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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
Bedside tables With Shelf and drawers Made In Brass And Teakwood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall-hung bedside tables of Danish design in teak wood from the 1960s with a shelf and drawer, equipped with brass handles. These bedside tables combine functionality and aesthetics ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Mosaic Side Table in Warm Red Tones by Müller, Germany, ‘Signed’
Located in London, GB
A mosaic side table in warm red tones, by Berthold Müller, Germany, mid-20th century. The table is covered in rectangular stone mosaic tiles on wood, with a bronze or brass surrou...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone, Brass

Poillerat Style French Gilt Iron and Marble Table with Magazine Stand, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron parcel-gilt coffee table with rectangular black marble top and magazine rack. France, 1940s. Inspired in Gilbert Poillerat designs. This beautiful table has a black Ma...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron, Iron

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Collection Two Drawer Side Table on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baker Furniture Company Hictoric Charleston Collection Two Drawer Side Table with tapered legs termination with brass savots on Wheels. Measures 19.25" in width, 16.5" in depth and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Nest of four tables
Located in London, GB
Rare unattributed set of 4 tables. Italy c1960 Varying heights. The tables can be used in various formations. Together to form a table of varying heights or individually. Forming ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Walnut Table with Wicker Drawer by Century
Located in Malibu, CA
Mid Century Modern pecan wood side table by Century. The table has four tapered legs & a single drawer with woven front.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Maison Jansen Side Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen side sofa, design by Guy Lefevre.   
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Sideboard Modell "Arco", Studio BBPR 1963
Located in Berlin, DE
A sideboard of the System "Arco" designed by Studio BBPR in year 1963. Its construction is made of black enameled metal, the top panel is made of synthetic resin. The cabinet has two beige slide doors with fine surface work. Sideboard is easy to dismantle, cabinet and top panel can be removed from those supports. BBPR architects also designed the famous building...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eero Saarinen for Knoll side table, circa late 1970s. This wonderful example has the iconic knife edged walnut top with early cast iron tulip base.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern White Pedestal Tulip Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and iconic Mid-Century Modern white tulip side table By Eero Saarinen for Knoll USA, Early 21st Century Measures: 20.13"W x 20.13"D x 21"H. Good original vintage ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Black Lacquered Domino Side Table, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh black lacquered domino side tables. Manufactured Spain, circa 1970. Dimensions: Diam. 59 cm x H 78 cm. In origi...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Trio '3' Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Mastercraft Hexagonal Side Tables Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a base of intricately manufactured brass tubing and precisly fitted beveled glass tops, these three hexagonal tables are a great addition to any modern home. The brass is consis...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Bronze Elephant Mounted on Leather Base Side Table
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of bronze elephants with glass tops mounted on gold leaf tooled leather plinth. Top quality attributed to Maitland Smith.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Lucite Side Table, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular shaped lucite side table with one wall protruding out into a gable. Made circa 1980. A gorgeous, subtle and modern accent piece that would work seamlessly in any room as ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Lucite

American Designer, Side Table, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and glass side table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

End Table from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handcrafted, sculptural side table having a patinated biomorphic bronze top floating atop an undulating wrought iron base.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Iron

Midcentury Unique Flowerbed Pedestal, Stool, Side Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The original wood flower bed or Table made in the 1970s. Nice and light form will decorate any interior. Very good vintage condition. Also can be a decoration in kids room.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Wood

MidCentury Unique Flowerbed Pedestal, Ceramic Mosaic, Side Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The original wood and ceramic mosaic flower bed made in the 1970s. Nice and light form will decorate any interior. Very good vintage condition. Also can be a decoration in kids room.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Jacques Adnet Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oak Side Tables, Night Stands
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of oak side tables or nightstands designed by Jacques Adnet with one front drawer.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

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

1960s Style Maison Baguès French Square Side Table Faux Bamboo Travertine
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s French Square Patinated Bronze Brass Faux Bamboo Side Table Travertine Tabletop Sophisticated elegance in the style of Maison Baguès Unmarked 27 h x 26.5 x 26.5 Original Preown...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Brass, Bronze

Gueridon Console / Coffee Table with 4 Roger CapronCeramic Tiles
Located in Stratford, CT
This coffee table / console is made with 4 ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Roger Capron, one of the most well-known ceramist of the Modern era. Each tile is unique, hand-glazed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

French rustic mid-century side table in wood ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France 1850 / side table / wood / rustic / mid century Elegant side or small table in full wood, crafted in France around 1850. This table was decorated with floral carvings under ...
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1850s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Side Table, Beechwood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of beechwood, it was also full renovated. Excellent condition.
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Beech

French Mid-Century Modern Black Wrought Iron & Brass Side Table Black Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
We offer this original 1950s ebonized wrought metal side table with round brass feet. features a black glass top. Is left in original condition with wear to the feet.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Edward Wormley Side Tables for Dunbar
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Drinks Tables A Pair by Design Institute of Americ
Located in Hudson, NY
A gorgeous pair of design institute america occasional tables. The only pair that I know of retaining, an original factory applied white pain...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

1940s Vintage Triangular Two-Tier Mahogany and Cane Side Table Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Vintage triangular heart shape two-tier mahogany side table or candle stand with cane shelf. Measures 18W x18D X 28H..
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Patinated Brass and Glass Tray Top Side Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and stylish vintage patinated brass and glass tray top side table, made in France and dating from around the 1970’s. It is of superb quality and has a useful design. The top...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Paul McCobb "Delineator" Hexagonal Rosewood Side Tables for Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak, Rosewood

1950s Teak Sideboard Dutch
Located in Den Haag, NL
Quirky little sideboard with a fold-down front and a nicely grained top surface.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

John Keal, Side Tables, Walnut, Stone, Glass, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, stone composite and glass side tables designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 15.625” H 18.125” W x 20.875” D 
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Side Table Hall or Console Table with Magazine Rack Asian, c. 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Asian hall, side or console table with a magazine rack. It can also be used as a computer or tablet holder. Wood Mid-century Good condition Shipping: L56 P33 H64 6,7 kg.  
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1960s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Planner Group Side Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in New York, NY
This iconic maple Paul McCobb side table is very versatile because of its size and scale . It looks great as a side table, coffee table or night table. The table is from the Planner ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Maple

Magazine Wedge Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Located in Hanover, MA
John Keal for Brown Saltman mahogany side table with trapezoid wedge-shaped top flanking a magazine rack, on tapering dowel leg frame with brass-capped feet. Brown-Saltman decal on u...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red And White Cobra Skin
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer style telephone table, drinks table, wrapped in authentic red and white dyed cobra skin. Supported by four bronze casters. A sweet little table with a lot of character,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Animal Skin

Mid-Century Two Tier Oak Parquet Single Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Two Tier Oak Parquet Single Drawer Side Table in very good vintage condition. Measures 21" in width, 27.25" in depth and stands 23" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Restored Stick Leg Rattan Side Table with Two-Tier Wood Tops
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick leg rattan side table with two-tier wood tops, circa 1950. Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by th...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker, Rattan, Formica

Tables From Metal Red And White Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of lacquered iron tables with new glass tops, circa 1970 Italy Beautiful pair of side tables or bedroom tables. It’s in good condition with no ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Side Table by Paf Milano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage side table from ceramic and glass in butter cream color tone by Paf Italy. Consists of four ceramic ivory colored ribbed columns, ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

1950s Side Table Style Mathieu Matégot and Pierre Guariche France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents French Sculptural Side Accent Atomic Triangle Table in the style of Mathieu Matégot and Pierre Guariche 1950s Made in France. Metal table with sculptural shape. ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Drinks Cart from England, c. 1960
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-century rosewood bar or drinks cart from England. This cart is very elegant in its simplicity. The cart has simple and modern lines, to compliment any decor. The top is removable...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Side Tables, Bronze, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Mid-Century Modern, Tao Side or End Tables, Bronze, 1960s Rare and important pair of occasional tables designed and produced by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s tortoise bamboo folding chairs in black. Good vintage condition. Measure 18"W x 24"D x 39.5"H. Seat interior width is 15" and sea...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker, Rattan

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sheaf of Wheat Side Table, 1950s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sheaf of wheat side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar very good vintage original condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

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

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Wood

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century 2 Tier Corner Table with Drawer
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century 2 tier corner table with drawers Table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 24.5 inches high ?All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Romeo Rega Coffee Side Bar Cabinet Table in Chrome Brass and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Coffee side table with bar cabinet by the Italian designer Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s. The lower base of the cabinet is made of mirror.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Knud Joos Side Table of Oak with Floating Table Top by Jason Møbler Dk
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small side table by Knud Joos for Jason Møbler The table has a frame and legs of thin square steel and a floating table top of oak veneer. Nice vintage condition.  
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Modern side table, Walnut and Marble Top.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern side table, Walnut and Marble Top. 1960's.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Modernist Russel Wright Square Tables by Conant Ball
Located in Dallas, TX
This stylish pair of Mid Century Modern side or end tables designed by Russel Wright. Part of the widely popular "Modernmates" series manufactured by Conant Ball of Massachusetts, ci...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Wooden Open Frame End / Side Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century dark wood end / side tables with rectangular tops with rounded corners, pedestal bases, and an open frame design. (EDWARD ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Mexican Kidney Shaped Side Tables, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of Mexican kidney shaped side tables made of walnut, circa 1960s. There is normal wear to the finish; side tables are in in good overall condition. Dimensions: 28"x15"x21"
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

1960s Pair of Arthur Court Style Metal Lily Side Table in Beautiful White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These vintage 1960s Arthur Court style white metal lily side tables are timeless pieces for any living space. Made with intricate lily designs and sturdy metal construction, these ta...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

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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Wood, Rattan, Reed, Glass

Vintage Retro 1960's White Glass Top Drink Trolley / Side Table for 4 Bottles
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage Retro 1960's white glass top drink Trolley / side Table for 4 bottles In very good vintage condition. Measures: Height: 50cm, depth: 50cm, w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plastic, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Brass Drinks Trolley, France 1950s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This very elegant neoclassical style bar cart is made of brass , glass and mahogany . This is a work by famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa 1950. Great for displaying your...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Teak Midcentury Nightstands by R.S. Furniture Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice pair of midcentury nightstands made by the French-Canadian manufacturer R.S. Furniture. Teak veneer exterior. Two drawers with sculpted pulls on each piece. Additionally, each s...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

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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