Skip to main content

Modern Tables

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

to
2,535
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
8,756
7,826
16,082
2,316
753
25,732
19,151
5,045
3,455
1,891
1,815
1,797
1,692
1,671
1,557
1,406
952
891
834
632
559
321
145
11
7
2,297
16,836
30
529
1,400
3
9
34
33
97
239
572
335
128
10,187
8,202
4,065
2,701
2,633
10,199
6,352
5,311
4,657
1,203
19,151
5,118
8,019
193
149
139
133
131
Style: Modern
Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian is a contemporary Beauty Desk, it can be a Makeup Table, a Writing Table, and even a mirror. Vivian mirror is a mirror with a jewelry shelf. An eleg...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Salvador Dali Leda Low Table, Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda low table designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Legs are in a cast varnish brass. Tabletop in brushed and varnished brass. Carrara marble egg on top. Measures: 51 x 190 x 61 H....
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Italian Walnut Floating Dining Table, circa 1970's
Located in New York, NY
An Italian walnut floating dining table designed by Mario Marenco, for Mobil Girgi, 1970's. The canted legs are connected to a horizontal stretcher, which support the top, creating t...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ralph Lauren Chrome & Lucite Modern Wood Bar Tea Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome Avalon two tier tea table by Ralph Lauren Home. This sleek and modern bar table features a polished chrome flat bar frame with tubular Lucite handles and stained wood tops. ...
Category

2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Console Entry Table Modern Tapered Legs Contemp Hand-Sculpted Carved Black Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 A refined and sleek design, this console table is carved out of blackened and waxed steel. The legs are finely tapered and make this elegant co...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Iron, Steel, Cut Steel

Karl Springer 'Banker' Coffee Table in Patinated Bronze and Lucite, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A commanding and sculptural 'Banker' bronze coffee table by celebrated American designer Karl Springer, dating to the 1970s. Known for his impeccable craftsmanship and bold materiali...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Coffee Table With Different Cascading Tops
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table gently floats on the surface with different cascading tops that create a charming chromatic effect. The brass and crystal acrylic feet maintain the floating illusio...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Pedestal Dining Table
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted of fiber reinforced resin, a forceful material for extreme weather conditions. Lacquered in matte white with protective UV coat. Dimensions (cm): 300 x 130 x 75 Dimensio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Resin, Lacquer, Fiberglass

Rockefeller Modern Oak Console
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Contact us for designer/trade pricing. This Rockefeller Modern Oak Console - 4122 is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each ta...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Limestone Dining Table for Outdoor Settings
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural beige limestone table suitable for indoor and outdoor settings. Materials: limestone Size: 90 cm diameter x 75 cm height Weight: 250 lbs M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Limestone

Organic Round Brass Dining Table with Estremoz Marble Top By Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sophisticated dining table is a beautiful combination of natural stone and metallic accents. The expansive top is made from Estremoz marble, a luxurious material known for its e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Dining Table Sculptural Stainless Steel Mirror Disks Base Tempered Glass Top
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Flake' is an extraordinary dining table with a structure composed of several stainless steel disks welded one by one to each other to create a rigid structure. The entire ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Customizable Console Table with Chocolate Finish and Modern Design, Square Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Square console table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with chocolate finish and 78-Inch top. Redefine your living space with the Square con...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Dining Table Shaped Oval Top, Walnut Marqueterie/Bronze Metal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Glas Italia SPECTRUM Square Low table by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated composite low table in shape of a tub, made by bonding 45 ° laminated glass slabs, different in quality and finish. The bottom is mirrored, whilst the four sides are ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Modern Howlite Round Dining Table, Golden Wave Quartzite, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Howlite Round Dining Table 4-Seats, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Howlite dining table represents the dawn of a new modern era. The Golden...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Soda Blown Murano Glass Square Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The principle remains the same: a single volume, upside down, in beautifully blown glass. But this time there are four stems, and four curved corners to delineate the new top. It is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Carabottino cabinet, in basswood by Cara/Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a contemporary and crafted cabinet, a wooden grating that is presented in a two-dimensional form traditionally made of wooden strips, it is considered to be an accesso...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Fagus Smoked Burgundy Dining Table
Located in Milan, IT
Cylindrical steel legs luxuriously covered in burgundy-hued leather comprise the base of this majestic table, a superb addition to modern dining rooms. A precious tabletop in smoked crystal...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Side Table Jean-Michel Frank Inspired
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Custom side table with an aged brass patina top and blackened metal base. Inspired by the works of Jean-Michel Frank with an added unique touch. The aged brass top shows a 1/4" trim ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus drumstool Dark antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditio...
Category

2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Copper

Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu wood stool, "Brinx" wood stool, Maple Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes for up to a month. We are meticulous with bringing each and every log to a specific moisture level. This process helps with major cracking, long-term moisture issues, and bugs. ECO FRIENDLY In an effort to replenish the trees we use, we plant 50+ trees a year. In addition, we practice salvage logging. Where do we source these? Some of the trees fall naturally. Some have damage from severe wind, lightning, flood, disease, or other natural disturbance so they need to be cut and removed before they fall. Others are fresh cut because people want them off their land. Salvage logging may reduce erosion, reduce intensity of future wildfires, and slow buildup of pest insects. FAMILY OWNED These are made from our family to yours. Quality is of utmost importance, and we hand cut, de-bark, sand, and finish every piece with care. See how we do it here. COMMERCIAL GRADE These stumps are meant to be loved and USED. Each is finished with a durable commercial-grade finish. This finish is tough enough for spills, kids, and holds up in hotel and hospitality settings. PLEASE NOTE : These stumps will age naturally, and even more so being outdoors and exposed to the elements. Each is a solid log with its own unique character so we can not guarantee the finish won't fade or discolor as this varies per climate and log. This Brinx Solid Wood Stool is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. The stump can be used for a side table, a dining height...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Cedar

Mola Side Table with Distinctive Look, White
Located in Istanbul, 34
The chamber in the body is designed as a newspaper/magazine holder, giving the product a different function. It is handcrafted using natural methods by local artisans. This piece of ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

'TopTop' Lucite Round Café Table by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and sculptural café or bistro table designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet for Kartell, this piece is part of the iconic 'TopTop' series. Featuring a white round to...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Lucite

Pair Of Handcrafted Walnut End Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of hand-crafted and turned American black walnut end tables. These are bespoke pieces handmade by our master craftsman in thick solid wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Glas Italia ATLANTIS Low table by Lorenzo Arosio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Series of low tables obtained by gluing mm. 6 thick tempered glass plates, cut with water jet and with 45° chamfered edge. Available in extralight transparent glass, glossy lacquered...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Glass

Square Alveo Coffee Table in Walnut Burlwood and Brass by Willy Rizzo for Sabot
Located in San Francisco, CA
A signature example of Rizzo’s modernist glamour, this low-profile brass and burlwood Alveo coffee table stands at just 14 inches high. The square center cutout, lined in brass, serv...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Set Of 2 Geometric Flower Side Tables in Oak with Quartz Inlay By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique side table is a poetic fusion of natural inspiration and refined craftsmanship. Its form is a beautiful geometric interpretation of a flower, meticulously crafted from oa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Quartz

Bench Organic Contemporary Blackened Steel and Saddle Leather with Horsehair
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A carved iron frame is combined with soft saddle leather. The leather is intricately hand stitched with organic linen fused at the ends with a hor...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Karl Springer Pair of "Free Form Coffee Tables" in Polished Brass 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of “Free Form Coffee Tables” in seamlessly welded and polished brass with thick black glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship of these tables is a...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Outdoor Moon Coffee Table, Aged Natural Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary outdoor/indoor coffee table built with resin reinforced fiberglass. This highly resistant material is very durable and requires less maintenance than concrete. The table...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Biophilic Dining Table With Walnut Root Wood Top
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Created with careful craftsmanship, this extraordinary item presents an organic surface radiating with inherent beauty and charm. The superb walnut root top introduces a hint of rust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Resin, Lacquer, Walnut

Naoto Fukasawa Green Glass Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Naoto Fukasawa glass side table created in Murano, Italy. The table is hand-blown green glass with an organic shape. A separate glass cover fits perfectly into the top. It is electri...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

Pepper corn coffee table by Ado Chale
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table basse dite Grain de Poivres à trois pieds par Ado Chale, création ancienne. Certificat sur demande. Belle provenance. Belle patine.
Category

1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Arizona Coffee Table, Walnut Oak Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona coffee table...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Console Side Table Modern Geometrical Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 14 - Side Table J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 An abstract form moves organically through this unique work of art. The form ends in legs that “drip” to the floor. Solid 3/8” thick...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Lily Round Coffee Table in Solid Canaletto Walnut by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A coffee table handmade out of 30 mm thick solid Canaletto Walnut wood. Inspired by lily pads and their curled edges, it’s divided in 4 quarters, with each part’s rounded edges juxta...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Pair of Large 'Entretoise' Silver Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Entretoise' silver travertine side tables by Design Frères. Great as sofa end tables or as a 2 part coffee table. Chi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

'Hotel de Tour' Palm Wood Pedestal Table in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Hotel de Tour' Palm Wood Pedestal Table in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tables

Materials

Palmwood

"Avenir" Extension Dining Table (Blonde Burl) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Classic Parsons proportions, as developed by designer Jean-Michel Frank, lend a beautiful balance and timeless quality to this extension dining table made of natural Mappa burl wood. Leaves extend the table’s length to suit larger...
Category

2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Burl

Contemporary Foice Side Table, Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Foice Side Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Foice marble side table merges the essence of the Neolithic age with mode...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

James de Wulf Concrete Split Locking Dining Table - Premium Black
Located in Paia, HI
The James de Wulf classic Split Locking Dining Table features a split radius in the tabletop. The table consists of two pieces: table top and base, which...
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Sitting Standing "Work" Desk in Solid White Oak by Casey Lurie, USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Work desk is the smaller sibling of our WORK table, a contemporary take on the traditional working tables used by artists and designers for centuries. The choice of materials combine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Dining Table Shaped Oval Top, Ceramic Top/Walnut Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined statement piece, this sculptural dining table features a softly contoured rectangular top resting on a bold, tapered plinth base. Crafted in rich walnut, the table showcase...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Three Rocks High Side Table, Copper Leaf, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Copper

Madonna Wooden Table, by Arquitectonica for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Madonna table in lacquered wood, designed in 1984 by Arquitectonica. Memphis is the great cultural phenomenon of the 1980s that revolutionized creative and commercial logics in design. Born from the idea of Ettore Sottsass and a group of young designers and architects, in Milan, coupled in the years by famous designers from the international scene...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira nesting coffee table was designed to bring the ess...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

ClassiCon Adjustable Table E 1027 in Chrome and Crystal by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
This is perhaps the Classic among the classics. Its ingeniously proportioned, distinctive form has made this height-adjustable table one of the most popular design icons of the 20th century. It is named after the summer house...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

MCM to Modern End or Side Table Barrel Shaped Chrome Base & Round Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern to Modern end or side table with barrel shaped square chrome tube base & round glass top. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vinta...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Chic 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass Nightstand by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Méandre' verdigris and glass nightstand by Design Frères. Sturdy verdigris patinated steel base fitted with a thick, easy to clean,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

White Lizard Leather & Chrome Parsons Games Table, Attributed Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White Lizard Leather and Chrome Parsons Games Table, Attributed Karl Springer Circa 1980s Fresh from a Palm Beach estate, this exquisite White Lizard Leather and Chrome Parsons Game...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Monumental Custom Made Oval Dining Table
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The oval top comprised of a thick walnut veneer over solid oak. The whole supported by a hand wrought iron base. This table is incredible solid and well balanced.
Category

2010s American Modern Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Polished Bronze Dining Table by Fred Brouard, circa 1979
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and numbered by the artist. Fred Brouard was renowned in his time for bringing unique curves, striking finishes, and bold designs to the fore of late 20th century furnishin...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Bronze

Custom Made Sculptural Artistic Side Table In Bronze Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Surround your space with the modern elegance of this coffee table featuring a bronze finish that adds a touch of luxurious refinement. The unique design of this side table transcends...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer

Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Stacked Books Trompe-l'œil Coffee Table, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive trompe-l'œil leather book coffee table by Maitland Smith, circa 1990, that would make a fantastic conversation starter for any spa...
Category

1990s American Modern Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Bedside Table 'Eileen' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber
Located in Paris, IDF
'Eileen' Bedside Table designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: W. 60cm x L. 40cm x H. 44.5 cm W. 23.62 x L. 15.75 x H. 17.52 in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood

Foot Stool Brown Chestnut
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is inspired by a classic milking stool, and has a fun twist with three individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from ch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Roche Bobois Attributed Pink and Grey Marble Dining Table, circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly stylish grey and pink veined dining table attributed to Roche Bobois, circa 1980s, featuring a large oval top with gorgeous and exotic veining sitting on top of an oval...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, Kartell, Moooi, and Gervasoni. 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.

Recently Viewed

View All