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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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Located in Sheffield, MA
A pair of similar but not identical stands have simple yet elegant contemporary and functional design with tapered legs and a square table top. Side tables, end tables, night stands...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Italian Travertine Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. Two beautiful shaped plates on a very elegant base. The plates are rounded on the edge. It is made...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Sculptural Brass Loop Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural brass plated metal side tables, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, or as nightstands.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Metal

Hanging wood side tables by Lars Johan Claesson
Located in Malibu, CA
Hanging wood side tables by Lars Johan Claesson. Sweden, early-mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Polished Stone Tile Tessellated Octagon Shape Pedestals Stand Red White
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern tessellated red and white stone octagon shape carved sides pedestals.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Elegant Tessellated Stone Tri Leg Pedestal Stand Side Table Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elegant Tessellated stone tri leg pedestal stand side table mint.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Square Top Triangle Grain Wooden End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wooden end / side table with a square top comprised of triangular panels that create a triangular grain pattern, resting on four square legs that curve slightly ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Baker Finished Back Walnut End Side Table Stand Carved Door Side Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Finished Back Walnut End Side Table Stand Carved Door Side Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Set of 3 Stackable Side Tables by Porada Arredi Cabiate Made in Italy 1970's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very functional set of 1970's Italian design stackable side tables manufactured by Porada Arredi Black stained solid Ashwood and smoked glass tops Top quality Italian manufacturin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Ash

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of travertine, fabricated in the 1980s. It can be used inside or outside the house. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please ta...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Coffee Table Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in rosewood of Danish design from 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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Rosewood

French Sycamore Brass Nightstands 2 Drawers by Jean Pascaud, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of lined and elegant two drawers nightstands is made from sycamore, with mirror tops, made by Jean Pascaud in the early 1940s. Vintage and sophisticated, typically French A...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Finished Three Tier Wooden End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century three-tier dark wooden end table with a rectangular top and two shelves below, with rectangular supports on either side, resting on a pedestal base. (EDWARD WORM...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Rupert Bevan Vero Side Table - Small
Located in London, GB
A reflection of our craftsmanship, the Vero side table features a hand sculpted solid brass frame paired with an antiqued mirror glass table top. It is designed to complement your sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Chrome Glass Drinks Twist Table
Located in New York, NY
A tubular chrome and glass side drinks table with a twist or '\' design, Midcentury Modern to early Post-Modern design period, circa mid to late-20th century, 1960s, 1970s. A great t...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Swedish Side Table in Pine attributed to Bo Fjæstad, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful side table by Bo Fjæstad, Sweden. This studio craft table is a great example of the pine furniture made for cabins that was produced during the early modernist era in Swede...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Circular Blond Maple Two-Tier End / Side T
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wooden pedestal desk with four drawers with wooden drawer pulls, a shelf on the right-hand side below the tabletop, and a cabinet to the left with an extendable ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Maple

Midcentury Green Painted Cast Iron French Side Tables with Wicker Style Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French painted cast iron low side tables from the Midcentury period, with blue green finish, wicker inspired top and cabriole legs. Discover the elegance and charm of these Midcentury French cast iron side tables...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Carrara marble coffee table attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti. Large cone shaped bases hold a large slab of marble with circular cut outs. Extremely heavy and well made. Stro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Swedish Midcentury Coffee or Side Table in Rosewood with Parquetry Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish midcentury coffee table in rosewood with parquetry top made at String Seffle in Southern Sweden in the 1960's. Removable legs ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Saarinen Tulip Side Table by Knoll Studio, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Eero Saarinen's signature white pedestal Tulip Table by Knoll Studio, with laminate top and cast-aluminum base, 1956. Signature plate on the underside. **List Price: $1,400...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Late 60s/early 70s Retro telephone / hall table on square chrome tubular steel
Located in Markington, GB
Remember when making a phone call required a piece of furniture? A groovy, late 60s/early 70s telephone table, the seat is upholstered in a classic black buttoned atomic design on a ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Marble Top Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian made tables with marble tops and two door cabinet storage. Burled wood front and ebonized legs and trim. Great for living room or bedside. Please confirm location NY ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table. John Widdicomb side or coffee table. Patchwork design in bleached and ebony macassar with walnut legs. Manufacturer's mark.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ebony

Midcentury Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nicely designed tables with walnut grain, sculpted legs, shelf and turned edges. Danish modern style that is great for home or office. (Please confirm ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Midcentury Side Table
Midcentury Side Table
$665 Sale Price
30% Off
Harvey Probber Terrazzo Travertine Stone Walnut Side Tables Octagon - A Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A matching pair of Harvey Probber octagon side tables, terrazzo stone and sculpted walnut.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Terrazzo, Walnut

Vintage Decorative Drop Leaf End Table With Carved Tulip Cutout.
Located in Seattle, WA
Side Table with one Lower lower shelf. Drop leaf decorative, does not go up. Carved Tulip on two ends. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 22 W ; 1 D ; 22 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Side Table by John Nyquist
Located in Denton, TX
Handcrafted side table by California Woodworker John Nyquist.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair. Item features a nice low form, white laminate tops, stretcher base, tapered legs, very nice vintage pair, clean...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Accent Table. Featuring unique mid-century curved design. All walnut construction, restored and refinished in a classic dark brown walnut finish.. Made in t...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Guillerme et Chambron, Pair of Side Tables with Lamps, France, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This pair of midcentury, polished light oak reading tables by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of desi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Florence Knoll Style Mid-Century Checked Wood Veneer & Brass Side or End Table
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful German made Mid-Century one-off / unique tall side or end table in the style of Florence Knoll, circa 1950s. Made from polished square tubular brass and veneered wood in ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Side Table H259 by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Table by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody Brno still unrestored several pieces available delivery time 4-5 weeks
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1930s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Beech, Nutwood

Vintage Marble Top Three Legged Side Table With Wood Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A gorgeous vintage side table with removable marble top with Serge Roche inspired carved detail.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Brass and Marble Drum Side / End Table, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and pink marble side / end drum table, 1970.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

Rattan and Wicker Elephant Side Coffee Table Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing elephant-shaped coffee table / side table in hand-braided rattan with wood tusks in the style of Vivai Del Sud. It also has a removable wicker tray on top of it...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Diminutive Midcentury Stone Box on Chrome Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A variegated purple stone box with black interior and brass hinged lid. With a separate brushed chrome stand with patinated metal bars. V shaped stretcher...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone, Chrome

Elegant Vintage White Wooden Bench with Black Metal Frame – A Timeless Design
Located in Oirlo, LI
A stylish and timeless bench, inspired by the style of Mart Visser. Crafted in the Netherlands in the 1950s, it is perfect for use as a bench or sitetable. ✓ Sturdy black metal fr...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Lucite Aluminum Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Studio Made Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite aluminum and glass lamp side occasional end table. Pace collection Milo Baughman style.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Heavy Thick Lucite and Brass Base Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy horn shape thick lucite base rectangle Mid-Century Modern coffee table with 3/4 inch glass top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Rare Glass Coffee Table by Colli
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Rare glass coffee tableby Pierluigi Colli. Edged glass top with etched motifs on bent metal base.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Italian Mid-Century Iron Side Table with White Marble Top and Bronze Rams' Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian iron side table from the mid-20th century, with circular white marble top and rams' heads. Created in Italy during the mid-ce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Iron, Bronze

Vintage Bamboo End Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful unique heavy Spanish bamboo side table. Solid construction. Heavy gauge bamboo with herringbone woven top surface sealed in lacquer. Substantial presence with top made up o...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian 1970s Bamboo Coffee Table with Smoked Glass
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s bamboo coffee table with original smoked glass top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Smoked Glass

K1000 Glass & Carrara Marble Coffee Table Team Form AG, Ronald Schmitt, 1975
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful glass Carrara marble coffee Table, K1000, Team Form AG, Ronald Schmitt, 1975 This white marble and glass coffee table, model K1000, was created by Team Form AG for Ronal...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Teak Side Table Designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s. Teak. Exquisite woodwork and a beautifully shaped, removable tray surface that can function as a bowl characterise th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

"Libeccio, " Studio-Made Side Table
Located in New York, NY
"Libeccio," Studio-Made side table. Solid cone base with removable carved tray-top that cantilevers. "Libeccio" refers to one of the 8 winds that blow through Sicily. These tables wi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Set of 2 Italian Travertine or Stone Pedestals or Side Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 travertine pedestals, fabricated in Italy in the 80s. This timeless set can be a sculptural piece of art or it can beautifully display whatever object rests upon...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone, Travertine

Brazilian Modern “Arimelo” Side Tables in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free shipping included, these SUPER rare Brazilian Modern “Arimelo” Side Tables in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958 are nothing less than the find of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Continental Karl Springer Oval GoatSkin Pedestal End Table
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American beige oval goat skin oval pedestal / end table base) (KARL SPRINGER) (similar to 3 of REG4050: oval front, flat back)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Animal Skin

Mid-Century Lane Walnut Square Side Table Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century Brutalist square walnut side table cabinet with geometric front panel design (LANE).       
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Mosaic and Brass Side or End Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this incredible pair of smalti glass mosaic side tables on a solid brass frame. Wonderful shades of yellow will highlight your s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Blond Cerused Oak Glass Top X-Base Rectangular Coffee Table Storage Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern circa 1950 glass top X-base coffee table with shelf and two-drawer storage compartments. Excellent vintage condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Pair of Cruciform Occasional Tables in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of square cocktail occasional tables with refinished walnut tops and bases. In the Style of Milo Baughman, American, circa 1970. Notice we have 4 available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

1950s bedside table, Severin Hansen
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare bedside table designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri from the 1950s. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with one drawer, one shelf made of original rattan wickerwor...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Jean Gillon Pair of Probel Side Tables
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful pair of side tables by Brazilian master Jean Gillon, designed for Probel.
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Jean Gillon Pair of Probel Side Tables
Jean Gillon Pair of Probel Side Tables
$4,520 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Nest of three Italian Brass Side Tables with lightly smoked glass tops, 1960
Located in London, GB
Nest of three Italian brass side tables with octagonal-planed legs. Each table inset with smoked glass top. Middle table measures 34cm high x 48cm wide x 31cm deep. Small table measu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

American Designer, Side Tables, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three walnut side tables designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Large Oversize Tessellated Bone Accent Stand Cabinet Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tessellated bone decorated large square end side table cabinet with two doors air to Enrique Garcel.
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20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bone

Side table in lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This nice vintage side table by Charles Hollis Jones is constructed with lucite legs, brass stretchers and glass top. In nice vintage condition. Will be posting the matching coffee t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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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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