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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
Charlotte Perriand 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939, the final design was developed in 1952 for the students’ rooms of the Maison du Mexique...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani walnut and glass occasional table, Italy, 1952
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A round walnut coffee table with mirrored glass top and brass tripod base, Arredamenti Borsani Varedo manufacture, 1950s, design by Osvaldo Borsani. A circular surface in African wa...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

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

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Wood

Contemporary Gold Toned Round Iron and Glass Accent Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Mid-Century Modern Round gold toned table has a hammered textured iron frame with antiqued mirror to give it character. This side, end table or accent table has the elegance in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Arrow Side Table/Occasional Table, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
We offer a gorgeous mid century modern circular top-quality vintage side table or occasional table, Italy 1950s with brass and glass construction. The vintage side table features thr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

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

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Wood

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine side Table for Up&Up, Italy
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Timeless travertine side table with a square and nicely finished top mounted on a round cylindrical base. Beautiful natural travertine stone. Good condition 1970s - Italy Height:...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Poul Jensen for Selig Teak Tripod Table with Woven Cane Shelf, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen for Selig Importers Teak & Woven Cane guitar pick Coffee Table. Occasional Table. Side Table. Featuring ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Teak

Small Kidney Shaped Side Table, Flower Table, Black/White, Chrome, 50s Style
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive offer of one small kidney shaped side table. With a silver chrome edge liner (you also can get it in Gold in another offer) Offer without decoration! Very decorative with...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard Mosaic Glass and Wood Side Tables, 3 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A trio of coffee, side, or accent tables designed by Georges Briard. Mid-century modernist glass mosaic and walnut tables with slender conical legs. The tabletop is composed of light...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Foil

Pair Round Drum Barrel Shape Travertine Top Two Doors End Side Tables Stand Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Round Drum Barrel shape travertine top two doors end side tables stand mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Travertine

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Walnut Side Table by Adrian Pearsal originates from the United States, Circa 1960. This piece features three beautiful sculptu...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Midcentury Memphis Style Square Coffee Table with Cardinal Red Top, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning square Memphis style coffee table with a vivid cardinal red top and black enameled legs. This stylish coffee table was made in Italy during the 1980s, clearly in the style o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Bronze Side Table by Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
This reserved and thoughtfully achieved Mid-Century Modernist Bronze Side Table by Warren Platner originates from the United States, Circa 1960. It features a contoured body composed...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Wall Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Wall Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s Very good condition, light wear of usage and patina.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Tripod Side Table Brass, Wood and Glass for Abv 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Round Table w/ Bent Legs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design by the iconic Alvar Aalto for artek. Round birch top about 19 in diameter with a height of 17.5 a good size to use in several locations. In very good condit...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Mid Century Walnut George Nakashima Sundra Tiered Side Table for Widdicomb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Experience a touch of timeless elegance with our authentic Mid-Century designed side table by the master woodworker, George Nakashima, for Widdicomb. Dating back to the stylish 1960s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak, Walnut

1950s Bucciarelli Itallian Mid Century Magazine Rack and Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Hand made and utilizing turned bobbin style ends, this charming little piece is executed in pine and most likely dates from the 1950s. The tabletop is an added bonus as it serves dou...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut, Pine

Vivai del Sud Midcentury Italian Squared Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo and rattan squared coffee table. This wonderful item was designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy during...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass American of Martinsville End Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass American of Martinsville End Tables. Item features brass capped feet, banded tops, stretcher base, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Side Table Made In Mahogany By Severin Hansen For Haslev Furniture From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in mahogany designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Furniture in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Folding Tray Side Table by Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile Danish Modern tray table designed by H. Engholm & Svend Åge Willumsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark circa 1950s. This extraordinary and practical table design features a sculpted teak wood base with a spider leg base and a rounded teak tray...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Joel Escalona's Solace 4: Solid Wood Side Table with Circular Top
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural side table made of solid walnut wood, nightstand, auxiliary table solace S4 by Joel Escalona The Solace side table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture colle...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

Midcentury Modern Arturo Pani Side Tables in Bronze Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Arturo Pani Modern Side Tables in Bronze Mexico 24.25 h x 23.75 x 27.75 Glass area 21.5 x 21.5 x x.25 thick Original vintage condition ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Eero Saarinen White Carrara Marble Tulip Side Table by Knoll, 1960
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Knoll side table by Eero Saarinen, a timeless masterpiece of midcentury design. Crafted in 1960, this side table boas...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Iron

FORNASETTI Cigar Humidor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wooden cigar humidor box with cammei design on faux marble / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original labels inside and on the base Measures: width 12 inches, depth ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Travertine Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern travertine base glass top rectangular side end occational table, stand.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Console
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Original Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Console, made in natural woven and iron structure, Hecho en Mexico. The ...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Lane Acclaim Walnut and Ash Inlay Side Table Designed by Andre Bus
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century walnut two-tier side table with walnut and ash inlay designed by Andre Bus for Lane in 1958.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Walnut Cube Tables
Located in Redding, CT
Amazing pair of walnut cube end or side tables with recessed base.. Classic timeless style. Use anywhere . Some wear to two edges. see close ups.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut, Wood

1960s Georg Petersen Rosewood Side Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Side table in rosewood and aluminum details. Model 4433 designed by Georg Petersen for GP Farum. Excellent condition, fully restored. Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Bentwood Teak Siesta Occasional Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Minimalist Scandinavian Modern bentwood teak occasional side table By Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Furniture Norway, circa 1960s Measures: 27.5"W x 21.75"...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Mid-20th Century Italian Brass and Glass Side Table, End Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid twentieth century Italian side table is constructed of brass with a glass top. The sides of the table are detailed with knotted rope loops that join together its simple roun...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar Furniture; Berne, Indiana. The two-tier Modernist...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Side table by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1975
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful side table impresses with its balanced proportions. It comes from the 'De Nos' series. The three-legged frame is made of walnut, stained dark, the top is made of cryst...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Ebonized Wood and Glass Side Table Attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Side end table composed of two shelves, the upper one in glass and the lower in wood, and a structured in ebonized wood. Attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Stems
Located in Buchanan, NY
This pair of small Spanish end tables was recently hand crafted by skilled European artisans using traditional iron-working methods. They feature twisted central stems mounted on tri...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron, 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

Trio Rohe Noordwolde Plant table 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice low curved Rattan Plant Table ,Design by Dirk van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde . ''model Trio'' signed . 1950s Holland
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

Unique Richard Schultz Petal Side Table Prototype
Located in Munich, DE
the petals of this table are made of ceramic ! the serial production petals are made of wood. natural or painted white. purchased from an former knoll employee.....
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of Italian iron side tables with marble tops (2 tables)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of mid-20th-century side tables featuring round travertine stone tops elegantly supported by hand-forged wrought iron bases with a rich patinated or gilded finish. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Oak Side Tables, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully polished oak night side tables with drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Franco Albini "Cicognino" teak side table by Poggi, model TN6, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wooden serving table, model TN6 "Cicognino", manufactured in Italy by Poggi, design by Franco Albini, 1950s. Some objects embody the quintessence of great design. They possess per...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Max Sauze Attributed White Wire Side Table with Grid Wine Bottle Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's, petite white wire table with enameled white metal top and lower wire grid bottle holder by French designer Max Sauze. In original condition with some wear consis...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wire

Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Jack Cartwright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Side Table Atelier Borsani Varedo Production
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Very rare coffee table. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Rainer Daumiller Attributed Dark Pine Asymmetric Two Tiered Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Daumiller attributed dark stained pine asymmetric side table with lower shelf. In lightly refinished condition, With some sign of wear including minor scuffs and scratches. Ac...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Pair of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass & Glass Sofa Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Brass & Glass sofa tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Polished and refinished.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Original condition 'Capella' Set consisting of one 2 -seater sofa, one 3-seater sofa and a side table by Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Niels Eiler...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Wood

Angelo Mangiarotti "Eros" Side Table for Skipper, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Angelo Mangiarotti "Eros" side table for Skipper, marble, Italy, 1971. The “Eros” side table design features no joints or clamps and is architectural in its structure. The side tabl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Table by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming small Austrian Midcentury Modern square sized table or stool designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950 in very nice original condition with some we...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Original 1970s Production Meret Oppenheim Traccia Table, Gavina, Italy
Located in LEWES, GB
An original and authentic Meret Oppenheim Traccia table. This table manufactured by Gavina, Italy as part of the initial production in th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

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

Midcentury Modern Side/Tray Table in Teak Sweden 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This neath teak tray table made in teak was made in Sweden during the early 1960s. The tray in nicely looking teak and removable. Good vintage condition with some wear and pati...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Round Lamp Table T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings 1947
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An elegant Widdicomb lamp table attributed to T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and made in 1947. Wonderful proportions. This table was sold through the iconic Kaufmann's Department store in Pi...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 1 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Socle 1 Side Table, Auxiliary Table, Night Stand Socle is a small solid wood table designed by the NONO design team. Made of solid wood, its elaborated construction serves as a sup...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Artist made Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970s, France
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Very unique table, probably the only one existing, made by an artist. This striking French artist-made Brutalist coffee table is a true statement piece and not for the faint of hear...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

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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