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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
Henning Norgaard for Komfort Mobler Mid Century Rosewood and Glass Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Henning Norgaard for Komfort Mobler mid century rosewood and glass side table This table measures: 19.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 15.25 inche...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Antique Welsh Style Accent Table UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Welsh style accent table UK Import. Dimensions. 15 W ; 19 D ; 25 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Vintage Coffee Table in Brass and Marble
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful coffee table from the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture. The marble is older from the late 1800s. The base of the coffee table is made of very beautiful golden brass, has ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Brass

Midcentury Maison Jansen Style Two Tier Brass and Steel Square Tables, a Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handsome pair of 1970's two tier brass and chromed polished steel square tables in the manner of Maison Jansen. The lower tier features smoked glass and the upper tier is transpare...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass, Steel

Platner Side Table by Knoll in Rare Copper
Located in Highland, IN
With his "Platner Collection" for Knoll in 1966, Warren Platner introduced a richness and luxury to post-war American modernism that had not existed previously. The matching group included side chairs, lounge chairs, a settee and tables. They were offered in polished chrome, rich bronze, and for a single year in 1969, in copper. The smallest of the collection of tables Warren Platner designed for Knoll in 1966, this side table nonetheless has great visual presence. The wire rods of the base capture space, create shifting moire' patterns, and support the top. This rare copper...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Copper

Set of 3 Italian Marble Coffee or Side Tables, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 3 Italian coffee or side tables, handcrafted out of marble. They can be used inside or outside the house. The tables all have a different height so they fit unde...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Nightstand
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century nightstand This nightstand measures: 23 wide x 18 deep x 23.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can b...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Two Drawers Walnut Mid-Century Modern End Side Night Stands Tables Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair two drawers walnut Mid-Century Modern end side night stands tables mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

60s Italian Three Tiered White Carrara Marble and Wood Small Etagere Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern three tiered marble small etagere or side end table. This piece is structured around three black wo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Side Table
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception side table.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Veneer Cube End / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century cube-shaped end / side tables with a rosewood veneer. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

John Keal Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century square end / side tables with reverse painted glass tops mounted in a walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base. (JOHN KEAL FOR BR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Tall Side Table with Turning Top Board, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Great tall side table produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The table was originally used as a TV table for the big TV sets from the past. Hence the turning top board. The top board i...
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1960s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut 1 Drawer Side Table Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut 1 drawer side table stand. Professionally Refinished. Dimensions. 20 W ; 6 D ; 22 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Design Marble Coffee Table, 1970
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Beautiful grey, white and pink marble table. The heavy eye-shaped top rests on two marble V blocks.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Charlotte Perriand Table À Plateau Interchangeable for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Price varies dependent on the choice of material and size. The piece is also available in 102cm (diameter) and 28cm (height). The top is available in different types of marble (Carra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

1940s Two-Tier Leather and Stinciling Top Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1940s two tier leather and stinciling top. Tables are in good shape. Manufacturers stamps are no longer visible, but they may be attributed to Hekman, giving the style and lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Peter Ghyczy T24 Pioneer Glass and Cast Brass Square Coffee or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Peter Ghyczy 'T24 Pioneer' square end or coffee table in cast brass. Designed by Hungarian born designer Peter Ghyczy circa 1975 / 1980s featuring his pioneering casting techniques a...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Edward Wormley Dark Finished Wooden Two-Tier End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century wooden two-tier end / side table with a dark finish, square top, and slightly larger lower stretcher shelf above a shallow single drawer, supported by four squar...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Veneer and Satin Chrome End / Sid
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century end / side tables with a walnut veneer top with single drawer and stretcher shelf, supported by four square satin chrome legs. (GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Veneer Square End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century square end / side table with an oyster burl veneer, resting on four triangular legs.      
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wool

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Single Drawer End / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century wooden end / side tables with a rectangular table top above an open shelf containing a single drawer below with a curved brass tab drawer pull, resting o...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s tortoise bamboo folding chairs in black. Good vintage condition. Measure 18"W x 24"D x 39.5"H. Seat interior width is 15" and sea...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Baker Furniture Midcentury Wicker Side Tables with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Baker Furniture Company wicker side tables from the mid 20th century, with tapered legs and petite ball feet. Made in the USA by the Baker Furniture Company during ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Black Glass and Brass Side Table and Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful filigree design. Patina and traces of use on the black glass. The fabric has a water edge, see pictures.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Alvar Aalto Tables / Stools by Artek, Model 60, Circa 1940s
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful mid century Alvar Aalto tables / stools manufactured by Artek, Model 60, Circa 1940s, Stacking tables. Bentwood and formica top. Very good vintage condition. Wear appropri...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Formica, Bentwood

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Black Leather & Glass Side Table, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in the 1970s, this side table is a fantastic example of mid-century Italian design. Constructed from steel, the frame of the table is cov...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Leather

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Verner Panton Chrome Wire Side Table
Located in Monrovia, CA
Verner Panton Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Listing is for 2 chrome wire bases. 1960s Chrome wire verner panton table bases. Beautiful side table bases are strong and sturd...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome, Wire

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Walnut Tulip Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning walnut side table. 20 in diameter circular wood top finished in walnut. Like new original surface. Retains original early Knoll bow tie label on underside. Cast iron base is...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Wooden Open Frame End / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century dark wood end / side tables with rectangular tops with rounded corners, pedestal bases, and an open frame design. (EDWARD ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Parquetry Veneer End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century parquetry veneer end / side table with curved legs.  
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Travertine and Dark Wood Wedge End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century end / side table with a wedge-shaped beige travertine top resting on a dark wooden base with connecting stretchers and four dowel legs ending in black leather wr...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Florence Knoll Coffee / Side Table with Laminate Top And Stainless Steel Base
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Early Florence Knoll T-angle side table, produced by Knoll in 1952. The table has a original white laminate top and a stainless steel base. A nice example of classic modernist design...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Kittinger American Mid-Century Wooden Four-Compartment Magazine Tables
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century wooden magazine tables with square top surrounded on three sides with shallow galleries open on two sides above three lower compartments with curved shelf...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Tommi Parzinger Finely Crafted Pair of Mahogany Tables with Leather Tops 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of highly refined end tables model 210 in mahogany with shelves and custom original tortoishell leather tops by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Ameri...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Guillerme et Chambron Pair of side tables in oak and ceramic, Votre Maison 1970
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of side tables in oak and ceramic,Votre Maison 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Pair of Walnut Cork Top End / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century walnut side / end tables with cork table tops and a stretcher shelf connecting two square legs. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Cork

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Square Wooden Double Shelf End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century square lacquered wooden end / side tables with an open shelf below the square top, resting on a solid stepped base that creates as a taller lower shelf. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack Shelf, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian coffee table with magazine rack shelf from 1960's. Hardwood with glass top.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Italian Marble Pedestals or Side Tables, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian side tables or pedestals, fabricated in the early 80's. They are handcrafted out of beautiful Carrara Marble. They have the normal traces of use, see...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Mid Century Modern Andrew Thompson Burr Walnut Side End Bedside Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960’s mid century modern Burr Walnut Andrew Thompson & Son's side table sized che...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Articulated Wood Side Table, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Articulated side table manufactured by unknown designer in Spain. In a traditional style with a beautiful design. Circa 1940 In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Dark Stained Walnut Cantilever End / Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century dark stained walnut cantilever side / end table with a rectangular off-center tabletop with shallow gallery supported by a walnut stretcher base. (JENS RISOM)(Avai...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Style Accent Table. Possibly English
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Style Accent Table. Possibly English Dimension 16 W ; 13 3/4 D ; 27 1/4 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Harvey Probber White Terrazzo and Bronze Inlay Hexagonal End / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
2 American mid-century end / side tables with hexagonal white terrazzo tops with a bronze inlaid hexagonal design supported on three curved wooden legs. (Harvey Probber)(Priced Each)...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Side Table in Etched Bronze by Clyde Harwick
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s side or occasional table by artist Clyde Harwick. This example has bronze legs with an etched brass top.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Coffee Table, Attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
A Coffee table attributed to Jorge Zalszupin. The iron structure and chrome feet are exactly in size and shape as the "Presidencial "armchair from the designer. It coud have been fro...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite, Chrome

3 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Parsons Design End Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
3 American mid-century square Parsons-style walnut end / side tables. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB FURNITURE CO.)(PRICED EACH)  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Oval Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Knoll Saarinen oval walnut tulip side end tables stands mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Mirror Mosaic Coffee Table by Daniel Clement 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
The artful design of this small coffee table made by Daniel Clément in the 1970s was brought to life with hundreds of carved mirror pieces, arranged to form a tight mosaic. The mosai...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Russell Woodard Polished Aluminum Side Table w/ Glass Top
Located in East Hampton, NY
Aluminum strap base designed by Russell Woodard, clean original condition which is still polished nicely and has original beveled glass top. Normal appropriate wear.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Nesting Coffee Tables in Travertine Stone from the 1970s, Set of Three
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of three elegant nesting tables of three different sizes in order to be put one below the other. Hand-Crafted in Italy in the 1970s of full Travertine of very elegant m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Walnut Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut night stands. Double doors on each open to reveal ample storage. Fine brass fixtures add a touch of sophistication and practicality. Refi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

White Carrara Marble Console Tables Model ''Eros'' by Angelo Mangiarotti Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 2 white Carrara marble console tables model ''Eros'' by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper - Italy 1970s Designed by Angelo Ma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina Italian 'Bastiano' Marble and Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century 'Bastiano' square lamp / end tables with calacatta gold carrara marble tops supported by rosewood frames with corner le...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair Round Chrome and Glass Drink Side Tables
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair Round Chrome and glass drink side tables. These table are un-marked. Great size, only 18 1/2" by 15 1/2" tall.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marcel Breuer; Nesting; Plywood; Table; Isokon; Coffee Table; Side Table; Modernism; Walter Gropius; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe; Bauhaus; Architecture; Architect; New York; USA; England; Isokon Furniture; 1936; 1930s; Wood; Lacquered; Minimal; Modern; Minimalism; Marcel Breuer Nesting plywood coffee table for Isokon, designed in 1936 in England. This Nesting table was originally part of a series of five pieces. As a true landmark in 20th-century furniture design, these Nesting tables were re-issued in collaboration with Margaret Howell...
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1930s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Knud Andersen Rosewood Folding Side Table for Aarhus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish rosewood side table by Knud Andersen c.1950s for Aarhus. The rectangular folding table features a rich wood grain on the table top and...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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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