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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
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Square Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A side table in patinated bronze designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table has a square shape with rounded corners, supported by four legs in matching bronze. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

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

1970s Italian Design Style Pair of Large Oval Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and italian design bedside tables, oval shaped, gilded metal finishes, and oval marble tray with 2 drawers. All in excellent conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Black Wire Side Table w/ Magazine Rack and Multi-Colored Tiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century side table or magazine rack with black metal wire frame and multi-color ceramic tiles. Lovely lightweight table in original condition with white ball accents and wear con...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Danish Design and Midcentury Style Pair of Large Wooden Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and Danish design bedside tables all in wood, sculpted handles, compass feet, two drawers. All in excellent condition (new items, never used).
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall "Jax" Sculpted Walnut Side Tables
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 precis...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Burl Wood, Ebonized Wood, Brass Inlaid
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Elm Wood Side Tables by Maison Regain, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s French side tables by Maison Regain. These tables were constructed with beautifully grained elm wood and feature sleek lines and rectangular block legs. The inset tab...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Table with wooden top and metal base designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller in the 1960s. Wear due to time and age of the table
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1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Octagonal Italian Side Table
By Ico Parisi, Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish teak and mahogany side table made in Italy in the 1960s, it's in very good conditions. This item it's in a lovely clean scandinavian style. This wood octagonal Italian coff...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Teak

1970s Pair of Two Tiers Square Brass and Glass Structural Coffee tables, French
Located in London, GB
Pair of geometric Neoclassical two-tier brass coffee tables/side tables in the manner of Guy Lefevre, with clear glass tops and mirrored lower tiers. The tables are very versatile, t...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Pair of Plastic Parsons Side Tables White Style Kartell or Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of heavy plastic parsons square side tables. They are both antique white but just a shade different. Done in the style of Kartell or Syroco although unsigned. They are in fabulous vintage condition with normal wear and tear but no outstanding flaws apart from a small rust ring on the top of one table, circa 1960s-1970s. Please see photos. Sometimes you just need a versatile, simple, and light weight little table so you can move it here………and…….there! Inside. Or outside. This pair of heavy plastic parsons tables...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plastic

Brazilian Midcentury Side Table in Rosewood and Marble, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful and delicate side table with solid Brazilian rosewood structure and marble top by unknown author.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

EARL Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedside Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Open up its two floating slow closing drawers to stow away all your bedside essentials. This nightstand is solid wood constructed, with turned legs, and hand...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ash, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Pair of Signed Danish Side Tables with Exposed Joinery in Teak, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely pair of side tables with exposed finger joinery featuring solid teak frames and tinted glass tops. This design highlights an exciting interplay between straight lines and curv...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Smoked Glass, Teak

Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
Located in Dronten, NL
A Prismatic table in white enameled aluminum by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra. The table design was based on geometric forms and has an interesting three-legged base with a hexagonal top. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Carl Auböck Model #3642 Brass and Leather Table
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3642 brass and leather table designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural table is executed in beautifully grained oak, polished brass and hand up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Walnut Danish modern Ace side tables in the style of Peter Hivdit
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Solid Walnut Danish modern side tables in the style of Peter Hivdit Produced by Ace-Hi of Gardena, Calif., the Prelude line of furniture featured solid walnut construction...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

American Designer, Side Table, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and wood 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, Wood

Saarinen Style Tulip Small Table Orange Top
Located in Westport, CT
Saarinen design 1960s orange Formica top tulip petite table unsigned, looks to be all original vintage.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Verner Panton 'Barboy' Side Table and Storage Cabinet in Orange for Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Barboy' side table and storage cabinet in orange for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Cylindrical Coastal Braided Rattan Large Side Table or Petite Cocktail Table
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Fantastic and uncommon, circa 1980s, side table or petite cocktail table with a braided detail around the base, circa 1980s, made in Hong King per original foil sticker, which partia...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Lamp Tables
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb lamp or occasional tables with cabriolet style legs in walnut, with lower shelf. Elegant and stylish, restored. Walnut has beautiful gra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

70s French Maison Jansen Style Brass Chrome Round Tray Top End Side Drink Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern French Maison Jansen Style Brass, Chrome Side, End or Drink Table with attached round Tray Top. Brass Finial Decor at the Center where the sculptural Base and Top...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of brushed steel side tables with smoked glass by Guy Lefèvre
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of large side tables is made of brushed steel with smoked glass. This is a work by famous desiger Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Pair of Sven Engstrom & Gunnar Myrstrand "Dixi" Teak Side Tables for Tingstroms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 'Dixi' pair of Mid-Century modern teak side tables or night stands designed by Gunnar Myrstrand and Sven Engström for Tingströms, Sweden 1960. Tables can be used as nightstands...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Brutalist Stone Top Table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of brutality to any space with this charming side table by Adrian Pearsall for his Craft Associates brand of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Featuring a stark solid rosewood ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone, Slate

Pierre Chapo Special Black Wood Edition T23 Side Table
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Side table designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960s. Manufactured in France by Chapo Creations in 2020. Stamped by the manufacturer. Special black edition. In good original condition, with...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Faux Horn Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Each table having a glass top supported by faux horns flanking a chrome pedestal all on a chrome base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

1960s Pair of Harvey Probber Copper & Mahogany Flower-Top Side Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Deisgned and made by American design icon Harvey Probber, this pair of side tables have solid mahogany construction and the rare flower design on the top. This was a collaboration wi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Copper, Enamel

Vintage Handmade Carved Wood Petite Side Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Table has beautiful carved detailing to the legs. Gorgeous dark wood tone. Octagonal shaped top. Vintage Condition consistent with age as Pictured. Dimensions. 11 1/2 W ; 11 1/...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Restored Laurits M Larsen Modular Danish Teak Coffee Table End Table Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of refinished Danish teak modular table set by Laurits M Larsen. These triangular tables are super versatile! Join them in any orientation to create a coffee table. The pieces a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Warren Platner Nickel and Glass Side Table for Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The polished nickel side table designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to impress. The table's intricate and eye-catching base ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel, Nickel

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Rhythm” Marble Side Table by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Refinished, Original Marble Top
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Iron Faux Leather Side Table in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful console table made from iron and glass. Unique and well thought out faux leather iron base. You could not tell it isn't real leather until you touch it. Good condition ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

3 Nesting Tables, Late 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
3 midcentury nesting tables, France, late 1950s. Red table - height 20.9"(53cm), length 14.3"(36.2cm), width 14"(35.4cm). Yellow table - height 17.3"(44cm), length 12.6"(32cm), width...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

pair of unique breccia and brass hanging bed side tables, adjustable arms, 2024
Located in Rome, IT
a prototype pair of hanging wall mounted bed side tables,2024 designed in exclusive for Compendio Gallery by Lorenzo Ciompi adjustable arms all handmade by Tuscany artisan, marble ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Breccia Marble, Brass

French Riviera Round Service Table with Bamboo and Rattan Bottle Holder, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century service table in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This lovely French Riviera style serving table was handmade in Italy during the 1960s. This ama...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Karl Springer Style White Faux Snakeskin Side Tables Nightstands
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unique contemporary Karl Springer style end tables or nightstands upholstered in a white faux snakeskin.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Faux Leather

Lane Rhythm Walnut Side Table
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome coffee table in walnut, this design from the Lane "Rhythm" collection has subtle details that exhibit a Scandinavian influence. 20"h X 20.5"w X 29.75"d
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

1960s Vintage Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of Paul McCobb planner group side or occasional table. A rectangular solid planked maple top sits atop classic splayed dowel legs. Versatile size, clean lines, lovely minimalist...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Maple

Frank Lloyd Wright Coffee Table Heritage Henredon Taliesin Mahogany, 1955
Located in Camden, ME
A Frank Lloyd Wright mahogany coffee table or end table designed by for Heritage Henredon for their Taliesin line introduced in 1955. The table is in excellent condition.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Rattan & Bamboo Wall Shelf or Hanging Side Table Franco Albini Style Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of shelf or hanging side table with two tier in bamboo and rattan in the style of Franco Albini. Made in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Solid Plate Glass Top Glass Base Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Thick beveled glass on curved glass bases. Most likely Italian made in the manner of Fontana Arte. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass

Peter Draenert Model 1022 Side table - Chrome & Glass, Germany 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Peter Draenert Model 1022 side table, a masterpiece of design from 1968. This classic coffee table, designed by Peter Draenert himself, effortle...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

French brass and mirrored drinks table circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French brass and mirrored drinks table circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Cedric Hartman Side or End "Model AE" Table Black Granite & Nickel Plating 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1970s, this table was designed by architect and edgineer Cedric Hartman. In the beginning of his career, he made a name for himself with the iconic 1UWV floor lamp, but s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Granite, Metal, Nickel

Pair of Italian Side Tables in White Marble With Grey Veining 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Italy around the 1970s, these tables feature thick marble construction with exciting graining. While tough to say what marble it is, it reminds us of a cross between thassos ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Cedric Hartman Side or End "Model AE" Table Black Granite & Bronze Finish 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1970s, this table was designed by architect and edgineer Cedric Hartman. In the beginning of his career, he made a name for himself with the iconic 1UWV floor lamp, but s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Granite, Metal, Bronze

Sewing Table with Drawer and Rattan Basket, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Side table designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This trolley meant to be used as a sewing table. Wooden base with veneered finishings. Features a drawer and rattan basket. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Vi Ntage Wooden Side Table With Burl Wood Inlay Accents.
Located in Seattle, WA
Single dovetailed drawer above open shelf space. The drawer has burl wood accents around the edges of the drawer as shown. Wood Carved detailing. The bottom of the legs has unique ar...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wire Side Table by Warren Platner for Knoll C1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic design by Warren Platner for Knoll, such a iconic form. Table is in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass is near perfection and fits snug on the top. 15.75 ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 Drum Drink Tables Black Gloss Lacquer & Chrome Base Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cylinder-shaped drink drum tables, sofa tables, end tables in the Style of Willy Rizzo. Made out of Formica over wood in black gloss finish with chrome bas...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Small Gilt Metal Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely recently fabricated Spanish iron side table has a hand-applied gold patina that lends a sophisticated aura to any room. Created by accomplished artisans using traditional...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Metal

Pair of Vintage Bedsides / Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage bedside / side tables. They were made in Belgium, they date from the 1960-70’s. The quality is outstanding, they are a useful size and beautifully designe...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Mid Century Terrazzo, Marble, Onyx Top Side Table by Harvey Probber c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century side, or end table designed by Harvey Probber circa 1960's. The table features a thick ( 1.75 inch ) round top composed of marble, onyx, and terrazzo, with a stylize...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Onyx, Marble

1960s Jan Kalous for ULUV Set of Accessories, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Set contains 5 pieces - Coat hanger dimensions : H: 124cm W: 71cm D: 12cm - Mirror dimensions : 64cm of diameter , Depth : 2cm - Shelf dimesnions : H: 18cm W: 70cm D: 22cm - Pa...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Jorge Zalszupin side table
Located in Houston, TX
JZ Side Table 1950 / re-edition start 2006 The side table highlighted the wooden stand through the glass top, in an elegant combination. The table top was fixed in place using a bras...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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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