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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Side tables In Oak, Model 381 Designed By Aksel Kjersgaard Odder From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Enhance your decor with this set of two side tables, model 381, created by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder with original brand marks and dating from around the 1960s. These side tables are...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Phillip Lloyd Powell Attributed Tripod Slate Side Table
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern tripod side table made of slate with solid walnut peg legs and handle. Attributed to Phillip Lloyd Powell as there are no labels to confirm. Fine craftsmanship a...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Slate

Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua Large T12 coffee table for Azucena, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Corrado Corradi dell'Acqua large version T12 also called Montecarlo coffee table. Azucena, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Set of Side Tables In Rosewood, Model 34A, Designed By Severin Hansen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of side tables, model 34A, in rosewood designed by Severin Hansen with tiles from the Royal Porcelain Factory, produced around the 1960s. These side tables represent a beautiful ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid Brazilian Rosewood occasional table with green Murano Glass mosaic tile top and brass banding. Retains green rectangular Dunbar metal label. A ve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cut Glass

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Regency gilded iron round side table by Li Puma
Located in München, DE
Very elegant Mid Century Regency side table made of gilded iron. The manufacturer is Li Puma Firenze. Made in Italy. Very rare in height and width. Made from twisted gilded iron. Ver...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Gold Plate

Rohe Noordwolde Bamboo Mini Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rohe Noordwolde mini bamboo side table with textured glass and black enameled metal legs. In original condition with white plastic feet and some wear consistent with age and use.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Glass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Magazine Table for Widdicomb
Located in Littleton, CO
A recently and handsomely refinished magazine table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in mahogany. A table top for a lamp, drinks and decorative items floats a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Swedish Side Table by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä Hovmantorp, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A teak side table by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä Hovmantorp. It features two decorative drawers with shaped legs. Designer - Rimbert Sandholt Manufacturer - Glas & Trä Hovmanto...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

French Riviera Nightstand or Side Table in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous nightstand or side table in bamboo and woven rattan with glass top. This lovely two-tier table was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This stunning piece is fully handcraf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass

Teak Side table designed by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark. 1950s, circular, wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table designed by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark. 1950s Teak.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Vintage Three-Tier Free Form Japanese Hardwood Side Table or Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Japanese Three-Tier Free Form Hardwood Japanese Side Table or plant stand in very good vintage condition. Measures 24" in width, 14" in depth and stands 27.5" tall. Bottom t...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Hardwood

1950's French Greek Key Bronze Side Table With Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern Greek key French bronze and marble side table, in vintage condition with some wear and patina to the bronze due to age and use.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stand by Founders
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern night stand made by Founders, c.1960s. Rarely found design by Jack Cartwright. Solid pecan, brass & cane shelf. Top inset with grained leather. Not signed, but ide...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Rare Taichiro Nakay Coffee Table in Organic Shape
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, coffee table, teak veneer, reed, wood, Japan/Italy, 1950s Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Reed, Wood, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Side Table, Engholm & Willumsen For Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An elegant Danish mid century side table which doubles as a serving tray. The circular teak tray curves up at the edges for practicality but retains a delicate refined design, sittin...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Bedside Tables in Bamboo, Rattan and Glass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands in Bamboo and Rattan with glass top, designed in Italy in the 70's. These stunning pair are perfect as nightstands or side tables and...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass

Pair of Elegant Paul Frankl Cork Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cork

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table with White Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

English Midcentury Walnut, Faux Bamboo and Cane Low Side Tables on Casters, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Midcentury faux bamboo walnut low side tables on casters with cane shelves. This pair of English Midcentury side tables effortlessly combines functionality with sty...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Art Deco Side Table In Tubular Metal and Wood, by John Graz, Brazilian Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite side table, designed by the renowned John Graz, is a striking piece that embodies the sophistication and geometric elegance of the Art Deco movement which Graz himself...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Set of 3 Black and Walnut Arthur Umanoff Guitar Pick Triangular Nesting Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of three Mid-Century Modern nesting tables by Arthur Umanoff. The tables are guitar-pick shaped with black laminate tops inset to solid walnut wood frames. The vintage 1950s triangular tables...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Cherry Wood Round Mid-Century Italian Side Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
The color is magnificent, a thin all-over "patina" emphasizes the light veins of the cherry wood, and a very particular design enhances its style. Complex and elegant workmanship for...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cherry

Spanish Modernist Pagoda Coffee or Side Table in Oak by Manuel Barbero 1953
By Manuel Barbero
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant Pagoda side table or coffee table in excellent condition. The solid feet are a little like Jean Prouvé style.
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Gio Ponti occasional table with drawers for BNL offices, Genoa, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare office furniture piece in wood, linoleum, and brass with compact dimensions, an original design by Gio Ponti for the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL), Italian production from ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Solid Wood Stool Side Table with Cutout Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid wood stool with cutout detail that carries through the middle fo the piece. This rectangular stool or side table has a rectangular tapered body with a flat surface. Dimensions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Webbed Side Table with Iron Base, US 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Webbed side table with iron base, US 1950s Unknown Designer. Very decorative piece.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Raffia

Teak Wall-Mounted Nightstands with Drawers from 1960s.
Located in Lejre, DK
Vintage 1960s Teak Wall-Mounted Bedside Tables with Drawers – Elegant and Space-Saving Introduce a touch of mid-century charm to your bedroom with this set of wall-mounted teak beds...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Nest of four tables
Located in London, GB
Rare unattributed set of 4 tables. Italy c1960 Varying heights. The tables can be used in various formations. Together to form a table of varying heights or individually. Forming ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Dutch Modernist Side Table in Iron with White Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, iron, laminated wood, wood, The Netherlands, 1960s A simplistic Dutch side or coffee table consisting of a black iron frame with a white laminated top. The wooden top is partially levitating in the metal frame, which makes it interesting and light. A functional and slightly stark table...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Paul McCobb Cigarette Side Table for Directional
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul McCobb design "Cigarette" side table for Directional, Model 1094. Sophisticated looking tripod brass frame with a vitrolite top, perfect for drinks etc. Iconic Mid-Century moder...
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1960s 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

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

Mid-Century Walnut End Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
Immerse yourself in the charm of mid-century modern design with this Vintage Lane Perception Side Table. This exquisite piece, with its unique basketweave door fronts and hexagon cub...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Side table Model AT35 design by Hans J. Wegner 1945 Denmark
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Side table Model AT35 design by Hans J. Wegner,1945 Denmark Side table model AT35 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1945 for Andreas Tuck. This is a very early model and belongs to th...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

George Nelson Pedestal Side Table for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A simple and elegant pedestal side table with round top having a natural thin wood trim detail to the edge and cast meat star base . The base with foot pads to protect your floors ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Side Table
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Planner group side table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Maple

Solid elm stand
Located in NANTES, FR
Solid elm side table/stand with double tappered legs. Nice color and patina. Do not hesitate to ask me for a shipping quote.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Elm

Ico Parisi for Angelo de Baggis Pair of Side Tables in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Angelo de Baggis, pair of side tables or night stands, model ‘360’, mahogany, glass, brass, Italy, designed in 1954 Ico Parisi designed the side tables model ‘360’ or...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Italian "Arlecchino" Side Table in Glass by Edoardo Paoli for Vitrex, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Coffee table or sofa table in kidney shape, Model "Arlecchino" with multicolored painted metal legs in red, yellow, black and blue with brass details on two kidney-shaped tempered gl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

A pair of Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Style Jax Side Tables
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of walnut and glass Pearsall side tables known to the profession as the "Jax Table" because of their close design reminiscent of the jax and ball game. This set was,manufactur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Flowers pot: H: 45 cm W/D: 41 cm Side table: H: 51 cm W: 56 D: 41 cm
Located in Hannover, DE
Unknown designer. Displayed price is for both items. Good vintage condition. Teak wood top + chromed metal legs. Stable stand. Without defects in the wood. The flower pot has a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Spindle Side/End Table
Located in Weymouth, MA
Side/end table with spindles and black laminated top. Table is designed by Arthur Umanoff of walnut wood. Table has circular base with narrow wooden spindles that meet at the table top.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

1950 Cesare Lacca De Baggis Italian Midcentury Design Side Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Cesare Lacca prod. De Baggis Italy, 1950 Side table with paper label "De Baggis". Excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Mod Rolling Side Table Lamps
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible MOD rolling side tables with built in lamps and cube shape base. Mobile accent pieces perfect for adding style and storage to ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Laminate

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table
Located in New York, NY
Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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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

Vintage Laminated Plywood Side Table by Marcel Breuer for Isokon
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage laminated plywood side table by Marcel Breuer for Isokon. Made in England and originally designed in 1936, this dates from around the 1950’s. It is beau...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plywood

Vittorio Dassi Bedside Table, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Wooden bedside table designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. Its aesthetic uniqueness lies in the original sculptural design of the shape of the drawer and the side supports, plus ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Paris circa 1950's Glass Brass Coffee Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1950’s Mid-Century Modern Maison Jansen Paris coffee table which is part of a suite. I have the matching pair of side t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

French oak circular occasional side table in the manner of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautifully elegant side table in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. We believe this to be an original piece from circa 1940s but there are no authentication mark on it. The piece ori...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Hans Andersen Danish Teak Side Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Danish side table with three legs by Hans Andersen. Sculpted round top in original teak wood. Nice patina and very good/excellent condition. Signed underneath. Appears har...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Unique Mid Century Italian Brass Triangular Shaped Low Table
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Italian Design rounded right rectangular shaped table in solid unlacquered brass. Table is shown with its original inset gold colored glass...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and glass side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Pair of Ico Parisi Style Two-Tier Side Tables
Located in Hanover, MA
Dramatic vintage pair of bi-level tables in the style of Ico and Luisa Parisi. Finely constructed of walnut hardwood and veneer, both tiers feature upswept ends and are supported by strikingly elegant tapered legs which stand on dainty solid brass dog...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Set of Copper Topped Side Tables
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of Continental, copper topped tables with patinated bronze legs and polished bronze detail. Folded edges of copper create great interest and ...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Copper

A Vintage Hans Andersen Danish Side Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Danish side table with three legs by Hans Andersen. Round top in white mica, teak wood, finger joined on top. Nice patina and very good / excellent original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Square Glass Chrome and Marble Side Table
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Milo Baughman style side table is circa 1970. The square end table has a clean, minimalist design and features a chrome flat bar frame with a thick gl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Chrome

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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