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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: Late 20th Century
Italian Square Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice square shaped Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. It h...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Italian Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. The base looks like Origami. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice p...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

1970s Vintage Italian Lucite Pair of Tables with Encased Travertine & Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
1978 rare pair of Italian cocktail tables (they can also be purchased individually) by the company Roman Deco (from Rome), an exceptionally unique design an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Breccia Marble

Pair of Black Lacquered Faux-Bamboo Side Tables by Gasparucci
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of side tables is made of black lacquered faux-bamboo. This is an Italian work signed by Gasparucci. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Olaf Von Bohr Trio Stool or Side Table for Gedy, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Three-legged plastic Trio stool / side table designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy. Top diameter: 12-1/2".
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Plastic

Trio '3' Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Mastercraft Hexagonal Side Tables Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a base of intricately manufactured brass tubing and precisly fitted beveled glass tops, these three hexagonal tables are a great addition to any modern home. The brass is consis...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Set of 3 Italian Travertine Coffee Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 3 Italian coffee tables or side tables, handcrafted out of travertine. They can be used inside or outside the house. The tables have all a different height so t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Side Table in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite Arches side table in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. Circa 1970s Features a round glass top, three lucite arched panels connected with lucite b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Mid-Century Rosewood Italian Coffee or Sofas Table with Wheels by Formanova 70s.
Located in Sacile, PN
Formanova 1978 rosewood coffee or sofas table with wheels. Formanova born from the creativity, passion of Gianni Moscatelli. In 1959, after having graduated from the Higher Insti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Arthur Court Style Amazing Pair of Gilded Gold Lily Tables Regency Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Arthur Court style gilded aluminum lily side tables. These tables are actually made by Drexel from their 'ETC. Collection,' circa1970. Add glamour to any room with t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Pair of Round Gold Gilt Brass Side Tables, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of round gold gilt brass side tables have a glass top fixed on the top circle. They are very elegant. This is an Italian work, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Piero Fornasetti Sole Brass Tripod Side Table
Located in Munich, DE
Piero Fornasetti Sole Brass tripod side table This gorgeous collectors item is a ’Sole' side table by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with its ori...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Guy Lefevre For Maison Jansen Sofa Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sofa tables by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Repolished and refinished.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Tessellated Stone and Brass Square Occasional Table by Maitland Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
Versatile occasional table by Maitland Smith in tessellated fossil stone and brass inlay over wood structure. Tapered 3-D geometric pyramidal legs. Engraved brass label on underside....
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1980s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone, Brass

Set of 2 Italian Travertine Coffee or Side Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 Italian coffee or side tables, handcrafted out of travertine. They can be used inside or outside the house. The plate and the base are made of beautiful traver...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Knoll Custom Gold Finished Wire Base with Blue Cement Top Table
Located in Ferndale, MI
This is a Knoll wire table base custom finished in gold powdercoat . Cast cement top in blue is also a custom addition. The table was custom tailored by local decorator for a Grosse...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cement, Steel, Wire

Italian Travertine Side Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian side table handcrafted out of travertine, fabricated in the early 80's. The wheels under the bottom makes it easy to move.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Brass and Glass Waterfall Side Table by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful brass and glass waterfall side table is from the Pace Collection by Leon Rosen. It is a vintage piece from the 1970s that re...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Guilded Steel Wire Side Tables
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Pair of guilded steel wire tables in a stunning condition. Very clean look that will compliment any interior. Industrial shape but the gold color gives warmth to your space. The g...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Italian Travertine Pedestal or Side Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian side table or pedestal, fabricated in the early 80's. It is handcrafted out of very nice pink/beige colored travertine. It is very big so it can also be used ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Cedric Hartman Bronze and Marble "AE" Table
Located in Highland, IN
The sublime beauty of this marble topped side table by Cedric Hartman is matched only by its exceptional craftsmanship. The "AE" table was designed in 1973. Hartman's aesthetic is re...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Karl Springer Sculpture Table Sandstone Cantilever 1980s Glass Brass Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Karl Springer "Sculpture" table in sandstone. This table will have a new glass-the one picture has a large chip.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Sandstone

Pair Vintage Jansen Style Brass Side Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Maison Jansen style French side tables, in golden brass with two black glass trays. Different sizes, the large one measures 56 cm long x 54 cm high x 54 cm deep. The small ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Rectangle Coffee Table in Travertine, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice rectangle shaped Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. I...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red And White Cobra Skin
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer style telephone table, drinks table, wrapped in authentic red and white dyed cobra skin. Supported by four bronze casters. A sweet little table with a lot of character,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Animal Skin

Pine side table, Spain 70ties
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Vintage Spanish Craftsmanship: Square Pine Side Table from the 1970s Constructed from solid pine wood, this side table boasts a sturdy and durable design that exudes warmth and cha...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Pine

Karl Springer Prototype "Cathedral Table" in Leather 1976-1978
Located in New York, NY
"Cathedral Table" with both base and top covered in contrasting leathers by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. The arch details are absolutely stu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Exceptional Box Table In Leather 1976-1978
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Box Table with brown leather on the outside and inside by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. The bottom is covered in silk moiré. This was made as a prototype. The skin w...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Bed Side Tables in Bamboo, Rattan & Wood, Italy 1980s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bed side table nightstands in bamboo and rattan with drawer featuring a brass handle and bottom shelf in wood. Made in Italy in the 1980s.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

German Midcentury Side Table in Brass and Glass by Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous side table manufactured in Germany from Vereinigte Werkstätten in the 1970s. This table is made of materials of high quality and has an absolute striking simple but beautifu...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto Side Table for Artek Finland 1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Alvar Aalto L leg rectangular side table for Artek. Bentwood laminated-birch legs. Original black linoleum top. Can be used as coffee table, console or child desk. Nice patina.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Eero Saarinen 22" Oval Tulip Base Side Table with Walnut Top
Located in Tucson, AZ
This Eero Saarinen Tulip Base side table was designed in 1957 and manufactured in 1978, delivered to a stationary store in Houston Texas based on...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum

Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted petit side table in grasscloth with sculpted edges by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. It is very chic. Reference: Purchas...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Grasscloth, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Brass Nesting Tables with Tinted Glass Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the allure of our Mid-Century set of nesting tables, a testament to classic design and quality craftsmanship. These tables are expertly crafted from solid brass, ensuring ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Metal

Modern Vintage Brass Pastel Colors Mosaic Side Table 1990 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage circular cute and tiny side table or flower table from brass and pastel colored mosaic elements 1990 Italy. An amazing side table with brass base with three legs and a...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Set of Two Triangle Coffee Tables In Travertine By Up & Up, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 triangle shaped Italian coffee or side tables by Up & Up, 1980's. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. Can be used...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Macassar Ebony Side Table With Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Macassar ebony side table with chrome base. Add some modern style to your home. Nice original wear to surfaces.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Set Of 2 Side Tables Made In Polished Wood From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two side tables is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1970s. Made of polished wood, the tables exude a timeless elegance and simplicity that fits perfectly wit...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Model 479 Mid Century Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Constellation Model 479 Mid Century Side Table This side table measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 19 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb Calvin MCM Leather Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Leather, Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table This side table measures: 28 wide x 22 deep x 20.25 inches high All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Cast and Hand Painted Aluminum Faux Bois Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast aluminum and hand painted faux bois finished glass top side table. At first glance this beautiful table appears to be made of tree branches. The faux bois finish is quite realis...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Aluminum, Enamel

Karl Springer Telephone Table in Chestnut Snake Skin 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Telephone Table in chestnut snakeskin with black accents and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The bottoms are covered in moiré silk. As with all K...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Prototype Box Table with Tray Top in Grasscloth 1976-1978
Located in New York, NY
Box Table with removable tray top covered in grass cloth inside and out by Karl Springer, American 1976-8. This was made as a prototype by one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans. It...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Grasscloth, Wood

John Widdicomb Brass Patinaed Top End Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Unique & Rare John Widdicomb Faux Bronzed with Brass Patinaed Console Side End Table. A Table Faux Bronzed frame with Brass Patinaed inset top. Simple elegant parsons style table wi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Tessellated Travertine Stone Drink/Side Table French 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated Travertine Stone Drink/Side Table, French 1970. In the style of Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti. Measures 12" tall 11.75" diameter
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Side Tables in Travertine, Urban Wabi Style, Pair
Located in Milano, IT
Urban Wabi Side Table - Travertine Night Stand - Natural Stone Bedside Table Set of two square side tables in travertine, the beautiful and richly textured natural stone that was us...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Travertine, Decorative Piece, Urban Wabi Style
Located in Milano, IT
Urban Wabi Side Table - Travertine Night Stand - Natural Stone Bedside Table One square side table in travertine, the beautiful and richly textured natural stone that was used to bu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

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

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Wood

French Brass Two-Tier End Table Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to this two-tier end table French mid-century roots. Designed by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, it features silky brass legs and transparent glass tops. Its symmet...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Vintage Accent Table With Wood Carved Handles. Uk Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Tiger Oak based on the unique wood grain. Handle has an interesting carved wood Shape. Open shelf above Cabinet. English Mid Century style. Vintage Condition Consistent with...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Angelo Mangiarotti Nero Marquina Marble Tall Side Table from Eros Series, 1971
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, Nero Marquina marble tall side table or console with top fitted on a conical base. This elegantly organic table has...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Rotating Three Palm Occasional / Side Tables- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Light wood lacquered, rotating, and tiered occasional or side tables, set of 2. The tiers are in the shape of leaves, the top two rotate, each has a stainless steel support. There ar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

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

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Brass

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

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Rattan

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

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Steel

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

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Brass, Chrome

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

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Teak

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

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Chrome

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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