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Mid-Century Modern End 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
Side or End table Mid-Century Modern 50s to 70s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
This beautiful and functional table has something special about it: its size, versatility and, above all, its design and its beautiful wood. It is a table that can have multiple func...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Mahogany End Tables in Dusty Pink
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a pair of expertly restored 1950’s American 2-drawer end tables. This petite and charming pair have been crafted from mahogany, with its painted frame and drawer face staine...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Lamp and Planter Table
Located in Garnerville, NY
Model 4634-L George Nelson for Herman Miller leather top lamp and planter table. Signed with foil label in drawer, George Nelson design, Herman Miller, ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Aluminum

John Keal for Brown Saltman Constellation End Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of walnut with enamel copper tile tables titled ‘Constellation’ produced by high-end Californian furniture manufacturer, Brown Saltman. These two solid walnut wood tables each fe...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic, Walnut

Square end or sofa table in Black Walnut
Located in South Charleston, WV
24" square, 22" tall. Fine Black walnut, refinished with lacquer. Minor marks exist to legs. Very good condition. For use as sofa, end or side table. Possibly could be used as a beds...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Square Mid Century End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Discover a perfect blend of elegance and functionality with our chic square end table, where classic style meets contemporary flair with our magnificent glass-top golden eglomise fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Pair of Lucia Mercer End Tables for Knoll 1982 in Custom Sierra Brown Granite
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Lucia Mercer End Tables for Knoll 1982 in Custom Sierra Brown Granite. Sierra Brown Granite is a kind of brown granite with hints of beige and black quarried in Brazil. Incis...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Granite

Mid-Century Modern End Table
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Classic mid-century modern end table, professionally restored by our master craftsmen in our workshop, it has minimal details that time marked but that give that character and essenc...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century End Table attr. Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
Embrace the timeless allure of mid-century design with this exquisite end table, attributed to the creative genius of Jack Cartwright for Founders. Its seamless blend of form and fun...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

1950s Paolo Buffa Pair of Mahogany Nightstands or Bedside Tables
Located in New York, NY
1950s Paolo Buffa pair of polished mahogany nightstands or bedside tables with three tapering legs ending in brass sabots. These elegant nightstands have a lovely curvaceous front a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Pair of mid Century vintage white Laminate Tulip side end tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair mid Century vintage white Laminate Tulip side tables. In the style of Knoll Tulip round end tables in white Laminate with off white painted metal base. Good vintage condition. Great set of Vintage mid century end tables...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchedon Side End Tables Signed - a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon furniture side tables. Restored in the original brown color with original hardware. Fully marked.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Elephant-shaped wicker table made by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Elephant-shaped wicker table made by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s Elephant-shaped wicker table produced by the historic Italian company Vivai del Sud in the 1970s. Very good condit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wicker

Pair Karl Springer Style Lacquered Scroll Nightstands/side/end tables, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Karl Springer Style Lacquered Scroll Nightstands/side/end tables, 1970. Table have been restored and reacquired. Tables each have a single drawer. Measures 24" wide, 23" deep 25...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lacquer

1960s Design Style Pair of Patina Brass Side Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM design style patina brass finishes metal side tables.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Stacked Bedside Tables in Limed Oak
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern bedside tables blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

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 End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Tiki Rattan Bentwood Bamboo 2 Tier Sculptural End Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tiki Rattan Bentwood Bamboo 2 Tier Scultpural End Tables - a Pair. Item features (2) tier laminate surfaces, shapely bentwood bamboo frames, very nice vintage pair, sleek scu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bamboo, Laminate

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Step End Tables. 22.5" H to top 16" H to bottom 29.5" L x 17.25 D each Stamped Heywood Wakefield Champagne
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Maple

Pair of Low Tables, Roger Capron, Vallauris, c. 1965
Located in St Ouen, FR
End tables made up of glazed lava top. Both structure and feet in black lacquered steel. One table wears the Artist's signature. Note that the feet are removable, which signs both ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Lava

Italian Travertine Side Tables in the Manner of Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Italian 21st century travertine side tables each with a thick top fitted on a conical base, in the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti. These elegantly organic side tables are made from a b...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Chambray Blue Modern End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated piece that merges the worlds of function and fashion. Constructed from wood and exquisitely adorned with leather, this table shines in a charming chambray blue finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Wood

Tan Leather Modern End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated piece that merges the worlds of function and fashion. Constructed from wood and exquisitely adorned with leather, this table shines in charming creamy mushroom tan le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Gray Modern End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated piece that merges the worlds of function and fashion. Constructed from wood and exquisitely adorned with leather, this table shines in a charming dark antique gray fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Wood

Osprey White Modern End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated piece that merges the worlds of function and fashion. Constructed from wood and exquisitely adorned with leather, this table shines in a charming Osprey white finish,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Leather, Wood

1950s Pair of Rosewood and Birchwood Nightstands or Bedside Tables
Located in New York, NY
1950s pair of waterfall nightstands or bedside tables in rosewood and birchwood each with one door cabinet and brass knob, attributed to ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Vintage Danish Modern End Table Pair on Castors.
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of Danish End Tables with Beautiful Carved wood handles. Dovetail Drawers with dividers as shown.Curved Danish Modern style lines to the legs. Circa 1960s/ 1970s .Vintage Condit...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century End Tables with Central Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Italian Mid-Century End Tables with Central Drawers
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

1950s Pair of American Modern Walnut step end side tables Atomic age
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful craftsmanship on this 1950s, American modern walnut inlaid step end tables, solid tapered legs, and beech wood combination, the tables have been refinished and are in very ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Beech, Walnut

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Mod #384 in teak Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Mod #384 in teak, Denmark - 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Minimalist Oak Cube Table Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square oak cube that can be used as a side or coffee table. It is also the perfect addition to our modular seating system to create an "L" shaped seating arra...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This matching pair of end tables features heavy chrome X-frame bases, unique brass details, and thick glass tops. Stylish addition to any seating area, please confirm item location (...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass

Mid-century John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Walnut End Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
Walnut side tables designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1960, United States. Crafted from solid walnut, these tables feature a hexagonal shape with glass surfaces. Fully re...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Rare Pair of Lamp Tables by Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original pair of Model 2755 vintage lamp tables with adjustable stems, clear and opaline glass tops, designed by Daniela Puppa and Franco Raggi for Fontana Arte, made in Italy in 198...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

1960's Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Style End Table
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern end table for sale. Very solid and well made. Has a travertine insert on the top, and a walnut frame with a brass inlaid in the walnut frame. It has a bott...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Pair of Character Side Tables Lacquered Wood and Metal. Italy, 2000s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair, set of contemporary side end low coffee cocktail bedside nightstand tables or gueridon in white cream lacquered metal and tick chocolate brown lacquered wood top. In the mood o...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Free-Form Table, Roger Capron, Vallauris 1954
Located in St Ouen, FR
Both a side table and a decorative object, this sculptural piece by Roger Capron is one of his oldest furniture creations which had been presented in 1954. Free-form ceramic top res...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Ceramic

Unusual Brass Square Two-Tier Side or End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Italian modern brass side or end table stand with smoked glass shelves. Inspected vintage condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Unusual Trapezoid Travertine Terrazzo Top Oiled Walnut Base End Side Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Trapezoid Travertine Terrazzo Top Oiled Walnut Base End Side Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Step End Tables by Merton Gershun - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
From the 1950s "Dania" collection by Merton Gershum, who was a prolific designer of furniture lines for American of Martinsville in Virginia. Clean lines, accessible value and richer stain colors made this line one of the best selling in the world at the time, This pair of nightstands has the classic louvered doors of the line with black formica table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Formica, Walnut

Mid Century Modern WALNUT END TABLES / Side Tables / Nightstands
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut end / side tables with a deep + large drawer and striated drawer facade, c. 1960's. The tables are perfect for either side of your sofa and there i...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Brass and Vitrolite “Cigarette” Table, 1954
Located in Round Rock, TX
Please note one table has sold. Offered is a rare design from Paul McCobb that doesn’t come to market often. Commonly referred to as the “cigarette” table, model no. 1094 from Dire...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mod. 201 Italian Serving Bar Cart by Ico Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful service bar trolley designed by the master of Italian design Ico Parisi together with his wife Luisa. The cart was produced by De Baggis in the 1950s in Italy. The wood qu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal, Brass

Spanish Gilt Metal End Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This small scale side table is ideal for your favorite objects and books. And of course the perfect place for your morning coffee or end of day cocktail. Measuring 28 inches in height and 18 inches in diameter, this graceful side table is part of our vintage-inspired collection of recently made items. We have selected our favorite designs and have commissioned expert craftsman to fabricate them using traditional methods and materials. With a hand-applied gold patina that adds a touch of opulence to its robust structure, this small scale end table...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite vintage end table, doubling as a nightstand, crafted by the notable Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera in...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Mid Century Modern End Tables Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great timeless California design. These were not massed produced. They were custom made at the VKG studio for interiors usually lacquered. Made of plywood, some solid wood parts with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair Of Mid Century Brass And Leather Two Tier End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Two tier with brown leather shelves and brass gallery and legs.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Stylish and very well made mid century modern side tables in teak, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish and very well made mid century modern side tables in teak, circa 1960s. The model is called ‘Casino’ and they were designed by Engstrom Myrstrand for Tyngstroms, Bra Bohag, ...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Stiffel Mid Century Brass Wood Candlestick Floor Side Table Lamp 52"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Stiffel floor lamp made of brass featuring square wood side table and candlestick design. Dimensions: 17" x 17" x 52"h, table heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Travertine Side End Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Travertine Side End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 23.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Mid Century Cube End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An alluring mix of materials and finishes elevates this end table, featuring a simple square shape and open space for storage and display. An antique mirrored top and shelf creates a sense of depth and warm reflection, complemented by an overall broken leaf finish for tactile appeal and added shimmer. A single, asymmetrical drawer with recessed finger pulls offers a tucked-away place for minimizing clutter. Dimensions: 22" W x 20" D x 25" H Antique Mirrored top. Case finished in Twilight Frost. Open storage area finished in Twilight Frost with Antique Mirror shelf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic Mid-Century Modern pair of end tables by Lane Furniture for their Rhythm Collection comprised of walnut and brass plated metal hardware. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are two small light spots on the top and we have done light re-staining on all finished surfaces. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1964. Yes, you are seeing double!! What a fabulous pair of Lane Rhythm Collection...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Modern Two Tier End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A simple yet elegant table with an emphasis on function, this curved end table adds depth and reflection to seating areas. Features two tiers of White Rhino stone atop an angular met...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone, Metal

Pair of Low Square Up & Up Travertine end coffee tables or Nightstands Italy
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Low Square Up & Up Travertine end coffee tables or Nightstands circa 1970 Made in Italy. Simple design solid travertine end tables or nightstands. Located in Brooklyn NYC. M...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Angelo Mangiarotti Pair of Nero Marquina Eros Marble Tall Side Tables, 1971
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, pair of Nero Marquina marble tall side tables or console tables with top fitted on a conical base. These elegantly ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Roger Capron small green ceramic sofa end table Vallauris
Located in Lyon, FR
Small coffee table or side table of the French ceramist Roger Capron from the 60's. Structure of the base in black lacquered metal and top made with glazed tiles in green and brown t...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Metal

Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Danish Modern Planter or Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Planter or side table in Rosewoos Model 36 by Arne Wahl Iversen manufactured by Vinde Mobelfabrik. Original metal planter.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Black Marble Top Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a round black marble top on a brushed brass finish metal base with tapering legs. Dimensions: 19.75" W x 19.75" D x 23.5" H Marble has natural variations and its figure may va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid-century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern end 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 end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern end tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original end tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Lane Furniture. 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 end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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