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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
1970s Pair of Mid Century Brutalist Side Tables by Silas Seandel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Brutalist in Gold & Glass ✨ This exceptional pair of Silas Seandel side tables from the 1970s showcases the perfect blend of form and function. Crafted from curved, go...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

1960's Teak Vintage Side Table by Karl Edvard Korseth
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage teak work box side table, made in Norway in the 1960’s. This was designed by Karl Edvard Korseth for Rybo. It is a very useful ...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak, Leather

Teak side table designed by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table designed by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s. Teak. H: 44 cm Diameter: 55.5 cm
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

19th Century Wooden Side Table, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This 19th-century Brazilian side table is a remarkable find, not only for its age but for the exceptional condition that suggests a cherished history and preservation. The table exem...
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Mid-19th Century Brazilian Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

Squared side table with textile detailing from the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table, anonymous, 1940s. Lacquered wood, textile, and glass. H: 56 cm W: 56 cm D: 41.5 cm
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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Textile, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlaid Walnut Side End
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century X inlaid walnut side end table End table measures: 20 wide x 27 deep x 19 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Guest End Table by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Guest End Table is a large weighty end table with long apron and a chamfer detail on all edges. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Californi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Italian Midcentury Stainless Steel and Glass Side Tables, Carlo Paccagnini, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern end tables in stainless steel supporting round pierced glass tops. The structures are composed of sober tripod frames that intersect at ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel, Brass

Black Bed Side Tables with Lamps, Germany, circa 1965
Located in Vienna, AT
Black bed side tables with lights, Germany circa 1965- sold as a pair Very rare tubular blackened steel side tables that work with dimmable lamps. Stunnin...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Guillerme et Chambron f side table in oak and ceramic, Votre Maison 1970
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron side table in oak and ceramic, Votre Maison 1970 Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mindset. The Votre Maison story begins in 1940 in Prussia, near the Ma...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Nightstand Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak nightstand edition Votre Maison, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Restored Hardwood Pie Crust Edge Green Leather Tripod Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this restored vintage Bevan Funnell mahogany & green leather topped tripod table A good looking and well...
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

'After the Rain' Side Table, Vintage Ceramics and Glass, One off Piece
Located in Paris, IDF
"After The Rain" Side table made by German designer Andreas Berlin One-off piece signed by the artist Materials: Ceramic, Acrylic Glas, Tabletop: Glass Measures: 45 cm high, 32 cm di...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Glass

Pyramid Laminated side tables 1970s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Pyramid shaped side tables .Handmade solid Laminated Beech very heavy . 1970s . Holland
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Laminate

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, they are large and impressive, the frames ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

Black Accent Side Table by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Mid Century Modern accent/phone table in plywood designed by Jose Zanine Caldas in the fifties is beautiful! The table consists of four legs and two shelves...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Marble and Brass Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairing a rounded marble top with an elegant brass base, this vintage side table has eye-catching style anywhere it's placed. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

Marble and Brass Side Table
Marble and Brass Side Table
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Neoclassical Italian Burl Walnut Wood Coffee Side Table Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut side table with great details and frames, oval shaped with beautiful wood burl top and carved legs with central stretcher completed by the ceramic wheels f...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Mirror Pedestal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage modern pedestal features a cylinder shape layered with chrome strips and a mirrored top. Unique design can be used for a side table or a decorative piece. The Classi...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

Side Table Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Möbelsnedkeri, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Möbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1950s. Rosewood. Stamped. Measures: H: 50 cm W: 50 cm D: 35 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Marble Top Tulip Saarinen Style Side Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Measures 20.5 diameter with a height of 20 inch makes this a great side table with num...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Enamel, Steel

Vintage Lucite, Brass & Glass Charles Hollis Jones Accent Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lucite, Brass & Glass Charles Hollis Jones Accent Table Table shows vintage wear such as scratches to the lucite and some minor spots of patination to the brass finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Joseph Carriero Triangular Tripod Side Table for Pine and Barker
By Pine and Baker, Joseph Carreiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Triangular side table by Joseph Carriero for Pine and Barker, c.1950's, USA. The birch table features rounded edges and three steel legs. Dimensions 31" width x 15.25" depth x 13" h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Cedric Hartman Polished Steel and Brass Side Table with Black Granite Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic Cedric Hartman table. Polished steel and brass base with polished black granite top. Signed and numbered.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Granite, Brass, Steel

1960's Danish Vintage Teak Drinks Trolley
Located in London, GB
A smart, stylish and useful vintage Danish teak drinks trolley. This was imported from Denmark recently, it dates from the 1960’s. It is beautifully designed and is in superb condit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Style Lucite and Glass Coffee Side Tables
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern lucite side tables with glass top, Spain, 1960-1970. Sculptural Midcentury squared side tables with acrylic lucite base, glass top and metal accents. T...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Middelboe and Lindum Mosaic Coffee Table for Tranekaer Denmark, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Middelboe and Lindum Mosaic coffee table; Denmark, 1970; Cocktail table; Coffee table; Side table; Mid-Century Modern wenge coffee table by Rolf Middelboe and Gorm Lindum for Tra...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Mid-20th Century hand carved stone side table
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century hand carved stone side table Made from a stone material this side table is hand etched with a highly decorative floral detail. Size: H 24” x W 21” x D 21” Origi...
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1940s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Pair of Midcentury Sculptural End Tables by Forest Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of glass top end tables features stylish and sturdy walnut frames and unique chrome accents by Forest Wilson. Beautifu...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Travertine Marble and Glass Cocktail or Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic and modern designed side table or cocktail table made in Italy, circa 1978. This table consists of heavy a heavy thick travertine base with a floating clear piece of glass. Ve...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Danish Modern Tove Edvard Kindt Larsen Teak Side Tables
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage pair of danish side tables, the tables are solid teak and are marked as shown in photos.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Set of Vintage Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of sturdy vintage nightstands that feature an attractive walnut wood grain and tapered legs. This set is a sure way to add class and character to any bedroom with its timeless ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Set of Vintage Walnut Nightstands
Set of Vintage Walnut Nightstands
$1,120 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Asos Stand medium by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Asos pedestals are ideal for displaying your special sculptures and objects, flower arrangements and even more. It makes it possible to create an effective display area by using seve...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French Brutalist Side Table Elm Wood Hubs Pedestal, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table made with two hubs fixed to each other. The top is also made in massive ash. The finish marks on the tabletop are original. They are deliberately contr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ash

Pair of Side Table by E. Allemeersch
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side table and black resin inlaid malachite by Etienne Allemeersch.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone, Steel

Travertine Side Table
Located in London, GB
A sculptural travertine coffee table with a minimalist design. Featuring a rounded square top and a cylindrical pedestal base, this piece highlights the natural texture and warm tone...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Set of Two Mid-Century Vintage Night Tables, Beech Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two bedroom night tables from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. They was made of beech wood, it was refreshed and fully renovated. Very good vintage condition.
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Driftwood Lamp Table or Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
One of two sculptural lamp / tables we've listed from this suite ( we also listed the matching coffee table ). This one has the original kidney shaped glass table surface, shows very slight bruise to glass, as shown. Working, original condition, period Mid Century shade...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Driftwood, Glass

Mid century Scandinavian shaped birch bedside table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian shaped birch bedside table circa 1960. Good piece of Scandinavian modern furniture circa 1960. Curved shape sides, with open space below which a burr birch ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Two-Tiered Glass and Iron Side Table on Casters
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and minimalist side table with two tiers of thick, textured glass, and a three-legged metal structure, painted black, on chromed casters.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass

2 Swedish Teak Vintage Side table/ Bedside table/ Night stand by Carlström & Co
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Carlstrom & Co Teak vintage side table/ bedside table/ night stand, 1960s By Carlstrom & Co Made in Sweden Usable as an additional tables in the living room Price is f...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Baker Mid-Century Walnut Accent Side Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
A mid-century accent table with a rectangular top, minimalist profile, and subtle openwork geometric detailing beneath the surface.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Ceramic Tile Sidetable, Germany 1960s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Ceramic tile sidetable, Germany, 1960s. Black metal frame with ceramic tile inlay. The tiles have multiple colors (grey, white, black, red) Some of the tiles have a hint of gold. Can...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Rare Pair Of Tommi Parzinger For Charak Modern Mahogany And Brass Night Stands
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of 1950's mahogany and brass Tommi Parzinger designed for Charak Modern night stands, with one drawer a pull out writing table and two doors with an adjustable shelf, fully...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Brass

Rosewood Side Table by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Located in New York, NY
This Side Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The piece is made of a solid Rosewood structure with a round veneered top. T...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Wood

Leg Side Table Light Blue Lacquered by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
With its rectangular prism form and four-legged structure, Leg stands out with its ability to be combined in different colors. More than just functional, Leg creates a seamless harmo...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Oak

Pace Collection Oval Marble Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1970s-1980s Pace Collection oval marble console table.   
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Side Table Rosewood Steel Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Side table designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, made of rosewood with delicate steel legs, made by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden in the 1960s. Width: 60 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 40 cm V...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Bronze Patio Beach Table with Wood Top by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The WT-3715 Beach Table designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan features a tubular bronze frame and a new oak slatted wood tabletop. Recalling Lamb’s earlier work, the table has mol...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Travertine side table by Willy Ballez, 1970s Belgium.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Travertine side table by Willy Ballez, 1970s Belgium. This sculptural side table was manufactured in his own atelier in Belgium. Multiple slabs of solid travertine make a beautiful b...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Mid-Century Gilt Tole Roses and Glass Side Table, Hans Kögl, 1970 Germany
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Gilt Tole Roses and Glass Side Table, Hans Kögl, 1970 Germany. Measures 20" in diameter and stands 21.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Ormolu

Antique Flower Stand, Europe, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition. made from wood
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1930s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Ron Seff Shagreen Bone Inlaid Dice Shaped Table
Located in Westport, CT
Ron Seff Shagreen and bone inlaid dice shaped table, brass recessed trim base, in original very fine condition. Special detail and workmanship.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Richard Schultz Petal Side Table for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage example of the classic Richard Schultz petal table. 1960s edition manufactured by Knoll, with original label intact. Base has been recoat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Leg Side Table Sax Blue Lacquered by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
With its rectangular prism form and four-legged structure, Leg stands out with its ability to be combined in different colors. More than just functional, Leg creates a seamless harmo...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

American Mid Century Solid Iron & Red Wood Planks top Side Cocktail Table
Located in San Diego, CA
1970's solid iron and red wood plank top solid and sturdy great for indoor & outdoor use nice clean condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Danish Modern End Tables by Komfort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Danish modern end tables by Komfort. Very unusual design with a tabletop comprised of an intricate wooden latticework design which is c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Tables by Laurits M. Larsen
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful Danish Mid-Century Modern pair of teak triangle side tables with the same surface dimensions, but different heights. The tables stand out due t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

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

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

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