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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
Danish Cabinetmaker Triangular Coffee Table With Tapered Tripod Legs, Denmark ca
Located in Budapest, HU
associate Danish furniture design with the country’s golden age, the mid-twentieth century. This simple, yet beautifully designed and executed side table shows why this is. This mid...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Wicker and Rattan Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury wicker and rattan stands with round glass tops and a classic hour glass form on bun feet. Can also be used as a dining table base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker, Rattan

Beyond Gorgeosity Nonna Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Exclusive limited edition (of two) occasional table custom crafted in the studio workshop of Beyond Gorgeosity, the Nonna table, our own new design created from selected vintage elem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Parsons Style Wooden Stretcher Shelf End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Parsons-style end/side table with a wooden rectangular form with a lower stretcher shelf. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY) Wear and discoloration t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Pierre Vandel Lucite and Gilded Metal with Beveled Glass Side Tables
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Outstanding pair of vintage side tables with clear lucite legs framed in gilt metal side tables. Made in in France attributed to Pierre Vandel. Beveled glass tops and bottoms. These...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Square Brass Rings Chrome Frame Shape Base Glass Top Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass and chrome side end occasional glass top table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Table, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Side or End Table, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s Tall rattan and bamboo side or end table, likely designed and produced by Bonacina in the latter half of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

Pair Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Brass, Glass End / Side Tables, Midcentury
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Brass, Glass End / Side Tables, midcentury Brass, Glass U.S.A., circa 1960s 22H x 28W 22D.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik Danish Rosewood Side Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, Impressive, Mid-Century Modern vintage Scandinavian design rosewood side table/end table, sturdy construction designed by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole og Møbelfabrik, ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Highly Decorative Gilt Metal Drinks Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This small intricately decorated gilt iron drinks table features a tripod base complete with curled feet. The central stem presents an intriguing twist detail, supporting a gilt roun...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Petite Teak Tripod Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak tripod side table is supported by a teak shaft and three flared legs. The perfect petite table for an office, library or living area. Dimensions 13" diameter x 19" height; 5.7...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Italian Midcentury Steel Side Table with Circular White Marble Top and Hoof Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian steel side table from the mid 20th century, with white veined marble top, acanthus leaves and hoofed feet. Created in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Steel

1960s Baker Silver Label Onyx and Mahogany Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage baker side table with gorgeous exotic onyx marble top and mahogany frame with brass detailing. Matching coffee table available separa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Side / End Tables by Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical gilt iron side / end tables by Maison Ramsay, 1940-1960. These chic double level tables feature elegant, seem-less...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Grey and Blue Glass Mosaic Brass Mid-Century Modern Side Table
Located in Weesp, NL
A truly extraordinary piece of artistry from the 1960s, a rare side table believed to be designed by the renowned German sculptor, Berthold Muller. This captivating creation is sure ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Chrome Brass and Smoked Glass Square End or Side Lamp Tables Stands Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very sharp looking mid century modern square side tables. Excellent vintage condition. Beautiful polished chrome finish.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Restored Corner Rattan Wedge Side Table w/ Laminate Tabletop
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century rattan corner side table "pizza slice" wedge table with laminate mahogany style tabletop and arched sides. We only purchase and sell ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan, Laminate, Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Espresso Stained Table
Located in New York, NY
An impressive century old single slab of teak wood taken from my finest collection, is hand carved to produce this beautiful table with a deep six inch bevelled top. We added a butte...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

White Carrara Marble Console Tables Model ''Eros'' by Angelo Mangiarotti Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 2 white Carrara marble console tables model ''Eros'' by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper - Italy 1970s Designed by Angelo Ma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Percival Lafer MP-091 Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'MP-091' side table made from solid Brazilian jacaranda rosewood with a smoked glass top by Percival Lafer. *Currently 4 matching tables available. Buyer will receive tab...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Jacaranda

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Base Square Marble Top End Side Tables MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Base Square Marble Top End Side Tables MINT Inspected vintage condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Pair of Italian Travertine Top X-Shape Base End Side Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Italian modern inlay decorated travertine top side end tables on bent X-bases. High quality decorative occasional tables in mint condition.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

Mid Century Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern steel accent table in a brushed brass finish mounted to a Bianco Carrara marble plinth base. Dimensions: 10" W x 16" D x 21" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Steel

Pair of Brass and Capiz Shell Side Tables
Located in North Miami, FL
As elegant in a town house as a beach side cottage. Professionally restored pair of side tables have brushed, solid brass frames with inlaid tops of pearlescent, creamy white capiz s...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Elegant French Side Table in Black Lacquered Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side table, lacquered oak, France, 1960s A French coffee table showcasing an elegant design adorned with intricate carvings. Supported by four gracefully rounded carved legs at each...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Squared Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950 Brazilian Mid-century
Located in New York, NY
This square side table with iron structure and Rosewood top is a rare piece designed by Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) for "Móveis Artesanal" by 1948. The gorgeous piece stands out by its ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack Side Table w/ Cork Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut, Cork

Eero Aarnio Wicker Table Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Aarnio wicker table base calls for glass insert 21.63 " not included with this base .
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker

Midcentury Gesso Finish Table, Manner of John Dickinson
Located in Miami, FL
midcentury Gesso Finish Table Manner of John Dickinson. Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern round side table with a gesso/plaster finish and a cut...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Gesso, Plaster

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 Dutch Side Table or Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Dutch side table with magazine rack, fabricated in the 60's. It is made of teak veneer and a black painted metal structure. We work with professional packers and shi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Double Level Brass Side Tables, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical double level brass side tables / nightstands with original green tint glass tops by Maison Jansen. These Jansen double tier end tabl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of brass side tables with travertine tops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large brass side tables with X form bases and travertine tops. Dimensions: 25.75" square x 21.75" high
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
A century old teak wood mortar originally used to grind rice, is repurposed into this minimalist side table or stool. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection, featuring our unique...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid 20th Century John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Side Tables, Set of 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman burl wood hexagon side tables. Also great together as a small coffee tables. Angled corners, lower shelves, black platforms, beautiful wood grain,...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Hundert's English Oak Side Table (PATTERN ON RIGHT FACING SIDE)
Located in Manchester, GB
This wonderfully unique mid century style side table is made of quarter sawn English Oak and will work well in the bedrooms, living rooms and elsewhere. It's unique design is inspired by the artist Hundertwasser, who believed everybody deserved to be surrounded by beautiful things. With the hole cut out at the back, these pieces are often used as bedside tables, with electricals being easily stored and charged in the drawer whilst avoiding distractions in the night. The choice of the patterns on either side or both sides makes this piece sutiable for multiple locations. Made from the highest quality quarter sawn English Oak this piece is solidly built, and will last many generations. The drawer is made from a combination of English Oak and high grade ply, with a drawer height of 9cm. It is finished in a hard wax oil that makes the piece easy to care for. As with all my pieces, everything is made by Gareth 'Goldfinch...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak, Plywood

Pair of Steel and Ebonized Wood Circular Tables, Style of Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York City, NY
A Minimalist pair of tulip design, splay leg end tables in steel and lacquered wood. The austere and streamline design make this pair appealing...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Pair of Baker Furniture Midcentury Wicker Side Tables with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Baker Furniture Company wicker side tables from the mid 20th century, with tapered legs and petite ball feet. Made in the USA by the Baker Furniture Company during ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Glass Top and Hammered Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian gilt metal coffee table from the mid 20th century, with glass top and hammered style accents. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, this gilt metal table features...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Unique Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Illuminating Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian illuminant table with lit glass, dressed with amber Murano glass leaves mounted on brass base. Sublime and unique tables in very g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Nice Hand Made Cherry and Teak Wood Side Tables x 4 Available in Total
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Cherry wood and teak side tables which are part of a set These are very well made and good-looking,the teak and cherry give ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cherry, Teak

Severin Hansen Teak side Table by for Haslev Sweden 1957
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful teak side table by Severin Hansen for Haslev. Made in Sweden around 1957 Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Brutalist solid wood side table
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Brutalist solid wood side table Brutalist - Natural decoration - Vintage Measures : 38x31cm H:41,5cm Wear consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Restored Table Side, Stacked Rattan Two-Tier with Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1940s two-tier stacked rattan side table with stylized cut-out sides and beautiful mahogany tops on both tiers. The stunning table is designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany

Ceramic Tile Top Side Table with Wood Base by M J.P. Monnet, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s French side table signed by artist M J.P. Monnet. This side table has a solid wood pedestal base and fascinating ceramic inlaid top. ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

White Pickled Oak Finish Brass U Shape Base Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid Century Modern brass u-shape base white oak finish sofa or console table.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Burl Walnut Mid-Century Modern Side Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice burl walnut Mid-Century Modern side table possibly designed by M. Baughman.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Side Table, Lacquered Wood, France, circa 1970
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Side Table, Lacquered Wood, Maker's stamp underneath the tabletop, One drawer and one shelf to pull, France, circa 1970. Measures: 44 x 30 x 70 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Side table with Formica top and aluminum base designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for recei...
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1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Travertine Marble Tall Tower Shape Table Pedestal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern travertine hexagon shape side table pedestal. high accordingly. Harvey Probber influence.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

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

Cavalier Furniture Midcentury Walnut Nightstand, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Cavalier Furniture midcentury walnut nightstand - pair. Each nightstand measures: 21 wide x 16 deep x 24.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Ash Side Table by John Van Koert for Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile, Mid-Century Modern, ash side table by John Van Koert for Drexel Counterpoint features a protruding lower level at 15.75 inches ht.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ash

Pair of Side Table in Galuchat
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of side table or end table, in Galuchat and base in black steel from the eighties. in the style of famous decorator form '30.
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Limited Edition Side Table by Roberto Rida with Triple Beveled Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Rida (b. 1943) A sculptural side table Triple beveled glass, polished tapered brass base and finial Signed, Italy 2017 Limited edition, exclusive to L' Art de Vivre Dimensio...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Large Gilt Iron Side or Drinks Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large iron side or drinks table was recently crafted by European artisans using traditional iron working techniques. It features a hand applied gold finish with dark undertones ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

Mid Century Modern/MCM Laquer Waterfall Nesting Tables - Jean-Michel Frank Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three vintage Mid-Century Modernist waterfall nesting or stacking tables in rare burgundy lacquer finish. In the style of Jean-Michel Frank
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Lacquer

French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee / Side Table by Rene Drouet
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical gilt wrought iron round cocktail table or side / end table by Rene Drouet, France, 1940. The piece has an enchanting form with dynami...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Mid-century Modern side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Lawson-Fenning, Dunbar, and Paul McCobb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,247.

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