casters and is accented with hand-antiq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das in Charcoal Carta and Solid Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graphic motifs of Le Corbusier's mural paintings, the solid form of the Corbu bedside table is defined by rhythmically placed handl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Set of 3 Brutalist Oak Nesting Tables in the Manner of Pierre Chapo
Located in Toronto, CA
A set of three triangular-shaped nesting tables in a warm solid oak, on sturdy tripod legs. 1950s, in the style of French master Pierre Chapo - whose passion for wood and modernist d...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Regency gilded iron round side table by Li Puma
Located in München, DE
Very elegant Mid Century Regency side table made of gilded iron. The manufacturer is Li Puma Firenze. Made in Italy. Very rare in height and width. Made from twisted gilded iron. Ver...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Gold Plate

Side tables In Oak, Model 381 Designed By Aksel Kjersgaard Odder From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Enhance your decor with this set of two side tables, model 381, created by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder with original brand marks and dating from around the 1960s. These side tables are...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Angelo Mangiarotti Nero Marquina marble consoles for Skipper Italy 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti set of 2 Nero Marquina marble consoles for Skipper in Italy 1970s This is a set of two black marble console tables called "Eros" designed by Angelo Mangiarotti fo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Italian Round Brass Side Table 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid Century Italian Round Brass Side Table from the 1960s is a stylish and iconic piece that embodies the design ethos of the mid-century mo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Polished Chrome and Lucite Spiral Occasional Table by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Polish chrome and new 3/4” thick lucite top occasional tables designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection in the 1970s. The frame is in original condition, shows minor wear consistent...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Rialto Side Table, XL by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rialto side table - XL is made from American walnut or white oak and features an architectural base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Calif...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Phillip Lloyd Powell Attributed Tripod Slate Side Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern tripod side table made of slate with solid walnut peg legs and handle. Attributed to Phillip Lloyd Powell as there are no labels to confirm. Fine craftsmanship a...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Slate

Dark Modern Oval Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an inset oval basalt stone top, a quartered oak veneer in our dark charteris finish, with a cutout center that has a glass shelf and lower tier shelf. Dimensions: 24" W x 18" D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Mid-Century Walnut Side or End Table w/ Drawers, Nightstand by Stanley Furniture
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful high quality designer walnut end table / side table / Accent piece by Stanley Furniture, USA. Perfect for any room. Very gorgeous walnut wood grain. Measures: 25 wide x 15...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Modern Lacewood Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern gray lacewood veneer table on a recessed cream lacquered base. The table has a plectrum outlined top and sides and has a unique gilt channel cut into one end. Dimensions: 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

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

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Metal, Iron

Set of Side Tables In Rosewood, Model 34A, Designed By Severin Hansen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of side tables, model 34A, in rosewood designed by Severin Hansen with tiles from the Royal Porcelain Factory, produced around the 1960s. These side tables represent a beautiful ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Modern Oval Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an inset oval basalt stone top, a quartered oak veneer in our light gowan finish, with a cutout center that has a glass shelf and lower tier shelf. Dimensions: 24" W x 18" D x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Pair of Bed Side Tables in Bamboo, Rattan & Wood, Italy 1980s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bed side table nightstands in bamboo and rattan with drawer featuring a brass handle and bottom shelf in wood. Made in Italy in the 1980s.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

Round Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The George Nelson-designed round pedestal side table for Herman Miller features a timeless and sleek design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it boasts a circular table s...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua Large T12 coffee table for Azucena, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua large version T12 also called Montecarlo coffee table. Azucena, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Tilting Round Side Table in Olive Burl and Walnut, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Art Deco round tilting side table. This unique and charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1930s. This lovely side table has a be...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Olive, Burl

Spanish Modernist Pagoda Coffee or Side Table in Oak by Manuel Barbero 1953
By Manuel Barbero
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant Pagoda side table or coffee table in excellent condition. The solid feet are a little like Jean Prouvé style.
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Ico Parisi for Angelo de Baggis Pair of Side Tables in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Angelo de Baggis, pair of side tables or night stands, model ‘360’, mahogany, glass, brass, Italy, designed in 1954 Ico Parisi designed the side tables model ‘360’ or...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Gilt Iron Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome Spanish gilt iron drinks table, recently crafted to our design and specifications that features a twisted stem design mounted on a sturdy tripod base, creating an aestheti...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Occasional table by Gerald McCabe for Orange Crate Modern
Located in Brugge, BE
1970s USA Maple 40.5cm high, 35.5cm long, 35.5cm wide Born in Long Beach, California, in 1927, Gerald McCabe's journey towards becoming a celebrated furniture maker and designer...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Maple

Pair of Danish Modern 1960s Teak Side Tables by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart Inc
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist and beautiful solid teak occasional tables can be stacked or used as end tables or night stands. The tables were designed by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart Inc. and made in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak, Wood

Peanuts Snoopy Joe Cool Tin Stool or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Snoopy Peanuts Characters Vintage Stool / Storage Bin / Side Table Peanuts Characters colorful Bin Stool with Storage. Manufactured by Balvi This Snoopy stool...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Rare Taichiro Nakay Coffee Table in Organic Shape
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, coffee table, teak veneer, reed, wood, Japan/Italy, 1950s Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Reed, Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection, featuring our unique...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Side Table, Engholm & Willumsen For Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An elegant Danish mid century side table which doubles as a serving tray. The circular teak tray curves up at the edges for practicality but retains a delicate refined design, sittin...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection, we first turned this...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Marble Montenegro Console Table by Ettore Sottsass for Ultima Edizione, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Marble console table, Montenegro model, by Ettore Sottsass, Ultima Edizione, Italy, 1980 The top is made of black marble and held by two white marble pedestals. Iconic designer Etto...
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1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

19th Century Wooden Side Table, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This 19th-century Brazilian side table is a remarkable find, not only for its age but for the exceptional condition that suggests a cherished history and preservation. The table exem...
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Mid-19th Century Brazilian Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Art Deco Side Table In Tubular Metal and Wood, by John Graz, Brazilian Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite side table, designed by the renowned John Graz, is a striking piece that embodies the sophistication and geometric elegance of the Art Deco movement which Graz himself...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of Elegant Paul Frankl Cork Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cork

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Waterfall Side Tables in Python, Signed Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Curved Side Tables in Python are fabricated and signed by Karl Springer and originate from the United States, created in 1986. Featuring ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Python

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’opera d’arte funzionale”, or functional artworks, in so doing inaugurating a new approach of furnishing where surreal objects were adapted for everyday use. This led to the creation of the Ultramobile collection. These pieces, that went beyond (ultra) furniture (mobile) engaged the imagination, complementing rational intelligence with a sense of wonder, where geometry interacted with fantasy. One of these pieces was the low table that the Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim designed in 1929 for Leo Castelli’s avant-garde gallery, dubbing it the “Bird Leg Table...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Vintage Paul Frankl Style Coastal Rattan Side Tables - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paul Frankl Style Floating Granite Guitar-Key Shaped Coastal Rattan Side Tables - Pair Gorgeous vintage set of Paul Frankl style, thick b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Set of Two Restored Danish 1970's Sidetables in Mahogany by Vejle Stole Fabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two restored Danish 1970's side tables in mahogany by Vejse Stole og Møbelfabrik The tables feature an exquisite mahogany veneer pattern on the tabletop and a strong frame th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Gio Ponti occasional table with drawers for BNL offices, Genoa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare office furniture piece in wood, linoleum, and brass with compact dimensions, an original design by Gio Ponti for the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL), Italian production from ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stand by Founders
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern night stand made by Founders, c.1960s. Rarely found design by Jack Cartwright. Solid pecan, brass & cane shelf. Top inset with grained leather. Not signed, but ide...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Iron Drinks Table with Gold Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently fabricated Spanish iron side table has a hand-applied gold patina that replicates the same patina that you would find on a vintage piece. Created by accomplished artisa...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Italian designed zebra wood waterfall chest
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century vintage Italian design zebra wood four-door chest. This Italian chest has a bronze waterfall design with zebra wood ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Cherry Wood Round Mid-Century Italian Side Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
The color is magnificent, a thin all-over "patina" emphasizes the light veins of the cherry wood, and a very particular design enhances its style. Complex and elegant workmanship for...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cherry

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

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Laminate, Walnut

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Nakashima Style live edge tree side table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Nakashima style live edge side table with curved tree branch legs and organic table top. Beautifully organic textures and lines make this a rustic but undeniably modern...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Webbed Side Table with Iron Base, US 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Webbed side table with iron base, US 1950s Unknown Designer. Very decorative piece.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Raffia

Floating Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This floating nightstand from the Cali collection is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is handmade with solid black w...
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table in Walnut, Brass and Cane, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
A Mid-Century Modern side cabinet by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Walnut with cane wrapped handles and brass legs. Circa 1950. Sometimes used as a side table or a nightstand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Plueersmitt 'Side Table No. 2' by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Side table designed by PlueerSmitt in 2014. Striking. Wooden side table consisting of two stripped-down trestles and a table top. The seemingly heavy top contrasts the rigid trestl...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

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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