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Mid-Century Modern 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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Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s Center table in the shape of a reed made of solid wood, in the 60s in Brazil. It has a top made of a solid piec...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood

Alvar Aalto Center Table for Artek, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960. Manufactured by Artek (Finland). Wood legs and structure. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Wrought Iron White Garden / Bistro Table, 1950s, French
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Wrought Iron White Garden Table, 1950s, French Lovely Mid Century French bistro garden table in the style of Mathieu Matég...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Iron

Hans J. Wegner 'CH004' Nesting Tables in Oak Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH004' Nesting Tables in Oak Soap for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beauty, comfort, refinement, and craftsmanship is evident in iconic pieces designed by such legends as Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third generation as a family run business, Carl Hansen & Son maintains its legacy through skillful work with the highest quality materials, sustainably producing Danish design classics by past icons and influential new designers. Hans J. Wegner’s iconic Nesting Tables were first launched in 1952. Their lightweight, space-optimized design and classic Wegner minimalism...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Oak

Sleek Danish Mid-Century Johannes Andersen Style Console Table in Pecan Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This midcentury pecan wood console table has slender tapered legs and a light warm tone. A great console or entry table. This table has been lightly refinished with remaining wear vi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Hickory

Tavolo Anni 30-40
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo in legno impiallacciato noce e radica con profilo in ottone. Un importante ed elegante tavolo, le cui linee richiamano lo stile...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Tavolo di Osvaldo Borsani Anni 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo in legno impiallacciato legno esotico con finitura al poliestere, piano in legno con vetro retro trattato e puntali in ottone. Un el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Brass

Charlotte Perriand Doron type table for the Résidence Les Allues in Méribel 1971
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Extremely rare Doron-type table by Charlotte Perriand for the Résidence Les Allues in Méribel, 1971 Made by local cabinetmaker René Martin for the Les Al...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Pine

Wood Dining Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1980s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Wood Dining Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1980s A rare design dining table designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassin...
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1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Cherry

Center Table Mahogany Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Center table in mahogany veneered wood with rectangular top, elegant legs ending with brass tips.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Cini Boeri 'Malibu' Black and Blue Swivel Table or Desk for Arflex, Italy c1980.
Located in Renens, CH
Introducing the Cini Boeri Malibu table – an exquisite creation by renowned Italian designer Cini Boeri in collaboration with the iconic Italian edition house Arflex. The Malibu ta...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sideboards / Cabinets by, Vladimir Kagan in 1961.
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a remarkable pair of custom Mid-Century Modern sideboards/cabinets meticulously crafted by the renowned designer Vladimir Kagan in 1961. These exquisite pieces are constru...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Travertine, Stone, Brass

Chromcraft Mid-Century Dining Table with Knoll Style Laminate Top
Located in Countryside, IL
Chromcraft mid-century dining table with knoll style laminate top. This table measures: 65.75 wide x 44.75 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches. All pieces ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, solid wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s This rectangular shaped table is completely executed in solid wengé. The corpus is structured in a horizontal manner...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wenge

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK15' Dining Table in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK15' dining table in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Teak

Martin Visser Round Dining Table in Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, dining table, wengé, stained wood, The Netherlands, 1960s Beautiful wengé dining table designed by Martin Visser in the 1960s. With its round top, div...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Wenge

Italian Marble Dining Table, Stone International 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Travertine dining table, stone International 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Marble

Charlotte Perriand Forme Libre Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Paris 1957
Located in Zürich, CH
The table known as "Forme libre," was the priciest piece of furniture signed Charlotte Perriand that was ever sold by the Galerie Steph Simon from the time it first opened its doors....
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Mahogany

Tavolo Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante tavolo con piano in vetro trasparente, impiallacciatura in legno esotico e piedi in ottone. L'eleganza di un arredo dalle linee e i particolari tipici degli Anni 50, rendono...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ming Style Coconut & Shell Table, Stand, Sculpture Platform
Located in Miami, FL
This offer is a Mid-Century Modern Ming Style Coconut & Shells Low Table, Stand, Tray Table attributed to Maitland Smith. Marked underneath, Made in Colombia.
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Late 20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Shell, Coconut, Lacquer

Table design Alessandro Giusti &Egidio Di Rosa for Ultima Edizione
Located in bari, IT
Table made of black Marquina marble designed by architects Alessandro Giusti & Egidio Di Rosa for Ultima Edizione in the 1980s’
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Marble

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK16' Side Table in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK16' side table in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Teak

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Burlwood Dining Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid-century burlwood dining table. This dining table measures: 64 wide x 42 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inche...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Burl

Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” Dining Table for Cassina, 1986
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” dining table for Cassina, walnut, Italy, 1986. This dining table was designed for the Kansas governor and stat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Walnut

Sergio & Giorgio Saporiti Coffee Table in Concrete and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio & Giorgio Saporiti for Saporiti, coffee table 'Sapo', glass, concrete, chromed steel, Italy, 1972 Modern, sculptural coffee table designed by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Concrete, Chrome

Maintland Smith Stack of Scholars Library Books Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Maitland-Smith stack of Scholars books coffee table with twin drawers A well made and decorative piece, the table has two drawers, t...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Attributed Chrome and Glass "Barcelona" Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe attributed chrome X base and glass top coffee table. Originally called the "Dessau table", it is incorrectly associated with the furniture for the ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, dining table, oak, Italy, 1970s. Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this table is exe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Oak

Tavolo Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo con base in legno massello e piano impiallacciato legno esotico. Un tavolo dalla linea tipica degli anni 60, accuratamente restaurato dal nostro laboratorio con un intervento ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood

Set of 3 Danish Modern Teak Nesting Tables
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 3 Danish Modern Teak Nesting Tables Additional information: Material: Teak Featured at DC: Set of 3 graduated nesting tables in teak. Each has lighter edge band definin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Square Coffee Table, Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury squared wood coffee table with smoked glass top. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Cassina in the 1970s in ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood

Minerva Teak Side Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two tiers side table on conical legs and where all teak are solid. Closed woven cane webbing. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. This table will be sh...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Cane, Teak

Midcentury Round Rattan, Bamboo Italian Coffee Table with Glass Shelf, 1960s
By François Rivière
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury rounded coffee table in rattan and bamboo with glass and metal feet. This wonderful bamboo and rattan coffee table was produced in Italy during the 1960s in Frenc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Vivai del Sud Bamboo and Rattan Coffee Table with Smoked Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury Italian coffee table in bamboo and rattan with smoked glass top. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Vivai del Sud. T...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Smoked Glass

Polished Petrified Wood Console Table with Modern Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed console table. This custom console table has been fashioned from a single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, approximately 3.5 fee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Iron

Pierre Cardin Sculptural Chrome Grid Table Base
Located in Toledo, OH
Pierre Cardin Sculptural Chrome Grid Table Base. Circa 1970-1979, Mid-Century Modern Period. Dimensional table base in flat chrome bar form. Adjustable shapes. Great Vintage conditio...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Cantù Furniture Exposition Consortium Table 1950s.
Located in Milano, IT
Table with base with carved and lacquered legs, wooden top with 'grissinated' band and covered in formica (not original to the period).
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Formica, Wood

Midcentury Czech Small Oak Table, Glass Desk, František Jirák, Tatra, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Oak small table, Czech functionalism Period: 1950-1959. Designer: František Jirák Maker: Tatra Nábytok.     
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Glass, Lacquer, Wood, Oak

Vanity + Matching Flip-Over Stool / Table in Danish Rosewood
Located in Kensington, MD
Versatile piece of furniture that can serve as a desk as well as a vanity. Flush ring-pull is an elegant and functional detail. Nice sized mirror on lift-up top. Two levels of storage inside. Cushioned bench...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Delfi Table by Carlo Scarpa & Marcel Breuer for Gavina
Located in Carpi, IT
The Delfi table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina of the 60s and 70s is an iconic work of Italian design. This piece has a polished white marble surface that blends perfectly with its geom...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Carrara Marble

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, model 80, glass, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, Italy, 1949 Franco Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resu...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

1970's Pair of Vintage Marble & Brass Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of brass and marble side tables. They were made in Italy, and date from around the 1970’s. The quality is superb, they are a great size...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and has two spacious drawers. This would be...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Z Shaped Metal Desk Dining Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Z Shaped Metal Desk Dining Table Base. Item features a unique Z-form, chrome finish, stretcher base, great to add a glass or stone top. circa Late 20...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Harvey Probber Extendable Dining Table, US, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Harvey Probber; United States; Wooden Table; dining table; US; Mahogany; Brass; Extendable Table; Mid-Century Modern; 1950s; Woodworking; ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage modern steel and glass square coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman or Knoll crafted in knife edge corners. Additional Information: Materials: Chrome, Glass Color: Chro...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Center or Console Table in Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, dining table, copper and coated wood, Italy, 1970s. This table is an absolute eye-catcher. The copper is in beautiful, patinated condition and the vibrant yet ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Copper

Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen French 1960 Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen French 1960 coffee table, brass frame and gold finish top.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Brass

Alain Delon Outstanding Console Table for Maison Jansen, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
One of a kind outstanding console table designed by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, it features a skyscraper style silhouette with its gorgeous stacked obtuse form. This console featu...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood

Roger Capron - Vintage Round Side Table with Garrigue Tiles on Wood Frame
Located in Stratford, CT
Round end table with the famous Roger Capron Herbier tiles, designed from 1968 to 1982. The handcrafted Garrigue tiles produced by a technique in whic...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Wrought Iron Midcentury Mosaic Tile Top Accent Table
Located in Kensington, MD
Wrought Iron midcentury Mosaic Tile Top Accent Table Additional information: Material: Iron Featured at Kensington.: Here we have a round accent table with a Mosaic Tile surfac...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Iron

Coffee Table Guy Lefevre Style Travertine and Gilt Brass Midcentury, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffee table in the Guy Lefèvre style, simple and clean Travertine and gilt brass Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Lane Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful coffee table from Virginia's Lane Furniture Company. Quality, American-made piece featuring a beautiful walnut wood grain. Sure to fit in with a wide variety of decorating ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Rosewood Extending Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
MID CENTURY EXTENDING TABLE A French Mid-Century Modern extending dining table with hidden ‘Butterfly leaf’ the table will comfortably seat six when cl...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood Dining Table with Round Aluminum Base, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian dining or center table with aluminum base and wooden top.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Aluminum

Ico Parisi Dinning Table from the 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Dining table wooden frame with retro colored glass top in the style of Ico Parisi 1950s production.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Glass, Cherry

Charles and Ray Eames CTW Coffee Table in Plywood Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Charles and Ray Eames CTW Coffee Table in Plywood Herman Miller 2000s. Molded birch plywood classic mid-century design. Early 2000's production.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Plywood

Table with Green Mosaic Laminate Top, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Table from the 1950s in cherry wood with top in laminate weave mosaic edged in plastic profile green color.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Plastic, Laminate, Cherry

Mid-century Modern tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Andrianna Shamaris, and Dunbar. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $132 and tops out at $266,000 while the average work can sell for $3,170.

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