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Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Japanese Studio Crafted Low Table, 1970s
Located in Coronado, CA
A delightful little coffee or side table handcrafted in solid cherry wood. This table features thoughtful construction with an array of interesting joinery, and without any hardware ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cherry

Small Gilt Iron & Metal Drinks Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish iron side table was recently created by accomplished artisans using traditional iron-working methods, and has a hand-applied gold patina with dark undertones that...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian String and Wood Étagère / Flower Stand, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian String and Wood Étagère / Flower Stand, 1960s Very good condition, light wear of usage.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Elegant Italian side table with wrought iron base and decorated ceramic tales, 1
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1950s / side table / wrought iron and ceramic tales / mid-century / vintage / design Graceful small side table with inlaid black and white decorated faience tiles with flowe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

1960s Mid-century Small Circular Three Legged Table in Afromosia and Teak
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very good quality small circular side table from the 1960s. Solid teak tops and solid Afrormosia legs with wonderful finger joint detail t...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Wooden Side Table with Book Turn and Standard Lamp
Located in Glasgow, GB
Mid-Century Side Table This handcrafted solid mahogany library table from 1950s Glasgow features a unique book turn and an integrated floor lamp. Boasting clean lines reflective of ...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Sapele Wood

'Strumenti Musicali' Drinks / Side Tables by Piero Fornasetti, c 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous collectors items are the 'Strumenti Musicali' (Musical Instruments in Italian) side tables by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with original labels. Priced individu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Side Table from Dřevopodnik Holešov, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century side table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It was produced by Drevopodnik Holešov company. It´s made of oak. In very good Vintage condition, sho...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Oak

Vintage Italian Brass and Glass Side Table 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Brass Side Table from the 1980s boasts a sleek and sophisticated design, epitomizing the glamour of the era. Crafted with a fully brass frame, this table exudes l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Small Gilt Iron Drinks Table With Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely recently fabricated Spanish iron side table features a distinctive design with a central stem that tapers to a fine point, attached to a tripod base that comprises three ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

Danish Coffee Table in Oak, Brutalist Mid-century 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish sewing table, crafted in the 1960s from sturdy oak with a tiled top, showcases solid craftsmanship. Featuring a drawer with storage and an extendable wicker basket, it ad...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Superb "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube" Table 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Stunning "Lo Ta Hexagonal Cube", with sides in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Philip + Kelvin...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Set of Two Handcrafted Wood Side Tables, Europe 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Side tables are the unsung heroes of furniture pieces. Serving not only as catch-alls for drinks, vases or magazines, they are also decorative power players in any room, adding just ...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN SIDE or COFFEE Ceramic TABLE, VALLAURIS, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A small rectangular coffee table, side table, bedside table or end table, Modernist, Lyrical Abstract, rigorous geometric structure in black ironwork, tops in assemblies of ceramic t...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Small Spanish Drinks Table with Bronze Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This small iron and metal end table from Spain was recently crafted by skilled artisans using conventional iron-working techniques. Based on a vintage 1950s design, it features a stu...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

Mid Century Scrolled Wrought Iron, Wood & Leather Low Swivel Side Tables -A Pair
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of vintage low side tables with scrolled wrought iron bases and wood and leather top. Table tops swivel.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

1960s Neoclassical Hand Painted Side Tables Mahogany Goatskin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Side tables in solid mahogany wood and goatskin Made in Mexico Postmodern design with a neoclassical flair -clean modern lines. Hand painted Roman motif. The tables are unsi...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany, Goatskin

DECORATIVE FAUX STACK OF BOOKS SiDE TABLE WHICH HAS BEEN HAND PAINTED
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative faux stack of books side table Please note the delivery fe...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with Pointed Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
Recently crafted by skilled artisans using conventional iron-working techniques, this small iron and metal end table from Spain features a distinctive design with a central stem that...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Pointed Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish iron side table was recently hand crafted by skilled artisans and features a distinctive design with a central stem that tapers to a fine point, attached to a stu...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

1950's Occasional Table/ Drinks Side-Table by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in East Hampton, NY
A 1950's French side table/ drinks table by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert featuring a bent iron frame with rich patina, brown lacquered oak wood table top and a beautiful brown stitched leath...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Pedestal Tulip Group Side Table
Located in Ferndale, MI
White laminate 20" diameter top on weighted cast base . Knoll label intact on underside of the top . Minor paint flaked on top edge . The ever iconic Tulip table was designed by Eer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patio side table designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The table frame is bronze tubing with a verdigris patina with an inset hammered glass tabletop. Two curved rail...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze

Vintage Luigi Colani Fiberglass Stool or Side Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Luigi Colani Fiberglass Stool or Side Table
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Fiberglass

Jens H. Quistgaard Oak Side Table with Tile Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side table by Jens H. Quistgaard for Richard Nissen, c.1960s Denmark features a hand-oiled table top with round ribbed tile inlay. The tile has a hypnotizing effect for the eye in cl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s Side tables designed by the renowned Brazilian designer, Joaquim Tenreiro, crafted during the mid-20th cent...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Petite Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Petite Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in precious stone.
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Large Gilt Iron Side or Drinks Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large iron side or drinks table was recently crafted by European artisans using traditional iron working techniques. It features a hand applied gold finish with dark undertones ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Iron

Pipsan Saarinen & J. Robert F. Swanson, Side Tables, Steel, Pine USA, 1949
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of side tables or benches designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson & J. Robert F. Swanson and produced by Ficks Reed Company, Cincinnati in 1949.  
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Leon Rosen for Pace Glass and Chrome Waterfall Style Side End Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and modern, the Leon Rosen for Pace Side End Table exudes sophistication and elegance. Crafted with a seamless blend of lustrous chrome and clear, tempered glass, this end tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Chrome

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

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Aluminum

Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
Based on one of our favorite vintage designs, this lovely Spanish iron drinks table was recently crafted to our specifications and features a hand-applied gilt gold finish with red u...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table on Casters. Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a classic Danish Modern design, especially in regards to the wood carved handles. Single dovetailed drawer with dividers above open shelf space.Beautiful rosewood grain. Fini...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage French Chrome and Brass Side / Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage French chrome and brass side / coffee table, dating from the 1970’s. This is of outstanding quality, the frame is extremely well made, thick and heavy. The chrom...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Teak Bedside Tables by Younger
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of vintage teak bedside tables by Younger. They were designed by John Herbert, they were made in England and date from the 1960’s. The quality...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

LaVerne Lo-Ta Side Table, Hexagonal, Bronze, Pewter, Natural Patinas, Signed
Located in New York, NY
LaVerne Lo-Ta Side Table, Hexagonal, Bronze, Pewter, Signed. Purchased from the original owner in Long Island; the table was custom ordered from Philip LaVerne Galleries LTD and used...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bronze, Pewter

Adrian Pearsall Oiled Walnut Triangular Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic side table from Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Oiled walnut base with good, well defined wood grain. Triangular shaped glass top is in good condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Gilt Metal Drinks Table on a Hammered Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique small Spanish end table was recently crafted by accomplished artisans using traditional iron-working methods and features an elevated hammered tripod base with pointed fe...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mies Van der Rohe MR Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful MR side table by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. We believe these were produced sometime in the 80s or 90s. They are in good vintage condition with some minor pitting to the c...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Table with Blue Glass Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Table with Blue Glass Top, Italy 1950's Classic Italian Wood Mid-Century Table with Glass Top. No detail has been spared ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Organic Faux Bois Cast Iron Side Table with Square Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Accent Side Table with Square Glass Top Unique Mid-Century hand-crafted metal table with branches and a bird, perfect used formally or informally. This eye-catching, versa...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently crafted small Spanish gilt iron martini table is not only elegant but functional. Based on a vintage 1950s design, it was recently created by accomplished artisans usin...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

NEST OF THREE ASH WOOD SWEDESE MOBLER SiDE TABLES DESIGNED BY CORINNA WARM
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of three interchangeable side tables designed Corinna Warm for Swedese Please note the ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Curved Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish iron drinks table was recently crafted by skilled artisans and features a hand-applied gilt gold finish with red undertones. The stem has a central ring detail an...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Sottsass Inspired acrylic side table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD, Ettore Sottsass inspired clear acrylic side table with black legs. A minimalistic and sleek mix of materials crafted into an attractive, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Elephant Shaped Wicker Sofa Ends, 1970 in Vivaï del Sud Style
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of elephant-shaped sofa in woven wicker 1970, removable tray and wooden defense. Vivaï del Sud style
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of ends tables, Frêne, Italian, Design 1980
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of sofa ends in ash wood marquetry. Italian manufacture from the 80s Travertine marble top Steel handles They can be used at the end of a sofa or bedside tables. Very nice cabin...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Fruitwood

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Side Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 27 wide x 23.75 deep x 19.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Pink Marble Table, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Italian design style 1970s in pink marble side end low accent coffee cocktail bedside table or nightstand. In the mood of Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, Carlo Sca...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Small Hand-painted Black Spanish Drinks Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Based on one of our favorite vintage designs, this lovely Spanish iron drinks table was recently crafted to our specifications and features a hand-applied black finish with subtle go...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Black Wrought Iron and Blue Purple & Aqua Terrazzo Tile Tables, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair Wrought Iron and Terrazzo Tile End Tables in Aqua, Royal Blue & Violet. Featuring sturdy open Black Wrought Iron solid square rod frameworks, mosaic surfaces with reflective 1 i...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

A Python Telephone Table attributed to Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Comprising two tiers; on castors.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boomerang Coffee Tables by Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Bruxelles, BE
This captivating set of three nesting tables showcases the iconic boomerang shape, a hallmark of mid-century design. Crafted by Belgian architect and furniture designer Willy Van Der...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Glass Cube Occasional Tables Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set. California design tables nice artisan hardware detailing, holding 6 floating pieces of glass together great for any interior  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass

Pair of Nightstands by Claudio Salocchi - Sormani - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Among the most iconic products of the Sormani company, these nightstands, designed by Claudio Salocchi in 1962, were conceived with versatility in mind, in that, they can also be use...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

1960s Pair of Italian Bedside Tables
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - new glass top
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing Table by Rastad & Relling for Rasmus Solberg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern sewing table or side table. Design by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Rasmus Solberg. Striking Norwegian design from the 1960s. Solid teak b...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Oak Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side tables by Robert Guillerme crafted from oak wood dating back to France in the 1960s with carved elements on the tops and sides. In good condition with no major blemishe...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Oak

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

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern side tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Lawson-Fenning, Dunbar, and Paul McCobb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $76 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,247.

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