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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Large Design Chrome Coffee Table with Glass Shelves, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice design coffee table is made of chrome with a glass shelf. This is a French work. Very nice design and fine quality. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Teak Dining Table for Pastoe w/ Black Metal Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman designed Japanese series dining table for Pastoe with black enameled metal frame and inset teak top. In original condition with some wear, consistent with age and use. ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Square Travertine and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two-tier square, with rounded corners, travertine coffee table. The lower travertine portion is secured to a recessed chrome base. That structure continues through the center of the ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Travertine, Chrome

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Steel

1960s Lusch Erzeugnis Tulip Table by Joe Colombo
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s cream tulip end or coffee table designed by Joe Colombo for Lusch Erzeugnis. Made in Germany. The table, given the name 'tulip' with reference to the table’s base shape, featur...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Plastic

Tavolo Anni 60 Ross Littel per ICF, in marmo bianco
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo basso con piano quadrato in marmo bianco e struttura in profilato d'acciaio a sezione rettangolare.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Marble, Steel

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Inspired Burlwood Cube Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Inspired Burlwood Cube Table Good vintage condition and structurally sound. Veneer is ini good condition but fini...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Burl

1960's Mid Century Modern Display Side Table. Shadow Box Form Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Occasional/ Side Table with Top Display Case. Top opens for display area, Shadow box form table. Unique!
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood

Double Gueridon Baby Side Table with Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These double baby side tables were made with ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Mr. Capron, one of the most well-known ceramist of the Modern era. Each tile is unique, hand-glazed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Table designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s, lacquered birch
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s. Lacquered birch and laminate. Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Laminate, Birch, Lacquer

Silvio Cavatorta Organic Modern Mahogany and Glass Dining Table, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A superb rectangular organic modernist dining table by Silvio Cavatorta, with an inset glass top with a delicate internal ripple effect, resting in a two-tiered and sharply angled ma...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Glass, Nutwood

Gueridon Coffee Table with 10 Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles
Located in Stratford, CT
This coffee table is made with 10 ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Roger Capron, one of the most well-known ceramist of the Modern era. Each tile is unique, hand-glazed and varie...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Aluminum and Onyx Side or Center Table, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian side or center table with aluminum base and beautiful onyx top with beveled edges.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Onyx, Aluminum

Unique Geometric Marquetry Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This superb console table showcasing unique modernist geometric marquetry work that brings together Classic design elements and grand scale. Crafte...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood

Walnut Live-Edge Slab Mid-Century Style Sen Trestle Table by New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
New York Heartwood's Sen Trestle table is inspired by Mid-Century Design, adding clean lines to a George Nakashima influenced base and butterflied split live-edge slab top. Constructed by hand using traditional joinery techniques including wedged tusk tenons, butterfly key...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Studio BBPR Versatile ‘Spazio’ Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' table, steel, felt, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hired B...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Steel

Italian Dining Table in the Spirit of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful table with hexagonal top, edged in solid wood, with brass feet and "X" legs, a motif repeated in many works and designs by the famous architect Gio Ponti. The table has be...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Ash

Elegant Italian Round Dining or Center Table in Briar and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining or center table, briar, walnut, Italy, circa 1955 Stunningly elegant dining or center table made in Italy around 1955. This circular table shows an incredibly rich choice of ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Gueridon Console / Coffee Table with 4 Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
This coffee table / console is made with 4 ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Roger Capron, one of the most well-known ceramist of the Modern era. Each tile is unique, hand-glazed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome and Glass Table Model "Marcuso" 2532 by Zanuso
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian chrome base and smoked glass top table model "Marcuso 2532" by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Table
Located in PARIS, FR
Large round table suitable as a dining table for 4-6 seats or as a center piece table in an entrance or foyer. Made from solid travertine with a 3cm thick tabletop with filleted edg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Travertine

Mid Century Round Coffee Table in Chrome and Marble Baughman Style
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredibly unique vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and marbled resin round coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman is circa 1970. The sleek design features a chrome-plated s...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Jules Wabbes 'Tonneau' Dining Table in Solid Wenge
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, 'Tonneau' conference table, wenge, metal, Belgium, 1960s This large table is designed by Jules Wabbes. The model 'Tonneau', that translates as barrel features a solid ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s This rationalist desk is designed by the Italian architect Pietro Lingeri. The desk features several compa...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal, Brass

Italian mid-century modern dining table with Pink Portugal marble top, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern dining table with Pink Portugal marble top, 1950s Dining table with round top in Pink Portugal marble. The structure is in black painted metal, it is compo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Marble, Metal

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most know...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Tavolo Anni 50-60 in legno ottone e vetro
Located in Milano, IT
Bel tavolo da pranzo vintage dalle dimensioni ridotte e dalla forma rettangolare, presenta quattro gambe che terminano con puntali in ottone, piano in vetro retrotrattato nei toni de...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Brass

Italian Height-Adjustable Table, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
This very special square coffee table, fitted with solid steel legs, can be transformed into a large dining table by simply lifting it up so that the legs, opening, raise the top bri...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Steel

Gianfranco Frattini table for Bernini 60's
Located in bari, IT
A classic of 1960s Italian design. Round table model 522 in rosewood, rare, manufactured by Bernini designer Gianfranco Frattini. Frattini graduated in Architecture at Politecnico d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Walnut

Alfred Hendrickx Oval Shaped Walnut Dining Table, Belgium Design, 1962
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table in walnut, chrome tube, and black marble base by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium, 1960s. Oval shaped dining room table...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Mid Century Dining Table Wood Enameled Black Chromed Metal Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Dining table made in Italy in the 70'. The round-shaped table was made with a black enamelled wooden top with an extendable mechanism. Central support in chromed metal with circular ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal, Chrome

"Magic" Table by a.Ducrot Forming Coffee Table and Dinning Table as Well
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Revelation" or "magic" low and high table designed by Albert Ducrot (1900-1964) for the Ducal company in 1950. Teak wood veneer, three tops on metal frame and solid teak wood base. T...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Iron

Vintage Copper and Oak Hexagonal Side Table, 1950s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1950s side table made from oak with plywood and copper top. Hand produced in the 1950s. Very nice design with cross over legs and shaped top. In good vintage condition with wonderful...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Oak

Coffee Table in Travertine and Ebonized Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, travertine, ebonized wood and concrete, The Netherlands, 1980s. Stunning travertine table top with decorative abstract design. This arty coffee table...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Concrete, Travertine

1970's Mcm Hodges Mersman Oak Smoked Glass End Tables, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of (2) 1970's Mid-Century Modern Lou...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Smoked Glass, Oak

Gueridon Coffee Table with 4 Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
This coffee table is made with 4 ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Roger Capron, one of the most well-known ceramist of the Modern era. Each tile is unique, hand-glazed and varied...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, walnut, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s Made in Italy, this writing desk is designed according to the midcentury design principles that were in vogue in the fifties. The ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Dining Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian dining or center chrome table with smoked glass round top in the style of Milo Baughman. The table is in ver...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Chrome

Solid Pine Coffee Table by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Delve into a realm where raw nature meets unparalleled craftsmanship with our Solid Pine Coffee Table, envisioned by the esteemed Roland Wilhelmsson and impeccably realized by Karl A...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Pine

Sculptural Travertine Console
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural travertine console with rectangular glass top.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine

Midcentury Swedish Modern Round Teak Dining Table by DUX with 2 Leaves
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Swedish Modern Round dining table. This table is very high quality hand built in Sweden. Solid teak legs with 4 leg base. This table is in great vintage condition, the (2)...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Teak

Gueridon Console Table with 12 Red and 8 Navette Roger Capron Ceramic Tiles
Located in Stratford, CT
This coffee console is made with 12 red and 8 navette ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Roger Capron, one of the most well-known ceramist of the Modern era. We use these tiles to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Tulip, Eero Saarinen Pedestal Round Table, by Knoll, 1970, Top in White Marble
Located in Milan, IT
Tulip, Eero Saarinen Pedestal round table, by knoll, 1970. Round table, with marble top and white aluminum structure. Design by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Dimensions Height: 70cm Diame...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

1950s Travertine Wire + Bronze Cigarette Stand Side Tables Atomic Vintage McM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful little side tables with a touch of bronze. Total height including handle is 25.75 inches, table height is 23.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Travertine, Bronze

Early Pierre Chapo 'Sfax' T21E Dining Table in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Sfax' dining table, model 'T21E', elm, France, circa 1973 This table is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwoo...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Elm

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958 This piece of furniture is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angle...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Round Dining Table for Bernini in Exotic Hardwood, Model 522
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian round dining table, model 522, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. Clean, sculptural and Rationalist-influenced geometric and angular forms are fasc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Teak, Walnut

Baby Side Table with a Red Dot Ceramic Tile by Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These side tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made in 1970s, these tiles vary in color and texture, resulting from the hand glazed pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Xavier Fréal Dining or Center Table in Glass and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Xavier Fréal, dining or center table, glass, stainless steel, France, 1970s.  This outstanding table is designed by French designer Xavier Fréal. This de...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Style Red Lacquered Scroll Table
By Artistic Finishes, Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully eclectic Springer-style petite scroll table, sure to be a highlight of any room! Soft waterfall edges roll over themselves to create a sturdy, aesthetic base. A broad, flat table top with a red lacquer finish is perfect for serving up coffee, cocktails, and more! Genuine American craftsmanship from the furniture builders of Ohio's Artistic Finishes...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Lacquer

Lebeau Wood and Marble Table by Patrick Jouin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lebeau wood and marble table by Patrick Jouin Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Lebeau Wood is an evolution of the iconic and innovative Lebeau table. While the original's dimension...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Aluminum

Gueridon Console / Coffee Table with 4 Roger CapronCeramic Tiles
Located in Stratford, CT
This coffee table / console is made with 4 ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Roger Capron, one of the most well-known ceramist of the Modern era. Each tile is unique, hand-glazed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Gueridon Coffee Table with Colorful Ceramic Tiles by Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
This coffee table is made with colorful ceramic tiles made in the 1970's by Roger Capron, one of the most well-known ceramist of the Modern era. The smaller tiles are the "planètes"...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Tavolo Anni 80-90, vetro fumé e legno laccato.
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo con base in legno laccato e piano in vetro fumè. Buone condizioni (piccola sbeccatura sul piano in vetro).
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Smoked Glass, Wood

Side Table Made In Rosewood Of Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The side table crafted from rosewood and showcasing Danish design from the 1960s is a striking example of mid-century modern elegance. Rosewood, prized for its rich hues and distin...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Rosewood

Early Pierre Chapo Aban 'T35D' Dining Table in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining table, model 'Aban T35D', solid elm, France, circa 1972 This table is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid e...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Elm

Round Dining Table, Rosewood, Omann Junior, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
A round dining table crafted in rosewood by Omann Junior, showcasing Danish design excellence from the 1960s. This elegant piece features easily removable legs...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Abalone, Rosewood

1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic Italian midcentury modern table with drawer in solid beech with the top in formica by Brugnoli Mobili Cantù attributed a Ico e Luisa Parisi W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Brass

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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