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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
Gilt Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A gilt and forged iron martini table. Spain, third quarter of the 20th Century 62.5 cm high, table top diameter: 30.5 cm, base diameter: 41 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Swedish Designer, Side Tables, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and glass side tables or nighstands designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Italian Marble Top Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian made tables with marble tops and two door cabinet storage. Burled wood front and ebonized legs and trim. Great for living room or bedside. Please confirm location NY ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Travertine and Glass Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Travertine and Glass Side Table This side table measures: 16 wide x 22.25 deep x 21.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much de...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Mid-Century Modern Pencil Reed Bamboo Side Tables or End Tables with Glass Tops
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous set of rattan bamboo side or drink tables from the 1980's. It features a well built stunning form with glass tops. Price includes the pair.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Glass

Spanish Rattan Stool or Small Bench with Cane Seat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching handcrafted bamboo and woven wicker cane stool / side table. This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafted ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Square Two Tiered Cocktail Coffee Lamp Table
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A mid century modern walnut two tiered table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Model 1781. Delicate tapered legs, incredible joinery. Made in February of 1956.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage mid century modern Kent Coffey nightstand “impact” collection 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage mid century modern Kent Coffey lowboy dresser and matching nightstand from the “impact” collection, circa 1960s. Recently fully refinished and in excellent condition. All drawers open and close smoothly. Dresser 64.5” W x 31” H x 18.5” D Nightstand 25” H...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Italian Marble Coffee or Side Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee or side table, fabricated in the 1980s. It is handcrafted out of very beautiful marble. The fabulous marble features a very nice pattern of different colors...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

1970s Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Style Round Side Tables Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Experience bold and unique design with these 1970s Adrian Pearsall brutalist style round side tables. Crafted with a signature style, these tables are a perfect addition to any livin...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Blonde Wood Hexagonal End Table By Jay Spectre for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A quality end table, the hexagonal shape open on opposite ends. The top made separately. Dimensions: H. 17 1/5" 21 x 18" Condition: Please see detail photos. Restoration recommend...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of 1940s Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A pair of two-tone walnut bedside cabinets Italy, Circa 1940
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Danish Side Table, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
A neat Danish side table in teak with wonderful grain detailing and original woven cane magazine shelf. A stand-out piece for use as either as a living room side table or bedside tab...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

'Oggetti su Legno' Drinks Table / Side Table by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors item is a 'Oggetti su Legno' (Objects on Wood in Italian) side table by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with its original label, circa 1970. This side ta...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

1960s Danish Modern Teak Occasional Side Wine Table by Hans C Andersen for Artex
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This perfectly proportioned Danish tripod base side table was designed by Hans C. Andersen for Artex. This is a lovely example of Danish Modern design. Its shaft and base are of soli...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Teak

Edward Wormley Midcentury Two Level End Table for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
A single end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with square top and a fixed shelf rising on plinth base. USA, circa 1940-1950. Signed with burnished Dunbar name and paper tag to u...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Karl Springer Tessellated Cantilevered Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991) Mid-Century Modern Stone Tessellated Cantilevered Drum Side Table. 17" H x 34" W x 18" D.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stone

Mid-Century American Modern Round Walnut and Iron Tripod Accent Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low Mid-Century Modern accent / side table with circular walnut top supported by iron tripod base retaining its original feet (ca. 1950s, USA). Design reminiscent of the 'cigarette' ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Cesare Lacca Brass and Glass Tripod Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant sculptural coffee table by Cesare Lacca Italy 1950s, with solid brass tripod legs and thick green crystal top
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Saguaro Cactus Tables by Lawrence Laske for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1993. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Made of maple wood and designed by Lawrence Laske, 1993. Signed
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Maple

Mid-Century Modern Lane Walnut Side Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Walnut Side Table. Featuring a straight line design, square walnut top with white tile center, single drawer with brass hardware, modern...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Coastal Boho Pencil Reed Rattan Refinished Side Tables Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Introducing an exceptional pair of vintage pencil reed rattan side tables, showcasing varying hues of brown and tan in the manner of Gabriella Crespi. These exquisite handmade tables...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Rattan

Vintage Wrought Iron Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage wrought iron martini table with a blackened steel finish. Naively wrought with a distressed pattern to the circular top. Lovely overall patina. Sturdy and solid.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Exclusive side tables, Maison Jean Charles
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive bicolor side tables by Maison Jean Charles from the 1970s. High-quality frame made of brass and stainless steel with a table top and a shelf made of glass. The offer includ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Stainless Steel

Wooden Side Table Zelda by Sergio Asti for Poltronova, 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
Zelda side table by Sergio Asti for Poltronova – Italy – 1960s Table produced in the 60s by Poltronova based on a project by Sergio Asti. Structure and top in veneered wood. ?Hot cur...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Danish Pair of Side Table of Solid Oak in Henning Kjærnulf Style 1970s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pair of Danish side tables and bedside tables with drawer made of oak with handles of iron. Made by a Danish Furniture Factory in the 1970s, most likely EG Møbler Nice vintage cond...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Brass and Glass Side T1 Table For Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Osvaldo Borsani blue beveled glass and brass side table. Original patina. T1 side table produced by Tecno. Italy c1950-1960. Similar table appears in the Literature: Osvaldo Borsani,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Henning Norgaard for Komfort Mobler MCM Teak and Glass Side Tables - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Henning Norgaard for Komfort Mobler Mid Century Teak and Glass Side Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 19.75 wide x 19.75 deep x 15 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak, Glass

Elegant Mid Century Pedestal Side Table in Light Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This beautifully crafted mid-century side table features a light oak finish and a round top with a stunning figure oak grain pattern. Despite its delicate appearance, the table is re...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Pair of Black and Brass Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of ebonised beechwood and brass two-tiered side tables Spain, mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Large Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of travertine, fabricated in the 80's. It can be used inside or outside the house. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Gilt Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A gilt and forged iron martini table. Spain, third quarter of the 20th Century 64.5 cm high by 31 cm diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

1980s Nero Marquina Black Marble Postmodern Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of Nero Marquina tables. Absolutely love the veining. The original lacquer is in excellent condition.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Belgian Black Marble

Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Birch Stools or Pedestals / Side Table, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Alvar Aalto stools in birch wood. These stylish stools were produced during the 1970s. These iconic stools are in great conditions, they have a beautiful honey...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Birch

Scrollwork Gilt Iron Gueridon Drinks Table / End Table, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt wrought iron round gueridon table with scroll detailed top, Spain, 1950s The top is comprised by an intricate of scrolled iron heart shaped pieces creating a beautiful effect. I...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wrought Iron, Iron

French chopping block or side table in full wood, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chopping block or table / wood / rustic / mid-century This massive table with its simple natural design was made around 1850 in France as chopping block. With its 3...
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1850s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Chopping block or side table in full wood, France, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chopping block or table / wood / rustic / mid-century This massive table with its simple natural design was made around 1850 in France as chopping block. With its 3...
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1850s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Large Vintage Spanish Drinks Table with Ornate Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This exceptional vintage 1950s Spanish drinks table is a versatile and elegant addition in any setting. Hand forged from iron, it features an intricately twisted stem mounted on an o...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Large 1950s Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Twisted Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This exceptional vintage Spanish iron side table from the 1950s features a hammered circular central stem supported by an angular tripod base with intricately twisted legs ending in ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Vintage Danish Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish side table, dating from around the 1970’s. This is of outstanding quality, with solid construction throughout. The grain patterns an...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Gio Ponti Ocassional Tables for Singer & Sons Model 2136
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Gio Ponti design ocassional tables for Singer & Sons, Model 2136. Rare pair of elegant tables by the master of Italian design Gio Ponti. Executed in figured walnut with two t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

"Uccelli Nella Gabbia" Brass Tripod Side Table by Piero Fornasetti, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors item is a 'Uccelli Nella Gabbia' (Caged Birds in Italian) side table by Piero Fornasetti, signed underneath with its original label. This side table is made ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pierre Chapo Special Black Wood Edition T23 Side Table
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Side table designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960s. Manufactured in France by Chapo Creations in 2020. Stamped by the manufacturer. Special black edition. In good original condition, with...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Corner Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Corner Table. Featuring a straight line corner design, angular teak top, cane lined bottom tier, modern legs, and a beautiful wal...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Wood, Teak

Trio '3' Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Mastercraft Hexagonal Side Tables Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a base of intricately manufactured brass tubing and precisly fitted beveled glass tops, these three hexagonal tables are a great addition to any modern home. The brass is consis...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Isocele Metal and Glass Side Table by Max Sauze, France, 1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This graphical side table, model 'Isocele', was designed by Max Sauze in France in the 1970s. It has a black metal frame with 3 glass plates. A beautiful design that gives an airy ef...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Scrolled Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique small Spanish side or drinks table was recently hand crafted by skilled European artisans using traditional iron working techniques. It features a stem with a central dec...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Side table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Side table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s This table, manufactured by Giuseppe Scapinelli, around the 1960s, is an elegant and versatile piece that can be used in ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Brown - Saltman Burl Wood Hexagon Side Table by John Kea 1950s 1960s
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Modern Brown-Saltman Of California Walnut And Burl Wood Or Burlwood Hexagon Side Table by John Keal. This Vintage John Keal Walnut And Burl Wood Angled Corner Side Table ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

Small 20th century inlaid side table with compartment for jewelry and music box
Located in TARBES, FR
pretty little table with one-tune music box, automatically triggered. The table opens at the top and reveals a large central storage space, for jewelry, watches, makeup or other ite...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

vintage mid century Bamileke Stool
Located in London, Lambeth
A bold and 20th century Bamileke stool hand -craved of one piece of wood with a beauitfully designed basket weave genomic pattern ,and with a rich patina that only time can bestow go...
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20th Century Cameroonian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Other

Side Tables Handcrafted Burr Wood 1970s
Located in London, GB
Pair of handcrafted side tables in Burr Elm wood 1970's. These stools have been handmade individually, therefore each stool is unique with a freeform shape seat using the natural con...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Brutalist solid wooden side table , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Brutalist solid wooden side table , 1970’s Dimensions: 37cm Depth , 60,5cm Width , 35cm Height Condition: Good Material: Wood Color: Brown
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Paul McCobb Brass and Vitrolite "Cigarette" Table for Directional, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
Paul McCobb Model '1094' "Cigarette" table produced by Directional in the 1950s. These tables were produced in very small numbers for only a brief time. Solid brass tripod form with ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Mid 20th century mahogany bedside table by Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany bedside table by Bodafors circa 1950. Designed by Swedish designer Axel Larsson for Swedish company Bodafors, with makers label on the inside of the drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century 'Martini' Side Tables by RS Associates - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century ‘Martini’ side tables manufactured in 1968 by RS Associates, Canada. Originally designed for EXPO 1967 in Montreal. These side tables consist of a singular barrel base th...
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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood, Teak

Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani, around 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautifully simple and rare side table was designed by the Italian designer and architect Osvaldo Borsani around 1950. The top is made of wood, the legs are also made of wood an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

E-1027 Adjustable Table by Eileen Grey for Classicon, 1927
Located in Budapest, HU
"Eileen Grey was one of the pioneers of the modern movement. The E-1027 adjustable table was designed in 1927, and is finally placed in the pantheon of the great 20th century furnitu...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Steel

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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