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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
Unique Copper and Brass Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique cube-shaped side table is sure to turn heads with its colorful metal surfaces. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).   
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Copper

Italian Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice shaped Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. It has the ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Classic Side Table
Located in Northfield, MN
The classic side table, part of our classic Series. Follows the clean, simple lines of our Classic Coffee Table and Classic Credenzas. The classic ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

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

Rare Pair of Large Round Rope and Wood Coffee Table in the style of Audoux Minet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This is a rare pair of large round coffee tables. These tables are made of wood and of a very nice and fine rope work. This is a French work in the Style of Adrien Audoux and Frida M...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rope, Wood

Pair of Vintage French Brass Marble Top Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautifully made pair of vintage French brass marble top side tables, dating from the 1970’s. They are of excellent quality, the frames have a lovely design. They are ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

Pair Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Solid Dark Walnut & Chrome Tables
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin attributed Black Walnut & Chrome End Tables, Side Tables, Nightstands, circa 1970. Featuring open rectangular interior (16 x 24.5 x 19.75H) Ch...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Pair Of Oval Coffee Tables - Chrome Steel And Marble - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Sophisticated and refined pair of side tables in modernist style. This elegant minimalist-style coffee table set evokes the essence of Italian design from the 1950s and 1960s. Made o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Steel, Chrome

Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Mid Century Floor Lamp with Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Mid Century Floor Lamp with Side Table This floor lamp measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 63 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Vintage Maison Jansen Style Two Tier Brass and Chrome Square Glass Tables, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handsome pair of 1970s two-tier brass and polished chromed steel square glass tables in the manner of Maison Jansen. The lower tier features smoked glass and the upper tier is trans...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Steel

Florence Knoll Side Table, Oak Top on Chrome Legs, USA, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Florence Knoll side table, oak top on chrome legs, USA, 1970s. Rare oak top.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Set of 3 Italian Marble Coffee or Side Tables, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 3 Italian coffee or side tables, handcrafted out of marble. They can be used inside or outside the house. The tables all have a different height so they fit unde...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Elm Side Table
Located in London, London
Side or coffee table Elm Refectory style Pegged construction Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Elm

Set of 4 B&B Italia Nesting/Stackable Tables, “Quattro Gatti", 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four white plastic "Quattro Gatti" sofas was designed by Mario Bellini in the 1960s for B & B Italia/C & B Italia and manufactured in Italy. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Fiberglass

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Side table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Dubbed Cicognino, or “little stork”, this iconic design, is clean-cut and refined...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking Spanish drinks table was recently crafted by accomplished European artisans using traditional iron-working methods. Based on one of our favorite 1950s designs, the tabl...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table
Located in London, GB
A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table with hammered twisted iron stem on three legs with turned ends. The circular hammered top sits on three turned supports with a rope tw...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oval Tulip Side Table
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval tulip side table. Retains early Knoll label.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Clear Acrylic Lucite Pedestals or Side Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple matching pair of acrylic pedestals in 2 sizes. The taller measures 36 inches in height and the smaller measures 24 inches.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Acrylic

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Magazine Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Magazine Side Table This side table measures: 23.75 wide x 29 deep x 19.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Round Side Tray Table Pair By Gregorios Pineo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from Holly Hunt. A very fine pair of round Nutmeg stained oak side tables with round removable patinated brass trays with deep bronze like finish. The pair are v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Side Tables, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut side tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 18” H x 18” W x 18” D
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Friso Kramer "Rotunda" Black Metal and Glass Coffee Table by Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare "Rotunda" coffee table by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. Black enameled metal base with magazine shelf and glass top. In good original condition with some signs of wear to f...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Round Glass Top Gold Gilt Tripod Wrought Iron Base Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hollywood Regency style gilt wrought iron tripod base round glass top side occasional center side table Stand.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Double Gueridon Baby Side Table with Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These double baby side tables were made with ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Mr. 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

Large Stacked Box Nightstand w/ Brass by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box nightstand with Metal Inset is a bedside table with two drawers that is available in either American walnut, or white oak and features a metal inset detail between th...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Faux Bamboo Side Bedside Table in Lacquer Painted Blue Finish
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This bamboo style side table features one drawer and one bottom shelf. This very sturdy solid wood bedside table has been hand painted using lacquer paint. There are classic details ...
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Gilt Metal Bamboo Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Gilt Metal Bamboo Side Table. Vintage forties Italian cerule form side / drinks table in the popular faux bamboo style with stretcher and beveled glass top. Italy, 1940. Dimensions:...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Custom Made Side Tables w/Leather Tops From The House of The Late Gene Wilder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the style of Dunbar, expertly crafted side tables made with luxurious Chartreuse leather tops, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any room. Custom made for the Connec...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather

George Nelson for Herman Miller One Door One Drawer Night Stand J Pulls Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nelson for Herman Miller one door one drawer night stand J Pulls MintT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Royal Copenhagen Side Tables by Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
This pair of stunning side tables were created by Danish designer Severin Hansen in 1960s. Made from hardwood these tables are inlaid with tiles from iconic porcelain manufacturer Ro...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Swedish Vintage Teak Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and very well made pair of Swedish vintage teak bedside tables, dating from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, there are beautifully designed and well construct...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of French Midcentury Silver Side Tables With Eglomise Glass
Located in London, GB
A really special pair of silver plated side tables. Made in France and can be dated by the stamp on the eglomise glass shelves - '1971'. Beautiful quality and in great condition. ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Silver Plate

Signed John Dickinson 1970s White Plaster Low Side Table with Hoofed Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A signed John Dickinson plaster low side table from circa 1970 with white finish, X-Form base and hoof feet. This iconic John Dickinson plaster low side table, dating back to around ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plaster

Pair of Red Lacquered Cube Side Tables with Ming Dynasty Marble Tops
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese elmwood cube shaped side tables from the late 20th century made with antique red lacquered elmwood and possibly Ming Dynasty period marble inset tops coming from a ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Maison Bagues Smoked Glass & Faux Bamboo Brass Coffee Table, France, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Coffee table featuring a rectangular smoked glass surface supported by a faux bamboo brass structure with curved legs by Maison Baguès. Made in France in the 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Metal

Large Oversize Cube Shape Square 2 Drawers Light Walnut Nightstand Table Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large oversize cube shape square 2 drawers light walnut end side table night stand mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Swedish Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish walnut coffee table, dating from the 1960’s. This is of superb quality and has a gorgeous design. The oval top has chamfered edges ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Ornate Gilt Iron Side Table with Hammered Top & Scrolled Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This ornate and unusual Spanish gilt metal side or drinks table was recently handcrafted by skilled artisans using conventional iron-working techniques with an emphasis on superior q...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Magazine Stand by Aldo Tura, Goat Skin Parchment, Midcentury Italian, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual magazine stand by Aldo Tura, Italy, midcentury, circa 1950, for sheet music. Wood covered by goat skin parchment. The magazine stand has beautiful paintings on each s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Czech Side Table, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
This dresser or table was made in the 1960s in the former Czechoslovakia. The piece has been completely restored, and the Opaxit glass plates are original.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Beech

Midcentury Rattan Étagère, Shelf, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful rattan Étagère, made in 1950s, Austria. The frames is made of black lacquered steel, woven with rattan. We ship with UPS & FedEx Express. * If the objects were delivered ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

George Nelson styled Slat Wood Mid Century Side Tables
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of heavy well crafted solid maple slat wood side / end tables with satin black legs and upper shelve . A glass insert to the top gives the pieces a light clean look having bev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1980s Steel and Glass Side Table by Friedrich Moller for Ronald Schmitt Tische
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Art Glass Black Shellac and Brass Italian Sofa Side Tables, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful of side tables in the Italian style of Fontana Arte; valuable choice of materials, a unique design. Glass with sandblasted design in the style of Gio Ponti. Lovely round s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Wrought Iron Gold Tone Modern Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This stylish sculpted Mid-Century Modern metal side table features pointed tapered legs, gilt gold finish. Perfect for sofa side table, lamp table, or for use as an impressive accent...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Design Low Side Table set, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Design Low Side Table Set. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Solid beech wood constructed low tables. They are all slightly differ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Beech

Set of 2 Percival Lafer Green Marble Side Tables, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant pair of side tables designed by Percival Lafer in Brazil, circa 1970. Featuring striking green marble tops and solid wood frames, these tables embody mid-century modern sophi...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Vladimir Kagan Unicorn Occasional Tables, Pair, Polished Cast Aluminum & Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vladimir Kagan unicorn occasional tables, pair. Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, 1959 / circa 1990. Cast and polished aluminum, glass. Very good condit...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Grey Goat Skin Bone Trim Star Art Deco Pedestal
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern grey goat skin & bone trim star shaped, Art Deco style pedestal Purchased from Lorin Marsh.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bone, Goatskin

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

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Marble

Italian Coffee Table in Granite, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of granite, 1980s. It has a very nice 3-leg base and a triangle plate. It is made of beautiful granite. Please take notice of ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Granite

Pair of Large Brass Side Tables with Smoked Glass Attributed to Willy Rizzo
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of side tables is all made of brass with bronzed glass shelves. The top glass shelves are inserted into a brass frame constitute...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Early Marcel Breuer Side Table by Gavina, Italy, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Side table in chrome and black lacquered MDF, designed by Marcel Breuer in the early 20th century. Manufactured by Gavina, Italy, 1960. We bought this table together with another e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Minimalist French Mid-Century Nightstands, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely handsome pair of side tables/ nightstands with clean lines, elegant elongated legs and rich oak veneer. Original metal pulls and very sleek. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Dunbar Walnut Rectangle One Drawer End Side Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rectangle to tier 1 drawer end table by Dunbar. Nice drop pull.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Red Lacquer Side Tables with Qing Dynasty Stone Garden Tiles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese vintage side tables from the mid 20th century, with red lacquer, Qing Dynasty period stone garden tiles tops and horse hoof legs....
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

1970s Side Table Tessellated Stone after Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM tessellated wood Side Table. wood frame has textured small stone fragments. style attributed to Maitland Smith inspiration of Aldo Tura. Unmarked, ghost shadow of original label....
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Chrome Bauhaus Art Deco Smoking Table, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - Perfect original condition - Glass ashtray with minor damages - Polished.    
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1930s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Pair of Rattan Side Tables Magazine Racks
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of side tables-magazine racks is made of rattan. This is a French work. circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

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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